City’s buzzing food and drink scene serves up hundreds of jobs

A flurry of new bar and restaurant openings are set to provide a major jobs boost to Sunderland over the coming months.
University of Sunderland students’ life-changing trip to Africa

Two intrepid University of Sunderland students have taken a life-changing, 7,000-mile journey this summer to experience healthcare in Africa.
Vaux Brewery and Sheepfolds Stables announce joint collaboration

340 years of combined history is now being reborn as two of Sunderland’s most talked about brands – Sheepfolds Stables and the iconic Vaux Brewery – officially announce they’ve joined forces to launch an exclusive new lager.
More hospitality appointments at Sheepfolds Stables

The soon-to-open Sheepfolds Stables has announced the appointment of Sam Hufton as Deputy Manager ahead of its official launch on Friday 2 August.
Art trail to expand with three new sculptures

Plans to extend Sunderland’s Sculpture Trail with three stunning new sculptures are to be put before city planners this month [July 2024].
Sunderland Culture names new chief executive

Sunderland Culture has appointed a new leader.
Fresh new addition to Sheepfolds Stables as it prepares for opening

Sunderland’s most hotly anticipated hospitality venue is ‘filling up’ with yet another tasty tenant officially being unveiled.
New Sunderland AFC chief leads Independence Day celebrations

Sunderland AFC’s newly appointed Chief Business Officer was bestowed the honour of raising the American flag at the city’s annual Independence Day celebrations last week.
Opening date announced for Sheepfolds Stables

Sunderland’s newest and most anticipated food, drink, events and entertainment destination – Sheepfolds Stables – has announced it is to officially open to the public the evening of Friday 2 August, 2024.
Award-winning cocktail bar announced for Sheepfolds Stables

Mother Mercy is set to launch its first venue in Sunderland after becoming the latest operator to announce it is opening at Sheepfolds Stables.