Best Bars & Pubs in Sunderland

11 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Regale Tavern
The Regale Tavern
95/100 (21 ratings)
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"Attended a wake at this venue,bar staff were very good as it was very busy. In the current constant price rises of drinks in pubs... Can not believe..."
barry tate
"nice friendly little..."
BullzNutz
"Great welcome from mine host Tom and his staff. Good pint of McEwans Best..."
Bob Littlechild
"Proper boozer pool table the lot great atmosphere happy times..."
derek Grieveson
"Great little bar. Tommy made us feel really..."
alan mcauliffe
"Friendly atmosphere and great entertainment on weekends...."
kim kimdodsworth
"Good beer great prices friendly..."
Christopher Harrington
"Brilliant pub lovely people soon be..."
Alan Wallace
"Cracking little venue after a superb..."
Paul Laidler (Spotty)
"good drink fair price good..."
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Chef Matei Baran
Chef Matei Baran
94/100 (22 ratings)
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Bars & Pubs
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Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
British
Diner
Cafe
Street Food
Diner
Cafe
Street Food
British
Dinner
Lunch
Squash Veloute
Parmesan Coated Fries
Parmo Kebab & Belly Pork Kebab
Pork Belly Loaded Nachos
Pulled Pork
Chili Cheese
Chocolate Delice
Tandoori Chicken Kebab
Loaded Yorkshire Pudding
Arancini
Green Curry
Chicken Parmesan
Diner
Street Food
Bar
Pub
Café
British
Dinner
Lunch
"Matei’s team came to our house to provide a 5 course meal for 7 of us. We could not fault any aspect of anything they did. Fabulous food, no..."
Michael Anderson
"Myself and husband got married last month and we had Matei and his team cook for us for both wedding breakfast and evening food and it was honestly..."
Emma Leyland
"We had the most wonderful meal for our 60th birthday I couldn’t fault it. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and everything was cleared..."
Kate Anderson
"Matei and his team catered our wedding at a location in Northumberland after several covid related delays. His flexibility in the face of the..."
Carly Louise
"Posh Street Food was delicious. All of our wedding guests were impressed and very full. The staff were very professional and took time to chat to..."
Paula Best
"Really special evening for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. Matei prepared an amazing tasting menu while we celebrated. Great hosting and..."
Jeff Westcott
"Tasty different street food. Loved the addition of the Bombay mix. Well thought out. Amazing chicken tikka kebab and tandoori chicken kebab. A..."
Mark Cobb
"I can’t recommend Matei enough! A very hard working and passionate chef, that creates beautifully balanced meals with memorable flavours. The..."
James Wilson
"Another night of fantastic food at The Rose and Crown Bellingham yesterday. Cannot wait until the next visit. If you miss him, you really miss..."
Shazza Diery
"10 out of 10 in all departments! The standard of food is outstanding accompanied by fantastic service! We recently had posh street food at our..."
CrossFit FCF
"Wow we had such an amazing evening with Chef Matei!! Dinner for 13 of us was no effort for this chef! He accommodated all of our needs and dietary..."
Lucy McAvoy
"Had some food last night from the pop up stall. Belly pork "kebab" and a mixed chicken /lamb "kebab". Awesome - mix of Greek, Indian, East Asian. The..."
Richard Holmes
"Fantastic evening had by all Chef was accommodating on all regards from menu to timings. Will definitely be utilising his services again along with..."
David Sayers
"The most amazing done at home experience for our mum and dads 60th! Thank you! So special and sensational..."
Killian Smith
"My children thoroughly enjoyed the family breakfast cooking session. Looking forward to the next..."
Claire Richardson
"We had a wonderful experience with both excellent food and great service from Matei. Couldn’t recommend him highly..."
Kevin McKenna
"Great night with Matei. The food and the full experience was..."
Ollie Simpson
"Very professional service and excellent food will recommend..."
Caudio C
New Derby
New Derby
89/100 (1442 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Gluten Free Options
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British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
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Dinner
Lunch
Scampi Chips and Mushy Peas
Burger
Fish
Lasagne
Sangria
Fish and Chips
Chicken Burger
French Dip
Roast beef dinner
Beer
Garlic bread
Cheese burger
cold brew
PUDDING
Salad
Tower burger
Steak n chips
Stella Artois
IPA
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Grill
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
American Express
Dog Friendly
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Visa
Television
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Great place, food smashing, very good value for money, less than a minutes walk away from home. Friendly staff and all round great..."
Vixster D
"Brilliant Venue- Lovely customers- great staff- reasonably priced drinks and fab food.. not to mention the great entertainment . Congrats to Sam and..."
Eddie Vee
"Having been here on several occasions on nights out I decided to come again for lunch yesterday with my three children. One has autism and one has..."
Ange Atkinson
"Great pub with great food staff are very friendly definitely will go again when we are back to watch..."
Barbara Tate
"Our local, has been for years! Always a great atmosphere, fab food and lovely..."
Natalie Isabel Connolly
"Fantastic all day breakfast ! We will be back and it filled us up for the day. . . 2 breakfasts for under a..."
David Owens
"Excellent bar staff. Nice friendly pub. Great..."
Steve Taylor
"Thank you for a great night, (first visit to Sunderland) very friendly and accommodating staff, very accessible for my electric wheelchair, great..."
Bradley Watmuff
"Lovely food & great service from all the staff, I would highly recommend it here..."
Ang Scholfield
"Lovely food and warm welcome given by staff and manager, lovely atmosphere keep up the good work Chris..."
Sharon Falkner
"Never normally right a review but felt this place deserved one. Visited on Monday 5th June with a groupon voucher. At first I wasn’t even sure it..."
victoria owens
"The picture is of a gluten free menu. The prices are reasonable. The only let down we had to park in a side..."
tracey christer
"We popped in for a lunch today, we've been in many times when we're down visiting family, and it never disappoints. The staff are all so friendly,..."
Heather Fraser
"I'm a regular here and came in today for the summer fayre, what an excellent event!! Lots of stalls and met by the friendly faces of the people who..."
Ross
"We were on a break at Roker beach and decided to walk around the local area, we dropped in for a drink and ended up eating a meal too, the food was..."
Jim Duffy
"Good pub,decent enough food and the prices were great,enjoyed our visit overall,only let down by a staff member commenting "why are loads of people..."
Stevie Davison
"Decent cheap food, very pleasant and helpful..."
Richard Beck
"Came in for food and drinks on our visit down from Scotland. Chris is doing a wonderful job, the atmosphere was brilliant, the food was excellent and..."
1888 Bhoy
"Great pup food, great prices great atmosphere cheers..."
Phil Young
"Food was amazing... we had fish & chips and my autistic son had cheesy garlic bread. Staff were so kind & friendly. We'll definitely go..."
Andrea Kennedy
Royale Thai Restaurant
Royale Thai Restaurant
89/100 (3052 ratings)
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Restaurants
Thai
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Green Curry
Noodle
Massaman Curry
Yellow Curry
Beef
Tom Yum
Red Curry
Drunken Noodles
Chilli Chicken
Phanaeng Curry
Fried rice
Dumplings
Beef and Black Pepper Sauce
spring rolls
Chili
Massaman Chicken
Sweet and sour chicken
Duck
Som Tum Papaya Salad
Beer
Yellow Curry
Pork balls
Pad Thai
Chicken satay
Curry
Thai green curry
Prawns
Sit down
Thai
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing food and great value for money. Singha on tap which gives an authentic Thai experience, had the sharing thai platter giving you a taster of..."
Rick Maughan
"Once again absolutley perfect! This is our 4th visit in less than 8 weeks, our favourite is Starter: chicken satay or sharing platter Main: honey..."
Carley Adele Knapp
"Had a memorial day in this restaurant with my lover. The food is really delicious and the place is very cozy. Will recommend this place to my friends..."
Hanh Nguyen
"Fantastic service from start to finish! Food was exquisite, best Thai chicken curry I’ve ever tasted. We had a sharing platter, 2 mains, 2 rice & a..."
Deborah Simpson McGuigan
"First time in this restaurant and we were really impressed, the surroundings, the friendly and helpful staff. The food was fabulous, served hot and..."
Carole Mcardle
"Went here for the 1st time on Saturday & where do i start on praising this place for starters I had spare ribs & the wife had the chicken dumplings..."
Anthony Cruickshanks
"Went to the Royal Thai last night for food - this place is outstanding , food is amazing, staff are very helpful - anyone who hasn't tried needs to..."
Julie Turner
"Went here last night for daughter's birthday meal. Have to say it was fabulous, had the sharing platter for starter and the jungle curry for main...."
Mark Savage
"Absultley wonderful food been a regular visitor we have never been disappointed. The service is outstanding and the atmosphere is so relaxing .I..."
Sue Potts
"Went last night for the first time after hearing lots of good reviews. It didn't disappoint. I had sambuca prawns which were delicious and the beef..."
Toni Siggens Taylor
"Beautiful food and lovely staff.we all tried different starters and mains and each and every dish was..."
Suzanne Bewick Was Thaxter
"Delicious!!! just enjoyed happy hour £9.99 three course meal. Lovely attentive staff and delicious food will definitely be..."
Diane Finn
"Beautiful meal at the royale Thai sunderland hosts amazing food even more so don’t be put off by the spice as everything is cooked to order the..."
Trish Bradford
"Beautiful take out mixed starters amazing kids loved them and the jungle curry was lovley and very spicy � if you like it hot like me � must try..."
Leanne Bland
"Really nice food, excellent..."
Dave Donnison
"A lockdown special takeaway from Royal Thai Sunderland.. the food arrived promptly as requested. Well wrapped/sealed and was still piping hot when we..."
Paul Hurdman
"Delicious food and friendly..."
Lady Levellan
"Went out as a party of 8 last night and everyone enjoyed their food. I was very impressed, good levels of spicing. If you are eating out in..."
Noel Carter
"Visited on spec and we were out of time for early bird however the owner automatically gave us the menus.We've visited this gorgeous restaurant a few..."
Samuel Foster
"We go quite often and are never failed to have a really good fresh cooked tasty Thia meal. The Chef is Thai and it is obvious that the food is..."
Graham Hall
"Unbelievably good quality Thai food. The special menu is excellent value but we chose to order from the main menu as we couldn’t resist the..."
Linz McM
"Amazing food, and fantastic..."
Rhonia Laws
"Thoroughly enjoyed , first time out for 16 months , well organised , few patrons , perhaps one other table in addition to our group of five , food..."
George Gardner
"Wow we visited this restaurant while back home in Sunderland from Devon. All of our table had been to Thailand several times and if you want..."
Karen Dugdale
"Absolutely Amazing flavours from it deserves Top Marks.. ~Our starters Mains & sides... Fantastic value for money too... had a long awaited sit down..."
Donna Williamson
"Royake Thai Friendly welcom signed in and taken to table. l friendly service we chose Hspoy Hour Good choice and delicious food served..."
Maureen Stanley
"Great food and flavour, portions are generous, cooked with an authenticate Thai feel. Service is warm and friendly from local lad Owners Ken and Kay...."
Andy Collinson
"Great food. Friendly staff. Lovely place for a..."
Carol Ingram
"Just had a fab meal in the Royale Thai, the food was delicious and very authentic. We had the spicy som tum salad, Seafood in chilli paste and beef..."
Kris Maughan
Smugglers Sunderland
Smugglers Sunderland
85/100 (48 ratings)
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Drinks
"I loved listening to it's history. The manager was very friendly and there was an other woman who was telling us a smuggling history of this pub. It..."
Arz Cliff
"Good selection of beers. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Nice location right on the beach, in summer you can sit outside with your drinks. Very..."
Wrz2e
"Great music from Paul Liddell and great craic and company from the guys down at the Smugglers. Thanks to Paul for his hospitality too..."
Joseph Coyne
"Amazing place to sit inside or even outside and have a lovely cold..."
Tom Neath
"had my 18th birthday there, a few years ago now, but always visit when..."
Neil Gray
"A really nice place to visit even when you are a lady on her own..."
leona Harrison
"Great live music and real..."
Ian Howe
"Friendly place, nice lager. Who coyotes ask for..."
Adam Hobbs
"Nice beer on the..."
stephen
"Good ale and..."
Paul Nicholson
"Good..."
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The Engine Room
The Engine Room
82/100 (2050 ratings)
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Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cake
Burger
Chicken Club Sandwich
Falafel
Fried
Chicken Bacon Club Sandwich
Mushy Peas
Banoffee Waffle with Ice Cream
Fish
Vegetables Perfectly Cooked
Cocktail
Beef
8oz Ribeye Steak with Peppercorn Sauce
Beer
Eton Mess with Strawberry and Rosehip
Juice
Sundried Tomato Pesto and Chorizo Stuffed Chicken
Passion Fruit Notini
Fajita Chicken Pizza
Salad
Curried Pork and Pineapple Flatbread Pizza
Fish & chips
Pulled Pork and Slaw Sandwich with Fries
Shannon Stout - Franciscan Well Brewery
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Fish & Chips
Pint of Cider and Blackcurrant
Profiteroles
Gin and Tonic
Cod
Roast Turkey and Yorkshire Pudding
Staropramen
Flatbread
Chicken Burger Meal
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing experience! Food was phenomenal and well cooked. All the staff were very kind and welcomed us nicely. 5 stars! Totally..."
Scarlett Mcdermott
"We went for the first time on Friday night following a disaster in Aperitif where we were soaked due to a burst pipe and water gushed through a light..."
Julie Terris
"We had a great lunch. The food is amazing. I think I had the best large salad ever. The rest of the group had different things - all really..."
Helen Gray
"First visit after a recent menu change which I think was needed. Excellent place, very well laid out, airy and as expected great character. Not too..."
beereed
"First time visiting, though I've wanted to for year's just never had anyone to take, I was greeted with a hearty hello and seated for orders, a..."
Alex Orton
"Post workout pint and coffees after training with the NEFRS BOXING club at SUNDERLAND COMMUNITY HUB. Great venue with very helful staff...."
Mark Bryden
"Ordered the teriyaki salmon with rice for dinner. It was quite..."
Anissa
"Visited before going to the Empire Theatre. We had no trouble getting a table for 2 however it may be advisable to book if you are a bigger party and..."
Val Orrock
"Visited for a pre theatre meal. It was Saturday early evening and it was busy! Service was excellent from the start. Shown to our table, drinks..."
Denise
"Nice food with good prices and an enjoyable atmosphere. I recommend..."
George K.
"Had a beautiful meal here last night, the flavours where amazing, staff very friendly and the cocktails where very nice too, will definitely be..."
Julie Hackett
"Atmosphere can be a little dull if nothing on at theatres but then lively and crowded if shows are on. Best to book ahead of either scenarios are..."
Michael Jennings
"Loved it. Nice bar. Good choice of ales and a nice..."
Mel Milner
"Food was very nice and well presented. A reasonable wait and a calm atmosphere ( atleast at..."
Oliver Huermann (Oliver)
Poetic License Bar
Poetic License Bar
80/100 (2394 ratings)
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Bars & Pubs
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Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Grill
Bar
Pub
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Taco
Sharing Tapas
Fish & Chips
Fish and chips
Fish and Chips
Ribs
Ribs
Cocktails
Steak
Fish & chips
Tea
Taco
Nachos
Beef
Beer
heineken
Flatbread
Brownie
Scone
Puddings
Chicken Wings
Eggs Royale
sake
Cake
Zombie Cocktail
Cheese Fries
Soup
Kabobs
Halloumi Hanging Kebab
Pasta
Sausage
Cakes
Picnic Gin
Salad
Fried
Lamb
Poetic License Burger
Wings
Chicken Burger
Pesto
Poetic License Old Tom with Light Fever Tree and Cinnamon
Chili
Potato Skins
Fish
Poached Eggs & Smashed Avocado
Salmon
Pork
Poetic Licence Burger Allegedly 7oz
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Grill
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Nice place. Nice staff. Ok vegan options. Maybe I'm just getting old, but I like to eat food and enjoy company without having to shout over a..."
Paul Cole
"Staff so friendly. Gorgeous gin from their distillery on site, on the most gorgeous bottles. Lovely view out over the pier, as we were having..."
Den Wanley
"We came here as a starting point for a friends surprise 50th, just a few couples. We mentioned to the manager and he brought a cake with candle and..."
jamie dury
"Didn't know this existed. My daughter took me and my cousin there. Barman was wonderful even though he had his arm in a sling .We had a v pleasant..."
Emma Cameron
"Lovely atmosphere beautifully decorated. Outside seating. A little more expensive but it is a hotel..."
Andrea Fleming
"The poetic licence bar is half of the Roker hotel, from inside it has fantastic views over Roker beach and the lighthouse!, It has a lovely..."
lawrence alan smith
"Great bar with friendly staff and excellent service. The views out to sea makes this place so good, well worth a..."
Colin Neal
"Always worth a visit. Try their own..."
Espen Syvderud Knudsen
"Ate here last night for Christmas work night. The service was outstanding, food excellent, extensive choice of drinks. Really festive feel about the..."
joanna lauder
"The food was amazing and the cocktails were lovely. I will definitely..."
Lj Jh
"Large bar area ,friendly staff ,great menu good food ,highly recommend..."
Michelle Cariss
Ashbrook Public House
Ashbrook Public House
75/100 (333 ratings)
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Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Italian
Dinner
Prosciutto
Pizza
Prosciutto
"We had a party of 17 on Christmas Eve, the place was packed however great atmosphere, staff were fantastic and food was amazing! We will definitely..."
Andrea Carl
"This is such an amazing place. Staff food and ambiance. Excellent value for money. Cannot fault. We will be back thanks to everyone last night on..."
June Tate
"Love this place ��� I would definitely recommend..."
Patsy Thelma Chalmers
"Great family atmosphere, staff are all friendly and polite..."
Carol Wilkinson
"Another lovely night with excellent food and service..."
Carol Richardson
"Good food, good atmosphere... what more could you want?..."
Jill Fortune
"Always outstanding. Thanks for the good food and excellent service...."
Kevin Snowdon
"Food and customer service exemplary; we held a family event there and it was the perfect venue, can well recommended it. Well done..."
Deborah Simpson
"Very nice! Food and atmosphere..."
Michelle Haley-Stephenson
Food At The Seaburn Inn
Food At The Seaburn Inn
73/100 (740 ratings)
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Restaurants
Pub
Bar
British
Pub
Gastropub
Gastropub
British
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Flanagan's
Flanagan's
70/100 (168 ratings)
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Bars & Pubs
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Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Seating
Cheap Eats
Afk Bar
Afk Bar
70/100 (81 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
American
Asian
American
Mexican
Korean
Asian
Mexican
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Blue Lagoon
Tapas
Loaded Fries with Macaroni Cheese
Purple Rain and Bahama Mama
Rice Box Mexican Rice and Southern Fried Chicken
Plain Hot Dog and Fries
Beer
Sex on the beach
Michelada
Asian
American
Mexican
Korean
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Television
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Very nice bar! Lots of tasty drinks and friendly staff. Had a Halloween shindig today and they gave free shots to everyone in costume so that was..."
Fenn
"Superb bar with great staff that is tailored to fill a gap in the market while remaining welcoming to passers-by. The cocktails are dangerously..."
Andrew Rousell
"I meet here with an organised group every once a month. It's always a welcoming atmosphere, staff are really friendly and accommodating. The food is..."
Luke
"Brilliant little place . Staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was great. Both the cocktails and food was great value for money ... would..."
Julia Colclough
"Love this place. The sega consoles are cool And the eSports on the TV is a good touch. Great food and amazing cocktails, and the prices are just as..."
Lucy Coyne
"A great new addition to the city centre. Half price cocktails before 9 make it such a cheap night out as well and with the consoles to play on for..."
Andy Mux
"Fair prices, delicious food! Only been here twice so far but both times it was nice and quiet, which is perfect since I have anxiety and don't do..."
Daniel Nichol
"Didn't have food but the cocktails were great and the service was..."
GogoDidi
"The only geek bar in Sunderland. Great cocktails with excellent 2-for-1 deals, really nice food, and the opportunity to play some retro console..."
Rob Thubron
"Lush little bar, super friendly staff! We have been in a few times but tried the chicken wings last night and they are hands down the best wings..."
Kate Wardell