Propa!
North East comfort food hatch at Sheepfolds Stables near the Stadium of Light, serving pies, mince and dumplings and panackelty to take away or eat under the canopy.
About Propa!
Propa! is a takeaway hatch at Sheepfolds Stables, the food and drink development in the restored stables on Easington Street, close to the Stadium of Light and the north bank of the Wear. It was set up by Si King, one of the Hairy Bikers, with business partner Richard Marsden, and opened at the end of 2024.
The menu is built around hearty North East dishes, including pies, mince and dumplings and panackelty, made with produce from regional suppliers. Food is served from the hatch to take away, or to eat at the covered outdoor seating with a fire pit. The Sheepfolds Stables website lists daytime opening from Tuesday to Sunday, but hours can change around match days and events, so check the venue's website or social media before setting off.
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