Chaplins — Restaurant in Sunderland

Remember this place in 1973 when moved up from London. Was the Albion and had several rooms,including a snug where the ladies drank. Run by Earnie Walker and it one year under his tenancy it won a Pub of the year. All changed now with the open plan now favoured by current trends. Hasn't lost too much of its popularity despite being back to back with the Cooper Rose (Weather spoons) and it still appears to have that 'must call in' attraction for lads and lassies from outlying areas. The frontage has had a veranda type awning which I feel has spoilt the facade of the place but it does have an extensive outside Seating area now the council has permanently closed off part of the road at the rear and it is very popular on the few days of the year we see that red ball in the sky! Gas a good array of beers but the selection of single malts is very sparse and tends to be run of the mill but, as I am often told, "Nae everyin izzah Scoat roond here!" Free street parking is a struggle near the place but there are places in and around that end of town. On wheelchair access, yes it is there & fairly easy but try to avoid busy times. It can be a bit crowded on match days and weekends so I would suggest a phone call before...

Walked in with around 10 members of our staff too have Christmas drinks some of which were under 18 BUT they were gonna buy coke you know we’re actually out with our BOSS! We also work in a pub I wouldn’t dream of speaking to anyone the way the lady spoke to us pointing fingers saying I’ll need your ID your ID to at least 4 of us. attitude was disgusting how did she know they were going to order alcohol? It’s 8.30 ish at night it’s not a night club it’s a pub if your not allowed under 18s in the actual pub maybe state that at the door. Because my boss actually had ordered her drink. No the wonder the bar was so empty speaking to people like that None of...

Having lived in Sunderland nearly all my life I had always assumed Chaplins to be as rough as a shoving gravel down your pants; but a mate of mine dragged me in a few months ago to watch the darts. We've been in a few times since and honestly it's reputation is undeserved.

There are a few rough locals but for the most party it's quite a warm welcoming place. Plenty of places to sit down, bathrooms either side of the building so you don't need to fight through a large crowd if it's busy. The drinks selection is huge and there's a good Gin selection if you're after more than a regular tipple of lager or ale.

Honestly wish I'd knew it was...