The famous venue in High Street West used to be the Boilermakers before it changed name and became synonymous with bands such as the Toy Dolls.
It was demolished in the late 1980s but here are 11 Sunderland Echo and Sunderland Antiquarian Society photo memories for you to enjoy.
5. At the bar
The Old Twenty Nine in High Street West is pictured here in 1976. An often-mentioned favourite on our Wearside Echoes Facebook group. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. A hit in High Street West
The Old Twenty Nine Pub in High Street West in 1976. Lots of Sunderland people still have memories of it. | se
7. A look outsir
The one and only, thankfully, Old Twenty Nine was situated where Hays Travel headquarters now stands, near today’s Keel Square. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Memories in store
The Surplus Supply Stores were in the picture near to The Old Twenty Nine in High Street West. Photo: Sunderland Antiquarian Society. | Sunderland Antiquarian Society Photo: Sunderland Antiquarian Society