Housed in one of the city’s most-handsome buildings, which dates back to 1901, the interior of The Peacock was restored in 2017 after much investment in that corner of the city by the MAC Trust. The site's history as a pub can be traced back to 1770 when the old The Peacock coaching inn stood on High Street West site before being named The Londonderry in 1834 after the mega-rich Londonderry family. Now, it offers everything from live music and functions to Sunday dinners. placeholder image
Housed in one of the city’s most-handsome buildings, which dates back to 1901, the interior of The Peacock was restored in 2017 after much investment in that corner of the city by the MAC Trust. The site's history as a pub can be traced back to 1770 when the old The Peacock coaching inn stood on High Street West site before being named The Londonderry in 1834 after the mega-rich Londonderry family. Now, it offers everything from live music and functions to Sunday dinners. | Sunderland Echo

17 cosy and historic pubs with roaring fires and more to visit in Sunderland this winter

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 27th Nov 2025, 11:13 GMT

Nothing beats a proper pint and a roaring fire in the winter months.

If you’re looking for somewhere to warm your cockles, here’s some of Sunderland’s cosiest and most-historic boozers, in no particular order.

Another cosy spot just outside Sunderland in Whitburn, The Jolly Sailor was recently taken over by Natasha Snaith who has risen through the ranks and is now the boss

17. The Jolly Sailor, Whiburn Village

Another cosy spot just outside Sunderland in Whitburn, The Jolly Sailor was recently taken over by Natasha Snaith who has risen through the ranks and is now the boss | Iconic Media Group

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Another spot just outside Sunderland, historic Blacks Corner in East Boldon recently underwent a refurb to create more of a cosy bar feel at the front of the site, as well as a refresh of the restaurant area.

18. Blacks Corner, East Boldon

Another spot just outside Sunderland, historic Blacks Corner in East Boldon recently underwent a refurb to create more of a cosy bar feel at the front of the site, as well as a refresh of the restaurant area. | Iconic Media Group

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