Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: Sunderland Cocktail Week
The next Sunderland Cocktail Week runs 29 January to 7 February 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
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- Signature cocktails made for the week, from £5. 35 venues took part in 2026.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
- Groups of four or more pay £7.95 each.
Wristbands from £7.95 each in a group.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 35 Sunderland venues on this page.
Late-night bars in Sunderland
Somewhere to keep the night going in Sunderland. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.
Bars with games
A drink with something to do. Good for groups, first dates and anyone who gets competitive.
Date night in Sunderland
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
Tosca
A family-run Italian restaurant on Derwent Street with seafood, pasta and pizza.
Angelo's Ristorante
A stylish Italian restaurant in a restored 19th-century building in Sunniside.
Rooftops and bars with a view
A drink with something to look at. Go before sunset if you can.
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026.
The Botanist
The Botanist on Keel Square, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Tosca
A family-run Italian restaurant on Derwent Street with seafood, pasta and pizza.
The Engine Room
A restaurant and bar on High Street West, with brunch and music.
Drinks in historic buildings
A drink in some of Sunderland's older buildings, with the character to match.
Angelo's Ristorante
A stylish Italian restaurant in a restored 19th-century building in Sunniside.
Sheepfolds Stables
A food and drink venue in old stables at Monkwearmouth, across the river.
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
The Botanist
The Botanist on Keel Square, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Tosca
A family-run Italian restaurant on Derwent Street with seafood, pasta and pizza.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
Something a bit different
Bars with a bit of personality, for a night that's a little out of the ordinary.
Great nights without the alcohol
Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
An evening in Sunniside
4 partner bars in Sunniside, all a short walk apart.
- 1Angelo's Ristorante
- 2Sloanes Sports BarAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Sam's BarAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Diego's JointAbout 2 minutes' walk
An evening around High Street West and Keel Square
4 partner bars around High Street West and Keel Square, all a short walk apart.
- 1The Botanist
- 2KojiAbout 3 minutes' walk
- 3GatsbyAbout 5 minutes' walk
- 4ToscaAbout 2 minutes' walk
An evening on the seafront at Roker and Seaburn
4 partner bars on the seafront at Roker and Seaburn, all a short walk apart.
- 1Poetic License Bar
- 2SIXAbout 4 minutes' walk
- 3Fausto CoffeeAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Tin of SardinesAbout 2 minutes' walk
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.
Sunderland at night: your questions
What is there to do in Sunderland at night?
Plenty. For late nights, try Diego's Joint and Gatsby. For games bars, try Spacebar and Sunderland Bowl. For date night, try Poetic License Bar and SIX. For views, try Fausto Coffee and Tin of Sardines. For dinner and drinks, try Koji and The Botanist. For ten days a year, Sunderland Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where can I go for a late drink in Sunderland?
Diego's Joint and Gatsby are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, Gatsby stays open until midnight, Spacebar stays open until 6am and Ttonic Bar & Kitchen stays open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.
Where should I go on a date in Sunderland?
Try Poetic License Bar, SIX and Koji. Book ahead at the weekend.
Which Sunderland bars have games?
Spacebar and Sunderland Bowl all have something to play.
What is Sunderland Cocktail Week?
Ten days when Sunderland's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £5, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 35 venues took part in 2026.
When is the next Sunderland Cocktail Week?
The next Sunderland Cocktail Week runs 29 January to 7 February 2027.
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Every venue on this page took part in Sunderland Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.