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Operator: Sir John Fitzgerald
12-14 Green Terrace, City Centre, Sunderland, SR1 3PZ (View on Google Map)

Formerly known as Fitzgeralds, the pub reopened after a brief closure for a makeover, in spring 2025. The outside has been repainted and the "Fitzies" sign removed. Now known as The Canny Lad, it is labeled as an "Irish Bar" although it still retains real ale. Six handpulls are available ; this can be increased depending on demand. The large bar area on entry is divided into discrete seating areas. The former Chart Room down some steps is a now a games room with a pool table and dart boards. There are several TV's in both rooms. In 2022 the pub celebrated 30 years inclusion in the Good Beer Guide.

There is a small sun trap beer garden at the back.

4 mins walk to Park Lane Interchange

The pub is within the Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area

Historic Interest

Fitzgeralds is a Grade 2 listed building. Cut and paste the link below for more information :- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1208372

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Greensleeves, Fitzgerald's, Fitzies
Local Authority
Sunderland City Council
Last updated
05/04/2025
Last surveyed
15/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Sir John Fitzgerald
Pub ID
SUN/6056
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Maxim - Citra
Maxim - Citra

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 10 hours ago

Stewart - Edinburgh Black
Stewart - Edinburgh Black

Session Stout

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

Source: National


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
West facing decking
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Pool Table
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
(Bus Stop Outside)
Close to metro (350m)
Park Lane
Nearby Station (460m)
Sunderland

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