30 of your favourite bars, clubs and restaurants from Sunderland's past

Where’s your top place in Sunderland for a drink, meal or an all-round good time?

Published 23rd Aug 2020, 07:00 BST

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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.

If you could only choose one, which place would you bring back?

Echo readers have been sharing their favourite bars, pubs and restaurants from years gone by.

Echo readers have been sharing their favourite bars, pubs and restaurants from years gone by.

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!

Was a night out at the Mecca in Newcastle Road one of your faves? April 1996.

Was a night out at the Mecca in Newcastle Road one of your faves? April 1996.

Boilermakers – from Mark Nesbitt

Boulevard – by Tracey Collins

The Brewery Tap – from Mark Nesbitt

Brogans – Laura MacDonald said Brogans was a “class night out”.

Party time at Bentley's in November 1989.

Party time at Bentley's in November 1989.

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.

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Digby's – Michelle Hunter said: “A fab night out.”

Fancy a trip back to Finos? At the nightclub in December 1992.

Fancy a trip back to Finos? At the nightclub in December 1992.

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

Johnny 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

The 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

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