The building's history in the city stretches back to the early 1900s when it opened as a church hall, as well as going on to be used as a school room over the years. The new name is due to the lead-lined crypts in the vault beneath the bar and the new beer garden created at the back of the site.placeholder image
The building's history in the city stretches back to the early 1900s when it opened as a church hall, as well as going on to be used as a school room over the years. The new name is due to the lead-lined crypts in the vault beneath the bar and the new beer garden created at the back of the site. | Sunderland Echo

The Vault Yard: First look, drinks prices and more as new pub opens in Sunderland city centre

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 15th Aug 2025, 14:36 GMT
Updated 15th Aug 2025, 17:09 GMT

It’s been one of the most anticipated new openings in the city centre - and The Vault Yard opens its doors from today, August 15, just in time for SAFC’s return to the Premier League.

Transforming the Low Row site, which has had a number of guises over the years including Baroque and Establishment, has been a real labour of love for owners Theatre Leisure Ltd, the Sunderland hospitality firm who also own nearby The Rabbit and Street Bar.

As they get ready to open the doors, here’s a first look around the £600,000 transformation.

For our chat with the team see here.

All are welcome down tonight for an opening party with a host of live music, showcasing the kind of live bands and singers we can look forward to at the new venue. After today, August 15, the bar is open seven days a week from 11am

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All are welcome down tonight for an opening party with a host of live music, showcasing the kind of live bands and singers we can look forward to at the new venue. After today, August 15, the bar is open seven days a week from 11am | Sunderland Echo

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