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Saltgrass, Sunderland

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Opens Tue at 4:00pm
Operator: Mexico 70
Ayres Quay, Hanover Place, Sunderland, SR4 6BY (View on Google Map)
(0191) 543 6309
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Situated at the bottom of a hill adjacent to a once-bustling shipyard, this welcoming two-roomed pub oozes character. The exterior of the pub now has an off white colour scheme and there is a large outside drinking area and stage . The old two room layout remains unchanged but the old dark stained paneling in the bar has been changed as have some of the maritime memorabilia.

Cask ale withdrawn due to poor sales ( summer 2025)

It has several open fires, polished wooden floors and beamed ceilings, and is decorated with wonderful old photographs and nautical artefacts depicting the industrial heritage of the area. The pub gets its name from the tough saltgrass that used to dominate the area before the shipyards.

Closing times at weekends are flexible, depends how busy they get

About 15 mins walk to either Millfield of University Metro Station

Historic Interest

Was the second winner of the branch Pub of the Year Trophy in 1992

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Friendly Tavern ( 1842)
Local Authority
City of Sunderland
Last updated
02/07/2025
Last surveyed
29/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUN/6094
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Close to bus routes (600m)
Go North East: 8 (A walk up hill to the A1231); Stagecoach North East: 11 (A walk up hill to the A1231)
7 minutes walk from Trimdon St
Close to metro (889m)
Millfield
Closest station (1179m)
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