The Directory of UK Brewers

Breweries In The Local Government Authority area of Sunderland

We list 8 breweries in the Local Government Authority area of Sunderland. Of these, 4 are open breweries, 4 are closed breweries (see footnote).

Breweries in production

Maxim Brewery
(Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear 2007-Still Brewing)

North Pier Brew Co Brewpub
(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear 2020-Still Brewing)

Vaux Brewery Taproom
(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear 2021-Still Brewing)

Wear Beer Ltd Brewpub
(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear 2023-Still Brewing)

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Blockyard Brew Co Ltd Closed Brewpub
(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear 2022-2023)

Bull Lane Brewing Company Closed Brewpub Photo
(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear 2005-2011)

Riverside Brewery Ltd Closed
(Pallion, Tyne and Wear 1996-1999)

Vaux Breweries Ltd Closed
(Sunderland, Tyne and Wear 1837-1999)



Footnote

Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, brewers whose status is uncertain and probably not brewing, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere, brewery groups non-brewing headquarters, contract, cuckoo and gypsy brewers, who are free to move premisses, are not allocated to a county.

Last Updated : 20th August 2024