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The Quayside Exchange
197 High Street East, Sunderland, England, SR1 2AX
About us
The Quayside Exchange in Sunderland’s fashionable riverfront area is the most prestigious, contemporary conference & events venue in the Wearside area. The Quayside Exchange has four traditional suites available for weddings, private dinners and banquets, conferences, business meetings or any type of private function. These traditional suites are complimented by the contemporary furnishings, high Georgian windows, and modern lighting. Our facilities can cater for conferences and meetings of all different sizes & styles with the added benefit of river views providing a spectacular setting for any occasion. For a function with a difference why not host your event in either the Main Bar or our Vaulted Basement; each offers a unique environment for your corporate event.
Venue Details
Standing capacity300
Seating capacity220
Built1814
Renovated-
Venue typeBanquet facility
Amenities
Facilities
- Internet access
- Lighting (Preferred vendors)
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Facilities
- Internet access
- Lighting (Preferred vendors)
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Meeting rooms
Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
220
Meeting rooms
Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
220
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Grand Room | 1 sq. ft. - | 300 | 220 | - | 300 |
The Main Bar | 1 sq. ft. - | 250 | - | 250 | - |
The Vaulted Basement | 1 sq. ft. - | 120 | - | 120 | - |
The Alexandra Suite | 1 sq. ft. - | 30 | - | 30 | - |
The Wearmouth Suite | 1 sq. ft. - | 25 | - | 25 | - |
The Waterside Suite | 1 sq. ft. - | 40 | - | 40 | - |
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The Quayside Exchange Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Quayside Exchange's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does The Quayside Exchange have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Quayside Exchange and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Quayside Exchange's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at The Quayside Exchange developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does The Quayside Exchange clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
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