Whether you are looking for a quiet evening out with a few drinks or a rest from Christmas shopping around the city, Sunderland has some lovely pubs to settle in this winter.
These are some of our favourite cosy pubs on Wearside for you to get warm and enjoy a drink or two while the weather remains cold and wet.
5. The Grey Horse Inn
A true countryside boozer, The Grey Horse Inn near Penshaw has a fireplace and enough worm food to keep a group satisfied in the warm for hours! Photo: Google
6. The Saltgrass
One look into the Saltgrass will tell you why the Ayres Quay pub is on this list. The small bar area with a fireplace is one of the best places in the city to get cosy on a cold, wet evening. Photo: Frank Reid
7. The Museum Vaults
Walking into The Museum Vaults is like stepping back in time. The pub gives the feel of a local community pub a short walk from the city centre and the back room allows drinkers to move away from the reaality of life outside. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Grannie Annie's
A blustery walk along the coast can be hugely refreshing, but Grannie Annie's is a great option if the wind gets a bit too much in Roker. The seafront boozer also does warm food throughout the day - including breakfasts. Photo: Google