The past few months has seen a wave of new cafes and restaurants open around Sunderland – with more to come this year.
Here’s some of the new businesses that have opened recently and which are worth checking out.
5. Knowledge, East End
Not tried Knowledge yet? Then you're missing out. Housed in the old Boar's Head pub, one of the oldest in the city, in the East End, it's a great quality Italian with an equally great drinks offering. It's also got one of the best views in the city to boot. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Slice at Vaux Taproom, Roker
After building up a loyal following with their pizza hatch in Seaham, Slice opened a sister site at the Vaux Brewery, in Roker Retail Park, last year. Slices are available in the taproom. Opening hours on Fridays from 12pm to 8pm and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm, as well as ahead of SAFC home games. You can also pre-order for collection.
Pictured is Andy Smith from Slice with Tap Room manager Ethan Foster. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Coffee 57, High Street West
At the end of last year, Sunderland city centre welcomed a new coffee shop. Coffee-lovers Robbie Johnson and Trevor Mitchell opened Coffee 57, named after its address in High Street West, at the heart of major developments taking place around Keel Square. Photo: Stu Norton
8. Smugglers Coffee Co, St Luke's Terrace, Pallion
Smugglers Coffee Co opened as the only independent sit-in coffee shop in St Luke's Terrace, Pallion, in December - and it's already proved a huge hit. Head down for coffee from Washington-based Cracked Bean Roastery, smoothies, waffles, bagels, toasted sandwiches and more for sit in or takeaway. Photo: Stu Norton