Planning a date in Sunderland? These Sunderland Cocktail Week partners suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to restaurants worth dressing up for.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo's Ristorante Sunniside | Italian restaurant | 9:30pm |
| Koji High Street West and Keel Square | Japanese restaurant | Not listed |
| Poetic License Bar Roker and Seaburn | Bar and grill | midnight |
| SIX Roker and Seaburn | Restaurant | 10pm |
| Tosca High Street West and Keel Square | Italian restaurant | 10pm |
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 3 of these bars, about 16 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 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
Alcohol-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
Alcohol-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
Alcohol-free signature
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
Try Angelo's Ristorante, Koji, Poetic License Bar, SIX and Tosca. Book ahead at the weekend.
Most are. Angelo's Ristorante and Tosca 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, Coco Ginger Marg at Koji and Not So Hot Mango Marg at Poetic License Bar.
Yes. Angelo's Ristorante, Koji and Tosca are about 16 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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