Sunderland's pubs are so much more than just a place to meet friends and enjoy a refreshing drink.
They're just as likely to be the venue for ukulele playing, head shaves, or even regulars going for a walk in their underpants.
From the Halfway House to the Hendon Grange, you've got to hand it to Wearside hostelries for being - just brilliant.
Have a look at these Echo archive images to find out more.
From the Halfway House to the Hendon Grange, you've got to hand it to Wearside hostelries for being - just brilliant.
![Here's Santa at his grotto at Liberty Brown's in 2012.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/11/15/lb.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Here's Santa at his grotto at Liberty Brown's in 2012.
Here's Santa at his grotto at Liberty Brown's in 2012. | se
![Everyone join in.
Members of The Strumblers ukelele goup at one of their meetings in the Stumble Inn in 2016.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/11/14/stumble1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Everyone join in. Members of The Strumblers ukelele goup at one of their meetings in the Stumble Inn in 2016.
Everyone join in. Members of The Strumblers ukelele goup at one of their meetings in the Stumble Inn in 2016. | se
![Why not tell us all about the wonderful events you've held in pubs on Wearside.
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11. Why not tell us all about the wonderful events you've held in pubs on Wearside. Email [email protected]
Why not tell us all about the wonderful events you've held in pubs on Wearside. Email [email protected] | se