Sunderland beach restaurant looking for new owners

North in Seaburn, Sunderland, opened in December 2022 in a converted storage shelter at the far end of the promenade, and has since earned national recognition for its food.

The restaurant is now looking for a new owner, though the team has assured customers it will remain open until a suitable new owner has been chosen to takeover.

The restaurant is known for its small plates, brunches and seafood. (Image: North, Seaburn)

The team behind North, also responsible for Mexico 70, Koji, Ship Isis and The Kings Arms in Deptford, said: “We have decided to look for a new owner for North restaurant.

“Most importantly, in the meantime, we are not closing and are in no rush to.

“It’s business as usual and we will remain open until a suitable new owner has been chosen to takeover.”

This Sunday (March 1) will see the return of Sunday lunch with the arrival of a new oven. (Image: North, Seaburn)

North is one of just two restaurants in Sunderland included in the Good Food Guide, alongside Ember in Sheepfolds Stables, and has also been named among the guide’s top 100 local restaurants.

The restaurant is known for its small plates, brunches and seafood, all served with a view.

The team said: “We’ve had a fantastic three years in Seaburn and are so, so proud of the team’s achievements.

“Firstly, being listed in The Good Food Guide but then secondly discovering a month later that we’d also been chosen as the only Sunderland restaurant to have ever made The Good Food Guide’s Top 100 local restaurants was a real honour.”

They added that this Sunday (March 1) will see the return of Sunday lunch with the arrival of a new oven, and that brunch and evening menus will continue as usual.

The team also reassured customers with outstanding gift vouchers that they remain valid, and offered refunds should the restaurant change hands before vouchers are redeemed.

They said: “If you’ve enjoyed dining with us over the past three years it’d be great to see you again before we go, if you’ve not dined with us before, now is your chance.”