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The 3 Stories - The Library

2.7 (18)
£25 and under
British
High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3BY

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The 3 Stories - The Library

2.7
£25 and under
British
Sunderland

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
The Library at The 3 Stories is a sophisticated sanctuary nestled on the top floor of Sunderland’s most vibrant entertainment venue. This elegant cocktail and wine bar is the perfect blend of style and comfort, offering an intimate atmosphere where every sip and bite tells a story. With an extensive selection of expertly crafted cocktails, premium wines, The Library invites you to relax, connect, and indulge. Escape the hustle and bustle and discover a hidden gem dedicated to unique flavours, cosy ambiance, and memorable moments. Perfect for date nights, gatherings with friends, or unwinding after a long day, The Library is your go-to for an elevated yet relaxed evening.
At The Library, evenings come alive with the soulful sounds of live jazz and sets by talented DJs. The carefully curated music elevates the ambiance, blending effortlessly with our stylish setting to create a warm, inviting vibe.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 am
  • Phone number
    0191 716 0476
  • Website
    http://www.the3stories.co.uk/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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2.7

2.7
(18)
  • 2.4Food
  • 2.9Service
  • 3.1Ambience
  • 2.8Value

Noise • Energetic

18 Reviews

  1. Debbie

    Newcastle3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy due to concert at Stadium, they were quick and courteous

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  2. Stacey

    Newcastle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 9, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Reserved a table for before Take That as knew it would be busy, got there and we were sent upstairs after advising i had a table booked, upstairs there was 1 member of staff on their own, long queue and wait for a drink where I had to tell them about the reservation to be told there was no reservations put out, they had to find us a table, didn't stay only had 1 drink as the queue kept getting longer and longer and still only 1 staff member

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  3. Paula

    Newcastle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 15, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a booking on the library for 4pm it was closed had to sit downstairs them ordered food took 40 mins for 2 awful starters to come out and told the staff to take it back we didn’t want the food never come here again for food the bar staff was lovely but service organisation and food was disappointing.

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  4. Claire

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I have now been to this bar a few times and each time there is never enough staff on the bar, taking so long to serve I have actually seen tables of people leave because they haven’t been served at the bar. And when you do eventually get served the customer service is terrible!!! Staff don’t know what they are doing and not a smile between them. It’s a shame because it has been done out nicely, but nobody wants to wait 15 minutes or more at the bar.

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  5. Jen

    Newcastle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 8, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked a table in advance at The Library on Sunday 8th Feb - was warned when booking that card would be charged if we didnt turn up. We arrived to find The Library completey closed... Decided to try to have drinks downstairs instead; we ordered cocktails but the bar didnt have ingredients for 3 out of the 4 drinks we ordered. Bar staff inept. Very disappointing visit.

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  6. Nicola

    Newcastle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The entertainment, food, drinks and times were not as advertised. The music wasnt chifstmassy or disco, the food was very basic and nothing like what was advertised. The room was freezing cold and the service was stopped 30 minutes early

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  7. Shannon

    Newcastle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not really “bottomless” at all! We paid £35 each and only got four cocktails. One of them tasted awful, and when we mentioned it to the waitress, she admitted it was from a “dodgy batch” with too much Bacardi—but didn’t offer to replace it. It would have been cheaper (and better value) to just order cocktails individually. When booking, the brunch was advertised as having a saxophone player. When we asked about it, the waitress gave us attitude and said, “how do you expect a saxophone player to play country music”… if that’s the case, don’t advertise it in the first place. We also raised our concerns with the manager, who said she’d bring us another drink—but then disappeared and never came back. The same manager asked to take before and after photos of our group, who then at the end said “I can’t post that yous look no different”. Overall, very disappointing experience. Definitely wouldn’t recommend.

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  8. Anna

    Newcastle7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is the worst bottomless brunch ever. Pre made cocktails in jugs, warm and sickly. Had to use the same glass for different cocktails. The bottled beer was warm. The charcuterie board of meat and cheese- we received a dried up pice of cheese, pastrami, dried bagel and waffle, some fruit. It was advertised as an ABBA Bottomless brunch- the dj played a few ABBA songs then other songs. The advert said there was to be a live sax player- but there wasn’t one. All in all a total waste of £35 per head- there are other venues that do much better bottomless brunches. On the plus side- the staff were attentive and pleasant.

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  9. Maria

    Newcastle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a big fan of the 3 Stories pub in general. I have always had a good experience in there. For the bottomless brunch I must highlight the best part was the impeccable service. We had two servers, Connor and Olivia and they were fantastic. I was quite disappointed in the food, I have fed this back to a supervisor. It states sweet and savoury platters however it comes out 'afternoon tea' style, with very little on. That being said, the drinks and service made up for the food.

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  10. Leah

    Newcastle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    £35 per person to be given pre made cocktails out of a jug that were made 90% with fruit juice and the food was absolutely dreadful. A handful of grapes and strawberries with cold scotch pancakes and half a sugar waffle out of a packet some sachets of Nutella and golden syrup and half a bagel with a slice of ham and cheese each and some dry cut up pitta bread is not suitable to give to adults on a bottomless brunch

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 am
  • Phone number
    0191 716 0476
  • Website
    http://www.the3stories.co.uk/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Sunday is a great pick, guests specifically praise the Library's Sunday lunch as fresh, plentiful and served hot.

Yes, The Library is presented as an intimate, sophisticated cocktail and wine bar with live jazz and DJ sets, making it well suited to a special evening.

The 3 Stories - The Library fills up around event and weekend visits, guests note it was very busy during Stadium concerts and on Saturday afternoons, while Thursday evenings and weekday mornings have been described as quieter and more relaxed.

The 3 Stories - The Library feels like an intimate, stylish top-floor cocktail and wine bar, cosy and elegantly furnished, with live jazz and DJ sets creating a warm, inviting soundtrack across its thoughtfully designed floors.

Guests report dogs are welcome, staff told visitors that dogs are more than welcome and there’s a little snug available for them when the weather isn’t good.

Yes, guests report an open rooftop area used after dinner, a pleasant spot visitors have enjoyed.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate for a visit to The 3 Stories - The Library.

Yes, families regularly visit The Library and staff have helped guests with children, and kids have enjoyed the rooftop and visits across the floors; note children's portions/menus may not be available before 1pm.

The 3 Stories stretches across three themed floors, the Library sits on the top floor with a cocktail bar, plus booths and tables, a snug, a rooftop area and a VIP section.

Yes, dogs are welcomed at The Library; a guest reports dogs are "more than welcome" and there’s a snug for them when the weather isn’t great.

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A photo of The 3 Stories - The Library restaurant

The 3 Stories - The Library

2.7
£25 and under
British
Sunderland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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