The Campaign for Real Ales (CAMRA) branch for Sunderland and South Tyneside have announced the best pub in the local area, according to the results of voting in their Pub of the Year 2022 competition.
The prestigious competition was unfortunately not able to take place in 2021, due to the global Coronavirus pandemic, but this year the consumer organisation have wasted no time in revealing their best pubs for the year of 2022.
The results are decided following a vote from every member of the branch, who are asked to choose a top three pubs from the current edition of the Good Beer Guide.
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And when the results came in, the coveted Pub of the Year according to CAMRA for 2022 was none other than The Marine, South Shields - which has held a podium finish for the last three years of the competition.
The Marine also took home the glory in the 2020 results, finishing second in 2019, and third in 2018 respectively.
The friendly, family-run pub on Ocean Road has exceeded expectations this year due to the vast selection of draught beers and ciders, coupled with their cosy atmosphere.
They also run a mean food menu - packed with tasty pub grub and gourmet dishes alike.
The silver and bronze positions both went to a South Shields pubs, with the Steamboat missing out narrowly in second place, and the Cask Lounge finishing third.
Bottom of the pile in this year's competition was the Lighthouse Micro Pub on Sea Road, Sunderland - which finished in twelfth place. However, it's still a small win for the relatively new alehouse.
CAMRA released the results for 'Cider Pub of the Year' which Blue's Micro Pub in Whitburn won, while the Ship Isis in Sunderland also took home the award for Sunderland Cider Pub of the Year.
Why not check out CAMRA's full rankings for 2022's Pub of the Year award, below.
CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2022 - The "Top 12"
| Pub | Location | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | The Marine | South Shields | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | - | - |
| 2nd | The Steamboat | South Shields | 3rd | 3rd | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| 3rd | Cask Lounge | South Shields | 7th | - | - | - | - |
| 4th | The Ship Isis | Sunderland City | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 2nd | 5th |
| 5th | Fitzgeralds | Sunderland City | 5th | 7th | 12rd | 3rd | 3rd |
| 6th | Blues Micro Pub | Whitburn | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7th | The Steps | Washington | =11th | 6th | 10th | 8th | 12th |
| 8th | The Dun Cow | Sunderland City | 10th | 5th | 6th | 4th | 4th |
| 9th | The Harbour View | Sunderland North | 4th | 4th | 5th | 6th | 6th |
| 10th | The Avenue | Sunderland North | 6th | 8th | - | - | - |
| 11th | Courtyard | Washington | - | 12th | 7th | - | 8th |
| 12th | Lighthouse | Sunderland North |
- | - | - | - | - |
For more info on CAMRA, as well as their official rankings, visit their website, here.
