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About Harbour View Pub
Harbour View Pub is a grassroots music venue in Roker, Sunderland with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Harbour View Pub books Blues, Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Sunderland venue directory.
The Harbour View is a modern local pub at 1 Benedict Road, Roker, Sunderland (SR6 0NX), sitting opposite Roker Harbour a short walk from Roker Beach. Converted from a former hotel and restaurant, it pours six regularly-changing real ales plus a strong gin selection. Its live-music draw is the popular weekly 'Speakeasy' — free-entry live blues and acoustic sessions led by George Shovlin and friends, every Thursday from 8pm. A welcoming, community-focused seafront pub for blues, acoustic and folk performers in north-east Sunderland.
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1 Benedict Rd, Roker, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 0NX
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Harbour View Pub has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Sunderland venues for size comparisons.
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1 Benedict Rd, Roker, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 0NX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Sunderland venues nearby.
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