Grannie Annie's Pub & Pantry
Seafront pub on Marine Walk, formerly The Smugglers, with two bars, cask ale, daily food from breakfast and an enclosed area next to Roker beach.
About Grannie Annie's Pub & Pantry
Grannie Annie's Pub & Pantry stands on Marine Walk, a few yards from Roker beach and close to the marina. The building dates from the mid-1980s and was known for years as The Smugglers before a full refurbishment inside and out, when it was renamed after the owner's grandmother.
There are two bars, one downstairs and one upstairs, and the pub keeps cask ale on handpull, including its own house beer, along with real cider. Food is served every day, starting with breakfast in the morning and running through lunch and evening meals, and there is a small stage for live music. Outside, an enclosed area beside the beach is popular in summer, with drinks served in plastic glasses. The pub is family friendly and dog friendly, which makes it a common stop for people walking the promenade between Roker Pier and Seaburn. Opening hours and events are posted on its Facebook page.
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