Washington Village · Café & Good Company
Homemade food.
A warm welcome.
Pop into Clarabell’s for breakfast, a proper coffee and a place to feel at home.
Plan your visit
A place to eat, meet and belong
Come for a coffee.
Stay for the company.
Come on your own or bring a friend. There’s room for a conversation, a familiar face or a quiet moment.
Find your good company
Celebrations · Workshops · Gatherings
A little space for
lovely occasions.
Bring your favourite people together upstairs. Talk to Clare about what you have in mind.
Explore venue hireGood food. Good company.
A little place to belong.
Our café on Spout Lane in Washington Village, Sunderland, welcomes you for homemade breakfast, lunch, coffee and cakes. A catch-up with a friend, a table where you can join in. There’s more than one reason to come to Clarabell’s, and you’re welcome to find your own.
Eat well
Something homemade.
Something to look forward to.
Start the day with a Full English, eggs on toast or a pancake stack. Stay for a main meal, a panini or a jacket potato, or take a moment over coffee and something sweet.
Simple pleasures, served in a place that feels comfortable.
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The Chatty Café
Come for a cuppa.
Stay for a conversation.
Everyone is welcome at our Chatty Table in Washington Village. A volunteer is there to say hello, help you join in and get the conversation flowing.
Pop in on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Come on your own or with someone, look for the yellow sign and pull up a chair.
There are book clubs, crochet and workshops here too. You’re just as welcome to sit quietly with a book.
See Chatty Table timesA little occasion. A lovely gathering.
Make it yours,
upstairs.
Baby showers, birthdays, family get-togethers and creative afternoons. See what the upstairs space could be for you.
Venue hire & workshopsThere’s more at Clarabell’s
Another reason
to get together.
Events & experiences
Find your next creative afternoon or special food evening.
↗02Outside catering
Food for private celebrations and corporate events.
↗03Pop-up chef evenings
A place to bring your own menu and ideas to the table.
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Meet Clare
A familiar face.
A heartfelt welcome.
Owner Clare Graham is making this little café her own, with homemade food and a simple wish: somewhere people can feel comfortable walking into and happy spending time.
Read our storyA glimpse inside
A feel for the place.
The word around the village
Apparently, we’re quite a find...
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our lovely customers have to say.
“well worth the drive”
Review in brief: Travelling from South Shields, helkam and her husband return for freshly prepared food, reasonable prices and lovely staff.
Read helkam’s review on TripAdvisor“local jewel, hidden away on our doorstep”
Review in brief: Tug discovered the café while exploring Washington Village and especially appreciated the hospitality.
Read Tug Wilson’s review on Google“It's a place worth trying”
Review in brief: A first visit brought praise for the artwork, decorations, latte and homemade pizzas and cakes.
Read QinggeOrKianga’s review on GoogleMore stories from our customers: Google reviews ↗ TripAdvisor reviews ↗