Live Music Pubs in Sunderland

Cask Marque Accredited

Now part of the Greene King chain, the building was originally a Georgian mansion built in 1830, pulled down in 1876 and rebuilt in its current location brick by brick. It was converted to a pub by Vaux in 1964. The venue now has a reputation for quality food, with a separate restaurant, bar area, function room and outside smoking area with TV. The function room is licensed for weddings.

Chaplins

40 Stockton Road, Sunderland SR1 3NR

A city centre pub ideally placed for public transport with Park Lane Interchange 2 minutes away. 7 handpulls offer ever changing real, ales and a real cider. The house ale is Darwin Happy Chappie. Good value food is served daily which includes a fish Friday A quiz with free snacks is held every Thursday night and a sports quiz held every Monday evening. There is plenty of seating either side of the main entrance as well as outside. Some tables tops to the right of the main entrance show depictions of Sunderland's industrial heritage. Within Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Cooper Rose

2-4 Albion Place, Sunderland SR1 3NG

Cask Marque Accredited

A typical Lloyds style conversion of an old Sunderland night club. There are 10 handpulls with most of the ales sold duplicated in the 2 banks of 5. Can be busy during the day for a meal, and busy on a weekend evening for those wishing to party to the very loud music it plays. Meals are from the typical Wetherspoon range There is a smaller bar with 3 handpulls upstairs. An outside area behind the pub has opened in Derwent St. Within Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Dun Cow

High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3HA

CAMRA Discount

This Grade II-listed building is an architectural gem and features in CAMRA's National Inventory. Reopened after a refurbishment in 2014 brought out the features of the listed back bar fitting. The pub was winner of 2 CAMRA / Historic England Awards 2015 for best restoration and conservation. Beers on five handpulls usually come from north east microbreweries. The pub is next to the Empire Theatre and can get very busy around performance times. During 2021 the upstairs restaurant was converted into an entertainment space and now hosts a comedy club every other Friday and Saturday night with two shows per evening at 8pm and 11pm.. 10% discount off real ale for card carrying CAMRA members. The pub is within the Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area Note the blue plaque on the wall near the entrance

Fitzgeralds

12-14 Green Terrace, Sunderland SR1 3PZ

One of Sunderland's largest range of cask beers can be found at this busy city-centre pub.In 2018 the pub celebrated 25 years inclusion in the Good Beer Guide. There are two separate rooms, with the smaller Chart Room quieter than the main bar. The pub is an enthusiastic supporter of North-East microbreweries, with up to eight guest beers usually on offer. The Chart Room has the handpulls for the 2 house ales, Titanic Plum Porter & a changing 2nd. Two real ciders are now available. A quiz is held on Thursday and there is a live music on Tuesday and Sunday evenings. There is a range of imported bottled beers from Belgium, Germany and the United States. A stamp card scheme- buy 12 pints of cask ale and receive a free pint operates every day. The pub is within the Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Peacock

287 High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3ES

Large distinctive city centre pub; the original building was called The Peacock from 1770 and renamed The Londonderry in 1834. The current grade II listed building dates from 1901 and renamed back to the Peacock in 2017. There is a Sunderland Historic Buildings blue plaque on the wall of the pub. The building is V shaped inside with long bar to the left and smaller lounges to the right. 8 handpulls offer up to 6 real ales and a real cider. There is a pleasant outside seating area. Meals are served at lunchtime. There is a quiz every Thursday night

Hidden

Galen Building 3 Green Terrace, Sunderland SR1 3PZ

Evening Meals

Former Varsity Venue, now compises the following :- Ground Floor - Tequila Tequila Mexican Restaurant Roof - Hidden - Garden Bar Basemant - Trilogy night club The Hours given are for the Hidden bar. This is a Grade 2 listed building, :- copy this link for more infromation https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1207084

Yates

3-5 Burdon Road, Sunderland SR1 1QB

Located on a busy corner opposite Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, this pub has a large is an L shaped room and bar. At time of last visit ( Dec19) no real ale Meals are served 9-9 every day including breakfast till noon. Friday night is DJ music night.

Avenue

Zetland Street, Sunderland SR6 0EQ

CAMRA Discount

Just a short walk from the Stadium of Light, this local pub has 6 handpulls for real ale and up to 0 real ciders. They are all listed on a board as you enter the bar. The former upstairs games room is now a restaurant. The bar has a pool table and multiple TV's, Note the signage in the bar, the musical instruments hanging near the ceiling and the montage of the Sunderland 1973 FA Cup winning team. Bingo on Tues 9pm, a Fun Quiz on Thurs 9pm and a domino handclap on Sunday from 3pm. At the back of the pub can be found a smart beer garden. CAMRA North East Region Cider Pub 2019.

Board Inn

Durham Road, Sunderland SR3 3NS

Cask Marque Accredited

Long standing community pub located near busy roundabout on Durham Road. The pub was redecorated in Spring 2017 and there are 3 handpulls in the smaller bar and also in the larger lounge. The changing ales usually include Double Maxim. There is food from an extensive Stonegate menu and is served all day including breakfast till noon. Regular buses to and from Sunderland City Centre outside the door.

Harbour View

Harbour View, Sunderland SR6 0NU

Dog Friendly

The Harbour View is a modern local pub. Six hand pulls are changed regularly and the cask ales are chosen by local CAMRA members. Boards behind the bar display the Brewer, name of ale and ABV. A 'tally' of beers "to date" has been shelved for now because of COVID. There is a cask ale club every Wednesday evening and 10% discount on real ale Monday - Friday up to 7pm. If real ale is for you, then you have found home. Function Room available upstairs.

Ship Isis

26 Silksworth Row, Sunderland SR1 3QJ

Accommodation

Dating back to 1885, the pub was tastefully and extensively renovated when reopened by Jarrow Brewery in 2011, after lying dormant for over two years. A long and narrow wood, chrome and glass bar holds seven handpulls serving five changing ales, plus two ciders.There is a long narrow lounge opposite the main bar. Upstairs is the Vaux Room for additional seating at weekends. Pub photographs abound throughout the pub, both upstairs and downstairs. Various social activities take place throughout the week including Monday quiz night from 8pm, Wednesday Buskers night from 8.30 pm and early evening Sunday Acoustic Night. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019.

Kings Arms

Beach Street, Sunderland SR4 6BU

One of Sunderland's oldest public houses dating back to 1834, the pub is adjacent to the industrial area of Deptford, next to the River Wear. The traditional interior is arranged around a central bar with wood panels and bare boards. Six handpulls are available but in Nov 18 only 4 in use. Regular beer festivals, live music and barbecues are held in a marquee to the rear. A former CAMRA local Pub of the Year and North East award winner.

Mill View Club

Station Road, Sunderland SR6 9AE

WiFi

Members only CIU club near Seaburn. There is one handpull. Real ale availability is a bit sporadic, suggest ring ahead to check.

Museum Vaults

33 Silksworth Row, Sunderland SR1 3QJ

This former Vaux pub has been managed by the same family for over 40 years. With walls & shelves adorned with local memorabilia it "starred" in a fly-on-the-wall documentary in 2013 highlighting its position as a welcoming community pub. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2711716/) Up to two hand pulled beers are available. A selection of bottled beers are also usually available.

Stumble Inn

88 Chester Road, Sunderland SR2 7PR

WiFi

Large pub near Sunderland University and the City Centre. On entering the bar is straight ahead with comfortable seating either side, with a pool table to the left. Two handpulls although only one in use at time of visit. Many buses stop outside and University Metro Station is two minutes walk,

Saltgrass

Ayres Quay, Hanover Place, Sunderland SR4 6BY

Situated at the bottom of a hill adjacent to a once-bustling shipyard, this welcoming two-roomed pub oozes character. It has several open fires, polished wooden floors and beamed ceilings, and is decorated with wonderful old photographs and nautical artefacts depicting the industrial heritage of the area. The pub gets its name from the tough saltgrass that used to dominate the area before the shipyards. There are two real ale handpulls - house beer is Saltgrass Bitter. A large stage area has been constructed in 2020 for regular live music.

Grannie Annie's

3 Marine Walk, Sunderland SR6 0PL

Named after the owners gran, the former Smugglers has been completely refurbished inside and out. It is yards from Roker Beach and near the Marina. There are 2 bars, one downstairs, the other upstairs. Downstairs 3 handpulls offer real ale . Meals are served every day with breakfast Mon- Sat from 10am.. There are panoramic views out of the windows over the beach, and the pub is very well lit. There is a small stage for live music.

Wolsey

Millum Terrace, Sunderland SR6 0ES

The exterior of this traditional pub has been recently redecorated and given a modern sign. Inside there is a log-burning fire, pool table, big screen and TVs. A free quiz is hosted on Thursday night, karaoke on Friday and live music on Saturday. Food is served until 7pm (4pm Sun). The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, Deuchars IPA is the regular beer with a changing guest, usually Old Speckled Hen or London Pride . NOTE - PUB Closed due to a fire on October 30th 2019

Life of Riley

3 Green Terrace, Sunderland SR1 3PZ

Opens up to large open plan area with bar on the right. Meals are available daily. Within Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Poetic License

Roker Terrace, Sunderland SR6 9ND

Accommodation

CAMRA Discount

Poetic License has fine views of the mouth of the River Wear and seashore. Up to five S43 beers are on offer, . With a blend of modern and traditional decor, there are distinct areas for dining with wood paneled ceilings and comfortable seating. Daily meal deals are available Monday to Thursday (see website). Disabled access is to the left of the Roker Hotel reception. Within Roker Park Conservation Area

Hanover Place

Hanover Place, Sunderland SR4 6BY

Accommodation

In previous incarnations, it was the Winston and TJ Doyles. Reopened in November 2015 after a major refurbishment which has lead to the opening up of the single lounge bar. Bar food is available and there are regular live bands and busker nights.

Sunderland Beer & Cider Festival

Holmeside, Sunderland SR1 3HY

Evening Meals

Disabled Access

THE 2019 SUNDERLAND BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL IS NOW OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR

Beehive

1-2 Holmeside, Sunderland SR1 3JG

Disabled Access

Formerly Flanagans and now reverting to its older name, The Beehive. City centre pub on a busy street corner

East Coast Inc, Torque Bar

82b Sea Road, Sunderland SR6 9DB

This is a bar, coffee shop, clothing store, music venue and barbers. There are two keg and changing bottled and canned beers available.

Greens

36 Low Row, Sunderland SR1 3PY

Dating from 1901, this city centre pub is within the Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area. Located in a pedestrianised area close to the Sunderland Empire

Ttonic

12-13 Vine Place, Sunderland SR1 3NE

City Centre bar and cocktail bar. Not far from Park lane Interchange

Establishment

34 Low Row, Sunderland SR1 3PY

Camerons owned club in Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Vaux Brewery Taproom

Monk Street, Sunderland SR6 0DB

Opening in Summer 2021, the Vaux Brewery Tap serves their own beers and that of other local breweries. Most of the beer is keg and keykeg. , but cask is available. A recent edition has been one real cider.Note opening hours are only Friday to Sunday. Regular buses stop nearby and Stadium of Light Metro Station is about 5 minutes walk.

Angel's Place

10 Church Street, Sunderland SR1 2BB

Large bikers pub near to the Fish Quay and the Docks

Cheers

High St East, Sunderland SR1 2BG

Street corner local pub near Sunderland Fish Quay and Docks

Dolphin

Ashdown Road, Sunderland SR3 3HT

Cameron's pub in the centre of Farringdon Estate

Doxy Lad

15 William Doxford Centre, Sunderland SR3 2NE

Single storey pub, part of the Doxford Park Shopping Centre. Food includes eat in and takeaway pizza.

Free Gardeners Arms

21-22 Grafton St, Millfield, Sunderland SR4 6BJ

Street corner Camerons pub in the centre of Millfield. About 10 minutes walk from Millfield Metro

Gatsby

13-14 Derwent Street, Sunderland SR1 3NT

Evening Meals

Bar near Park Lane Interchange and amongst other pubs. Food served all day with breakfast served 0930(Sunday 10.20) till 11.30 am. Some limited outside seating in pedestrian area.

Golden Fleece

Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 2AJ

This locals pub has a large mural of local Sunderland Footballer Bobby Gurney who played for the club from 1925-39. He was born nearby . There are games nights on Tuesday and Thursday , with live music at weekends. Small car park and seating area at the front . Bus stops close by

Howard Arms

183 Roker Avenue, Sunderland SR6 0BS

Disabled Access

Large red brick street corner local not far from Stadium of Light . Note the conical feature on the roof above the doorway.

Jolly Potter

Railway Terrace, South Hylton, Sunderland SR4 0PZ

Dog Friendly