A city centre pub with a local pub community feel, Chaplins was mentioned many times by readers. — A city centre pub with a local pub community feel, Chaplins was mentioned many times by readers. | Sunderland Echo

placeholder image — A city centre pub with a local pub community feel, Chaplins was mentioned many times by readers. | Sunderland Echo

15 best pubs in Sunderland as chosen by you

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 7th Dec 2025, 16:00 GMT

From city centre staples to local favourites, Sunderland has a wide range of pubs.

We asked Echo readers what their favourite boozer was and these are the results, in no particular order.

Another local that came recommended was Free Gardeners Arms.

13. Free Gardeners Arms, Millfield

Another local that came recommended was Free Gardeners Arms. | Google maps

A Ryhope boozer to make the grade is Foresters Arms.

14. Foresters Arms, Ryhope

A Ryhope boozer to make the grade is Foresters Arms. | Google Maps

SR2 local Victoria Gardens also received praise.

15. The Victoria Gardens, China Street

SR2 local Victoria Gardens also received praise. | Sunderland Echo

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