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Blue Bell, Sunderland

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Operator: Stonegate
Fulwell Road, North, Sunderland, SR6 9AD (View on Google Map)
(0191) 549 4020
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Large pub with a traditional interior, located on corner of busy junction about a mile from Seaburn sea front.

The original, dating from app 1801 was destroyed and rebuilt in 1887, then replaced by the current structure in the 1930's.

Six handpulls offer a range of 5 guest ales, mainly from local breweries and Old Rosie cider. Wooden paddles are available for drinkers wishing to have thirds. Food is served all day including themed evenings. Note the large information board in the entrance detailing special meal deals and forthcoming TV games. There is a function room upstairs.

As well as participating in the CAMRA voucher scheme, ask about their loyalty card scheme.

The pub also has a 10% price reduction for SAFC season ticket holders on match days upon production of season ticket card

There are frequent buses to Sunderland City Centre nearby ; Seaburn Metro Station is about 5 minutes walk.

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Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Sunderland
Last updated
13/07/2025
Last surveyed
14/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUN/6066
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 7:45pm
Tuesday
Noon - 7:45pm
Wednesday
Noon - 7:45pm
Thursday
Noon - 7:45pm
Friday
Noon - 7:45pm
Saturday
Noon - 7:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:45pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Maxim - Double Maxim TasteMatch Prediction

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Double Maxim
Maxim - Double Maxim Brown Ale • 4.7% Spotted 7 times.
Double Maxim
Maxim - Double Maxim

Spotted 7 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Blue Bell, Sunderland.

ABV 4.7%
Style Brown Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Maxim - Swedish Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Swedish Blonde
Maxim - Swedish Blonde Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 11 times.
Swedish Blonde
Maxim - Swedish Blonde

Spotted 11 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Blue Bell, Sunderland.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Maxim - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Citra
Maxim - Citra Premium Pale Ale • 4.4% Spotted 6 times.
Citra
Maxim - Citra

Spotted 6 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Blue Bell, Sunderland.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Maxim - Medusa IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Medusa
Maxim - Medusa IPA New World IPA • 5.6% Spotted 8 times.
Medusa
Maxim - Medusa IPA

Spotted 8 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Blue Bell, Sunderland.

ABV 5.6%
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Thursday Night Quiz and Free Pool
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off for card carrying members OR 50p CAMRA Voucher ( not both)
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Stagecoach: 23, E2, E6
Close to metro
Seaburn

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