Sunderland’s hospitality industry continues to reopen as coronavirus lockdown relaxed

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More restaurants in Sunderland are set to reopen their doors to the public after the Covid-19 pandemic forced them to close for more than three months.

More venues will be taking steps back to normality in the coming weeks, following the first official day back in business on Saturday, July 4.

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A proportion of the city centre’s restaurants reopened on so-called ‘Super Saturday’ – the first day they were allowed to go so.

Since then, other venues including Angelos Ristorante, Port of Call and Spice Empire have also welcomed customers back.

More restaurants in Sunderland city centre are set to reopen in the coming weeks.More restaurants in Sunderland city centre are set to reopen in the coming weeks.
More restaurants in Sunderland city centre are set to reopen in the coming weeks.

Sharon Appleby, Head of Business Operations at Sunderland BID, believes getting the restaurant scene back on track was important for the local economy.

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She said: “We know the restaurants that have opened have had a great response but it’s also important that they continue to get this support going forward.

“The Chancellor’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme will hopefully give them a further boost but we need everyone to look at this as a long term commitment to help our restaurants and cafes.

Yuvraaj owner Monie Hussain believes the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme will provide a much needed boost to the hospitality sector.Yuvraaj owner Monie Hussain believes the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme will provide a much needed boost to the hospitality sector.
Yuvraaj owner Monie Hussain believes the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme will provide a much needed boost to the hospitality sector.

“They are a vital part of our city centre economy and it’s never been more important for everyone to help this sector thrive.”

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The decision for more restaurants to reopen comes days after Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to boost the hospitality sector.

The venue will then be able to claim the money back from the Government.

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Angelo's Ristorante in Sunniside was another venue that welcomed back customers this week.Angelo's Ristorante in Sunniside was another venue that welcomed back customers this week.
Angelo's Ristorante in Sunniside was another venue that welcomed back customers this week.

Monie Hussain, owner of Indian restaurant Yuvraaj on Douro Terrace, told the Echo he believes that the scheme is a positive for businesses.

He said: “I think it will be a good thing in terms of keeping business moving and it will probably keep a lot of businesses afloat.

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"Hopefully it will get people of out the house knowing that they can go and enjoy a meal without spending as much as they normally would.”

Spice Empire reopened to the public this week following the coronavirus lockdown.Spice Empire reopened to the public this week following the coronavirus lockdown.
Spice Empire reopened to the public this week following the coronavirus lockdown.

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