The Engine Room, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

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The Engine Room

Name: The Engine Room
Address: High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, SR1 3HA
Telephone: 0191 594 7244
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (856)

£25 and under

British

High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3HA

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2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Good for special occasions

Welcome to the Engine Room
Great quality food, produced from fresh and locally sourced produce, is teamed with a fantastic range of drinks – from soft drinks, and beers to cocktails. Sitting inside the lovingly restored Old Fire Station, within the heart of Sunderland’s cultural quarter the Engine Room is the perfect place to enjoy a meal before visiting the theatre, mark a special occasion or simply meet with friends for a fun night in the city.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0191 594 7244
Website
https://pubculture.com/engineroom/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3HA
Neighborhood
Sunderland
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 856 people are saying

The Engine Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for brunch
Newcastle and Northumberland
Good for groups
Newcastle and Northumberland
Hot spot
Newcastle and Northumberland
Lively
Newcastle and Northumberland
British
Sunderland
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Engine Room offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about its "great location" for pre-theatre meals and enjoy the lively atmosphere. The menu, though sometimes limited, features "delicious" dishes like the Engine Burger and vegan options. Attentive staff ensure a pleasant visit, although service can occasionally be slow. Despite some criticisms about pricing, patrons appreciate the "excellent service" and "fantastic" ambiance, making it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

856 Reviews

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Jo
Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked a table for a friends birthday especially to listen to the Jazz trio. Unfortunately they are cancelled at the last minute. The staff were extremely apologetic. The environment was rather noisy when we first arrived however it quietened down as the evening progressed. Service was excellent and the food was very tasty. We had a great evening and will return - hopefully when the jazz trio return.
The Engine RoomResponded 4 days ago
Hi Jo, many thanks for your great review. We must apologise that the Jazz night was cancelled last minute - but hope you will join us for the next Jazz night!
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Jane
Yorkshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was really good and the ambience was excellent. Waiting staff were spot on too. We will definitely be back.
The Engine RoomResponded on May 31, 2025
Thanks for the brilliant review Jane! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Suzanne
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing food and service ...fresh delicious food and well presented ....quick friendly service
The Engine RoomResponded on May 31, 2025
Thanks for the great review Suzanne! We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
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George
Newcastle and Northumberland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place but disappointed small plates were not on the menu and not many vegetarian options
The Engine RoomResponded on May 27, 2025
Thanks for the great review George. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
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Carl
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for pre show food and drinks before going to the. Empire and the overall experience was excellent can highly recommend the staff for their service
The Engine RoomResponded on May 27, 2025
Thanks for the great review Carl! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Jo
Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have a fantastic evening. Good food and great music - jazz trio. We are definitely returning for the next jazz session
The Engine RoomResponded on May 11, 2025
Many thanks for the great review Jo! We look forwarding to welcoming you to the next Jazz Night!
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David
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience from start to finish. Great food 👍
The Engine RoomResponded on May 4, 2025
Many thanks for your great review David! We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
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christine
Newcastle and Northumberland4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant place to eat. I had the Engine Burger and it was delicious. The husband had the rigatoni and he had no complaints and the portion size was just right for him. The lady who served us was friendly and efficient. (Olivia i think her name was) I would recommend having some cash to leave tip as its not possible to add to a card payment which in these times is very unusual and the staff are missing out because of it.
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Kathryn
Yorkshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good menu, would be nice if the skin had been taken off the salmon. Less pasta and more ragu please as that was meant to be the star. Pleasant, attentive staff. Great location. Good value.
The Engine RoomResponded on May 1, 2025
Many thanks for your review Kathryn! We will pass on you feedback to our kitchen team and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Debra
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A lovely family friendly space, well priced, well staffed and good menu . Fabulous setting which added to the atmosphere.
The Engine RoomResponded on May 1, 2025
Thanks for the review Debra! We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
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FAQs

The Engine Room is rated 4.5 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3HA

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sunderland
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://pubculture.com/engineroom/
Phone number
0191 594 7244

The Engine Room

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What 856 people are saying

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