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.
9. The Harbour View
Ninth on the list is The Harbour View in Sunderland. Photo: Kevin Brady
10. The Avenue
The Avenue on Zetland Street in Sunderland is in tenth place. Photo: Google Maps
11. The Courtyard Cafe and Bar
The Courtyard Cafe and Bar at Washington Arts Centre in Washington came in at number 11. Photo: Kevin Brady
12. The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse on Sea Road in Sunderland makes up the top 12. Photo: Stu Norton