As well as space at the front of the pub, Grannie Annies has a large terrace at the side of the venue which is a real sun trap. — As well as space at the front of the pub, Grannie Annies has a large terrace at the side of the venue which is a real sun trap. | Sunderland Echo

placeholder image — As well as space at the front of the pub, Grannie Annies has a large terrace at the side of the venue which is a real sun trap. | Sunderland Echo

Heatwave hits Sunderland: 16 seafront beer gardens to cool down

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 9th Jul 2025, 10:06 GMT

Updated 15th Aug 2025, 10:54 GMT

With temperatures soaring in Sunderland this week, we’ve rounded up some seafront beer gardens to cool down.

They include the new sun terrace at Grannie Annie’s which is already proving a popular addition.

The landmark Queen Vic in Roker is popular throughout the year, and in the summer its beer garden is a real suntrap.

17. Queen Vic, Roker

The landmark Queen Vic in Roker is popular throughout the year, and in the summer its beer garden is a real suntrap. | Sunderland Echo

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