Members of the Sunderland and South Tyneside branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) were allowed to vote for their favourite three boozers out of the 22 already featured in the organisation’s latest national Good Beer Guide. They also chose their local Club of the Year for 2020.
5. Fitzgeralds
Fitzgeralds, in Green Terrace, Sunderland, was fifth. Photo: JPIMedia
6. The Avenue
The Avenue, in Zetland Street, Roker, Sunderland, was sixth. Owner Dave Graham, left, is pictured with Camra's Bill Wilkinson after it was voted the region's Cider Pub of the Year for 2019. Photo: Tim Richardson
7. Cask Lounge
The Cask Lounge, in Charlotte Street, South Shields, was seventh. Photo: Other 3rd Party
8. Alum House
The Alum House, in River Drive, South Shields, was eighth. Photo: Stu Norton