Sunderland's coolest bars are the ones with a story or something to do. These are the Sunderland Cocktail Week partners worth a visit when you want more than a drink.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo's Ristorante Sunniside | Italian restaurant | 9:30pm |
| Sheepfolds Stables Monkwearmouth | Food and drink venue | 1am |
| Spacebar High Street West and Keel Square | Games bar | 6am |
| STACK Seaburn Roker and Seaburn | Street food and bars | midnight |
| Sunderland Bowl Sunniside | Bowling alley | 11pm |
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 5 Sunderland bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 4 of these bars, about 20 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Alcohol-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
Alcohol-free signature
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
Alcohol-free signature
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
Alcohol-free signature
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
Alcohol-free signature
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
Start with Angelo's Ristorante, Sheepfolds Stables, Spacebar, STACK Seaburn and Sunderland Bowl.
Most are. Angelo's Ristorante and Spacebar are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026, including The Virgin Profiterole at Angelo's Ristorante, Sparky Smash at Sheepfolds Stables and Mana Lite at Spacebar.
Yes. Sheepfolds Stables, Sunderland Bowl, Angelo's Ristorante and Spacebar are about 20 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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