Sunniside Social High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 1TX

Fast emerging as Sunderland’s corner of cool - anchored by operators that are bringing their own unique twist to this historic part of the city - Sunniside is up and coming as a city centre leisure and hospitality hub, perfectly complementing neighbouring Riverside Sunderland with its own cool, quirky vibe.

Sunniside boasts authenticity, youthfulness and energy which attracts urban pioneers, creatives, entrepreneurs and a growing student population. It’s an area on the up, full of charm and character with a mix of heritage and modern buildings lining its streets. Nearby heritage buildings have been reinvigorated to play their part in Sunniside’s story. The iconic Mackies Corner has been redeveloped to house a mix of independent retail and leisure operators from yoga and art studios to bridal boutiques and patisseries, while further along High Street West, the original Binns Department store has been transformed into independent music venue Pop Recs and Sonny’s Coffee & Kitchen.

Sunniside is located to the east of the city centre, just five minutes’ walk from Riverside Sunderland, the epicentre of the city’s transformation. Sunniside Social provides a cluster of major leisure spaces, alongside smaller venues for restaurants, bars and more to join the increasingly popular area. Ireland’s largest cinema operator Omniplex recently signed a new long term lease at Sunniside Social, with plans to carry out a full refurbishment of both the screens and front of house area. The scheme also hosts a bowling alley and Grosvenor Casino.