Sunderland's best cocktail bars are in the city centre and on the seafront. High Street West and Keel Square have the bars, bowling and restaurants, Sunniside has the cocktail bars in old Victorian streets, and Roker has bars and cafes looking out over the North Sea.
Sunderland Cocktail Week: The next Sunderland Cocktail Week runs 29 January to 7 February 2027. A signature cocktail from £5 in each bar with one wristband.
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Sunderland's historic quarter, with Victorian streets, cocktail bars, an Italian in a restored 19th-century building and a basement sports bar.
A stylish Italian restaurant in a restored 19th-century building in Sunniside.
Alcohol-freeThe Virgin Profiterole
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Fri noon to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sat noon to 9:30pm, Sun closed
48 W Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA
A coffee shop on Burdon Road with brunch.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCherry Gin Sour Gin, Cherry Syrup, Lemon, Egg Whites
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Cherry Gin Sour
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Fri 10am to 3pm, Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 3pm
1-2 Burdon Rd, Sunderland, SR1 1QB
A bar on Norfolk Street in Sunniside, with music.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureDiego's Deep, Dark Winter Espresso Martini Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Fresh Brewed Espresso, Fresh Coffee Beans, plus a choice of Gingerbread, Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice or Salted Caramel Syrup
Alcohol-freeDiego's Deep Dark Winter Smartini
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 9am to 9pm, Thu 9am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 10am to 11pm
28 Norfolk St, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1EE
A bar on Foyle Street in Sunniside, with music.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBumbu Banger Bumbu Rum, Strawberry Puree, Lime Juice, Ginger Ale
Alcohol-freeSunderland Blue Cooler
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri 4pm to midnight, Sat noon to 1am, Sun 2pm to 10pm
4-5 Foyle St, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1LB
A bar on West Sunniside.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBramble Tanqueray Gin, Blackberry Liqueur, Homemade Sour Mash Mix, Sugar Syrup, Fruit
Alcohol-freeBerry Haze
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri 4pm to 1am, Sat 11am to 1am, Sun closed
42 West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR4 7SJ
A basement sports bar at the Customs House in Sunniside.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBumbu Storm Bumbu Rum, Ginger Beer, Lime
Alcohol-freeStrawberry Citrus Cooler
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
Basement, Central Buildings, West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA
Bowling on High Street West.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSplit Decision Bacardi, Malibu, Blue Citrus Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Pineapple
Alcohol-freeMocktail Colada
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat 10am to 11pm, Sun 10am to 10pm
141 High St West, Sunniside Leisure, Sunderland, SR1 1TR
The centre of the city, with bars, bowling, Japanese and Turkish food, and Keel Square by the river.
A bar on High Street West with music, sport and outdoor seating.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLove Heart Smirnoff Cherry Vodka, Apple Juice, Strawberry Puree, Lemon, Foaming Bitters
Alcohol-freeLove Bomb vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 9am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 11pm
92 High St, Sunderland, SR1 3BY
The Botanist on Keel Square, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureStrawberry Shrub & Elderflower Mojito Bacardi Superior White Rum, Elderflower Cordial, Strawberry Shrub, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh Mint Leaves, Soda
Alcohol-freeShrubbery Elderflower Mojito
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
Keel Sq, Sunderland, SR1 3DS
An Indian restaurant on Chester Road.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePina Colada Vodka, Rum, Cream, Pineapple, Sugar
Alcohol-freePina Colada AF
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 5pm to 11pm
141 Chester Rd, Sunderland, SR2 7NB
A pub on Albion Place with food from breakfast to late and outdoor seating.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePink Lemonade Rose Spritz Au Vodka Pink Lemonade, Coldwater Creek Rose, Whites Lemonade, Lemon
Alcohol-freeRaspberry Lemonade Spritz
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 8am to 1am, Fri and Sat 8am to 2am, Sun 8am to 1am
2-4 Albion Pl, Sunderland, SR1 3NG
A Turkish restaurant on Derwent Street.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAperol Spritz Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Fresh Orange Slice
Alcohol-freeOrange Soda
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Sat noon to 9:30pm, Sun closed
3 Derwent St, Sunderland, SR1 3NT
A restaurant and bar on High Street West, with brunch and music.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSalted Caramel Espresso Martini Baileys, Kahlua, Salted Caramel Syrup, Creme de Cacao, Fresh Espresso
Alcohol-freeBlossom Breeze
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11:30am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to midnight, Sun noon to 10pm
9 High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
A cafe on Keel Square.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBlossom Eristoff Vodka, Passoa, DeKuyper Strawberry Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Mango Puree, Lemon Juice, Pomegranate Syrup
Alcohol-freeMeadow Bloom
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 9am to 8pm, Fri 9am to 1am, Sat 9am to 2am, Sun 9am to 8pm
Unit 4, Holiday Inn, Keel Sq, Sunderland, SR1 3DS
A bar on Derwent Street with sport.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAu You Talking To Me? Au Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Sugar Syrup, Lemon Juice
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Passion Fruit Collins
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri closed, Sat open 24 hours, Sun closed
13-14 Derwent St, Sunderland, SR1 3NT
The cafe bar at the Holiday Inn on Keel Square.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHoliday Inn Mojito White Rum, Mojito Cocktail Mixer, Soda Water, Fresh Mint, Lime Wedge
Alcohol-freeHoliday Inn Virgin Mojito
Keel Sq, Sunderland, SR1 3DS
A pub on Worcester Terrace.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureWinter Spiced Old Fashioned Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire, Gomme Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Angostura Orange Bitters
Alcohol-freeDesignated Sailor
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 10:30pm
Worcester Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 7AW
A bar at the Holiday Inn on Keel Square.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBlue Passion Blue Curacao Liqueur, Passoa, Lemon Juice, Soda Water
Alcohol-freeBlue Virgin
Unit 2, Holiday Inn, Keel Sq, Sunderland, SR1 3DS
A Japanese restaurant on High Street West.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureKoji Slipper Midori, Tanqueray Gin, Akashi Yuzu Sake, Pineapple Juice
Alcohol-freeCoco Ginger Marg
314 High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET
A taco restaurant on High Street West.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureClassic Margarita El Jimador Blanco, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, 100% Blue Agave
Alcohol-freeMock Margarita
312 High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET
A cafe on Stockton Road with brunch and music.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSeoul Spritz Low Intervention Biodynamic Fizz, Maesil-Cheong Plum
Alcohol-freeNorthern Seoul vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 9am to 5pm, Fri 9am to 6pm, Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 9am to 2pm
29 Stockton Rd, Sunderland, SR2 7AQ
A restaurant and bar on High Street West, with brunch and music.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLady Grey Bergamot Liqueur, Cocchi Rosa, White Grape, Apricot Soda
Alcohol-freeStrawberry Lemonade
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun noon to 8pm
287 High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3ES
A bar on Park Lane with sport.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBloody Raspberry Gin Sour Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin, Toasted Marshmallow, Fitzpatrick's Blood Tonic, Lemon, Egg White
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Mango Collins
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri 11am to 1:30am, Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 10:30pm
1-3 Park Ln, Sunderland, SR1 3NX
A bar in Signal House on Waterloo Place, with games and music.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMana Potion Bacardi, Blue Curacao Liqueur, Lime Juice, Bubblegum Syrup, Blue Lemonade
Alcohol-freeMana Lite
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue 4pm to midnight, Wed 4pm to 2am, Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 2pm to 6am, Sat 11am to 6am, Sun noon to midnight
8 Signal House, Waterloo Pl, Sunderland, SR1 3HT
A bar on Green Terrace with outdoor seating.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureKiwi Mango-rita Don Angel Tequila Gold, Triple Sec, Kiwi Syrup, Lime Juice, Mango Juice
Alcohol-freeVirgin Kiwi Mango-rita
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Thu 1:30pm to 9pm, Fri to Sun 1:30pm to 1am
6-7 Green Terrace, Sunderland, SR1 3PZ
A family-run Italian restaurant on Derwent Street with seafood, pasta and pizza.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTosca Special Malibu, Blue Liqueur, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice
Alcohol-freeTropical Glow
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 6pm
25 Derwent St, Sunderland, SR1 3NU
A pub on Vine Place with sport.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTtonic Tropic Ciroc Mango, Cointreau, Passionfruit Puree, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Monin Mango
Alcohol-freeT-Total Tropic
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 3am
12-14 Vine Pl, Sunderland, SR1 3NE
A pub on High Street West with music.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureChocco-Orange Martini Baileys, Vanilla Vodka, Blood Orange Syrup, Whole Milk, Chocolate Sauce, Cocoa Powder
Alcohol-freeChocco-Orange No-tini
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to 10:45pm, Fri to Sun 10am to 11:45pm
309 High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET
The seafront, with bars, cafes and restaurants looking over the beach and the pier.
A cafe on Marine Walk on the Roker seafront.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePunchy Paloma Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Punchy Cucumber Yuzu & Rosemary
Alcohol-freeEl Jardin Paloma
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 9am to 9pm, Wed and Thu 9am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 9am to 11pm, Sun 9am to 10pm
Marine Walk, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 0PL
A coffee shop on Marine Walk on the Roker seafront.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFC Espresso Martini FC Roast Double Espresso, Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Vanilla Syrup
Alcohol-freeCherry Sour vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 8am to 4pm, Wed to Sat 8am to 10pm, Sun 8am to 4pm
Marine Walk, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 0PL
The bar and grill at the Roker Hotel, on the seafront.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHot Honey Mango Margarita Cazcabel Blanco Tequila, Homemade Hot Honey Syrup, Mango Puree, Mango Juice, Lime Juice, Tajin Rim
Alcohol-freeNot So Hot Mango Marg
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 9am to midnight
Roker Hotel, Roker Terrace, Sunderland, SR6 9ND
A restaurant at Pier Point on the Roker seafront.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSunset Spritz Passoa, Prosecco, Vanilla Syrup, Soda
Alcohol-freeSunset Cooler
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 10am to 4pm, Thu 10am to 9pm, Fri and Sat 9:30am to 10pm, Sun 9:30am to 6pm
6a Pier Point, Marine Walk, Sunderland, SR6 0PP
Street food and bars on the Seaburn seafront, with music.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCherry & Pomegranate Mojito Old J Cherry, Gomme, Grenadine, Soda, Mint Leaves, Lime Wedges
Alcohol-freeCherry & Pomegranate Nojito
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 11pm
Whitburn Road, Morrisons, Seaburn, SR6 8AA
A bar at Pier View on the Roker seafront.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHunni-suckle Absolut Hunni, Fair's Elderflower Liqueur, Honey, Lemon Juice, Egg White
Alcohol-freeHunni-suckle 0.0% vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 9am to 9:30pm, Thu 9am to 10pm, Fri 8:30am to midnight, Sat 7am to midnight, Sun 8:30am to 10pm
Pier View, Sunderland, SR6 0PR
Across the river, where old stables are now a food and drink venue.
A food and drink venue in old stables at Monkwearmouth, across the river.
Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHummingbird Smash Hepple Gin, Basil Liqueur, Peach Liqueur, Raspberry Liqueur, Lemon Juice
Alcohol-freeSparky Smash
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 8am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 8am to 1am, Sun 8am to 9pm
Easington St, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, SR5 1BA
Three ready-made evenings, each a short walk between stops. Every bar has an alcohol-free signature too, so mix and match and take your time.
4 partner bars in Sunniside, all a short walk apart.
4 partner bars around High Street West and Keel Square, all a short walk apart.
4 partner bars on the seafront at Roker and Seaburn, all a short walk apart.
It depends on the night you want. For views, go to Elephant Rock, Fausto Coffee and Poetic License Bar. For a date, book Angelo's Ristorante, Koji and Poetic License Bar. For a historic room, try Angelo's Ristorante and Sheepfolds Stables. Every bar on this page made a signature cocktail for Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026.
High Street West and Keel Square (The Botanist, Gatsby and Koji), Sunniside (Angelo's Ristorante, Diego's Joint and Sunderland Bowl), Roker and Seaburn (Poetic License Bar, SIX and Elephant Rock) are good places to start. We also have separate guides to date night bars, cool bars, rooftop bars and brunch in Sunderland.
Elephant Rock, Fausto Coffee, Poetic License Bar, SIX and Tin of Sardines.
Diego's Joint and Gatsby are known for late nights. Check opening hours with the venue before you go.
The most bars on this page are in High Street West and Keel Square (21) and Sunniside (7). The centre of the city, with bars, bowling, Japanese and Turkish food, and Keel Square by the river.
35 of the 35 bars here made a signature alcohol-free drink for Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026, including Love Bomb at The 3 Stories, The Virgin Profiterole at Angelo's Ristorante and Shrubbery Elderflower Mojito at The Botanist.
For something to do as well as a drink, try Spacebar and Sunderland Bowl.
The next Sunderland Cocktail Week runs 29 January to 7 February 2027. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Sunderland's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
The next Sunderland Cocktail Week runs 29 January to 7 February 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across Sunderland, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.
Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.
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