The 46 best bars with live music in Sunderland

Proper pub, well kept beers. Really nice pint of Theakstones hand pulled best bitter. The detailed bar is a must see. Made when people were proud of their craft.

We've been going here for a lot of years and it is one of our 'go to' places for a very enjoyable drink. Sunderland is a nice place to drink if you know where to go, and the Dunn Cow is one of the few, traditional and friendly pubs left in the town.

Fantastic style of pub, unchanged decor in a long time. Great selection of beers and lagers on Draft and Cask. Food wasn't as great as I expected but still very nice, maybe slightly overpriced. Great, friendly bar service though. Calm, chilled atmosphere inside.

Been visiting The Dunnie (Australian readers; it's not) for years on and off. I used to look forward to a pint of Cameron's Strong Arm, and that's why i knocked a star off the rating - i couldn't have one today. Loads of craft ales to choose from and a decent pint was enjoyed. Good craic from the bar team as well.

Canny disappointed with this place. Came highly recommended and to be fair it did have a fair selection of beers and ales. The disappointment came with the atmosphere ... There was none. Unlike other pubs we went in in Sunderland there was no friendliness or welcoming vibe. Just served and sat down. It was fairly busy but just had a bit of a pretentious feel to me, maybe I am judging harshly as other places were really friendly but this is how both my wife and I felt during and after our visit. Wouldn't rush back here.

Just had the most delicious Sunday lunch at The Dun Cow, food was really tasty, beautifully cooked and plentiful. The puds were so good too, and a wide range of ales and other drinks to choose from. Friendly bar staff and a beautiful bar to admire while you sit! Will definitely be returning ☺️👍

Only my second ever visit. Casta found it in his 2023 CAMRA Good Beer Guide. In said guide not just for beer but because this Grade 2 listed building beside the famous Sunderland Empire Theatre has a pub decor of significant historical heritage..in other words "bloody lovely". On a rubbish August evening of damp grey skies this lit up the evening. Great selection of real ale. Casta chose an " off the wall" beer...a blue raspberry and coconut milkshake pale ale! From Play Brew breeery. Different but would not have another.

Went to the ska night tonight, brilliant band, great crowd, great doormen, canny staff. Ran out of gin 8pm , ran out of tonic 1 minute later. Its saturday night and it's an older crowd. Poor management.

Everytime others I know and I attend this venue, we contract a bad illness of some sort. Every single time. Deep clean this venue properly and hire a regular janitor(s). It's ridiculous.

It’s a bit like a haunted house funfair ride but as a club

place was completely dead. graffiti all over the bathroom walls saying how bad the place is. 14.00 entry fee ( there was 2 of us ) when it stated on the website 3.00 each. Midnight on a Friday and it’s completely dead. it is saddening as the place has potential

Great venue, door staff friendly & accommodating.

Great venue for live music, but also does the best music on a night out in Sunderland. Definitely worth the visit if you're into indie music.

Great little venue, we'll look out for future bands appearing here.

Nice place, we loved the decor and showing the history of the building as a fire station. It was match day but we were fine to get in for lunch time. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The food came quickly and was good. I had a fish finger sandwich with chunky fries and my partner had the burger with chunky fries. The only downside of my food was the curry sauce which was just so runny it was like water! However everything else we had was tasty.

Nice little treat out. Food was fantastic, though a word of warning, the shepards pie is HOT but delicious. Only reason I put 4 stars for food was the tinned custard (not that I would complain about that, I like tinned custard) otherwise everything was great. Would definitely recommend a visit.

We booked a table for 11.45, which we did not really need to do, for such an early time. But it is highly recommended to do so if you are going to see a show at the empire, which is about 1 to 2 minutes' walk. The service was really warm and friendly. We both had the fish and chips that came with mushy peas and a small jug of curry sauce and small pot of tartar sauce. The chips were good, as were the peas and curry sauce, I did not try the tartar sauce. I thought the fish was very nice with a light and crispy batter. The only thing that spoilt the fish was, on a personal note, that too much salt had been put on top of it in the kitchen.

Popped in tonight on a mini pub crawl in the area. We arrived right on the call for last orders, but the friendly bar team accommodated us. Samson Smooth on draft was lovely. So was the welcome, even though my mate and the bar staff reckoned I look like Jeremy Clarkson. Nice place, plenty indoor and outdoor seating and a selection of beers/ales to please most. Quite possibly the best selection... In the world.

Great night out to see Phil Collins Tribute. Awesome band 😎

Paid £7.35 for a pint of Clwb Tropica. Couldn’t help but comment to the barmaid that the price was about 300 miles south of what it should be. She couldn’t disagree. Nice bar, but the beer prices are comedy.

Thoroughly enjoyed my meal tonight tho the posset wasn't a posset. I wasn't charged for it. However I really want to compliment the waitress, she was so helpful and attentive even though she was run off her feet.

Tried the Munich Pizza, was nice and tasty. Lovely thin crispy base! The waiter/bar man was horrific, poor service and bad attitude.

We really like here and the fact it’s open during the day as we often have meeting in Sunderland. Loads of vegan options on the menu Great Sunday dinner too There’s something to appeal to everyone

We love the burgers and homemade triple cooked chips but the pizzas looked very nice also. Great vibe and super bands on at the weekend. A hidden gem of Sunderland.

Really really good pub... not the cheapest by any means but you definitely get what you pay for. Good staff who know their stuff too, and a lovely exterior and setting... if I lived in the terraces here I'd probably be in most nights!

Lovely old traditional pub... Didn't eat on this my first visit but intend to soon...

Little Gem of a pub. Burgers and pizzas are great. Great selection of beer. I hate quizzes but there's is always busy and really fun - I still avoid it.

An old favourite from college and uni days. Great to see that it still has lots of character. Good selection of beers and it looked like they were about to start a good quiz!

Quizlamic state quiz team has had a great time at quiz night. Great service from Heather and Sam, look forward to our next visit.

Other than the carvery been nice such as the beef etc the Cauliflower was abit undercooked and tough the mash patato in some parts wasn't mashed, other than that not a bad place to eat

Quickly served at the bar. Was informed of specials immediately. Drinks were good. Dance floor busy with people enjoying themselves so atmosphere was good. Didn't use the loo's so can't comment.

Brill day on Saturday for the match . Fans staff . Band .dj. absolutely brilliant . That good I've lost my voice . Thankyou so much ❤️

The best place the staff are so friendly and accommodating and 10/10 atmosphere x

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH 🥂 We went here for bottomless brunch last week, I've been to a good few b.b here and Newcastle and I've got to say, drink wise this was the best! No waiting till you've drank your drink till you could order another at one point i had 3 infront of me, the waitress was lovely very polite and quick at service. Food wasn't bad either its an actual meal and not just picky bits. The drink selection is great cocktails/bottles/spirits and they were strong. Definitely recommend this place, its more than worth the money we're looking to go again soon as!

Staff we're very friendly, layout was cool and the good wad epic!!😍🍻🍕🍗

Review is for Sunday dinner. Very friendly and helpfull staff. Really great all round experience. Food top notch. Can't fault anything

We had our evening wedding function at The Peacock and we couldn't have asked for a better venue! Start to finish Cindy was absolutely fantastic and made sure we were well looked after, she did a fantastic job with the room and so many people complimented the lovely venue we had chosen. The staff members were all really friendly and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcome. So glad we chose The Peacock for our wedding!

A great family-run pub in a beautiful building. It's probably my favourite pub in Sunderland. The atmosphere is always welcoming. There's usually live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The beer selection is decent including a few cask options and the prices are fair. I still need to try the food so I can't rate that but people always recommend it, particularly the Sunday lunches.

Called for food & drink before going to a show at The Fire Station next door. Great menu, not expensive & quality food. Drinks not over-priced. Friendly & helpful bar staff. Got a little noisy when away fans began chanting prior to going to match at Stadium of Light. No trouble though & would definitely recommend a visit.

The place for your party, meeting, pub-crawl or anything else. Used for a festival during my visit. Great bar with friendly and fast crew!

Always such a pleasure to be in this place. I've tried many pubs in the city centre for a Sunday roast ,none of which came close to this place .everything is seasoned beautiful,the beef melts in your mouth and the gravy is to die for. Xx

Was here recently for drinks with son and grandson and the food and service was very good atmosphere nice and frienly,be going bavk again definately.😊

Benchmarked to sunniside area? £20 a round probably paying for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday your closed

Absolutely disgraceful place, my son and daughter in law turned up to Bar Justice only to be told the bailiffs came in mid week, apparently bar staff turned up and had no idea!. It's not even about the money or whether they get it back...just have the disancy to let people know. What kind of reputable buisness owner would do that, no contact whatsoever my son and daughter in law were left standing outside, bearing in mind she has 3 weeks to go visible upset,with food, balloons etc. Hang your head in shame Bar Justice. Shout out to Angelos Resteraunt, who helped our family. And to Sams bar where the shower finally took place.

A group of 8 of us did the cocktail masterclass as part of my hen do. Daniel the bartender was great - really attentive and friendly. It was a nice day so he even offered to do the class outside which worked well. Excellent value for money and we had a great time!

A really nice pub for the grown ups to enjoy.

Love this bar. The selection of drinks is great and not too expensive. Service is always great from here even when it's busy. I had my hen do here also in the private function room upstairs where they do cocktail making classes, which I would highly recommend.

Ok for an early evening beer or as a place to meet. Not sure I'd want to spend the night there. In the past I've seen blatant drug use and and a rather unsavoury crowd using the place. That said, my last visit was very pleasant, and a far more sensible clientele. Juries out on this one, hopefully it's turned around.

Popped in for a pint before the match. Plenty of lagers but not much choice of craft beers. Plenty of seating outside. Free sausages and onion rings. Given a loyalty card. Buy four pints and get the fifth free.

Really nice theatre, smaller than the ones I am used to going to. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Prices for drinks and snacks were high but this is as expected when visiting a theatre, you can order for drinks to come to your seat but we didn't bother on this occasion.

First visit. Beautiful exterior. All the staff from behind the bar to management were lovely, helpful and polite. Seats were comfortable (especially in comparison to the Theatre Royal in Newcastle). There's a good range drinks and snacks, with seat service available. Production was great. Inside also appears to be well maintained. A great evening.

Very ornate old building. Toilets were fine. A queue as usual for the ladies as you'd expect anywhere there's a show. We had a whole row to ourselves so could spread our legs out but if we'd been limited to our seats, the legroom would have been a little uncomfortable for us. We were in the upper circle in the lower numbers. We had an ok view though many parts were on the right side of the stage, which we couldn't see because of the boxes, so thankfully, they videoed it and it was up on two large screens above the actors. Some people did move further back as their seats were on the front row of the upper circle which had a safety bar in front of them which obstructed their view.

Just been to watch the friends musical and I adored it. The musical itself was amazing and I had no issues with the theatre at all. One thing that isn’t the greatest is the prices of food and drink but that’s a usual with things now so it didn’t bother us. The seats were amazing in the upper circle and it wasn’t even expensive to sit where we did. £15 each for our seats for that show. The staff were amazing as I lost my phone and they managed to phone my parents through my medical id on my phone and kept it until I found it. My program booklet got ruined from someone’s drink and the woman happily gave me a fresh one after I showed her and I was over the moon. The program was £4 but I wasn’t bothered. Highly recommend here as I haven’t been in years and wasn’t let down at all.

What can I say. What a breath of Magic from Start to Finish. we were swept away into Berts Chalk pictures on a wild and breezy adventure. What a performance. First time we have been to the Empire theatre. We will most certainly be back.

It's a classic 'theatre' comfy seats, small and intimate. The interval 'sustenance' app is a great idea, and worked well for some folk around us. My techno-incompetence meant I couldn't load and master it, and because everyone else was using it, there was no queue for the (very expensive) ices. Also some folks interval snacks arrived 10 minutes into the second half. We to see Hamilton with our daughter and granddaughter's who know the show well. It was a great performance lots of energy and engagement. All in all a great night out. Another possible negative the bag check was perfunctory. The theatre emptied at the end of the show in under 10 minutes, and we were in the front of the stalls. Lengthy queue for the merchandise, but that's not why we went!

What a beautiful theatre with a very spooky history. An excellent place to see Inside No. 9 Live which was fantastic. Parking is very convenient at the local shopping centre although the lack of pay stations caused a massive hold-up before getting away. (Not the theatre's fault!).

Our function was Sunday afternoon in the beer garden .and great atmosphere with our guests. However, the pub itself was empty. I think this was due to no food been available

Visited on a quiet evening... Immaculate pub, good selection of drinks, beautifully decorated was really impressed.

Tried one of their sundau dinners today, no booking just showed up. Dinner was served within 20 minutes of being there no complaints about service! Beef dinner and a pork one, both very tasty but small portions of meat. Had to pay extra for cauliflower cheese and only got one little dish of veg to share ( 1 piece of broccoli each) . Yorkshire was dry but the roasties were the best I have ever tasted really nice!! Lush gravy plenty of flavour in veg aswell. No complaints except portion size 7.5/10 They have a nice beer garden and sell clwb tropicana! Used to do 2 printers and have a dj outside not sure if they still do now however. Not a good location as its a taxi to anywhere else.

Great atmosphere, music and pub.. Lovely venus with it charm of a pub..

Fantastic afternoon tea, kids loved it and I enjoyed mine. Very reasonably priced I will definitely be back 👍

Missing the diving helmet, painted a trendy grey and the jukebox is a miss. But this is still the Salty and one of the best pubs in Sunderland. Go there

Good beer and wine, not busy early, but picking up as we left. Love a quiet pub me. Drinks are not cheap.

We took an unplanned trip to the National glass Centre, which didn't go down well initially with my son... but actually we all came away enjoying it more than some of us thought we would! On arrival, we parked just outside in the main car park, parking cost was not overly expensive (£3 all day or you could pay hourly as well). Entrance to the Centre is also free, my daughter wanted to look at the animal exhibition so we headed straight there first. We had a good wonder round and watched the glass blowing and glass flame work session. The centre also has some little activities for kids to do, and you can borrow an activity backpack to keep them busy which is a great idea.

This was a fascinating venue to explore, delving into Sunderland's history as a glass-making hub! The procedures of how the glass was made is detailed along with exhibits of the old material, photographs give a glimpse of these pieces being worked on too. Staff even provided a demonstration of how to make the glass now using the tools and burning furnaces, different objects such as glass plates and bowls are displayed too!

Recommend to check it out if your around the area. The gallery is a bit small to me and the contemporary art place was shut for change of galleries during my visit. Clean toilets

We stopped by for an unplanned trip on a rainy day. Lots has been added since I last visited in the early 2000s. The demonstrations were very good and the glass artists very informative

Exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff. Both demonstration were fascinating both of which were kind enough to answer questions from my children. Cafe was good value with lovely views of the docks, highly recommend.

Excellent place to visit. My little boy (Age 5) was asking how you curve glass so brought him to here & watched the demo on making a glass vase. He loved it and there was lots of other things for him to do here like jigsaws, drawing, playing with blocks. Great place for learning and having fun

Fantastic venue, great exhibitions, friendly staff and all for free !

Great local team ground but the stadium has seen better days. Pretty run down, would not recommend for hospitality or functions unless you’re a die hard Sunderland fan.

The venue itself is perfect. Unfortunately, the stewards inside helping you find your seats were absolutely useless. Guiding us to the wrong area, being told we had gone in through the wrong turnstiles, directing us back outside and telling us to go in the wrong turnstile which would have taken us even further away from our seats. Eventually, someone took is to roughly the correct area and finally a very nice English gent who was extremely pleasant and helpful pointed out our seats. Most of the stewards need to learn where they are and some customer service skills.

Iconic stadium, great atmosphere. The stairs up to the away section have humorous comments on each flight which are needed to supplement your oxygen dept when ascending. Don't attempt if you have a heart condition use lifts!Food ok but beer poor.

A world class modern stadium. Lots of work invested this summer into improvements, such as a Michelin star chef hospitality option, new art work all around the turnstiles and a seven figure transformation of the upper concourses. A must visit for fans of English football and the Premier League.

Easy.to get to the stadium..it is a nice venue, though parking was very.ecpensoce, concessions were lame.

Excellent stadium. Well supervised. Metro connection. Close to lively Sheepfolds Stable entertainment, eating and drinking.

It was the best experience in the box with my family for the SAFC vs Wolverhampton wanderers.

Beautiful place to visit. Fantastic for taking your dog round. Geese and swans roaming around freely, and very tame. Loads to see

Herrington Country Park is a compelling blend of nature, public art, family-friendly recreation, and heritage—set against an impressive backdrop of Penshaw Monument. It’s a great spot for walking, wildlife watching, playing, or relaxing—though some caution is advised during busy events or if dogs are present. Herrington Country Park is well-loved for good reason—thanks to its blend of history, beauty, art, and community vibrancy. Just be prepared, and it’s a day out that's hard to forget.

Nice big park with nice walks and lakes full of posh ducks, geese and regular common ducks. That aren't owned by the king. And odd big black birds that sat in the trees too far away to identify.

An amazing park with beautiful walks. Ideal for all ages and wheelchairs and rollators. We will definitely be back soon to enjoy some of the other walks around the park.

Great park..nice walks..loads of birds to see..dog qalkwrs a plenty..only downfall quite a plenty of lead..

Beautiful clean park located on the outskirts of Sunderland. Ideal for families. Also at the park is a lovely restaurant with great food but beware there could be a queue to sit and eat inside. The park itself is huge, the play park is near the top, half way along there is a skate park and an open top amphitheatre where I expect small shows can be put on, down the bottom is a sizable lake with ducks, geese and swans . The whole place was clean and a pleasure to take kids and grandkids to. I will definitely go there again.

A beautiful park with lots of space to walk around or go for a picnic. The lake is beautiful especially at sunset and there are lots of swans and geese too!!

Fancied a full English breakfast and this did the trick. Perfectly cooked and nicely presented. Loved the sausages. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and perfectly positioned to watch the sea.

I visited here with a couple friends we didn't know what to expect or if it would have options for me since I am a vegetarian (no meat or fish). Their prices were pretty good I ordered a goats cheese tart which was a perfect size chips were very good. We ordered a desserts in a meal getting a biscuit sundae waited a little while for it to arrive but was tasty. The decorations are unique with a lot to look at.

Nachos, beer shandy, nuts, and crisps. What a view ! Disabled access and 🚻 toilets. Disabled access also to seating outside. Advertised live music, disco, and karaoke at weekends.

A nice warm, cozy pub nestled close to the beach. Always offering good comfort food; today I have a steak and ale pie with nachos as a starter. It was all lovely. It can be a lively place when bands are on and it’s a great place to socialise.

Great bar in a great location. They have a great outdoor seating area that looks right onto the beach. The pub is dog friendly downstairs and has an upstairs area as well. The food here is good and at a decent price. The staff were really welcoming and canny. A great pub for a summer pint down by the beach!

Perfik....wonderful juicy burger and proper home cooked chips just like ya Nana used to make, washed down with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness all whilst looking out over the beach and sea...

Great little place right on the beach at Roker... Well worth a visit. Friendly staff and great selection of drinks and food...

Definitely a cool mexican restaurant with nice funky interior. Food was okay, nothing really blew me away, however, i think each taco was carefully thought out and had a nice blend of flavours. My favourite taco the chicken one and the thai beef. Trio of salsas as a side was nice but again nothing special. Did have to wait a little for our table but didn’t really mind.

I thought I’d missed my chance to go here but I’m glad it’s reopened. - Nice margaritas - Grilled peach and mozzarella salad was an absolute treat - I would have preferred a thinner slice/smaller chunk of fish in the ceviche - the tacos felt light on toppings. The meat was cooked well. The miso duck leg was my favourite, but none of the tacos blew me away. All in all, a bit meh, but a good option for the area.

Great food as always, I’ve been a frequent visitor since 2019, great food again tonight, got in early before the theatre rush. Service on point, drinks good. 3 tacos each and some lovely padron peppers shared, a little bit of confusion over the final bill as it’s restaurant week in Sunderland but nobody mentioned this. So we expected 3 tacos for £13 which is the usual Tuesday deal. But never mind, all was sorted by a friendly and proactive manager who was keen to resolve the issue very quickly and efficiently. Sometimes service can be judged on how a situation is resolved and this was a great example of customer service by one senior member of staff. A great restaurant as always. This may sound a little strange, but sometimes there is be need to be defensive, someone might be trying to do the right thing.

Cool Mexican tapas place with ok food. I feel like the idea of the place is better than the execution. It’s lovely inside with a good atmosphere, but the food was meh. We got the salsa and tortilla chips for starters, and I got a range of vegetarian tacos whilst my partner got the meat tacos. I didn’t particularly like any of the vegetarian tacos, the seitan was undercooked and the texture was awful. I think using different meat alternatives would make it better. My partner liked the pork tacos, but the rest were just okay. The tempura broccoli was awful really, just broccoli coated in heaps of soggy batter. We really enjoyed the smashed garlic potatoes though, they were spectacular. The salsa and tortilla chips were good too. Overall, the sides were mostly great and the tacos were just ok. The atmosphere and decorations are lovely inside though. Service was pretty good too.

Really, really good food. Cocktails were excellent and interesting, and the service was spot on. The soft shell taco with pulled beef was unreal! Really good vegan options too. Only thing I'd not order again was the guac -£6 for a few nachos and guac when you can get more chips or another taco for less!

Such a cozy atmosphere, on a lovely street, food is tasty and being served as tapas means you can try loads of different things and they are all fantastically presented. Slightly on the expensive side, but a fantastic local business worth supporting 🩷

Third time visiting yesterday, basically tried the full menu by this point. Can't recommend this place enough. Food, drinks, service and atmosphere have been faultless every time. Impressive 3:2 meat:vegan taco ratio, without skimping on vegan options for sides and extras. In my experience, it's rare that a restaurant that has so many meat options that they execute vegan dishes to an equally high standard (my partner is vegan). The tacos themselves are well and truly the main event with each encompassing bold flavours, with every element balanced - no flavour or component being lost in the mix. The menu is definitely Mexican fusion, with alot of Asian inspiration, but we're here for it. We're always impressed, and will continue visiting from Durham when we can - it's worth the journey!

Thought this was a great place. Plenty of individual food and drink outlets, spread over two floors, surrounding common-area seating a bit like you get at Oktoberfest, with floor-standing space heaters keeping the cold at bay. You can mix and match whatever you fancy and then pick a spot you like. It's also dog friendly. We popped in here for lunch after a great walk on the beach with our pooch. We were there in January and kept our outdoor clothing on whilst eating, as it was still a bit chilly inside. The space heaters are gas-powered and I can't help wondering if a switch to something else would be more environmentally friendly (overhead radiant heaters powered from a wind-farm would be great), but you can't have everything! Certainly recommend the place, despite my eco-conscience clouding the issue.

Well worth a visit. It's a cracking place. Seats throughout and I believe there's 9 vendors from pizza to Greek and burgers. There's a number of bars. Something for everyone. The food is fantastic. Staff are lovely and live music. There's two types of people in this world. Those who have been to stack... And those who have yet to experience stack.

Visited today for lunch with my Brother and Boyfriend who hadn't visited before. Would highly recommend as there is such a wide range of foods and options definitely something for everyone. Loved that my Brother and Boyfriend could choose from one stall and I as a veggie could choose something else and we could still eat together. I had a veggie burger from Brack Burger which was delicious and one of the best I have ever had it was well cooked and absolutely stuffed with gerkins. Very generous portions and a good price. The pager system for food means you can sit relax and just wait until called instead of having to stand and wait at the stall. Loved sitting upstairs and watching the sea plus superb for people watching. The live music and singer was so talented and a joy to listen to. The place is dog friendly so bonus cute doggos. Staff were friendly chatty and professional. So friendly as well. Had such a lovely time we didn't want to leave haha. Music can be a bit loud downstairs at times. Toilets are clean and well maintained. Would be happy to go in alone. Fabulous place to meet friends. .

Great place for meeting up with friends. They have a great selection of places to order food from. They give you a little device to take to your table, and it lights up when your food is ready to pick up. Unfortunately, we had already eaten before we got here, so we didn't try anything, but what we saw looked amazing. They had entertainment on which was canny (a singing duo), but you could still have a conversation if you liked. We are definitely going back to try the food, and we've booked tickets for a tribute act coming up later in the year. Would highly recommend this place to family and friends.

Nice place, no entrance free. Mixed crowd, many options for food, many bars. There was live music on Saturday and many lads with Sunderland kit after a win!

Great selection of foods from Greek, Mexican, to good old fish and chips, live singers and bands daily along with a bustling atmosphere, dogs welcome.

Absolutely great place for all ages. Great variety of different food vendors, all of them serving lovely food. Loads of singers, bands, events on; lots of time they promote great local talent. They work with schools in the community, letting them perform on the stage. A much needed injection of entertainment and life that our sea front needed!

If you love SAFC then you will enjoy visiting the Fans museum A collection of Sunderland memorabilia to set your heart racing

Sunderland as a fan base, and football as a community are privileged to have places like this. Took my sons there today and would urge anyone with an interest in the sport to pay a visit and support this amazing museum. An absolute credit to the hard work and dedication to those involved in the running of it. Will definitely be back for a pre match pint when the new season gets underway.

A fantastic pre-match pint served and lots to see, an absolute must for any Sunderland fan.

Top notch venue visited for a wedding reception, great staff with reasonable prices and a great setting with not only that great football museum with lots of Sunderland exhibits as well as other exhibits

I'm not a huge football fan, but I find it hard to pass on a free museum. And I'm really glad I visited. It's a small museum which you'd spend very little time in if it wasn't for the amazing guide we had who really knew his stuff. Lots of football memorabilia, all with great stories.

Had a lovely time walking round the museum lots to see lovely memories. Met by a lovely man at the door who showed us round the full museum worth a visit.

Came across this jem when out with family,football history of SAFC,The guide was excellent telling you about history of SAFC,finished off with game of table football,will definitely be back

Booked and seated quickly, great atmosphere as it was buzzing, although there was tables free even at 7pm on a Friday night. The decor is very chic, with a large tree in the middle of one area and a partition with metal rebar floor to ceiling with plant pots nestled in between. The order was taken relatively quickly and food served relatively quickly also. The Korean Chicken starter was a very good portion and extremely tasty, then we had the Chicken Hanging Kebabs. Every bit of my chicken had an unchewable bit like gristle but my wife's were fine, so maybe I got unlucky, so knocked a star off for this. We were charged for food individually instead of the 2 course for £22.50 but they rectified it for us. As we're were finishing up live music started which is a pleasant surprise. All in all definitely would visit again when visiting Subderland Empire Theatre.

To be fair I am not a fan of this type of chain bar, lots of people love them. Out and about in a group so " go with the flow ." No real ale but a good pint of Guinness. Pleasant staff. Alic ordered three small plates. All good. Booth loved the belly pork.

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food! Always wanted to try their hanging kebab and it did not disappoint! The staff were lovely, but Madison was our main server and my daughter loved Madison! She made our meal a very pleasant one!

The atmosphere was lovely and it was so aesthetic even from the outside. The table was with 10 people and the seating was still very spacious for us all. I ordered a coke and it was £3.75. The starter came out with reasonable time. I ordered a ‘pil pil’, seasoned fries and Korean chicken. The pil pil was lovely however the sourdough bread was burnt and had a small piece of tissue on it. I let my waitress know and she immediately rectified the situation. She got me new fresh hot bread and apologised for the accident. However my Korean chicken didn’t arrive on time but when I told Grace about the situation she quickly brought out a fresh plate of Korean chicken. She was so attentive to the needs of our big table. She made sure we had jugs of cold ice water and she ensure we had enough condiments for our food. I didn’t order a main as my 2 starters and seasoned fries was very much more than enough. I was stuffed by the end of my food. (Thank God for stretchy trousers). My food came up to £23.25 and for the amount of food and the great service it was worth it. I would recommend this to anyone as they had many different options for everyone. Examples being noodles, katsu chicken curry, burgers and small plates. On average each person spent between £20-£30. Special shout-out to our waitress Grace for the great customer service. Easy to locate and get to as it was a about a 10 minute walk from the Sunderland metro station.

A great pre Chicago/Sunderland Empire meal at The Botanist. Food and drinks were really excellent as were the professional and attentive staff. A chain venue with a local feel service.

Really really really bad. I understand that it was the end of the night and the bar staff wanted to go home, but to repeatedly say “I’m so sick, I hate that people are still coming in before closing” followed by “if one more person come in I’m throwing a glass off their head” and complaining that a member of staff hadn’t turned in tonight making their night a bad one is pretty disgusting behavior. Even when called out on it he continued to complain and made two miserable looking cocktails at full price, totally shameful. Can’t recommend at all. Door staff were friendly at least. Just look at how bad these cocktails look! If still serving drinks then why be so aggressive? Normally a nice place to visit. It’s no wonder Sunderland doesn’t keep nice bars 19/07/2025 at approx 11pm

Botanist Bar in Sunderland offers a refreshing escape into nature within the heart of the city. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by lush greenery and botanical accents that transport you to a serene garden oasis. The ambiance is both elegant and relaxed, perfect for everything from casual drinks with friends to special occasions. The cocktail menu is a delightful mix of creative concoctions, featuring fresh herbs and botanical infusions that tantalize the taste buds. Pair your drink with their delectable small plates, crafted with locally sourced ingredients, for a truly satisfying experience. The attentive and knowledgeable staff further enhance the enjoyment, providing personalized recommendations and ensuring every visit is memorable. Whether you're a seasoned botany enthusiast or simply seeking a unique and inviting atmosphere, Botanist Bar delivers an unforgettable botanical adventure right in the heart of Sunderland.

If you like your Cask Beers this really is the best place North of the River.

Very friendly bar good prices on the drinks . Really enjoyed my time there

One of the few pubs that serve Lagavulin whisky, and luckily I live 2 mins away! Great place and great staff with a cracking music night on a Thursday. Love it!!

Great real ale pub...gem of a place...the best that I've come across since moving back to the NE four months ago. The large selection of real ales is amazing and some real effort must go into keeping such a number in perfect condition. Excellent pub for sport and the atmosphere is second to none especially on Open Mic Night every Thursday.

Nice friendly pub, very convenient for the beach and other shops and bars.

Nice pub great choice of beers and lager, always at least six guest ales, very reasonably priced.

Good service, nicely decorated, and a good location for the sea front.

Excellent venue for live music. I only went to see the band so I could not rate the food. However I am sure it will be fine. The staff are very friendly, even suggested to buy a bottle of wine rather than a glass as it was cheaper. The clientele were also very amicable and made the atmosphere very welcoming. The sound from the band was also excellent so we all had a fantastic time and would definitely go back. Parking was also not a problem.

Great local pub just outside the city centre which serves good food and drinks with friendly staff. Can be quite at times which is not a bad thing.

I went in The Stumble Inn before a Sunderland home match and it was a good atmosphere, it was busy but easy to get served. I only had a drink so can't comment on food. I would recommend it :-)

Great bar, great management, great staff. It's lost none of the atmosphere from back in the late 80s when it was my student haunt as the Royalty, but it's in good nick and has live bands on now too. Get yourself in on a Saturday for the bands or there's karaoke one midweek night if you want to sing.

Love coming here, laid back friendly atmosphere, love coming here for food, for a couple drinks, game of pool and darts and the quiz night.

Fantastic afternoon stop off. Perfect pour on the pints . Freindly staff and locals. Comfortable atmosphere. The food looked amazing ( I didn't order as I had ate somewhere else) however several regulars where complimenting the chef.

Great pub lovely landlady darts and pool live bands the food is very reasonably priced as are the drinks. Has a great quiz on a Thursday I've made it my new local.

Gave my mum and friends a lift here to a performance which they loved. We have been numerous times to see Kinky Boots and Shirley Valentine to name a couple. Both amazing shows and good to support a local theatre.

First time at the Royalty Theatre and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I saw Wait Until Dark which was very well performed, I especialy enjoyed Gloria's performance. The venue was of course a little dated but great all the same. All the staff were happy to help and very nice.

Lovely theatre with a warming glow when you enter. The staff are ever so friendly and helpful. BUT be warned, there is terrible parking restrictions if you go. These are very expensive in the University car parks. The shopping centre is also expensive. Sunderland does not welome motorists!!! Best plan would be to hire a mini coach if a few going. I won't drive there again!!!!

Great little venue with nice cozy atmosphere and nice bar area , if not a bit small

The Royalty Theatre is a long-established Sunderland institution and, unfortunately, it has been way too long between my visits. This venue is renowned for hosting amateur dramatics but I stopped by for the launch of a book. Locally based Frances Mackintosh's debut novel 'Coming For You' was launched at the Royalty.

Great show come and see the last performance tonight. A good comedy.

Great little venue. Passionate staff, and sweets, drinks and merchandise very reasonably priced. Comfortable and easy to get to. Just back from the panto. Usually a proper cash-grab in other places, but a nice affordable evening out.

I’ve been here a few times now, was there for a comedy gig tonight. Highly recommend, a hidden part of Sunderland for sure, atmosphere is always top vibe, a beautiful building. Staff are great, nice friendly welcoming and community spirit to the place. Food is very good. I aim to get there again soon, thanks. Comedy tonight was Lee Kyle - Bottle it. Great night. Support your community

Just came back from afternoon tea. It was absolutely delicious, with plenty of choice. Staff were so helpful and amazing would definitely come back. Keep up the amazing work xxxx

I went here for a sound bath. What a fabulous place. I'll be back for sure to check out the cafe.

Lovely friendly staff Lovely coffee and cheese and onion toasties are full of cheese and onion great value and not over priced

Fabulous place very cosy and comfortable, done out fab a lot of effort put into this place, had a good comedy night here, but founds drinks menu totally overpriced !!

Attended a Northern Lass Lounge Awards night and it was fantastic, great atmosphere, service and great food. Thanks for making it a great place to meet old friends and meet new.

Best venue in Sunderland. A fantastic night out. If you have not been there you are misding out x

Great atmosphere and an absolutely fantastic building, renovated to an exceptionally high standard. Now converted into a communal space and hosting a jazz club at my visit. The sound quality could be better. That is my only criticism. This place is a must visit and worthy of patronage. There seems to be a good selection of jazz gigs coming up not to mention Shakespeare. I'd recommend a visit.

Tremendous arts and music venue, currently trying to establish its long term future. Please support it if you can. If you get the chance to see mens choir Compass Acapella and/or Ladies Choir Tyneside Acapella there then do so. These are two great choirs and this venue has tremendous acoustics for acapella singing.

🕯️ Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by Northern String Quartet. Many will have seen adverts recently about this 1 hour show in our region. Advice: GET TICKETS! We went (13/10/23) to see this show at Trinity Church, Sunderland. It was entirely lit with over 3,000 candles as a backdrop, to listen to these highly skilled musicians, who play throughout the UK and internationally . The ethereal ambiance of candlelight added to this magical and enchanting experience. Don’t miss out - book your tickets. You will not be disappointed. EXCELLENT! 👏👏👏 (PS thank me later …)

A stunning renovation of this formerly run down historic building. Great acoustics for music and dance. Very atmospheric for candle-lit performances. A wonderful addition to Sunderland's cultural offering

Beautifully set out, music was outstanding. Venue was Beautiful. Was small but perfect size to make the evening spectacular

Fantastic experience. The setting in Sunderland Parish Churh was absolutely beautiful. A well organised event superbly put together. We'll done to the team that put all of those candles in place. The musicians were amazing.

A historic Georgian church restored by The Churches Conservation Trust as a community cultural space. A diverse programme of events and friendly staff.

This venue is unreal!!! Went to see Terrorvision supported by Pet Needs and the sound was amazing, set up was amazing, bands were amazing, all of it was amazing!! The security guys were great, not only do they do their job perfectly they join in and have good banter with everyone, they made my night - shout out to the supervisor that night and his bearded friend (sorry already forgotten names) you guys are awesome.

Had a great night here watching Country Roads. Staff very helpful and drinks not a bad price. Buy a bottle of you're buying more than one glass of wine as it works out cheaper. You get to take the wine into the auditorium in a plastic verse which is really great

Visited with my boyfriend and Brother for Sunderland Beer Festival. The staff were friendly, helpful and very kind to me when a gentleman had upset and was cruel to me. A security guard and a lady who worked the bar was so lovely and supportive. Made me smile. The venue itself is impressive and love the history. Toilets were clean and well maintained. Service was quick . Would recommend for friend groups. Plus close to the theatres.

A great venue to see local talent on a big stage.. Found it very expensive and lack of toliets concerns me..

Fantastic night watching Mr Blue Sky - ELO tribute band. Such a great venue with a good view from every seat. Can’t wait to go back.

Called in for the first time last week. Didn't mind paying £5 a pint it seemed OK until I went to the toilets and was very disappointed 😕 early morning and they left a lot to be desired, very poor won't be back.

Our first visit to The Fire Station for Tom Meighan last night and we had an amazing night!! Not only was Tom outstanding the venue was fab! Perfect decor, facilities and stage room. Booze was reasonably priced for a gig around £6 a pint. The staff were so friendly and helpful, especially the security supervisor, he took the time for a quick chat when we were asking if we could take drinks out to smoke, what a lovely guy!! Will be keeping an eye on what future events we can go to here!

Visited with my boyfriend and Brother. It was very busy but managed to find a seat. A beautiful historical pub, very traditional but with a bit of flair to it. The staff were friendly, chatty, knowledgeable and professional. Very helpful when I didn't know what to choose. The lady gave me a few tastes of ales to find what I would like. Found a few I loved. It can get quite busy but it has a good atmosphere. We didn't try the food but will return to try it. A wide drink selection including alcoholic slushies which was fun. Would be happy to go in alone. Good place to meet friends. Toilets were clean and well maintained.

Charming traditional pub with decent street food. The service is lovely. My pizza was burnt on a lot of the crust. You can try to argue it was char, but it crumbled to ash. The unburnt parts were OK but I didn’t love the dough. The fried chicken was juicy. The breading was light and tasted like chip shop batter. I couldn’t notice any spice or seasoning (if there was any) but the sauces were packed full of flavour so made up for it. The batter fell off the tenders so I ate it separately from the chicken.

An absolutely cracking pub with lovely traditional décor, friendly staff,and a very good range of beers etc

Great pub. Absolutely fantastic pizza. Cracking service. Great company. Can't recommend this place enough, first visit today (to @wild_firepizza not the Isis) and didn't disappoint. Pizza's cooked perfectly with delicious toppings including the locally made B-Sting hot honey (Durham), Block and Bottle Nduja (Newcastle), Fat Unicorn Salami (Sunderland) and Properoni (UK). Fries were good too. See you again soon.

Constantly changing casks and kegs along with regular lager for those not as crafty. Hard to beat wild fire pizza. Combo deal on a Tuesday for £10 is a delight but their normal menu is also very hard to beat. Great pub environment, old school feel to the establishment works tremendously well. Often lively but always excellent quick service.

Another CAMRA Good Beer Guide pub in the 2023 edition that Casta found. Lovely bar area with a lounge on the other side of the entrance hall. There is a rear patio as well. The only downside on our visit was the live band in the upstairs venue. The downstairs juke box was loud but the base from upstairs made the ceiling a giant woofer. Like bad feedback. The beer however was excellent. I took a Three Kings brewery Americal Pale called Rain Shadow. Lots of real ale choice plus draught cider.

This bar/pub is head and shoulders (think Quinn stood with Steed) above any other in Sunderland. A brilliant selection of drinks. Cask and craft beers. Ciders a plenty. Also the food is amazing!! Pizza, chicken and fries. All cooked to perfection and delicious. To top it of, the service and staff match, if not better food and drinks. I will be back, even when there is no match day.

Pretty cool place. We parked up at the stadium at walked a short distance there is parking outside though. Very accessible place and I can imagine on match day or a warm weekend it will have a superb atmosphere. I'd like to see a few more food options, but enough to cater to many pallets. We went to the calabash tree, 100% be back flavours and everything was on point.

Great place. Got vibes like the stack but better. Live music, great scran, locally brewed beers and a bit more of an upmarket vibe without being pretentious. Staff were friendly and the pizza i got from 'scream for pizza' was lovely. I've been to the OG in Jesmond and this one does not disappoint so good on them for not selling out. Lots of drinks to choose from and even the bouncers are lush. Highly recommended 👌.

Excellent new venue, with a variety of of eateries and bars. We ate at Vito's restaurant serving an Italian menu. Absolutely beautiful food and drinks, great service and reasonably priced for high quality food. We highly recommend and will be returning soon.

Very nice spot. The brickwork brings to mind hip spots in Belgium or Holland. One observation: Pit Pony, the taproom, should offer some local beers. Budvar, Erdinger were on tap, as were some of the usual generic brews that can be had in any standard pub. But nothing from any of the great breweries in Sunderland or elsewhere in the northeast. A situation that should be rectified.

Spent a good few hours on a Sunday afternoon in and around this new addition to the rejuvenation of Sunderland. The weather did not help the outdoor seating but each table came with a heater, there are plenty of places to eat and drink with lots of choices. We made our base in the pit pony bar which is warm and well decorated. We also had a great pizza while watching the live music. When we return it will be an Italian Sunday roast I think

Fantastic place nice beer, stunning whisky room. Love it. Highly recommended. Looking forward to going again very soon. Live music and good vibes. Lots of expansion and renewal going on in the local area, look forward to seeing all the new developments, a credit to sunderland.

Wht a great venue offering a selection of establishments providong great beer and food. A covered seating area with heaters offers protection when the weather has turned. Really enjoyed it

Its a great new upcoming sq that holds concerts markets and other various social activities its lovely looking with sculptures seating areas little green spaces & fountains woth bars cafes hotels pubs & restaurants woth more been added and a new culture house been built with the surrounding area Riverside Sunderland in major development.

Great area with access to the Bridge's Shopping centre and on the square there's restaurant's, pubs the theatre and great music venues and hotels are all near to keel square. It's used for Christmas, big events like Pride, big sporting events Especially the Football and also the fountains and water pools for the children to play in and around the water. It's a beautiful space for families to get together. And when the new Sunderland Culture House Sunderland, a multi-million pound, four-story venue set to open this autumn. It will house the City Library, various galleries including an immersion gallery, podcasting studios, and an event space. There's also a new pavilion structure with a large immersive screen, which is there for at least 2 year's. Sunderland is a growing and friendly City. Amazing.

What an great venue, Keel Square is turning out to be.. Giant TV, stage for entertainment, seating.. Great food and drink available locally if not expensive! Just take your own tbh..

Its a good place to walk around. Luckily during this time the Knife angel statue was also placed here. So, it was a good conicidence. This square is fully pedestrian so its a good idea to park your car at Bridges car park nearby.

It's looking really nice around here. The botanist and the Tavern are both lovely. The botanist is probably the bigger of the two with more seating. I prefer the choice of lagers in the Tavern as peroni and hells are both delicious. Haven't eaten at the botanist yet but will be trying the hanging kebabs soon. The Moroccan flat bread and belly pork starter at the Tavern were excellent. The bad news is M&S leaving the Town. This will obviously effect footfall. M&S should be ashamed of themselves deserting their loyal customers, many of whom are elderly and won't want to try and find a bus for a 20 mile round trip ! It just proves these companies couldn't care less about serving their communities and always put profits and shareholders first..

Enjoyed a few drinks in the square before the opening of the keel way footbridge...

Clean, modern city centre. Building works still ongoing in surrounding areas, but the council are putting a lot of effort into making a safe space that's nice to spend time in

Cosy old style pub with log burner. Sun trap beer garden out the back. Good selection of beers with changing cask beers regularly.

Lovely old pub, staff are pleasant as are the locals. Decent selection of drinks

Cosey pub with good friendly vibes. Great choice of cask, whisky and strong AF cocktails! The sun trap beer garden is great

This pub is over 200 hundred years old. STOP WITH THE DJ AND THUMPING MUSIC . Go to it's history. It's traditions. It's real fires and good beer. Market it as a now unique place in Sunderland. Somewhere you can play darts, dominos, talk to friends without having to scream at each other. It's been done to death in Sunderland. We don't need a good old fashioned pub ruined again.

Only been in once and can say it's up there with the best of pubs, absolutely quality.

Great, proper pub, good atmosphere, good hand pull beer. Staff friendly

Superb. Very well kept beer, extremely personable barman and a historic pub. What more do you want. Get yourself there.

Popped into the Museum Vaults after the opening game of the Women's Rugby World cup. Staff were super friendly as were the clientele. Very traditional old pub, plenty of beers on tap. Lovely atmosphere. Toilets and carpets a bit rough but didn't detract from a great couple of hours.

Great place, 'spit and sawdust' as they say, stuck in an 80s time warp. Sunderland football decor and souvenirs. Nice friendly barman, decent beers for a fair price.

Always a fantastic experience. Good beer, friendly service and a proper old style boozer. As good now as it was when I first visited in 1985!

Was a little bit disappointed with here as it was recommended, but in fairness that may have been due to the high standards of elsewhere we visited in Sunderland. The place definitely has a lot of character with lots of old Sunderland FC memorabilia on walls and tables. The disappointment came with the beers. Only one in tap when we went in as it had not long opened then one added a bit later. To be fair it was two new beers so not terribly bad. Barman was chatty and helpful offering some pub choices that were out of the way and we had not considered.

Just a few doors down from The Ship Isis we found another CAMRA 2023 Good Beer Guide pub. A traditional two room pub, a front bar with a lounge beyond and a rear beer patio beyond that. Only two real ales, a Dirty Leeds from Elland brewery. Casta had a pint from Firebrick brewery. Heatwave..very un-apt as a cold drizzle set in on this miserable August evening. We got wet going home. Really like this bar. Great local's vibe. One flat screen TV had the Friday footie on plus a small 1970' tv...no idea these could still receive and play a signal.

Bags of character and quality SAFC memorabilia. A real open fire. Barman on my visit was down to Earth and chatty. I'd like a little more choice of craft or real ale on tap, but they had a few decent craft options in a fridge. They should make it more obvious as I didn't see it at first.

The Vault a great pub to visit, good drinks at a reasonable price

We were walking past and heard the music so we thought we would give it a try, surprisingly the music is louder outside than in. Huge range of beers on draft and in cans. The staff were great and very knowledgeable about the beers, none on at the time but plenty of live acts booked, so we will definitely be back. On a side note the bar is named after the owners dog and there are some great paintings of him decorating the walls.

A really warm welcome from the minute you walk in. We were there for Poetical Outlaws, a brilliant monthly spoken word and music night and the vibe was lovely. Brilliant service, huge selection of drinks, lots of unusual softies (not just the poets) and lots of non-alcohol choices. A brilliant new mural as well. The food looked lovely although we didn't eat. We'll be back. Thank you for what you do Diegos xxx

What a lovely spot! We had been meaning to pop in for a while but never had until today. Mel was SO welcoming to us, and our two dogs who were absolutely spoilt with posh biscuits. The reggae & ska music was great for a Sunday afternoon, the freshly made-to-order pizza was delightful and Mel's homemade lemon drizzle cake was a pure delight (her Nana's recipe). Oh, and I can't forget the special sausage treats from the doggie menu - everybody is catered for. There is a wide selection of drinks at very good prices. We will definitely be back and might even be brave enough to try a quiz night! Thanks for your warm and friendly service, Mel. 💫

We came up from Nottingham to headline Poetical Outlaws at Diegos & were very impressed with the venue. Great atmosphere, love the decor, lots of new cider to try. The staff were exceptionally friendly & helpful. Didn't try the food but the pizza we saw looked delicious! 10/10 would come again! Highly recommend supporting this independent business

Fantastic place to come with a good range of drinks and delicious pizzas! Dan, Mel and team are always really welcoming and highly accommodating when we bring staff and students here for various networking events. Everyone really enjoys coming here and I would highly recommend Diego's Joint!

What can I say about this place? Simply one of the best bars I’ve visited! The staff were incredibly helpful, especially when guiding me through the vegan beer options. There was a fantastic range to choose from, and the IDA selection was impressive. The Club Tropical on tap was a standout—crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor all the way to the last sip. Huge credit to the guys for their stellar service and incredible beer selection. Keep up the good work 👏

This was not here when I was a young bloke in Sunderland... But it is FANTASTIC! We did not try the food, but they had an excellent choice of beers 🍺 I had a great chat with one of the owners. Very memorable evening!

*1/5 stars - A Total Letdown* Today we had the misfortune of dining at These Things Happen, and I'm still trying to process the utter disappointment. The original chef was great, came and sat with us, discussing our needs (we had a gluten free needs in our party) and it all sounded perfect. Then he left ......... The first options we chose, were unavailable, not a huge disaster we chose something else...... So we waited and waited and waited even though the lovely lad on the bar kieron (hope i spelled this correct. Sorry if I havent) had chased up our food a few times and even said it was coming now and one point, and there was still a wait. At this point it was well over an hour we had waited . Eventually it arrived , it looked beautiful and we were starving. 2 of us got the pan fried tuna. .... I cut into the middle of mine and it was raw. Now I know you can eat it like that. But thats not what I ordered . It was actually cold inside. I asked the other person to check his and it was the same and we defo didnt order sashimi. I couldnt believe how long this food had taken and it came undercooked so we sent it back. It had taken that long we didnt want to re order so 2 sat and ate and 2 sat with just a drink. The Service was so slow, then the chef appeared in the dining area. I thought oh hes came to speak to us.. no he walked straight past us and went to the bar, where he proceeded to chat and drink coffee. I found this so unprofessional and really rude . He finished his conversation and walked towards us again.. but sadly he was going to ignore us again. So I had to stop him and speak to him about the issue, he made lots of excuses and reasons why it wasn't his fault and it wasn't his menu while carrying on drinking his coffee. I'm sorry but..... either you can cook or you can't. It's not about menus, its about being able to cook to a certain standard to be employed as a chef surely??? I also felt his attitude was pretty poor too.. It has definitely put me off wanting to eat their again, even though I was there on my own a few weeks ago and had breakfast and it was amazing ( yes I wrote an amazing review ) I'd also like to add the place was empty so he wasn't rushed off his feet, there was no reasonable explanation for the food quality at all. He also left kieron to front everything himself which was unfair as he was spot on. My advice would be to avoid when this chef is in. I say chef very lightly.... I've included the pictures as to look at it looks really good . But looks can be deceiving. Well done kieron keep doing you 👏

Nice spacious place for sitting or standing at busier times like march days. Plenty of options for drinks on tap. Plenty of televisions throughout for sports. Great breakfast and a fast friendly service every time.

Thank you so much for a fantastic lunch today. We dropped in on a recommendation from a family member, and we were not disappointed, staff to the food was outstanding Big shout out to Keiron and the lovely ladies that helped make our experience worth while. And our lovely lady that took our photos for us, got one of her but it was a blurry one. Thank you so much, it was a special birthday treat for me, and I had a wonderful time.

What a disappointment. We popped in this morning on a whim soon after they had opened for the day. The place was quiet and our large group was quickly seated. It took a while for somebody to come and get our drinks order. When this was taken, it was brought to us in dribs and drabs. One of our party had dietary requirements which had been told to the server when we placed our order. She was handed her non-diary coffee and so we were shocked when the server returned a few minutes later with a non-dairy coffee. Turns out the first, was actually dairy. Another member of our party then had to ask for their mocha which by this point hadn’t come. We sat a while before the food order was taken. Nothing complicated. The servers came out with only half the food order. Despite having three Mexican eggs, only one arrived. We sat waiting patiently, but nothing happened. Eventually we had to ask what had happened to the other two. Which eventually came ages after the rest of our party had finished. The food was a disappointment. £10 for tiny portions. It’s a shame because the other reviews looked good. But we will not be returning - there are better places around. The only redeeming factor was they knocked the two late food portions off the bill. But it still put a downer on what should have been a nice Sunday morning brunch with friends.

Tastiest brunch ever! I had the herbivore poached egg meal on eggy crumpets. Delicious!! I would have licked the plate if I'd been at home. I'd also recommend the French 75 cocktail if you want something light and zingy. Service was great and the staff were really lovely. So pleased this place has opened in my neighbourhood 😁 Update to my previous review. 5/5/25 Highly recommend the Donatello pizza. Roasted veg and goats cheese. Delicious!! Service faultless and staff very friendly and professional. Shout out to Olivia and Ciaran 😁

We called in to “These things Happen” for breakfast. I had full English and Mrs had the eggy crumpet. We were certainly not disappointed particularly in the locally sourced produce, bacon and sausage. This was served by pleasant happy staff. We will be back

My second time here what a let down, reduced food menu from previous. Things like black pudding missing off the breakfast and the breakfast rolls were small and basic. Certainly not like my first visit. I was bragging to my visiting guests from down south how good this place was, unknown to me this had changed.

The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop (commonly known as Sunderland Minster) is the minster church of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. Formerly known as "St Michael & All Angels' Church", it served as the parish church for Bishopwearmouth, but was renamed in January 1998 after Sunderland was granted city status. In May 2007 the Minster ceased to be the parish church of Bishopwearmouth and village is now a suburb of Sunderland. Sunderland Minster is part of the Greater Churches Group.

A quiet place in a town. Cafe provides tasty snacks and drinks. Convenient for a short break or gathering.

Lovely setting. Great service. Tasty food at such a reasonable price. Can't recommend enough.

Great set of Musicians and warm welcome by Sunderland Minster Staff. We had a fantastic evening. Thank You 👍

This church is a very special one due to its community of people that attend it. The Sunday service is always a time where you can feel the peace and the positive energy that is transmitted through the minsters and shared with the group. After the service there is a social time, where people share a hot drink and prepare for the informal service, where mostly people from international communities attend and experience the service in a different way and have the chance to discuss the scripture as well. Furthermore, there are a lot of events happening in the church, such as fairs, music concerts, support events for refugees and asylum seekers, so I highly reccomend this place.

The beautiful sounds of the Northern String Quartet were perfect in the stunning setting of the Minster and there were refreshments this time ❤️

Absolutely beautiful place, saw candle light Christmas

Been a couple of times now nice little place & always felt welcome, looking forward to the next punk night there

Our grandson was playing in a band so we were there supporting them. Great night, the atmosphere was fab, the service at the bar was spot on, couldn't wish for anything else.

It was mid afternoon when I popped in for a pint and was quite quiet but seems a decent little bar. I imagine it livens up later on. The beer was good and reasonably priced.

Proper old school biker/punk bar. It won't be to everyone's taste but I loved it. Great hosts and service. My ONLY disappointment would be the lack of a proper ale, but plenty of other choice.

Great bar great atmosphere great people. Great place to see local bands watch out for listings. I went on St Patrick's Day. Irish stew and 2 bands! Great night! Wood burning stove. Welcoming staff. Guinness only £3.50 Boddies less than £3, pool table, just go and see for yourself and you'll be glad you did.

Visited a few years ago when it was the hearts of oak and it was scuffy, smelly and run down Went to see a band on Saturday night (suspect device)...was surprised how clean and fresh it now looks, had a great night,i will be back. Only 4 stars as no real ale. Although the beer they did have was well kept.

Great live bands and amazing bikes very friendly place with excellent atmosphere would definitely recommend to anyone 😎🤘support 81

Cool little cafe which is a music venue after hours. Came here because I thought there'd be cool people hanging out (there was 😂). But was surprised by how tasty the Turkish eggs were - the yogurt for the eggs was beautiful, similar to the dill flavour of tzatziki. I used the crusty bread to mop it all up and I could have kept going if I was given a second bowl 😂 My friend enjoyed her coffee and food too. Menu is all vegetarian and they have meat substitute items like sausages. A really cool vibe and mixed clientele. Bright and airy inside. One of the tables had a no laptops sign around lunch time hours but I didn't see the sign on other tables so I was confused - I think they don't want the window seats to be occupied by people working all day? Fair enough

Sunniside up - that's the way I like a good café. This is a great place to grab a drink and some food. Nice people, good food, excellent cakes and coffees and teas. Performance space adjacent. Limited but excellent menu including vegetarian and vegan food.

Hard to believe we only attended Pop Recs for the first time at the weekend, as it's a place full of legend and we've missed some great things there. Anyway, we're put that right now. Great venue space, nice high stage, quality sound gear and excellent sound tech brought the best out of the acts we had gone to see.

first time coming to pop recs for an event, honestly it wasn’t a comfortable venue at all. the pepsi was warm and we had to ask for ice, the only seating was extremely uncomfortable wooden benches reminiscent of primary school (except this was for hours) and it was so cold we had our coats on the whole time, even my nose was freezing. the toilets had a very odd smell. the concept of an independent venue hosting local artists is amazing but sadly it wasn’t exactly a comfortable night.

Popped in for the first time for a take out coffee. It was around 12.30 so it was very busy. Every table was full but this didn't seem to cause any issues to staff who were really helpful and quick. It was a little on the loud side for me (personal preference) with all of the talking Coffee was really tasty! And I'll be adding it to my list of good coffee places in Sunderland town centre. Plus I do love love the working class vibes and the ftm ethos 😂

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I've eaten here a few times and the only problem I've ever had is with deciding what to order as I love too many of the options - I'll never forget trying their Turkish eggs for the first time; delicious. I've been to Pop Recs next door to watch live bands and few times as well and had some great nights out there.

We were there for The Chameleons and it was a great little venue. Holds around 250. The acoustics were superb. We found a place round the corner where you could park in the street behind some commercial units for free. There was an old fashioned pub across the road too.

A hidden gem in the east end of Sunderland. Here Sunderland seafaring heritage is proudly at the heart, the walls are scattered with ship related memorabilia and curiosities. Pub chains employ teams of designers and still don't come close to the feeling of home that this place creates. The Landlord has created a real community hub with cracking music, reasonably priced drinks and the most cost effective Sunday roast in the NE if not the UK. The picture attached to this review cost the eye watering sum of £5. It was all home made and tasted just like the Sunday dinna your nana made you... and this is was the SMALL. The Welcome Tavern is a Sunderland institution and needs protecting at all cost.

Lovely traditional pub with great Sunderland welcome from both staff and other customers. A little gem of a place. Had great Sunday lunch with good music

Sunday lunches totally value for money in quality and quantity for both eating and takeaway collection. Service spot on and staff so friendly and welcoming and attentive. Quirky traditional pub . Special mention for doing gluten free lunches to for the same price and quality as other lunches . So if you after a home cooked lunch give it a try. absolutely recommend .

Great staff x live music is fantastic x also Sunday lunch x what more could you ask for xx

Absolutely amazing gig. Local band, great atmosphere and free food!! Well worth a Sunday visit

We called in today after having Sunday lunch recommended. We weren't disappointed. All fresh home cooked.very reasonable prices too.friendly staff Lovely landlord. Will definitely go back.

Brilliant pub, great atmosphere, fantastic people, friendly, live music and great food 👌

Great bands, was in early for super Saturday lager absolutely awful, tried moretti, Coors, madri, great night but let down by awful lager, we have been on previous occasions and always had this problem, come on you want people to enjoy the night so sort the beer out.

Our grandson & friends were in a band called SLATE LABEL their debut on stage. The atmosphere was fab, service as well was good. Only light food served but all in all a great night. Would go again to see other bands

The second time, I've played there with the whole hog, and it was worth the effort. Great staff and an appreciative audience. Cheers 👍

Not the first time Ive visited the place and once again had a fantastic experience. Went to see a band called "small wonder". Before I even walked in I was greeted warmly by the doormen. The place was packed and the atmosphere was jovial. The band were fantastic and people were up and dancing. The prices at bar were reasonable and all the staff were friendly and courteous. Overall I would recommend this place to everyone.

RUDE. . IN-EXPERIENCED bar staff.. EXPECIALLY EMIILY.. who spends most of her time flicking her hair... And.. Ignoring customers & then accusing them of " shouting" orders at her???... Really... Its a bizzy.. Noisy bar... TRAIN THE STAFF TO SERVE IN A PROFESSIONAL MANOR...

Friendly people & bar staff. Good live band. Had a good night out

What a venue! It's perfectly set up for live music, but with loads of tables and seating and really decent drinks prices so you can sit and enjoy a good night watching brilliant bands without breaking the bank. It's up there with the best live music venues in the North East. This is a regular place for us now and we can't wait to be back.

The Bunker is an outstanding venue, offering both a fantastic atmosphere for live gigs and excellent music education. Ethan is an exceptional drum teacher whose passion and expertise make learning truly enjoyable. The entire team, including the Otto staff, are dedicated, professional, and a real asset to the Bunker. ---

We played here on Saturday, 8th July and it was fantastic! The staff are amazing and really help with anything you need and produced a great sounding and looking show! It’s great that we are getting put on their section of Spark Radio too! Overall top notch time and we hope to play there again! -ƎXIT

Phil Jackson Appreciation Post Phil is an amazing sound engineer. He is a photographer of sound. He captures a singular moment. Songs aren't complete without his input. He provides us with a calming and encouraging atmosphere where we can be ourselves, express who we are and connect with the music, each other and ourselves. He is an amazing musician, very talented. He is also quite funny and easy to get along with. He is a fantastic producer and we really want to work with him in the studio again. There's a reason we all (the local music scene) sing his praises because not only is he a fantastic producer/sound tech/mixer/musician, but he is a lovely guy. We think very highly of him. I wouldn't want to work with anyone else. He is a pleasure to work with. I plan to work with him for both solo, Polyfillas and whatever future projects come up x

I had amazing time at the bunker because I didn't know my voice well but now it's getting lots better

We had a great time at the bunker! The staff were welcoming and helped the band set up and sound check. During the performance they shot video and recorded the audio. The room sounded really good. The Bunker is a top venue for up and coming bands.

Loved playing here. Looks like an unsuspecting venue on the outside next to a cosy bar, but the stage inside is something else. The Sound, Monitoring and Lights were all top quality like you’d expect from venues double or triple the size, and I’ve never worked with a friendlier and more efficient gig staff. UDTL should play there again if you’d have us!

Mint venue, great sound and super friendly staff. Super accommodating to bands and gig goers alike. Can't wait to get the video and audio recording back off our performance (Undivine Telephoneline). Will definitely be coming back to this place

Great Atmosphere, Delicious Food, and Friendly Service!I recently visited Unique pub and had a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a classic pub vibe that's perfect for relaxing with friends or enjoying a meal. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing.

I was simply on my way home after having birthday celebrations and heard the music. I went in and the vibes were IMMACULATE. Even now at 21:44 ,THE NEXT DAY, I am still smiling and talking about the night I had. It has been the BEST birthday I have ever celebrated, without a doubt. The staff went above and beyond and were so lovely. The place was inclusive it was so nice to see🩷 Talking about the next time we can go to here. Hopefully they hold another night like last night. 🩷 Well done to the team for making my birthday unforgettable. 🩷

Very good for private party Friendly staff

I had my graduation party with friends at Unique bar Sunderland, and I must say we had a blast. From the service, to the drinks and environment, was quite excellent. I will recommend Unique bar any day, any time.

We had a wedding reception in this lovely bar and we had amazing time. The owner is a very friendly person and it welcome us to the venue with a great smile ready for the party. Recommended

Wonderfull bar ,i have ever seen this type of environment in any bars. Staff was very friendly and appreciated for treating well .

This is a great place to hang out and make memories, plus they have affordable drinks.

Where to start! Me and my new wife got married here on Saturday and I can't begin to explain how perfect the whole experience was. The manager/organiser Matt was always keeping in touch and communicating everything with us leading up to the big day which was brilliant, constantly putting us at ease and keeping us informed of everything and he was always willing to go above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. On the day of the wedding everything ran like clockwork. All the staff were lovely and attentitive towards the guests and the food was superb. Even the guests kept complimenting how great Matt and his staff were. The room was dressed perfectly to how my wife wanted it and not one small detail overlooked. Honestly if we could give this venue a higher rating we would and we would definitely recommend this venue to anyone wanting to get married.

Amazing place, amazing staff. Every time I've spoken to them, whether it be online it in person they have been very helpful and friendly. I love the Bingo Revolution nights they do, always a laugh. The burgers are really good, if your are a vegetarian try the notorious VFC 🤤

Attended this venue for a Massaoke event, where a live band play and the crowd sing the songs altogether, with the help of lyrics on big TV screens. It was absolutely amazing! Had the best night out ever! Me and my friends immediately booked up for the next one (Xmassaoke, where all the songs a Christmas themed). We can't wait! The venue is a good size, drinks are priced as expected (about £4 a pint) and the staff were friendly. The only thing was there was no seating upstairs in the main function room, so I will be wearing flat comfortable shoes next time.

Went with the family for Sunday dinner & it was fabulous. A little bit dearer than your normal pile them high & sell cheap dinners as there’s were proper home cooked & everything was lovely to eat. Very friendly staff, good selection of ales & well appointed.

First visit to the Bonded Warehouse,well restored old building. Good selection of craft beers and the food is great and reasonably priced. Great to see the riverside buildings being restored and put to good use. Finally Sunderland is catching up with the Toon and making use of our many historical buildings .Well done Fat Hippo and good luck with this venture.

My lovely wife announced that she would like a blue cheese burger so it was my job to hunt one down and knowing that The Fat Hippo have opened up in The Bonded Warehouse it was a quick Google of the menu then a phone call to reserve a table and we were off. I ordered the fried pickle starter, described as strips but appearing as discs, these coins of battered dill pickle are lovely and the accompanying sauces complimented them beautifully, cool sour cream and a tasty hot sauce, a great start. We both order the Stinky Pete with dirty fries upgrade, what wife wants she gets. A brioche bun with burgers blue cheese and relishes appear soon enough and we tuck in. Everything is very nice, just enough toppings and a good sized portion, our only criticism would be that the burgers were a little dry, maybe slightly overdone, just not as succulent as we expected, this was more apparent to my refined other half as she cut hers up where as I just tucked right in. We had a couple of soft drinks and the bill was quite reasonable, I think we will be back for another visit, there's a peanut butter topped burger I want to try.

Drinks were expensive. The comedy/ performance area was decorated like a wedding venue. At one point the stage lighting panned repeatedly over the audience, blinding me and my friends. Overall okay, but not great.

I recently visited this amazing cafe, and I can’t stop raving about it! From the moment I walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere made me feel right at home. The decor is charming, with cozy seating and just the right touch of modern elegance. The menu is a delightful mix of classic and creative dishes, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I tried their signature avocado toast and a cappuccino, and both were absolutely perfect—the toast was beautifully presented, and the coffee was rich and expertly crafted. The dessert selection is to die for; their chocolate lava cake was pure heaven! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure every detail was spot on without being overbearing. The service was quick, and they even offered great recommendations for pairings.

Sunderland’s most hidden gem, great coffee spot! Photos are Biscoff Iced Frappe (left) and Iced Latte (right).

Popped in for a quick lunch and a coffee today. What a find. Great food and coffee and all on my door step.

Perfect if you want to find a cozy corner to work with onsite wifi. The staff is really nice and the coffee is amazing. Will be coming back. ＼⁠(⁠^⁠o⁠^⁠)⁠／

Neighborhood cafe with seating, perfect for your morning cup, or mid day pick-me-up. Has a small selection of pastries too.

Popped in for an iced latte and a sandwich and was not disappointed with either and server was lovely too

Nice small cafe with a good selection of drinks and food. The cakes are always great and the sandwiches look lovely.

We were at the Bistro for a Christmas evening meal. The food was quite nice but portions are fairly small. From start to finish our meal took 4 hours. Service was painfully slow.

Simon Genduso is an incredible Chef and lecturer here at the College. guided me with care and attentiveness. truly an asset to the Hospitality Department.

This review is based on my daughters first 2 years at college. My daughter studied performing arts with this college, Sheree Rymer was the Head of Faculty and Jonathan was one of my daughters lecturers. My daughter started this course during the onset of Covid which lasted 2 years. She's not a confident girl who managed to make a few friends. Unfortunately, one of these girls had concerning problems at home leaving my daughter worried about her. The girls parents were secretly massaging and calling my daughter asking her questions about her friend (Their daughter who's 17), my daughter told her friend what the parents were saying, so they rang my daughter kicking off which later resulted in them contacting the school requesting their daughter be kept away from mine. Sheree became involved as she was a personal friend of the girls mother and told my daughter she was not allowed to be a friend with this girl outside of college. My daughter was told her grades would be a triple merit, but when this entire thing was happening the tutor Jonathan changed his attitude completely towards my daughter being mean on a regular occasion. They knew she wanted to go to uni so instead they downgraded her marks to passes. But, now these tutors are using her as an example in their performing arts class to encouragethem to do better. I'm sorry but tutors should not be personally getting involved or using this as ammunition to punish people. Taking advantage of their position is disgusting. THIS IS FOR THE BEDE CAMPUS NOT CITY

Useless, ignorant admin. staff (Bede campus), not a clue what they're doing. I gave them forms for a course because they didn't know which forms they needed, i had to tell the admin. staff what they needed. They couldn't understand the forms, even when i explained what they are for, they still couldn't understand and i have now been ignored. I am now doing the course at another college where the staff have better cognitive functioning. They really do need to go back to college!

Lovely food. All the students and lecturer are excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable evening New lunchtime menu was excellent. Corned beef should be tried, it's not what you think.....

Great open evening at City Campus. Lots of enthusiastic, informative staff. My son left the evening feeling happy with the choice of the course he is going to do in September. Thanks

Made an appointment for an meeting the person we whent to see not even on site reel good first impression for an corse in september i will not be atending this collage

such a lovely spot tucked away, selling vintage clothes (at a reasonable price) inside a coffee shop - what a perfect combo! The interior is cosy and welcoming and staff are genuine and friendly. They also host lots of queer artsy events. Will definitely be returning & spreading the word! ☺️

Amazing coffee, good quality ingredients in my lovely beagle. Staff are sooo helpful and polite which makes it vary rare in today’s times. I would highly recommend you try it out.

This place is a gem that needs protecting at all cost. Great coffee, lovely staff. What they are doing for creatives in Sunderland is wonderful

Such a wholesome and welcoming community. It’s not just another coffee shop. It has purpose and some sick clothes too. I will be back… like A lot!!

Stopped in on a morning for breakfast and a coffee while I was waiting for a mate, friendly staff nice to chat too and very relaxing place to sit down. Bacon & avocado sandwich was lovely

Amazing atmosphere, come here for coffee regularly and it’s always 10/10

Fantastic little coffee shop, had a hazelnut and white chocolate latte and it's easily the best coffee I've had in years, great service the guy with glasses served me and was very friendly, thank you this will bey regular now

Nice place to walk or run the dog keeping her fit .

Park where the Sunderland illuminations funfair is located. Rides, stalls and a crazy golf course all on the seafront

Breeze but nice and sunny.

Great views

Great park

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