R - Sunderland

We went on a sat night and it was very busy but the staff still managed to find us a table for dinner. Nice food and good range of beers.

We visited during the recent Sunderland Airshow and have used to use this bar in the past. It is in an incredible location for a sea view.. The female member of staff a young girl) didnt seem to have a clue how to serve customers . ie not trained in please and thanks or what can I get you its all basic training really but clearly not good or profesionaland if you dont give staff direction this is what happens. Because of that we didnt order food . Also the Sun Fm Radio station broadcasting in front of the hotel managed to deafen all the customers in front of the hotel during the airshow. Do these DJ`s think the world is DEAF .. turn it down. We saw loads of VIPS many older people) who clearly looked annoyed that they couldnt even speak the person next to them after paying the fees for a VIP table..... while addressing one young person the DJ referred to th customers not in the VIp area as follows Oh a VIp badge so your not sitting with the FILTH are you charming Sun FM ..

Staff r so un organised Friday 25th July 2014 sunderland airshow waiting ages at the bar and only serving who they want ie lads serving young lasses when ppl at the bar waiting 20 mins or more still get served .... me and my partner come here loads times spend our money ... need to get decent staff and b more organised I won't b spend our money here anymore ....

Spent a night in Sunderland and fancied eating and drinking in the vicinity of the hotel in which we were staying, dug out the Good Beer Guide and discovered this bar . A promise of a full range of a local brewery's beers turned into a single offering on the bar which was a disappointment, on the upside the food we ordered was very good, the accompanying chips could have done with been a little warmer, that's always going to be the problem with serving food on stone-cold plates ! The bar itself is connected to a hotel and is quite cosy and the staff efficient and polite.

As part of the New Year health regime, we completed a walk from the North Dock to Whitburn village and back. Thursday is our eat anything we want day and with this in mind, we decided to call into this establishment for a bite to eat. We were greeted by a pleasant member of staff who showed us the menu, and sat taking in the views from one of the lounge windows. We all commented on how warm the room was, just right after a chilly seafront stroll. The menu gives a good choice of traditional bar food, snacks etc. I plumped for the Mussels cooked in a cream and garlic sauce, my partner the Mexican burger, another of our tribe chose the daily special rump steak. All meals arrived promptly and it was heads down and tuck in. My mussels were perfection, the only criticism was I feel the accompanied toast could have been replaced by a baguette, ideal for dipping in the delicious sauce. The burger was to my partners satisfaction, the chips got particular thumbs up. The little ones rump was cooked to perfection, I helped finish it off! With drinks etc, the bill came to a reasonable 36.00, well worth the value in my opinion. We shall be back.