Tin of Sardines Sunderland

About Tin of Sardines Sunderland

Tin of Sardines Sunderland is the Roker branch of a small bar group that began on Elvet Bridge in Durham. It opened in the old seafront toilet block on Pier View, a building that also served as a tram shed in its early life, and the conversion kept the compact footprint that gives the business its name.

The bar is known for a long gin list with speciality mixers, alongside draught beers, wines and cocktails. The kitchen serves brunch seven days a week, with sharing boards and tapas-style plates later in the day. The terrace looks across the harbour mouth to Roker Pier and its lighthouse, and it is covered in autumn and winter so the view can still be enjoyed when the weather turns. The venue has welcomed children and dogs. Tables can be booked through its website, which is useful at weekends and on sunny days when the seafront is busy.

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Blog posts and guides that feature Tin of Sardines Sunderland.

A Weekend in Sunderland: A 48-Hour Itinerary

A two-day plan for Sunderland: St Peter's and the riverside, Roker Pier and the seafront, a night on High Street West, then Penshaw, Washington Old Hall and Mowbray Park.

Best Beer Gardens in Sunderland

Pubs and bars in Sunderland with outdoor space, from seafront terraces at Roker and Seaburn to courtyards and back gardens in the city centre.

Best Cocktail Bars in Sunderland

Where to drink cocktails in Sunderland, from Keel Square and Vine Place in the city centre to gin terraces and masterclasses on the seafront at Roker.

Date Night in Sunderland

Ideas for a date night in Sunderland, from a show at the Empire or The Fire Station to dinner in Sunniside, cocktails on Keel Square and an evening by the sea at Roker.

Dog-Friendly Sunderland: Beaches, Walks, Pubs and Cafes

A guide to Sunderland with a dog: the summer beach restrictions at Roker and Seaburn, dog walks at Penshaw, Rainton Meadows and the parks, and pubs and cafes that welcome dogs.

Best Breakfast in Sunderland

Where to get a good breakfast in Sunderland, from early Full Englishes on the Roker and Seaburn seafront to a Fulwell cafe that opens at 8.30am every day.

Best Brunch in Sunderland

Pancakes by Roker pier, bottomless brunch in a converted seafront building, eggs royale in a Victorian tram shelter and Sunniside brunch: where to brunch in Sunderland.

Roker and Seaburn: A Guide to Sunderland's Seafront

Sunderland's two seaside beaches, Roker Pier and its lighthouse, Roker Park, the promenade walk to Seaburn and where to eat and drink along the way.