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The Peacock, Sunderland
Sunderland
SR1 3ES
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Peacock
Updated Visit (3/11/25):
As promised, I did manage to visit the Peacock on my latest visit to Sunderland. It normally closes on a Monday but it would have been foolish to do so with a football game on. As such, I found a packed pub. The shape of it (a wedge shape) makes it quite difficult to get served when busy, as the main room is both long and narrow.
4 cask ales were on. Maxim Double Maxim & Timothy Taylor Landlord are regular beers. Guests were Maxim Vista Time & Wensleydale Hullabaloo. Craft beers were Camden Eazy & Beavertown Neck Oil.
I didn't get chance to explore the rest of the pub but gathered there was at least one other room the other side of the bar. Quite a nice building and a CAMRA discount was offered. Just a bit too busy for my liking.
Initial Review (28/9/23):
Having ordered an advance copy of the 2024 Good Beer Guide (released officially today), I knew that the Peacock was new to the Guide and was one of 2 Sunderland pubs in there that I had yet to visit. However, having walked a good 10-15 minutes to get here, I soon found it to be closed due to a "private party". I later found out that this was due to the landlord and landlady getting married. I'll have to try again next time I make it to Sunderland.
On 6th November 2025
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Peacock
A fine example of Edwardian architecture and quite similar looking to the nearby Dun Cow. This pub has a good sized interior, comprising of a good sized bar area, pool room and a front room with original fireplace. The interior decor is modern and is tastefully finished, there is also a large function room along with a stage and bar area on the first floor. Four handpumps on our visit serving Maxim Brewery Double Maxim, Maxim Citra, Wainwright and Doombar.
On 7th August 2023
- rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Peacock
Old listed exterior but with a modernised interior although tasteful enough. A few old touches remain including a piano, the decor is arty photos, the furniture mixed leather chairs at wooden tables, again rather tasteful. Five pulls of local beers plus Doom, fairly anodyne keg choice.
On 12th May 2019
- no rating submitted
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Peacock
I have been to the Peacock a few times when in Sunderland. I vaguely recall it being the Londonderry but did not pay a visit back then. Eight hand pumps at the bar, one of these was clipped as a cider but was semi-rotated so presumably was off. I had a Pear Saison by Tyne Bank at £1.90 for a half. Sharp's Doom Bar and Atlantic also featured but the others were all a bit more interesting. I don't know what it was like before but it is now a nice modern family friendly pub doing food and real ale, and is well worth a visit.
On 17th May 2018
- rating: 8
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Best Pubs left this review about Londonderry Hotel
a decent city centre pub. the sort of place you can get good pint & food that doesn't cost a lot.
quality of drink- Outstanding.
friendliness- always friendly.
atmosphere - one of the best in the city centre.
prices - rather cheap, one of the cheapest in sunderland.
clenliness- not bad.
toilets- can be hit or miss.
food served - cheap pub food,meals from £2.99 worth the money.
drinks served - Stones,fosters,Carling, Guinness, worthys,a few pulled pints,all the usual you would find in a pub.
On 16th December 2012
- rating: 10
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jimi allen left this review about Londonderry Hotel
now do food....mixed reviews depending on what you order. Then again what do you want for £2.99? Beer still spot on. Toilets so-so
On 19th September 2010
- rating: 8
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jimi allen left this review about Londonderry Hotel
decent pint gud price. monday afternoon karaoke is a good laugh. busy and everyone was friendly. don't do food but theres a decent curry house 5 mins away (moti raj)
On 3rd May 2009
- rating: 8
[User has posted 8 recommendations about 6 pubs]