We are off for a night out to remember at some of Sunderland’s most-loved retro pubs – including one or two that have stood the test of time and are still serving customers today.
Autumn is here and the weather will soon be crisp and cool enough to warrant the perfect cosy night out with friends at your favourite city pub. But do you remember the nights when you’d leave your jacket at home, get dressed up to the nines and head out for a whistle-stop tour of Sunderland’s bar scene?
We asked the Wearside Echoes community on Facebook to outline their favourite retro pub crawl route from the good old days – and the answers certainly didn’t disappoint.
From a glass of wine at Blueberries to ending the night at Finos or Ku Club, feast your eyes on an unforgettable night out in photo form.
5. Blueberries
There's nothing like putting the world to rights with friends over a bottle of vino. Were you a regular at Blueberries? Pictured here in June 1992. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Digby's Bar
Propping up the bar at Digby's in HIgh Street West, pictured in 1985. It got a shout out from plenty of readers as a favourite stop-off. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Finos
Finishing the night out on a high at Finos in December 1992. Was the Sunderland venue always on your list when Friday and Saturday rolled around? Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. The Gannet
Readers Neville Lowery, Pat McCardle and Linda Roy were just some of those flying the flag for The Gannet on High Street West. Picture: Ron Lawson. Photo: Ron Lawson