Stockton-on-Tees

THE THOMAS
SHERATON
The roof terrace at The Thomas Sheraton
(Stockton-on-Tees) has doubled in size,
thanks to a refurbishment project.
The sun trap has benefited from the
addition of four new trees, planters,
hanging baskets, new decking, new
fencing and extra tables and chairs.
It has an increased capacity of
80 customers.
This roof terrace is one of very few in the
town, leading pub manager Jonathan
Carney to expect the area to be very busy.
Jonathan (pictured) said: “There are
only a few other pubs in the town with
a roof terrace.
“Customers have been saying how
much they like the new-look terrace
and appreciate the extra space.
“It’s a sun trap, so the perfect place
to enjoy a drink and something to eat
in the sunshine.”
The town centre is undergoing
a £30-million redevelopment – to include
a new office block and commercial centre.
Jonathan added: “I’m confident that
the roof terrace will fit in nicely with the
new-look town centre.”
4 Bridge Road
Stockton-on-Tees
County Durham, TS18 1BH

Sheerness Sunderland
THE BELLE THE COOPER ROSE
AND LION Pub team leader Mason Connor Williams is pictured on the new roof terrace at
Pub manager Kelly Smith is The Cooper Rose (Sunderland).
thrilled with the new-look garden The roof terrace garden, offering views across the city, features two covered pergolas.
at The Belle and Lion (Sheerness).
It is housed in a fully glazed enclosure and accessed via a curved staircase,
An investment of £283,000 at the as well as a lift, enabling access for all.
Kent pub has seen the garden
extended at the side of the 2–4 Albion Place, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3NG
premises – to triple its original size.
There is now space to accommodate
126 customers in the outside area.
The new garden extension, which
had been overgrown and neglected
land, is now paved to match the
current garden area, with an
additional ‘compass’ paving feature.
Two-thirds of the new outside
space is covered with a
steel-and-glass canopy.
Outside dining tables and
chairs, festoon lighting and
half-moon flower baskets
have also been installed.
An existing outbuilding has been
fully refurbished, also, to provide
a ‘snug’ area – perfect for groups.
The garden, as well as the pub, is all
on one level and fully accessible for
wheelchair users.
Kelly said: “The new-look garden
complements the pub perfectly and
has been welcomed by customers.”
22–24 High Street
Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1NL

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