The Wolsey

You'll find this sprawling pub right on Millem Terrace, perfectly positioned to catch those Roker seafront breezes without the full force of North Sea wind battering your pint. The Wolsey does what good seaside pubs should - proper food that goes beyond the usual chips-with-everything approach, plus enough space that you're not cramming into someone's armpit on a busy Saturday. The beer garden is genuinely one of Roker's better outdoor drinking spots, and when the sun's out (which does happen, occasionally), you can almost pretend you're somewhere Mediterranean. Inside, it's got that lived-in feel without being grotty, and the kitchen turns out reliable comfort food that hits the spot after a blustery walk along the coast. Open every day until 10pm, staying later at weekends when things get properly buzzy.