13 Sunderland seafront beer gardens for drinks in the sunshine

By Katy Wheeler

Published 25th May 2024, 05:34 BST

Updated 4th Jun 2024, 15:27 BST

Sunderland seafront has welcomed some new additions in recent years, which join some old favourites.

If you’re after al fresco drinks, here’s some Roker and Seaburn beer gardens worth checking out.

The biggest beer garden along the seafront is, of course, Stack Seaburn which is ideal in sunny weather. It's very dog friendly too, so your pets can also soak up the sunshine. The tent roof will be coming off from Monday, June 3.

1. Stack Seaburn

The biggest beer garden along the seafront is, of course, Stack Seaburn which is ideal in sunny weather. It's very dog friendly too, so your pets can also soak up the sunshine. The tent roof will be coming off from Monday, June 3. | Sunderland Echo

As well as breathing new life into the old Victorian tram shelter in Seaburn with a sympathetic restoration that honours the history of the site, Blacks Corner has created a new outdoor area that will really come into its own in the summer months.

2. The Tram Shelter, Seaburn

As well as breathing new life into the old Victorian tram shelter in Seaburn with a sympathetic restoration that honours the history of the site, Blacks Corner has created a new outdoor area that will really come into its own in the summer months. | Sunderland Echo

Tin of Sardines opened its doors in 2022 after renovating an old toilet block and tram shed in Pier View - and it's proved a huge hit with its views over the Roker Riviera. It's great for a wide range of gins, breakfasts, brunches, BBQ sessions and more. It's also dog-friendly inside and out.

3. Tin of Sardines, Pier View

Tin of Sardines opened its doors in 2022 after renovating an old toilet block and tram shed in Pier View - and it's proved a huge hit with its views over the Roker Riviera. It's great for a wide range of gins, breakfasts, brunches, BBQ sessions and more. It's also dog-friendly inside and out. | Sunderland Echo

One of the largest pubs along the seafront, Grannie Annie's in Marine Walk has a large beer garden at the front which is ideal for watching the world go by.

4. Grannie Annie's, Marine Walk, Roker

One of the largest pubs along the seafront, Grannie Annie's in Marine Walk has a large beer garden at the front which is ideal for watching the world go by. | Sunderland Echo

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