The Speculation in Sunderland

Visited on a quiet evening... Immaculate pub, good selection of drinks, beautifully decorated was really impressed.

I love the food always hot and tasty, first time ever something was missing but didn’t care as always so much food

Beautiful building, rustic interior, really nice. However, insufficient car parking and its location demands a vehicle to get there. We arrived to be told to take a seat and someone would attend. After 10 minutes sat. A male waiter arrived and said we had to order at the counter! Now we’re behind 9 breakfast and drinks orders because of this. The guy who appears to run the place, took my order and was a little rude, I was unhappy anyway due to their mixed info, 10 minutes later our drinks were brought. Another 10 minutes passed before the waitress told us the guy at the counter failed to put our food order to the kitchen. When it arrived, the plate was literally covered in fat, the food was swimming in it. Fortunately I had tissues to mop it up as best as I could. I had to pay the door dry, move it them mop up the running fat on the plate. The one slice of toast arrived cold, the pit of beans were stone cold, not even warmed up. No apology by the rude bloke who served us, the same one in shorts and t-shirt who was rude at the counter. I’m sure my breakfast arrived as it did as he took a dislike to me when I paid as he knew I was miffed at the shoddy service. I’d never return due to this, very, very poor and most possibly due to this guys disgraceful behaviour. It’s a pity there’s no way to upload the photos of fat soaked tissues and uncooked fat ridden bacon swimming in cooking oil.

The Fleece known locally as the “Dyke” Great local pub in Silksworth, great pint, reasonable prices. Some good bands play here also darts and pool nights. Great atmosphere and lovely service from the bar staff Colleen and Mary. Recommended 👍

Great