And today, it is the turn of the Barnes Hotel which has entertained generations of Sunderland people in fine style.
We have 9 photos from the Echo archives and they show everything from a psychic fair to a wedding fair and a bowls club trophy night.
Intrigued? Find out more by browsing through these photos.
9. Finalists in 1981
Bar staff who took part in a competition in 1981 but who call tell us more? Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. It's your shout
Have you got fantastic memories of Sunderland's pubs to share? Email [email protected] Photo: se
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