A LEADING North East leisure group has proved it is on the ball, with its latest sports-themed acquisition.
Ramside Estates, which owns Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa, Hardwick Hall Hotel and a range of bars across the region, has taken over the lease and transformed the former Austin’s restaurant at Durham Cricket Club.
And the newly named Sticky Wicket is set to open its doors tomorrow (May 2) with a new, family friendly menu after a complete refurbishment.
Large screens have been installed so that guests can watch major sporting events and a range of sports memorabilia – including vintage cricket bats, bar with unique beer from high pressure Co2 cylinder – now decorate the venue.
The new menu includes a range of traditional favourites such as bangers and mash and fish and chips, along with American-style grazing and sharing dishes for people to enjoy while watching sport or to share with friends and family.
Jack Brown, Ramside area operations manager who also looks after Ramside’s Newcastle bars, Colonel Porter’s at Dean Street and Bar Beyond in The Gate, believes The Sticky Wicket will become a huge draw locally.
“The venue has undergone a huge transformation and will be a great addition to the local area,” said Jack.
“We hope to become a part of the community, and are using a range of local breweries, along with being both family and pet friendly.
“We’ll also be hosting some of the region’s finest musicians from Thursdays to Sundays, along with being open for Sunday lunch.”