Sunderland Restaurant Week 2024 – who is involved and where to find the best local food

Sunderland’s celebration of international cuisine is set to return this month (March) – with the opportunity to visit some of the newest eating spots across the city.

Sunderland Restaurant Week – organized by Sunderland BID – will take place from 16-24 March, giving diners the chance to visit old favourites and check out some of the latest additions to the city’s dining scene.

Global chain German Doner Kebab are getting in on the act, offering a £20 offer to feed a family of 4 with 2 mains and any 2 Doners from their ‘2.0 Menu’ items.

All the participating restaurants, cafes, pubs, and bars offer £10, £15, or £20 deals, with all of the information – and the vouchers – available at www.sunderlandbid.co.uk/restaurant-week

SUNDERLAND RESTAURANT WEEK 2024 LIST IN FULL (WITH OFFERS):

• 808 Bar & Kitchen, Sunniside
• Angelo’s, Sunniside
• Asiana, Echo Building
• Babaji, Mary Street
• BURGeR, Frederick Street
• Café 1851, High Street West
• Chesters Lounge, Chester Road
• Diego’s Joint, Sunniside
• ENFES, Derwent Street
• Fausto Pizza & Bar, Seaburn
• Full of Beanz Play Café, Shiney Row
• German Doner Kebab, High Street West
• Grand Hotel Sunderland, Seaburn
• Grandpa Dickie’s Shed, Roker Beach
• Grinder Coffee Co (Central), Hill Arts Centre
• Holiday Inn Sunderland, Keel Square
• House of Zen, Seaburn
• Italian Kitchen Sunderland, Thompson Road
• Jack Thai, Albion Place
• Keel Tavern, Keel Square
• Lucky Cat Boba, High Street West
• Marina Vista, Roker Harbour
• MyDehli, Borough Road
• PHO 179, Waterloo Place
• Poetic License Bar, Roker
• Rumor Has It, Green Terrace
• Saba Maison De Luxe, Low Row
• Signatures Italian Restaurant & Bar, Silksworth
• Slice Sunderland, Market Square
• Spent Grain, John Street
• Acropolis, STACK Seaburn
• Chapos Tacos, STACK Seaburn
• Downey’s, STACK Seaburn
• Holy Duck, STACK Seaburn
• Zza Pizzeria, STACK Seaburn
• Tarantino’s, North Bridge
• The Front Parlour Coffee House & Kitchen, Grange Terrace
• The Keel Lounge, High Street West
• The Peacock, High Street West
• The Scullery, Silksworth
• The Seaglass Café, High Street West
• The Shipwrights, North Hylton
• The Terrace, Green Terrace
• These Things Happen, Roker
• Wendy’s Place, Fawcett Street

Bradie, a worker at The Front Parlour – who are taking part in their second Restaurant Week – is confident that it will benefit their business.

“We are really looking forward to Sunderland Restaurant Week, as it will provide opportunities for new customers to try our amazing menu.

“We are ready to open our doors to new faces and we are hopeful that they will visit again.”

 

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With plenty of offers to choose from, we have compiled seven of our favourites from the participating restaurants.

Best Offers: Spark’s Top Pick

• £10 for any wrap and soft drink. (Acropolis – STACK)
• £20 for 3 courses – starter, main, and dessert (Keel Tavern)
• £10 for any toasted sandwich, any drink and any cake (Lucky Cat Boba)
• £15 for one Street Plate + 1 Roadside Curry (Dheli)
• £10 for 2 meal deals of any Slice, seasoned fries and a can of pop (Slice)
• £10 for any deli sandwich, loaded toast or bagel, with any cake or scone and a hot or cold drink (The Front Parlour)
• £10 for any burger or pizza with a drink – choice of Bud, Peroni, small house wine or soft drink (The Terrace)

Sharon Appleby, Chief Executive of Sunderland BID said the week was one of the most eagerly anticipated on the city calendar.

“Sunderland Restaurant Week has become a real fixture and we know how many people look forward to it,” she said.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to try out a new place or use the special deals to return to an old favourite.

“At the same time, it also helps give a substantial boost to the local economy, with the number of diners – and the economic impact – increasing year on year.”