Located on the magnificent Seaburn coastline in Sunderland, STACK Seaburn opens to the public on Friday 4th September. The new social hub features a vibrant line up of bars, street food and lifestyle businesses right on the seafront.
The trendy new space, developed by Danieli Holdings, is built from shipping containers that are assembled to make an enclosed open-air village, with stretched tents providing protection from the elements and a central plaza area for drinking, eating and entertainment. Suitable for all of the family, including the dog, it’s a place to come together and socialise…safely!
The food and drink providers include:
Downey’s Fish & Chips – serving the best locally produced fish & chips in the area.
Acropolis – multi award winning Greek street food.
Chapos Tacos – traditional Mexican street food made from family recipes passed down through generations.
Boojie Burger – classic American burgers, smashed and stacked full of flavour.
Yolo Coffee & Kitchen – serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and great tasting coffee.
Healthy Thaim – Healthy food with a Thai twist.
Farah’s Italiano – Italian street food serving fresh homemade pasta and Piadina’s.
Holy Duck – Loaded duck fries and wraps galore.
Longhorns Smokehouse – all about the meat – rubbed, pulled, BBQ’d and more.
ZZA Pizzeria – classic Italian thin and crispy pizzas.
The Little Cakery – providing delicious treats ranging from homemade cakes and traybakes to fresh scones and gourmet brownies. Bars Barley & Me Heineken Yolo (Wine & Cocktail Bar) Hop House 13 The Gin Cabinet (Gin Bar)
And they are joined by a host of lifestyle businesses including:
Woofs n Scruffs – dog grooming, self-serve baths and dog supplies.
Games Cabin – computer gaming.
Neill Winch, CEO at Danieli Holdings, said he was proud to bring the STACK concept to his hometown of Sunderland following the scheme’s success in Newcastle.
He said: “I’m delighted with the line-up of businesses we have been able to bring to STACK Seaburn. It really is testament to the confidence people have in the STACK concept that so many street food traders and lifestyle companies have signed up to take a unit during what has been the most challenging period imaginable for the sector.
“STACK offers a unique experience to customers, which ensures they keep coming back time and time again. The variety of food, drink and services on offer makes the place vibrant and welcoming all year round. And with a full line up of entertainment planned to include; live music, quizzes, dog days and wellness events, there is something for everyone.”
The container scheme is also well suited to operating under the current circumstances with social distancing measures in place. Neill added: “The fact we are essentially an outdoor venue and we can space the tables out to ensure social distancing gives people the confidence they can come out to socialise and feel safe at the same time.”
“Pre-bookings, table service and COVID marshals have all worked well to keep customers safe at our Newcastle scheme, and we will be introducing the same operating procedures at STACK Seaburn.”
Many of the businesses that have signed up to take space in STACK are Sunderland traders, keen to take advantage of the stunning seaside location which attracts excellent footfall throughout the year.
Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council, said: “We have a stunning seaside that will be greatly enhanced by the arrival of this exciting line-up of traders, who will bring something new and different to the area.
“STACK’s success demonstrates the growing confidence that businesses have in this city. Residents are fiercely proud of our seaside and they support it, and visitors are increasingly attracted to the area – and we’ll continue to see that appeal grow, as we create a better offer for families and friends to enjoy.
STACK is one of a number of positive seaside developments set to move forward, transforming the area into a vibrant place to live and play.