Anyone know whats going to open next to the Asiano Fusion restaurant in the basement of the Echo 24 appartments overlooking Wearmouth Bridge ?

They were working on it when I went past on Friday.

Anyone know whats going to open next to the Asiano Fusion restaurant in the basement of the Echo 24 appartments overlooking Wearmouth Bridge ?

They were working on it when I went past on Friday.


I seem to remember it being advertised as an A3 site, which is permission for food and drink premises. Might have changed though.

Went past today, and the to let boards are still up, so I'm wondering whether the owner is fitting it out to make it more attractive to prospective tenants? Not sure what would be suitable for that site really -- probably another restaurant most likely? Can't see a bar or shop in that location, although a decent bar would be good.

Went past today, and the to let boards are still up, so I'm wondering whether the owner is fitting it out to make it more attractive to prospective tenants? Not sure what would be suitable for that site really -- probably another restaurant most likely? Can't see a bar or shop in that location, although a decent bar would be good.

Hope so to liven up the area.

Restuarant or bar, anything like that would be good.

Restuarant or bar, anything like that would be good.



It's something quite different to that, actually. It will be occupied by esg, a training and skills provider.

http://www.esggroup.co.uk/

...which I believe leaves one vacant unit at the bridge end of the building. A nice boutique or cocktail bar for that site, please...

It's something quite different to that, actually. It will be occupied by esg, a training and skills provider.

http://www.esggroup.co.uk/

I have never heard of ESG have they had outlets in the n/east before ?

I have never heard of ESG have they had outlets in the n/east before ?


I don't believe they have, I think their head office is in Sheffield. They're hiring for quite a few decent jobs, which is obviously good news for the city.

I don't believe they have, I think their head office is in Sheffield. They're hiring for quite a few decent jobs, which is obviously good news for the city.

I have been wondering what was going to be their, --good news regarding jobs.

Just a query, ----does anyone know how many parking spaces there are in the basement of the building.? thanks.

I believe there are about 200, over three levels.

I believe there are about 200, over three levels.

Thanks mate, ----I didn't think it was that many. :cheers:

ESG have opened up at the base of the Echo Building - looks much better coming across the bridge to have activity evident in the large central section of the ground floor. Should hopefully be a long-term fixture too, since it's a large organisation in the business of apprenticeships and skills.

ESG have opened up at the base of the Echo Building - looks much better coming across the bridge to have activity evident in the large central section of the ground floor. Should hopefully be a long-term fixture too, since it's a large organisation in the business of apprenticeships and skills.

Exactly good to see it being occupied.

I am going to the Asiano restaurant for the first time for a works do in three weeks and I have never been. Anyone on here been in there ?

Exactly good to see it being occupied.

I am going to the Asiano restaurant for the first time for a works do in three weeks and I have never been. Anyone on here been in there ?


Never been, and not heard anyone speak of it, -----but hope you let us know when you go to your do, cheers.

I've been for lunch twice and I thought it was very, very good. The food was excellent, decoration excellent, service very good and the location superb. Not yet experienced the evening menu but I will hope to soon. Hope you enjoy.

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Thats good information, --and it's also encouraging, ---if the prices are reasonable it will be even better, thanks.:cheers:

They are very reasonable for the lunctime menu, and quite expensive for evenings. They have a good website: www.asianafusion.co.uk


Have you been yet, KB, and what did you think?

Now that ESG have been up and running for a while it would be good to see the remaining bit on the corner of echo 24 up and running.

They are very reasonable for the lunctime menu, and quite expensive for evenings. They have a good website: www.asianafusion.co.uk


Have you been yet, KB, and what did you think?


Thanks for the information, ----will maybe give it a try sometime.

Thanks for the information, ----will maybe give it a try sometime.

Due to go with a party from work in 2 weeks.

Due to go with a party from work in 2 weeks.


Let us know what you think of the place, ---although going by what horokeio said, --it sounds like a nice place.

Let us know what you think of the place, ---although going by what horokeio said, --it sounds like a nice place.

Certainly will marra.

I went to the Asiana fFusion Restaurant or the first time last night and it was a tremedous experience.

The food service and the restaurant itself were excellent. It was packed and you could see why I would highly recommend it.

www.asianafusion.co.uk

I went to the Asiana fFusion Restaurant or the first time last night and it was a tremedous experience.

The food service and the restaurant itself were excellent. It was packed and you could see why I would highly recommend it.

www.asianafusion.co.uk


Thanks marra, ---thats another restaurant noted, ---pleased it's doing well.:cheers:

Thanks marra, ---thats another restaurant noted, ---pleased it's doing well.:cheers:

I will certainly be going back to it.

I will certainly be going back to it.


I heard someone mention the place the other day, ---saying how good they think it is, ----so it seems all good things being said about it.:banana:

New tenant moves into Sunderland office space in just six weeks
Apr 28 2010 by Peter McCusker, The Journal

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DEVELOPERS Glenrose have welcomed new tenants to their Echo 24 development in Sunderland – just six weeks after receiving the inquiry.

Vocational skills service the ESG Group has taken Suite 1A on a five-year lease at a headline rent of £15 per sq ft.

Chris Watson, managing director of Sunderland-based Glenrose, said: “We became aware of ESG’s requirement for Sunderland and reacted quickly to accommodate their needs.”

Simon Barratt, letting agent at Knight Frank, says: “We were aware of their tight timescales and once we had agreed terms, the offices required a full fit-out from shell.

“Fortunately the professional attitude of all parties meant that our building surveyors were able to design and project manage the fit out so the tenants were open for business within six weeks from agreeing the terms which is remarkable.”

Alan Akester, facilities manager of ESG Group, said: “While we were up against it in terms of timescale, we were able to crack on quickly and deliver our Sunderland branch on target. Echo 24 provides us with just the right sort of accommodation we were looking for which was a high-profile building with open-plan, disability-friendly offices within the centre of Sunderland.”

Echo 24 is a mixed-use building with apartments on the upper floors and commercial space on the ground floor.

New tenant moves into Sunderland office space in just six weeks
Apr 28 2010 by Peter McCusker, The Journal

http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/nebusiness/apr2010/8/8/echo-24-development-in-sunderland-300001980.jpg

DEVELOPERS Glenrose have welcomed new tenants to their Echo 24 development in Sunderland – just six weeks after receiving the inquiry.

Vocational skills service the ESG Group has taken Suite 1A on a five-year lease at a headline rent of £15 per sq ft.

Chris Watson, managing director of Sunderland-based Glenrose, said: “We became aware of ESG’s requirement for Sunderland and reacted quickly to accommodate their needs.”

Simon Barratt, letting agent at Knight Frank, says: “We were aware of their tight timescales and once we had agreed terms, the offices required a full fit-out from shell.

“Fortunately the professional attitude of all parties meant that our building surveyors were able to design and project manage the fit out so the tenants were open for business within six weeks from agreeing the terms which is remarkable.”

Alan Akester, facilities manager of ESG Group, said: “While we were up against it in terms of timescale, we were able to crack on quickly and deliver our Sunderland branch on target. Echo 24 provides us with just the right sort of accommodation we were looking for which was a high-profile building with open-plan, disability-friendly offices within the centre of Sunderland.”

Echo 24 is a mixed-use building with apartments on the upper floors and commercial space on the ground floor.


Good news, ----wonder if the Building is full now?

Maybe I'm missing something but ESG moved in 4/5 months ago.

Maybe I'm missing something but ESG moved in 4/5 months ago.


I didn't know that marra,---could it be that ESG had a section, --and have now taken another suite ?

As KB says, ESG took the middle suite quite a few months ago.

Only one now remains, at the bridge end of the building. It is by far the smallest of the units by the look of it.

As KB says, ESG took the middle suite quite a few months ago.

Only one now remains, at the bridge end of the building. It is by far the smallest of the units by the look of it.

Has to be good news, --only one small unit left.

I went to the Asiana fFusion Restaurant or the first time last night and it was a tremedous experience.

The food service and the restaurant itself were excellent. It was packed and you could see why I would highly recommend it.

www.asianafusion.co.uk

This proves that all Sunderland needs is the quality to attract people in, there's far too many pubs/restaurants that are basically lacking any quality.

But how long has it taken for this site to finally come to fruition? Would it take this long anywhere else?

Good news all the same. :)

This proves that all Sunderland needs is the quality to attract people in, there's far too many pubs/restaurants that are basically lacking any quality.

But how long has it taken for this site to finally come to fruition? Would it take this long anywhere else?

Good news all the same. :)


Yeah, fair point, --we could do with more quality Restaurants, -- and, lets hope this Asian Fusion Restaurant is just the start.

This proves that all Sunderland needs is the quality to attract people in, there's far too many pubs/restaurants that are basically lacking any quality.

Agreed. Exactly what I keep saying.

A lot of people seem to be under the impression that quality retail, restaurants, bars, etc are lost on the people of Sunderland because they won't use them or 'can't afford them', but I think that's rubbish.

Cases I can think of, in particular are:

New Vodka Revolution bar on Low Row - a bit more expensive but better quality, clean and pleasant, well done out, and it has been rammed everytime i've been in.

Asiana Restaurant - as mentioned above

Thai Manor - beautifully done out and great food, a little more expensive than your typical Trattoria but still very successful

There are plenty of people who live in Sunderland with plenty of money to spend but the offer just isn't there a lot of the time. If you build it, they will come.

Agreed. Exactly what I keep saying.

A lot of people seem to be under the impression that quality retail, restaurants, bars, etc are lost on the people of Sunderland because they won't use them or 'can't afford them', but I think that's rubbish.

Cases I can think of, in particular are:

New Vodka Revolution bar on Low Row - a bit more expensive but better quality, clean and pleasant, well done out, and it has been rammed everytime i've been in.

Asiana Restaurant - as mentioned above

Thai Manor - beautifully done out and great food, a little more expensive than your typical Trattoria but still very successful

There are plenty of people who live in Sunderland with plenty of money to spend but the offer just isn't there a lot of the time. If you build it, they will come.

Agree totally with this post.

Does anybody know if the echo 24 building is fully occupied yet ? thanks

Does anybody know if the echo 24 building is fully occupied yet ? thanks


The last I heard, ---was there was one unit left, --this was about two /three months ago.

The last I heard, ---was there was one unit left, --this was about two /three months ago.


Thanks for that, a mate thought the building was only about half full, just one unit to fill, thats not bad like.

Thanks for that, a mate thought the building was only about half full, just one unit to fill, thats not bad like.

I think the 1 unit left, refers to the business units on the ground floor, and not the residential apartments, which I'm sure there's quite a few unoccupied

I think the 1 unit left, refers to the business units on the ground floor, and not the residential apartments, which I'm sure there's quite a few unoccupied


Regarding the unit, -- that's how I understood it marra, ---as for the Apartments, ----I'm sure I read somewhere last year, --that about75% had been taken.

Regarding the unit, -- that's how I understood it marra, ---as for the Apartments, ----I'm sure I read somewhere last year, --that about75% had been taken.


I believe all of the flats are now sold; the only empty ones are a few which are up for let. One of the windows on the 'city side' of the building, nearest St Mary's roundabout, has been boarded up for some time now, and although a relatively minor matter, it looks unsightly.

Pleased to see Asiana go from strength to strength. Hopefully it won't be too long before the third and final commercial unit is taken.

Interesting you mention Asiana. We drove past last nigth and it was mentioned how many good things had been said about the place and it did look packed.

Must admit, even though you mention a boarded up window I haven't noticed it before and definitly didn't notice last night so maybe not too bad. :)

Interesting you mention Asiana. We drove past last nigth and it was mentioned how many good things had been said about the place and it did look packed.

Must admit, even though you mention a boarded up window I haven't noticed it before and definitly didn't notice last night so maybe not too bad. :)


Regarding the Asiana Restaurant, --we have heard many people saying how good this place is, ---we haven't been ourselves though.

Regarding the Asiana Restaurant, --we have heard many people saying how good this place is, ---we haven't been ourselves though.

I was this week and the food service and craic was superb. :cheers1::applause::cheers1:

I was this week and the food service and craic was superb. :cheers1::applause::cheers1:


Pleased it's doing well, ---we still haven't been in yet.

Pleased it's doing well, ---we still haven't been in yet.

You paid it a visit yet marra ?

You paid it a visit yet marra ?

No still not been, ---always seems something crops up.:ohno:

It's certainly one of Sunderland's best restaurants. The ongoing and other proposed developments in the Sunniside area can only be a good thing for its prospects.

Sad to see the third ground floor unit of this building still unlet but pleased to see the boarded up window was replaced - was causing an undue degree of consternation!

You can now get discount if you are a SAFC season card holder for Asiana

You can now get discount if you are a SAFC season card for Asiana

That's generous but I can't imagine I'd have much of an appetite if I were a pocket-sized piece of thin, red polyvinyl chloride acetate :drunk:

That's generous but I can't imagine I'd have much of an appetite if I were a pocket-sized piece of thin, red polyvinyl chloride acetate :drunk:

Whoops amended now :laugh:

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