Harbour View
A Roker pub overlooking the harbour, serving cask ales and food and showing live sport, about 20 minutes' walk from the Stadium of Light.
About Harbour View
The Harbour View sits on Benedict Road at Roker, opposite the marina and harbour, and is a regular stop for football supporters walking to the Stadium of Light along the river and through Monkwearmouth. It appears in supporters' guides published in 2026 as a match-day option, although door policies can change for particular fixtures, so check before travelling.
It serves a changing selection of cask ales alongside the usual keg range, and televised sport is shown throughout. Food is available. Being close to the seafront, it also suits a drink after a walk along Roker beach or the pier on non-match days. The walk to the stadium takes around 20 minutes, heading inland through Roker and Monkwearmouth towards the ground.
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