ONE of the Riverside Stadium's most popular hospitality suites has undergone a dramatic transformation and is proving really popular.

The Hardwick Suite, situated within the East Stand, has been totally redesigned to offer fans and customers even better value for money. 

Named after Boro legend George Hardwick, the lounge has been refurbished and extended for the new campaign, with displays of club memorabilia helping to make seasonal membership a must-have for 2008-09.

Delicious new menus provide pub-style food such as hot roast beef baguettes and lamb hotpot and indulgent desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and Bakewell tart.

Seating for Hardwick Lounge members is in the central East Stand Upper, offering fantastic views of the pitch. With a mixture of company and family membership, it is a great venue for any occasion.

Middlesbrough FC sales manager Judith Boal says: "The Hardwick Lounge has built a great reputation as a friendly, informal venue and the work we are doing brings it bang up to date in a very stylish way."

No reservations are necessary as there is space for all to eat. The dress code in the lounge is casual, but replica football kits are not permitted.

Those requiring further information about hospitality packages in the Hardwick Lounge and other areas of the Riverside should call 01642 757656.