Live Sports Pubs in Sunderland

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Found 55 live sports pubs in Sunderland

Ashbrooke Sports Club

West Lawn, Sunderland SR2 7HH

Real Ale Available

Restaurant Area

Real ale is available in the Sports Bar and is open to non members. There are 4 handpulls (2 in use at last visit) with changing real ales. Every Friday night there is a cask night where all ales are £2.70 a pint ( March 2019) The club holds a beer festival every July. Within Ashbrooke Conservation Area

Ivy House

Ivy House

7A Worcester Terrace, Sunderland SR2 7AW

Real Ale Available

Real Cider Available

Tucked away but close to the bus and metro interchange, the Ivy House is well worth seeking out. There are five ever changing guest ales and ciders. There is also an extensive range of bottled International beers. Home made pizzas and burgers are prepared in an open kitchen. There is a weekday Happy Hour from 5pm, themed meal nights and a Wednesday night quiz. Live music features on the second Saturday and last Sunday of the month. Note the stags horn lights at either end of the bar. Beer take away service . Recipient of a CAMRA Lockdown Hero Award in 2021 Within Ashbrooke Conservation Area

Rosedene

Rosedene

Queen Alexander Road, Sunderland SR2 9BT

Real Ale Available

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.

Borough

Borough

Vine Place, Sunderland SR1 3NE

Real Ale Available

Disabled Access

The Borough reopened in March 2018 after a major refurbishment and an outside repaint. The once central bar has gone now replaced by one further back from the main entrance. There are two handpulls with no pump clips last visit (May 2019) Located on busy corner near several bus stops and 2 minutes walk from Park Lane Metro Interchange. Within Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Chaplins

Chaplins

40 Stockton Road, Sunderland SR1 3NR

Real Ale Available

Real Cider Available

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

Fitzgeralds

Fitzgeralds

12-14 Green Terrace, Sunderland SR1 3PZ

Real Ale Available

Real Cider Available

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

Victors

Victors

Low Row, Sunderland SR1 3PY

Disabled Access

Real Ale Available

Formerly The Lambton Worm, this city centre pub has had a refurbishment and renamed Victors in December 2018. 4 handpulls are available offering changing real ales. There are 3 TV screens and background music. Seating includes some comfortable leather sofas. The pub opens for breakfasts at 10am and meals served all day up to 9pm. Most City Centre buses stop nearby. Within Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Peacock

Peacock

287 High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3ES

Real Ale Available

Lunchtime Meals

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

AFK Bar

AFK Bar

32 Bridge Street, Sunderland SR1 1TQ

Lunchtime Meals

This city centre bar now a gaming and esports bar Many buses pass nearby and its a short walk to Sunderland train and Metro station.

Yates

Yates

3-5 Burdon Road, Sunderland SR1 1QB

Real Ale Available

Family Friendly

Lunchtime Meals

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.

Blue Bell

Blue Bell

Fulwell Road, Sunderland SR6 9AD

Real Ale Available

Large pub with a traditional interior, located on corner of busy junction about a mile from Seaburn sea front. Six handpulls offer a range of 5 guest ales, mainly from local breweries and 1 real cider. Wooden paddles are available for drinkers wishing to have thirds. Food is served all day including themed evenings. Note the large information board in the entrance detailing special meal deals and forthcoming TV games. There is a function room upstairs. There are frequent buses to Sunderland City Centre nearby ; Seaburn Metro Station is about 10 minutes walk. As well as participating in the CAMRA voucher scheme, ask about their loyalty card scheme.

Shipwrights

Ferryboat Lane, Sunderland SR5 3HW

Family Friendly

The Shipwrights is one of the oldest pubs in Sunderland, dating back to the 1850' s when there were half a dozen shipyards in the area. The pub is situated next to the River Wear near the end of Ferryboat Lane - a no through road off the A1231. Multi-roomed , decorated in Tudor Style with low beams. Meals are served daily with specials such as Steak on Wednesday evenings and a Curry night on Thursday. There is a small beer garden opposite literally overlooking the river. The Coast to Coast cycle path passes nearby. The bus service is over half a mile away on the other side of the A1231 ( Broadway). Note 4pm opening Monday- Thursday

Avenue

Avenue

Zetland Street, Sunderland SR6 0EQ

Real Ale Available

Real Cider Available

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.

Toby Carvery

Toby Carvery

Durham Road, Sunderland SR2 7RB

Real Ale Available

Toby Carvery located in the middle of a large roundabout in the Barnes area of Sunderland - one of only a few located on a roundabout. 3 Handpulls right in front of you when entering , with only one is use at last visit, dispensing Doom Bar. This is mainly a destination for customers seeking a meal. Check the website for menus, meal and pub times. There is a large car park adjacent limited to three hours. Quiz night is Thursday. Frequent buses to and from Sunderland City Centre stop nearby. Currently has Cask Marque accreditation

Board Inn

Board Inn

Durham Road, Sunderland SR3 3NS

Real Ale Available

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.

Chesters

Chesters

Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7DR

Real Ale Available

This popular pub just outside the city centre has a very smart yet comfortable interior with a large main bar and a more intimate area at the back. With 6 handpulls, there is always at least one local ale on as well as guest ales from other brewers. Note the tasting notes clipboards behind the bar. Outside is an ample car park (for which charges have been suspended). and a large beer garden. A function room upstairs with private bar is also available. The pub participates in the new CAMRA voucher scheme or offers 10% discount on real ale for card carrying CAMRA members. A loyalty card offers a free pint of real ale after 8 stamps. Meals all day with breakfast till noon. Tuesday is quiz night

Grange

Grange

225-227 Newcastle Road, Sunderland SR5 1NR

Real Ale Available

Family Friendly

Large pub located on a busy junction very close to Fulwell Windmill. There are two drinking areas, the larger of the two , facing Newcastle Road, has 3 handpulls, 2 Doom Bar and 1 Hobgoblin at last visit (Nov 19). Very much a diners pub, meals are served all day. There is a large car park and buses (which stop nearby) travel to Sunderland Centre, South Shields, Seaburn Sea Front and Jarrow.

Harbour View

Harbour View

Harbour View, Sunderland SR6 0NU

Real Ale Available

Lunchtime Meals

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

Ship Isis

26 Silksworth Row, Sunderland SR1 3QJ

Real Ale Available

Real Cider Available

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

Kings Arms

Beach Street, Sunderland SR4 6BU

Real Ale Available

Real Cider Available

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

Real Ale Available

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

Mountain Daisy

Mountain Daisy

150 Hylton Road, Sunderland SR4 7XT

Real Ale Available

Family Friendly

Traditional Pub Games

An imposing pub on Hylton Road in Millfield. The bar is at the front of the pub. To the right is a pool table and dart board. To the left is the Buffet bar , which merits inclusion in the Camra Real Heritage Pub Guide. If closed ask one of the staff if it can be viewed. Also there is also an impressive function room upstairs which is not normally open to the public. Meals served every day

Museum Vaults

Museum Vaults

33 Silksworth Row, Sunderland SR1 3QJ

Real Ale Available

Real Cider Available

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.

Promenade

Promenade

1 Queens Parade, Sunderland SR6 8DA

Real Ale Available

Family Friendly

Relaxing lounge bar with wide-ranging sea views from the windows. Three handpulls serve real ale. There is seating at the front of the pub, but for those that prefer to be away from the traffic there is a quiet back garden. An extensive food menu is on offer , mostly available from 9 am . Monday is quiz night. Buses from the city centre and South Shields stop nearby. Dog Friendly

Queen Vic

Queen Vic

Harbour View Road, Sunderland SR6 0PQ

Real Ale Available

Family Friendly

Lunchtime Meals

Hotel/Pub/Restaurant near Roker seafront. The main bar to the right inside the main entrance. There are 2 handpulls on the bar with one in use at time of visit. A karaoke is held every Friday and Saturday night. Bus stops to Sunderland City Centre and South Shields are outside the door. There is a small car park and limited parking opposite.

Stumble Inn

88 Chester Road, Sunderland SR2 7PR

Real Ale Available

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,

Wolsey

Wolsey

Millum Terrace, Sunderland SR6 0ES

Real Ale Available

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

Hollymere

Hollymere

Leechmere Road, Sunderland SR2 9DL

Real Ale Available

Family Friendly

Family Pub near to Grangetown Sunderland on the ring road. The emphasis is on food which is served all day including breakfast till noon. There is a pool table tucked out of the way. There is a large car park with tables and seating. This can be a sun trap for most of the afternoon in favourable weather. Buses stop outside the pub. Note driving in from the north involves passing the pub then doubling back round a roundabout. Reported by visiting CAMRA member as no real ale.

New Derby

New Derby

Roker Baths Road, Sunderland SR6 9TA

Real Ale Available

Large street corner local with a single L shaped bar area. There are 5 handpulls dispensing Greene King and regionally sourced beers. An extensive food menu is available and there is a small beer garden at the back. Note Friday between 6 and 9pm, buy one pint, get free half (offer not always available) The pub is close to Roker Park and 5 minutes walk from Roker Marina and the seafront.

Willow Pond

Willow Pond

157 Hylton Road, Sunderland SR4 7YF

Real Ale Available

Close to Railway Station

Street corner community pub not far from Millfield Metro

Poetic License

Poetic License

Roker Terrace, Sunderland SR6 9ND

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

Vesta Tilleys Pub & Sports Bar

Vesta Tilleys Pub & Sports Bar

4-5 High St West, Sunderland SR1 3EX

Real Ale Available

Real Cider Available

The Vesta Tilley opened in November 2014 and is named after the music hall star who used to perform in the Sunderland Empire opposite. Comprised of a single room with comfortable seating. There are sports TV's dotted around the room. Meals are restricted to toasted sandwiches. No real ale reported November 2021 Within Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Prior

Prior

Moorside Road, Sunderland SR3 2SW

Real Ale Available

The Prior is a welcoming pub located off a roundabout in the centre of Doxford Park. The single room has been tastefully re decorated with many of the tables having leather armchairs. Two handpulls serve changing ales - Sharps Sea Fury and Atlantic at last visit. Meals are served all day from an extensive menu. Themed nights feature ; Thursday Steak Night & Friday Fish & Chips. A quiz is held every Sunday evening. A pool table is tucked in the back right hand corner. Frequent buses to/ from Sunderland City Centre pass the door.

Hanover Place

Hanover Place

Hanover Place, Sunderland SR4 6BY

Lunchtime Meals

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.

Blandford

Blandford

Blandford Street, Sunderland SR1 3JH

Traditional Pub Games

Close to Railway Station

Small town centre pub located in pedestrianised street in Sunderland City Centre. Two handpulls, which are located at the end of the bar, offer Maxim beers. There is a cask ale discount before 5.30pm. There is a pool table and dartboard at back of this single room pub. European bottled beers also avialable.

Beehive

Beehive

1-2 Holmeside, Sunderland SR1 3JG

Real Ale Available

Disabled Access

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

Mill Italian Kitchen

Mill Italian Kitchen

Hahnemann Court, Thompson Road, Sunderland SR5 2SQ

Real Ale Available

Family Friendly

Modern food led bar located on the road between Southwick and Fulwell Mill. At time of visit ( Jan 20) Hobgoblin on handpull, but beers always changing

Greens

Greens

36 Low Row, Sunderland SR1 3PY

Lunchtime Meals

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

Sloanes Sports Bar

Sloanes Sports Bar

Central Buildings, West Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1BA

Close to Railway Station

Traditional Pub Games

City centre sports bar and pool hall within Sunniside Conservation Area

Mr Jack's Bar

Mr Jack's Bar

200 High St West, Sunderland SR1 1UB

Close to Railway Station

Close to Bus Routes

Street corner bar in the Sunniside Conservation Area

Establishment

Establishment

34 Low Row, Sunderland SR1 3PY

Close to Railway Station

Camerons owned club in Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Billy Hardy's Sports Bar

Grange Road, Castletown, Sunderland SR3 3EQ

Disabled Access

Close to Bus Routes

Sports Bar , part of the Billy Hardy Sports Complex

Cheers

Cheers

High St East, Sunderland SR1 2BG

Close to Railway Station

Close to Bus Routes

Street corner local pub near Sunderland Fish Quay and Docks

Colliery Tavern

Colliery Tavern

12 Southwick Road, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1EQ

Brightly coloured pub ( in red and white) opposite Stadium of Light

Charltons

Charltons

14 Hendon Road, Sunderland SR1 2JD

Close to Railway Station

Close to Bus Routes

Pub located on busy roundabout just south of city centre. Perhaps only pub with its own fish and chip shop

Donkins

2 Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1AU

Close to Bus Routes

Street corner community local which is distinguished by a Frank Style mural on two sides of the pub. The mural depicts the mining heritage of the area.

Doxy Lad

Doxy Lad

15 William Doxford Centre, Sunderland SR3 2NE

Lunchtime Meals

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

Fort

Fort

179 Roker Avenue, Sunderland SR6 0HQ

Real Ale Available

Close to Railway Station

Local pub on corner of busy junction

Free Gardeners Arms

Free Gardeners Arms

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

Close to Railway Station

Close to Bus Routes

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

Halfway House

Halfway House

133 Southwick Road, Sunderland SR5 1SP

Family Friendly

Close to Railway Station

Large three storey pub overlooking the River Wear. Formerly known as The Mill House

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