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Venue Reviews
Parking
Limited parking outside but other parking within easy reach.
Access
Through front door and down function room to setup are. No problems!
Facilities
Small stage for setup but could use off-stage for larger rigs.
Staff
Really friendly staff!
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Plenty of spaces. I did a kids' party but I imagine there'd be plenty of spaces regardless of party type.
Access
Pretty much straight in and into the function room.
Facilities
No dedicated area but a nice big room with uncluttered walls allowing setup.
Staff
No issues
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Easy parking with an adequate amount of spaces for a function.
Access
Through entrance and into function room. No problem with a trolley.
Facilities
Just a large, rectangular floor but plenty of space for even a large setup.
Staff
Very helpful and friendly.
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Extremely limited parking and none on-site. Parking on street near venue but free after 6.
Access
Through door and upstairs then short trip to setup area.
Facilities
Reasonable setup area although not sufficient for large setups.
Staff
Friendly, helpful staff.
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No problems with parking with plenty of spaces available.
Access
Ouch, Outside fire escape. Nice and wide but lots of stairs so pretty tiring if you have all but the smallest of setups.
Facilities
Lovely, big stage with plenty of power available.
Staff
Friendly, helpful staff.
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Plenty of parking available onsite.
Access
One of the worst load-ins. Outside metal stairs and lots of them!
Facilities
Big stage with ample space for a large rig.
Staff
Staff always pleasant.
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Limited parking outside venue. Plenty of parking within a short distance.
Access
Through venue doors into function room.
Facilities
Small setup area at back of room. Enough space for a small setup.
Staff
Lovely, friendly staff.
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Parking available on-site and there are other spaces available nearby so not an issue.
Access
Tough get-in this one. Three possible ways to get into the club but all involve stairs. Metal outside fire escape routes are probably the easiest although you can also go in through the front of the building.
Facilities
Massive stage allowing for the largest of setups with easy. Few other bits and pieces on the stage but generally tidy.
Staff
Friendly staff here and early setup wasn't a problem as the club is open most of the day.
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Limited parking spaces although can load-in at front of building.
Access
Through entrance to a lift. From lift through a door into concert room. The alternative is a fire escape at back of building.
Facilities
An excellent, uncluttered stage.
Staff
Friendly, helpful staff.
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Large car park near load-in with plenty of spaces.
Access
Through a door, past bar and into setup area. Nice, easy load-in.
Facilities
Setup in front of fire at rear of room. Limited space (but plenty for a reasonably sized setup).
Staff
Lovely staff. Very friendly and really good fun!
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Parking outside on street but spaces available.
Access
Through a couple of doors into room. No problem at all.
Facilities
Plenty of space for a reasonable setup.
Staff
Lovely, friendly staff that go out of their way to help!
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Limited number of spaces and private parking on street. Streets nearby that allow public parking.
Access
No issues
Facilities
Lovely, large stage about 1m high.
Staff
Friendly staff although was asked to turn down.
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Plenty of parking available onsite.
Access
Through main doors and left into function room/
Facilities
Huge hall with plenty of space to setup a large rig.
Staff
Lovely staff who make you feel welcome.
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Van can be parked outside get-in point. No problems at all.
Access
Easy load in through two doors and onto stage. Couldn't be much easier!
Facilities
Small stage but sufficient for a good size booth and lighting. I placed speakers on floor just in front of stage.
Staff
Absolutely lovely, friendly staff.
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Parking available onsite and limited parking further afield.
Access
No problem; through back of club into concert room.
Facilities
Stage with plenty of room for a large setup.
Staff
Friendly staff who go out of their way to help.
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Plenty of parking available.
Access
Through a couple of doors at entrance then along corridor to life. From lift through another door into function room. Sounds tough but it really isn't.
Facilities
Rectangular room. No dedicated area for stage but that doesn't really matter. Plenty of space for gear.
Staff
Friendly, helpful staff.
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Plenty of parking space on-site and can park outside venue for load-in.
Access
Bit of a tough load-in. Through main doors, along corridor to lift then from lift through another door and into function room. It's not too bad though and is all pretty flat with a decent sized lift for a trolley.
Facilities
Setup against back wall of the function room. Loads of space and a high ceiling.
Staff
Friendly staff.
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Plenty of parking on site at the venue.
Access
Through main doors, along corridor to lift. Up lift then into function room. Sounds like hard work but it really isn't. Bring your trolley!
Facilities
Setup in large hall against back wall. Plenty of space for a large setup.
Staff
Excellent staff who go out of their way to help.
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Easy parking at venue. I got there early when there were plenty of spaces available. Might be congested later on but there is more parking within easy reach.
Access
Easy load in along a small path into the function room.
Facilities
Setup in front of a fireplace (although there were other options in room). Some sockets behind and at the side. Speakers had to go to the sides as main area was small.
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Plenty of parking available off-site.
Access
Tough load in this one up a lot of stairs and into function room.
Facilities
Old band venue so plenty of space on stage for a large rig.
Staff
Never had problems; friendly staff here.
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Plenty of parking spaces available, both on-site and nearby.
Access
Inside fire-escape. A pretty tough carry-in although staircase is a decent width.
Facilities
Nice stage area. Big enough for a large setup.
Staff
Friendly staff.
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Limited parking onsite and further spaces not too far away.
Access
If upstairs room then access via stairs. Sometimes also setup downstairs for smaller function.
Facilities
Large stage with sufficient space for a large setup.
Staff
Friendly, helpful staff.
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Parking on-street available nearby and limited spaces at venue.
Access
Easy get-in from rear of building through a small room and into function area.
Facilities
Large setup area with sufficient space for big setups.
Staff
No issues
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Awkward. Street parking but for permit holders through week.
Access
Through gate, up two steps and into room.
Facilities
Against back wall. Sockets nearby. Very poor sounding room.
Staff
No issues
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Parking available onsite should be sufficient for functions here.
Access
Through front doors then into function room.
Facilities
No dedicated stage area but plenty of space to setup.
Staff
Staff arrive promptly to open up.
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Plenty of parking places available.
Access
Reversed van onto grass (no problem with staff) and a short walk into function room.
Facilities
Set up in main room. Smallish space but a 4ft stand with lights and a compact PA (18 subs and a top each side) fitted nicely.
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No problem with parking. You can leave vehicle near the doors where you load.
Access
Two routes. One is through a door and then up two small flights of stone stairs. The other is around the back up fire escape metal stairs. Second set of stone stairs and narrow so slightly awkward carrying large speaker but no real issue.
Facilities
Beautiful function room with plenty of space for a large setup and excellent power provision.
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Park outside venue across public path. Plenty of parking spaces to leave vehicle after this.
Access
Easy get in to club. Through doors and stage on right.
Facilities
Large stage with plenty of height for lighting. Couldn't be better really although there is some equipment left at back of stage which looks untidy.
Staff
Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
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Car park next to building with plenty of space.
Access
Very easy access across an enclosed ramp into function area.
Facilities
Lovely big area to setup right in front of audience.
Staff
A lovely couple; extremely friendly and helpful. You couldn't ask for more.
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Medium-sized car park with other spaces available within close proximity.
Access
Through a fire escape and into setup area. Couldn't be much easier!
Facilities
Wide room with setup at back. Loads of space for a large setup with podiums and bins. No stage but about as good as it gets.
Staff
Really friendly staff that made me feel welcome.
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Limited parking spaces but you should get one if you get there early to setup.
Access
Either through the front of the building or via outside fire-escape (preferable) at the side of the building. About 15 steps so not too difficult at all.
Facilities
Medium sized stage in a corner. Sufficient space for a reasonably large setup and plenty of power-points.
Staff
Friendly, helpful staff!
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Large car park to the side of the building and near the door to get into venue.
Access
Easy load-in this one. Through side door and into setup area. If you're upstairs (as some functions are) it's also a pretty short route to take.
Facilities
You can setup in a couple of different places in this venue. No real dedicated area but sufficient space for a medium sized rig without problem.
Staff
Lovely staff who'll happily offer assistance when needed.
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No problem with a fair sized car park.
Access
Easy access through a door and into function room.
Facilities
In corner of the pub. Sufficient space for a small/medium setup and power-point close to hand.
Staff
Friendly staff who were very helpful!
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Large car park on site so should have no problem parking.
Access
Through doors at side of building and into main room. They also sometimes have a marque out the back.
Facilities
Large room with sufficient space for a reasonably sized setup.
Staff
Excellent staff. Helpful and friendly.
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I parked outside the building without problem but it's technically no-parking so you could get a ticket. The alternative would be one of the main car parks in Sunderland.
Access
Access through door and up a couple of flights of stairs. Tiring but not particularly difficult.
Facilities
Dedicated area for DJ behind a booth so didn't need to set up booth which saved time.
Staff
Excellent, friendly and helpful staff.
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Limited number of spaces behind venue and plenty of parking nearby.
Access
Down a small path straight into setup area. Not many this easy!
Facilities
Smallish area at back of room. Sufficient space for a 4ft stand, lighting and an 18" bin with top either side.
Staff
Absolutely lovely staff. Extremely friendly and laid-back.
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Parking spaces available outside but limited. Further parking nearby so not an issue.
Access
Easy get-in through doors and to setup area. Large room so possibly more than one place to setup.
Facilities
I was setup at back of room. Plenty of space to setup and power nearby, Possible other areas used though.
Staff
Really nice staff in this venue
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Plenty of large (no problem parking a van) spaces on-site.
Access
I parked at the side of the club outside a fire escape. Short trip from the door to the setup area.
Facilities
Setup in corner of room opposite bar. Good size area available although a slightly awkward shape if you're using bins with tops.
Staff
Friendly and approachable staff.
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A fantastic venue in a beautiful area serving excellent drinks and great food. It's blessed with lovely warm owners and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Has an excellent function area of a suitable size for smaller functions and a great bar. Highly recommended for parties for both kids and adults.
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