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Chaplins, Sunderland

Stockton Road
Sunderland
SR1 3NR

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Sunderland Central

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Old Boots left this review about Chaplins

A large corner pub, extremely busy on a Saturday night so not able to see much. A long sinuous counter with 7 pulls and various T-bars in about the middle right, it looks sort of circular from the inside as you pass from area to area. Beers were from Consett, Anarchy, Maxim, Oakham, Cromarty and er Sharpes. Various seating options of course but a Saturday evening visit found the place hopping as well as rammed. Lots of screens and piped music of course. Pump clip decor in places with old photos, Toby jugs and old stuff on shelves plus more jugs and stuff hanging from the ceiling in the back room. The beer was good so maybe worth a visit in quiet times, Camra discount and handy for the bus station as well.

On 21^st September 2026 - no rating submitted
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Chaplins

This pub starts out looking modest in size and then extends further towards the rear. The pub was very busy on our Thursday evening visit due to the pub quiz. The manager told us that the pub was busy every night.
Five ales on handpump, Titanic Plum Porter, Rudgate Battle Axe, Thornbridge Brother Rabbit, Darwin Rolling Hitch and Darwin Happy Chappy which is their house beer. The cask ales were in good shape and the prices excellent.

On 7^th August 2023 - rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Chaplins

Chaplins enjoys a prominent position at the apex of a couple of roads, but doesn't look too promising from the outside. It looks a bit like a dodgy Irish pub where Guinness would be the highlight. However, I'd noticed it in the latest Good Beer Guide and was ready to give it a try on my Wednesday afternoon in Sunderland town centre.

Inside is quite a traditional interior featuring lots of wood and plenty of seating. The two barmaids seemed a bit on the grumpy side, except when conversing with regulars they obviously knew. But the beer range was good. Darwin Happy Chappy is the house beer. Guests were Pennine A Good Try, Robinson's Hop and Under & Trooper, Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted & Tiny Rebel Cwtch. I chose the cider, which was SeaCider White Peach. I read that there is a discount for CAMRA card holders. But it certainly wasn't offered and I didn't see it being promoted anywhere.

I'd imagine this pub gets very lively at times, with a few characters setting foot inside. The rugby themed beers on also point to the pub's focus on sports. Again, I'd imagine that it would get very busy when live sporting events are shown on the TVs.

On 11^th February 2022 - rating: 7
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