Sloanes Sports Bar

You're heading down into the basement of Customs House on West Sunniside, and honestly, that location alone tells you something—this isn't some high street chain trying too hard. Sloanes has the setup you want: multiple screens for the matches, a bar that doesn't skimp on pours, and enough space that you're not elbow-to-elbow with 200 other people desperate to watch the football. The vibe is properly local, the kind of place where regulars actually outnumber tourists, and the staff know what they're doing. It's become the sort of spot where Sunderland's lot genuinely wants to spend a Saturday afternoon or weeknight, which says everything.