Good places for brunch in Sunderland, from relaxed cafe bars to restaurants with a weekend menu. All of them are Sunderland Cocktail Week partners, so there is a cocktail or an alcohol-free drink to go with it.
| Bar | Opens Saturday | Opens Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Fausto Coffee Roker and Seaburn | 8am | 8am |
| Elephant Rock Roker and Seaburn | 9am | 9am |
| Flower Cafe High Street West and Keel Square | 9am | 9am |
| Otto High Street West and Keel Square | 9am | 9am |
| Poetic License Bar Roker and Seaburn | 9am | 9am |
| SIX Roker and Seaburn | 9:30am | 9:30am |
| The Botanist High Street West and Keel Square | 10am | 11am |
| Café Floriana Sunniside | 10am | 10am |
| The Peacock High Street West and Keel Square | 10am | noon |
| The Engine Room High Street West and Keel Square | 11:30am | noon |
| Angelo's Ristorante Sunniside | noon | Closed |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
Spin and we'll pick one of the 11 Sunderland bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 14 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Opens noon on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 10am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 10am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 9am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 11:30am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 8am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 9am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 9am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 10am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 9am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Opens 9:30am on SaturdaysAlcohol-free signature
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
Angelo's Ristorante, The Botanist, Café Floriana, Elephant Rock, The Engine Room and Fausto Coffee all serve brunch. Menus and times change, so check with the venue when you book.
Going by Google Maps, Fausto Coffee (8am), Elephant Rock (9am) and Flower Cafe (9am). Book ahead for a weekend table.
Most are. Angelo's Ristorante, Café Floriana and The Peacock are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 11 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026, including The Virgin Profiterole at Angelo's Ristorante, Shrubbery Elderflower Mojito at The Botanist and Non-Alc Cherry Gin Sour at Café Floriana.
Yes. The Botanist, Flower Cafe, The Peacock, The Engine Room and Café Floriana are about 14 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.
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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