Fourteen pubs from across Sunderland, plus two close by in South Tyneside, are among 4,500 entries in the 2021 Good Beer Guide published by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra). With bars nationwide facing closure as part of the latest coronavirus lockdown from Thursday, November 5, let’s hope it is not too long before we can toast their success inside these premises.
5. The Courtyard, Washington Arts Centre
The guide says of the Biddick Lane venue: "Located within the Washington Arts Centre, this light and airy cafe ́/bar offers a warm welcome to drinkers and food lovers alike. Eight changing handpulled beers, two real ciders and a perry are available." Photo: Other 3rd Party
6. The Dun Cow, High Street West, Sunderland
The guide writes: "This Grade II-listed building is an architectural gem and features on Camra’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors." It adds: "Real ale and cider feature on eight handpulls." Photo: JPI Media
7. Fitzgeralds, Green Terrace, Sunderland
Its entry notes: "This city-centre pub has been in the Guide since 1983. It serves two regular beers complemented by up to six guests and two ciders." Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Grey Horse, Front Street, East Boldon
The guide says: "Distinctive mock-Tudor building with separate pleasant and comfortable lounge and bar areas and an upstairs function room." Photo: JPIMedia