Bars and Pubs

Grandpa Dickie's has opened at Pier Point, Roker

Inside Roker's new garden shed-themed Grandpa Dickie's Katy Wheeler

Sam's Bar is turning ten

Inside hidden gem Sam's Bar as the pub marks 10 years in Sunderland city centre Katy Wheeler

Round up of city centre beer gardens

Sunderland city centre beer gardens to visit for pints in the sunshine Katy Wheeler

New cocktail bar to open at STACK Seaburn By The Newsroom

Coast at Pier Point, Roker

First look inside new seafront bar Coast Katy Wheeler

Coast is heading to Roker

New bar Coast heading to Sunderland seafront - here's what to expect Katy Wheeler

Rumour Has It is opening in Green Terrace

First look inside Sunderland's stunning new Rumour Has It restaurant Katy Wheeler

Take a tour of old Sunderland nightspots with our fountain of knowledge, Tony Gillan

From the favourites to the forgotten Graham Murray

St Patrick's Day event at The Saltgrass. Bar staff Ciarán Roche and Abbie Jobling.

The Saltgrass promises 'best-poured Guinness in Sunderland' for St Patrick's Day Katy Wheeler

Tony Gillan is our guide to seven pubs that have disappeared from Wearside landscape - with just one whose old building is still standing

See if you remember any of these vanished pubs Graham Murray

The Peacock in Keel Square

How a historic pub has been getting a new lease of life Katy Wheeler

Fond memories of yesteryear Sunderland

21 things you can no longer do in Sunderland Katy Wheeler

Judge Jules. Picture by Ryan Dinham

Judge Jules to go large at Sunderland's The Point with Kevin & Perry soundtrack Katy Wheeler

Roker’s new gin bar Tin of Sardines on Pier View.

Tin of Sardines left counting the cost after fourth break-in in five months Katy Wheeler

The Vaux Brewery site in Roker

Break in at Vaux Brewery leaves team feeling 'demoralised' Sam Johnson

New developments heading to Roker and Seaburn

Seven big developments coming to Sunderland seafront Katy Wheeler

Businessman Walter Veti is to convert the former Harbour View Motors into a bar restaurant.

What to expect from new Roker bar These Things Happen Katy Wheeler

Shots of Whitburn Lodge Fire (01-01-2023) being tackled by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
Photos by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS):Whitburn Lodge New Year's Day fire

Calls to demolish derelict Whitburn Lodge following fire Nic Marko

The former pub was "well alight" by the time fire crews arrived.

Warning burned out former Whitburn Lodge pub could keep smoking for 'days' James Harrison

The former Whitburn Lodge pub has been gutted by fire.

Photos of the aftermath of New Year's Day fire at former Whitburn Lodge pub James Harrison

The alarm was raised on New Year's Day.

Pictures and video show damage at former Whitburn Lodge pub following fire James Harrison

These pubs will all open their doors on Christmas Day.

The Sunderland pubs scheduled to be open on Christmas Day Tony Gillan

The Beehive in Sunderland city centre

Sunderland's Beehive pub collects hundreds of selection boxes for charity Katy Wheeler

Historian and writer Ian Mole takes us on a whistle-stop tour of some of the sites on his Shipyard Girls walking tour, inspired by the popular series of historical fiction books by Sunderland author Amanda Revell.

The real-life places that inspired the fiction Graham Murray

The new Holiday Inn, in Keel Square, saw a dusting of snow as an arctic blast hit Sunderland for December.

Outdoor area plans submitted for The Botanist Chris Binding

The former Salem Pub, in Salem Street, Sunderland.

Flats plans approved for former Salem pub Chris Binding

All eyes on the screen

What Sunderland football fans had to say as England beat Senegal 3-0 Kevin Clark

Fans in Sunderland found their voice as England beat Senegal

Fans watch on as England progress to the World Cup quarter finals James Harrison

BBC Introducing will host a stage at Waves

BBC Introducing to host stage at Sunderland's Waves Festival Katy Wheeler

Corporate brewing days at Brewlab

Make your own beers with colleagues and friends at Brewlab team building days Katy Wheeler

The White Lion in Houghton has had a £450k refit

See inside new-look White Lion pub in Houghton after £450,000 refit Katy Wheeler

The Mountain Daisy has new management and a new bistro

New Purple Lily bistro opens at The Mountain Daisy Katy Wheeler

The old Annabel's and connected buildings are being demolished to make way for Culture House

Pictures show demolition of former Annabel's nightclub Katy Wheeler

A new addition has been announced for Keel Square

Major new bar announced for Sunderland's Keel Square Katy Wheeler

Diego's Joint in Sunniside

First look inside Sunderland's new not-for-profit cafe and bar Diego's Joint Katy Wheeler

Strumbles Ukulele Band at The Dun Cow Sunderland

Sunderland ukulele group welcoming new members after move Katy Wheeler

Slice Sunderland is now open at Vaux Taproom

Pizzas and pints in full flow at city's new venture Katy Wheeler

Waves returns for 2022

Waves festival to celebrate Sunderland's emerging music talent Katy Wheeler

Image: L-R Leon Garshong, Dan Makaveli and Cllr Graeme Miller

New cafe Diego's Joint set to open in Sunderland city centre Katy Wheeler

The Rabbit

Major renovation works complete at Sunderland's The Rabbit pub Katy Wheeler

Good Life will take over The Saltgrass on Bank Holiday Sunday

Altern8 DJ set to headline bumper Bank Holiday event at Saltgrass pub Katy Wheeler

The Botanist is well-known for its botanical them

The Botanist heading to Sunderland as chain announces venue in city Katy Wheeler

Lord Trevor Davis and Ben Davis at Tin of Sardines Roker

Roker's Tin of Sardines welcomes more than 17,000 customers since opening Katy Wheeler

Träkol, By The River Brew, Gateshead Quayside

Review of Träkol as it dishes up food with flair Katy Wheeler

CHEERS ...Alan Thomson Brewing Consultant and Les Stoker Head Brewer Vaux.

Vaux teams up with leading brewing expert for guest beer Katy Wheeler

The Copt Hill has been taken over by Tavistock Hospitality

Landmark pub to reopen its doors Katy Wheeler

The new outdoor terrace at The Engine Room at The Fire Station

Revamped terrace at the Fire Station offers stylish al fresco dining hot spot Katy Wheeler

The Eastender, High Street East, Sunderland

Plans submitted to overhaul vacant Eastender pub Chris Binding

The Old Vestry has entered a new chapter

City institution The Old Vestry is still going strong as it serves up new menu Katy Wheeler

A burger named after landmark architect forms part of new menu offering at The Peacock

Historic Peacock pub looks forward to bumper summer after increased footfall Katy Wheeler

The former Salem pub

Second attempt to convert vacant former Sunderland pub into homes Chris Binding

Roker’s new gin bar Tin of Sardines on Pier View.

Menu and drinks price guide as Tin of Sardines officially opens on seafront Katy Wheeler