While many of the restaurants, like Namaste and Santino’s, also offer outdoor seating, here’s a roundup of some of the dedicated beer gardens in Roker and Seaburn, in no particular order.
5. The Tram Shelter, Seaburn
As well as breathing new life into the old Victorian tram shelter in Seaburn with a sympathetic restoration that honours the history of the site, Blacks Corner has an outdoor area that really comes into its own in the summer months. | Sunderland Echo
6. Grandpa Dickie's, Roker
Grandpa Dickie's in Roker has a shed-themed beer garden at the back. It's a sister site to nearby Grannie Annie's, but has its own food menu featuring bao buns and more. In keeping with the grandpa theme, cocktails include a Werther's Original version. It's dog-friendly inside and out and is also accessible with a lift between floors | sn
7. Elephant Rock, Roker
New kid on the block, Elephant Rock has seating outside where you can enjoy a Vaux on draught, as well as a wide range of beers. | Sunderland Echo
8. These Things Happen, Harbour View
These Things Happen is a great all round pub, serving everything from breakfasts through to evening DJ sets and live music. They don't have a huge beer garden but do have some seating at the front for an al fresco pint. | Sunderland Echo