30 of your favourite bars, clubs and restaurants from Sunderland's past
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We asked the Echo readers to get in touch on our social media pages with their favourite bar, pub or restaurant from Wearside’s past – and you had plenty of retro picks to share.
From a bite to eat at Lotus Garden to nights you’ll never forget (or barely remember) at Annabel’s, you took a real trip down the city’s memory lane.
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Annabel's – suggested by Julie Qualie and Colleen Mary
The Argo Frigate – thanks to Raymond Nicholls
Baroque – Melissa Johnson said: “Cheesy chips from Baroque.”
Bentley's – a favourite for so many!
Boilermakers – from Mark Nesbitt
Boulevard – by Tracey Collins
The Brewery Tap – from Mark Nesbitt
Brogans – Laura MacDonald said Brogans was a “class night out”.
Christie's – another of Colleen Mary’s top picks
The Continental/Gillespies – Alexander Ridley said: “The Continental, great days and nights.” It’s now 808 Bar and Kitchen.
Digby's – Michelle Hunter said: “A fab night out.”
Finos – chosen by so many.
Fusion – from Edel Moon Holyoak
Harveys – John Arkley said: “Harveys did the best burgers!”
Idols – by Laura MacDonald
The Imperial Vaults – thanks to Maureen Richardson
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Hide AdJohnny Ringo's – Nicola Taggart said: “Johnny Ringo’s was fab, finished the night off here many times.”
Ku Club – thanks to Julie Qualie
Liberty's – suggested by Lisa Martin
Lotus Garden Chinese – Jackie Ryan’s favourite restaurant from the past
Marlowes – another pick from Donna Tetley Crossley and Lisa Martin
Mecca – Mark Nesbitt said: “Nightclubs would be the Mecca!”
The Melting Pot – thanks to Maureen Richardson
The Old Twenty Nine – Michelle Wilkinson said: “The Old Twenty Nine. Sticking to the carpets.”
The Old Vestry/5th Avenue – A top pick for loads of you
Painted Wagon – by Patricia McGrory
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Hide AdThe Rink – Raymond Nicholls said: “The Rink – it was great.”
The Toll Bar – chosen by Deborah Gill who said it brought fond memories of her grandad.
The Upper Deck – by Michelle Hunter
Windmills – from Stephen Lowden