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Rooftop bars and bars with a view in Sunderland

For a drink with a view in Sunderland, these are the Sunderland Cocktail Week partners with rooftops, terraces up high or windows over the city.

Rooftop bars at a glance

BarOutdoor seatingFri and Sat until
Elephant Rock
Roker and Seaburn
Not listed11pm
Fausto Coffee
Roker and Seaburn
Not listed10pm
Poetic License Bar
Roker and Seaburn
Not listedmidnight
SIX
Roker and Seaburn
Not listed10pm
Tin of Sardines
Roker and Seaburn
Not listedmidnight

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

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Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 4 of these bars, about 8 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Fausto Coffee
  2. Tin of SardinesAbout 2 minutes' walk from Fausto Coffee
  3. SIXAbout 2 minutes' walk from Tin of Sardines
  4. Poetic License BarAbout 4 minutes' walk from SIX
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of rooftop bars and bars with a view in Sunderland

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Elephant Rock

Cafe · Roker and Seaburn · ££

Alcohol-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

Fausto Coffee, Sunderland

Fausto Coffee

Coffee shop · Roker and Seaburn · £

Alcohol-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

Poetic License Bar, Sunderland

Poetic License Bar

Bar and grill · Roker and Seaburn · ££

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

SIX, Sunderland

SIX

Restaurant · Roker and Seaburn · ££

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

Tin of Sardines, Sunderland

Tin of Sardines

Bar · Roker and Seaburn · ££

Alcohol-free signature

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

Rooftop bars and bars with a view in Sunderland: your questions

Where are the rooftop bars in Sunderland?

Elephant Rock, Fausto Coffee, Poetic License Bar, SIX and Tin of Sardines.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026, including El Jardin Paloma at Elephant Rock, Cherry Sour at Fausto Coffee and Not So Hot Mango Marg at Poetic License Bar.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. Fausto Coffee, Tin of Sardines, SIX and Poetic License Bar are about 8 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.

When is the next Sunderland Cocktail Week?

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.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Sunderland's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

Friends out at Cocktail Week
Cheers to that
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Round up the crew
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Make a night of it
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Sours made for the week
Friends out at Cocktail Week
One wristband, every bar
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Bring the group
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Up on the roof
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Shaken, strained, served

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Sunderland Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Sunderland's best bars

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.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £5
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
  • Extra deals for wristband holders

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.

Sunderland Cocktail Week29 January to 7 February
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