As most working mens clubs, Hetton Victory Club is obviously suffering from credit crunch and…read moreno-smoking rules with numbers not as good as they were many years ago, however you'll always get a good cheap pint and good entertainment with bingo most nites

This is another favourite of mine for parties, within walking distance of sunderland town centre,…read morethis also boasts a very big function suite with a big dance floor and ample seating. Also offers cheap booze. only downside is there a stairs to climb which may hinder some patrons

fantastic place for a party, really enjoyed it and there was loads of space, staff were also very…read morehelpful

A real ale bar, this place has had a great refurbish in recent years and really brought the pub…read moreback to how it should be. A friendly atmosphere and great staff make this place an excellent place to have a drink in Sunderland.

Brilliant place, beers are excellent and the atmosphere is spot on. Massive selection of real ales,…read morethe only place to rival Fitzys in town for your hard earned coin. staff are friendly, the bar is clean, bright and always well staffed. There is a terrace drinking area if you fancy a bit of fresh air with your pint, and whilst the view isn't the greatest the terrace itself is a nice spot to chill. have yet to find anything bad about the place, although I have only been here three times tbh!

Working men's clubs are where you really get good sense of community in the north east. drinks are…read morealways cheap, there's a bar or just the men and then there's the lounge for when ladies are present. No swearing in the lounge.

Ive been to this gala a couple times its the largest ive been to set out well with food area to one…read moreside and a large area for slot machines. Staff have always been friendly if ive ever had a problem which hasnt been often always willing to help.

ive been to this gala twice and compared to the clubs im used to this one is larger and they call…read morethe number faster which is a real panic of you miss one! ive never had a problem but the staff seemed nice and the food selection is ok but limited and there is a bar there as well

This place is a stalwart which has been going forever. There's often a turn on if it's a weekend…read moreand many of the regulars have been drinking here for all of their adult life. It's one of those places that has a great sense of community.

The Star and Shadow cinema is small cinema known mainly to locals who enjoy a bit of an alternative…read moreto the mainstream films shown elsewhere. The staff are very friendly and helpful and prices are cheaper than most other cinemas. Snacks and drinks are also served at the bar inside and cinema-goers are often invited to join the staff for a drink after the show.

I think the most important and fantastic thing about the star and shadow cinema which should be…read morebore in mind at all times is that it's completely volunteer ran - there is no heirarchy or management. It was established by some people who met (I think at the side) and decided to put together a fantastic place - The star and shadow cinema. If living in the area or visiting the area it certainly is worth checking out. Has a fantastic array of alcohol (by this please don't go expecting night club / cocktail bar alch, but decent, fairtrade all good booze, juice, coffee, tea and snacks). There are many meetings every other week where people get together and decide what to put on - what to get involved in etc again check out their site. It also has a very quirky market on sundays every so often. Down the road from star and shadow is the cluny, across is the tanners and down the road and up the bank is the cumberland - all fantastic watering holed (check other reviews where available).