Roker Hotel BW Premier Collection - Sunderland (Tyne and Wear)

Beachfront hotel with on-site gin distillery and live entertainment in Sunderland

Dining & Entertainment

The Roker Hotel BW Premier Collection houses Poetic License bar, which operates its own gin distillery on site for craft cocktails. Guests can also dine at 1842 café & bistro, serving a Sunday carvery with three meats and a vast selection of vegetables. Live music and performances are held regularly in the hotel bar, and a coffee house on site provides additional casual dining options.

Rooms & Views

The hotel offers 43 en-suite bedrooms, including executive rooms that provide stunning sea views of the North Sea and Roker pier. Room categories include standard, superior, and executive, with some featuring L-shaped bathrooms or jacuzzi baths. Each room is equipped with tea and coffee facilities, and breakfast is included in many bookings, offering a full English buffet or continental options.

Location & Parking

Roker Hotel Sunderland sits directly on the seafront, a short walk from the Stadium of Light, the National Glass Centre, and the Empire Theatre. The hotel provides free parking for all guests, with overflow parking available behind the building. Public transport stops at the doorstep, with buses to Sunderland city center and South Shields, and the beach is just steps away.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Best Western Roker Sunderland welcomes families with a dedicated children's menu and entertainment activities offered within the hotel. The hotel allows dogs on the terrace, making it a pet-friendly option for travelers with pets. Kids' meals are available in the hotel's dining venues, and complementary breakfast includes dietary menus for various needs.

Events & Functions

The Roker Hotel Sunderland features two function venues capable of hosting events for up to 350 people, adaptable for weddings and corporate gatherings. An on-site wedding planner assists with arrangements, and the ballroom has been used for wedding receptions with service from dedicated staff. The hotel also offers live sport events broadcasted in the bar area, adding entertainment options for event guests.

• Dining: 1842 café & bistro and Poetic License bar with on-site gin distillery
• Rooms: 43 en-suite bedrooms, executive rooms with sea views and jacuzzi baths
• Location: Beachfront, 5-minute walk to Stadium of Light, free parking
• Events: Two function venues for up to 350 guests, wedding planning service
• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on terrace
• Entertainment: Live music performances and sports events in the bar