The annual guide, released by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and on sale today, offers an insight into pubs, bars and clubs.
It highlights venues selected by its members ‘as places to savour good beers from small breweries as well as cask-conditioned lagers and world beers and some pubs are highlighted for serving real ciders too’.
Here are 21 of the Sunderland and South Tyneside venues that feature in the 50th edition of the guide and what CAMRA said about each of them.
To purchase a copy of the Good Beer Guide 2023, visit https://shop.camra.org.uk/product/the-good-beer-guide-2023/
9. Fitzgeralds, Green Terrace, Sunderland
'Fitzy's', says the guide, serves 'two regular beers complemented by up to six guests' Photo: Google Maps
10. Gin and Ale House, Walter Street, Jarrow
The guides says there are four real ales available from local and national breweries and advises customers 'Note the beer list on the blackboard to the right when you walk in' Photo: Stu Norton
11. Harbour View, Roker
'A modern local pub', says the guide, 'with six handpulls serving regularly changing real ales' and describes it as 'a true home for real ale lovers' Photo: Google Maps
12. The Ivy House, Worcester Terrace, Sunderland.
'The Ivy House is well worth seeking out', says the guide, with 'changing guest ales...alongside an extensive range of international bottled beers' Photo: Tim Richardson