And it proved so popular we’ve brought you some more long-gone eateries, from a cuppa at Louis’ in Park Lane to Masterchef cuisine at The Prickly Pear and an American-themed meal at New Orleans.You can find our original feature here.
13. The Quayside Exchange, High Street East
Opened after much investment in this historic East End building, the restaurant in the basement of The Quayside Exchange looked great but never quite took off. Today the room is used for weddings and parties. Photo: JPI Media
14. The Olive Garden, Vine Place
A nicely-decorated restaurant, The Olive Garden had a great atmosphere and served food until 5am on Fridays and Saturdays. Today it's Shandiz which offers great Persian food. Photo: JPI Media
15. Varsity, Green Terrace
It's had mixed fortunes and many name changes in recent years, but this site in the Galen Buildings is still best-known as Varsity. It wasn't the best place for food, but it was cheap as chips. Photo: JPI Media
16. Copt Hill Olive Bar and Restaurant
This landmark pub has had many owners over the years , including being ran by Bobby Kerr (captain of the 1973 FA Cup winning team). This photo is from its time as Olive and restaurant. Today it's been taken over by previous owner Trevor Davis, who also runs a string of successful pubs in Durham. Photo: JPI Media