The Sunderland and South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA have announced that The Marine in South Shields is the winner of the Pub of the Year competition for 2022.
The result is decided on a vote from all members of the branch, who are asked to select up to three pubs from the 22 in the current edition of the Good Beer Guide.
The runner up in the Pub of the Year competition was the Steamboat in South Shields, with third place going to the Cask Lounge.
Blue’s Micro Pub in Whitburn was awarded the overall Cider Pub of the Year, with the Ship Isis in Sunderland claiming the award of Sunderland Cider Pub of the Year.
Here are the 12 top venues in the Pub of the Year competition for Sunderland and South Tyneside in 2022.
5. Fitzgerald's
Fitzgerald's on Green Terrace in Sunderland city centre is fifth on the list. Photo: Google Maps
6. Blue's Micro Pub
Sixth on the list and the overall winner of Cider Pub of the Year is Blue's Micro Pub in Whitburn. Photo: Frank Reid
7. The Steps
Seventh on the list is The Steps on Spout Lane in Washington. Photo: Google Maps
8. The Dun Cow
The Dun Cow on High Street West in Sunderland came in eighth place. Photo: Frank Reid