BAR88
Quick info
About BAR88
BAR88 sits on Whitburn Rd in Sunderland, a bar with views over the water and the beach from inside. It stands next to the Fat Buddha Chinese restaurant, and the House of Zen menu is available here as well as at the neighbouring restaurant. Alongside that, a bar food menu covers dishes such as chicken katsu curry, giving drinkers a food option without leaving the room. The setup pairs a straightforward drinks list with the shared food offering, making it a spot where a pint and a plate of Asian-inspired bar food can be ordered from the same counter.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sea/beach views, chicken katsu curry, outside seating and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sea/beach views, chicken katsu curry, outside seating and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
The views over the water and Seaburn beach draw the most praise, with several reviewers describing chilled sessions watching the world go by after seafront walks. Close behind, the cocktails and general bar food get singled out as outstanding and fab, alongside a good beer selection and crab seats near the window. A recurring gripe is price, with one reviewer noting London-level pint prices compared to spots further down the coast, and another spending £16 on two gins before feeling stuck. The bar food also draws mixed marks: one diner found the vegetarian and pescatarian choices poor next to a neighboring restaurant's menu, calling their tea time meal "very beige," while a chicken katsu curry was priced the same. One visitor mentions a toilet-area smell that cut their stay short. Staff are repeatedly called polite and friendly, and the space itself is noted as clean with nice decor.
Customer Review Summary
The views over the water and Seaburn beach draw the most praise, with several reviewers describing chilled sessions watching the world go by after seafront walks. Close behind, the cocktails and general bar food get singled out as outstanding and fab, alongside a good beer selection and crab seats near the window. A recurring gripe is price, with one reviewer noting London-level pint prices compared to spots further down the coast, and another spending £16 on two gins before feeling stuck. The bar food also draws mixed marks: one diner found the vegetarian and pescatarian choices poor next to a neighboring restaurant's menu, calling their tea time meal "very beige," while a chicken katsu curry was priced the same. One visitor mentions a toilet-area smell that cut their stay short. Staff are repeatedly called polite and friendly, and the space itself is noted as clean with nice decor.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Cocktails are outstanding and the staff are super friendly”
- Google user
“Called in for drinks on a warm but windy day. Great view of the sea and beach.”
- Google user
“Great views over looking Seaburn beach .Chilled out with friends following a lovely walk along the Seafront.”
- Google user
“Staff polite, clean table's and floor, lovely view's of the beach, comfortable place to chill.”
- Google user
“Thought I was in London, with the bar prices,another hiking up prices, but further down the coast, prices for a pint a third cheaper. Apart from that nice and clean. Plesant bar staff, nice view, good decor.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near BAR88
- The Promenade4.41,1150.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
black sheep beer, beer garden, sunday dinner
- Grannie Annies4.41,4730.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
rooftop outdoor area, beach benches, pet friendly
- The Wolsey4.48381.2 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
sunday carvery dinner, the chips, tough beef in baguette
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR88Reservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2103 | — | £10–20 | sea/beach views, chicken katsu curry, outside seating |
| The PromenadeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,115 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | black sheep beer, beer garden, sunday dinner |
| Grannie AnniesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,473 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | rooftop outdoor area, beach benches, pet friendly |
| The WolseyReservations · Good for kids | 4.4838 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | sunday carvery dinner, the chips, tough beef in baguette |
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