Makeover planned for Alexandra

May 29 2009 By Andrew Mernin

ONE of Sunderland's best-known pubs is to get a modern makeover after being taken over by Tavistock Leisure.

The Alexandra, at Queen Alexandra Road, Grangetown, has been bought for £350,000 by the Wearside company which runs six other venues in the region. The company is considering a thorough modernisation of the popular bar.

This will be its second venue in Sunderland, alongside the Best Western Roker Hotel which incorporates the Tavistock Italia and Thai China restaurants.