And we reckon Sunderland has had its fair share of locals which have had most, if not all of these.
The new study from Star Pubs reveals what modern Brits deem to be the ideal venue and the results are filled with good old fashioned attractions.
Let’s have a look at some of the results - along with a link to Sunderland pubs we’ve loved over the years.
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1. The Peacock
The Peacock has proved a real asset to the city centre with its live music, quizzes, quality pub grub and popular function room. Twenty four percent of the people interviewed loved a weekly pub quiz. | Sunderland Echo
2. Beachside at a beer garden
The beach side beer garden outside Grannie Annie's at Roker was pictured in 2021. Fifty one per cent of people said they loved a summertime visit to a beer garden. | kb Photo: Kevin Brady
3. Harbour View for carvery
This Sunderland Echo view of the Harbour View carvery was taken in September 2006. A good roast on a Sunday was a hit with 46 percent of people. | se
4. Grindon Mill
The Grindon Mill looks so inviting in this photo from 1984, especially with the fire roaring in the background. An open fire was a winner with 43 pc of the people surveyed. | se