The Wessington, in Sunderland

Great pub excellent food top play area grandson loves it over here must mention Tom always so nice and helpful 👏whenever we are in there

Claire is an outstanding member of staff and an absolute asset to The Wessington. Claire supported us throughout the planning stages of my nephew’s 3rd Birthday party, and on the day made sure everything went to plan. Claire’s infectious zest for her job made everyone who attended the party feel completely at ease. She made catering for 19 under 10s look exceptionally easy! Thanks again Claire x

Fab food, service was 10/10. Stacey couldn’t have been more helpful, so friendly and polite. Made us feel really welcome.

Staff are amazing and friendly! My nephew is extremely hyper and fussy with food, the staff were absolutely lovely to him and I. He ate all of his Lunch and loved it!!! which is odd for him and he had a couple of goes on the claw machine which he loved! Honestly would definitely recommend if you’re wanting to be out the house with kids while the weather is miserable. Olivia one the manager on shift is a standout member of staff who checked on us and made us feel right at home by chatting and laughing with us, wish i could sign off a pay rise for her! 10/10 experience. Will be back

Lovely friendly atmosphere, had a few drinks and some food which was reasonably priced and exactly as expected. Bar staff were really friendly and Olivia was really helpful, I have a few allergies so ordering food can sometimes be a bit tricky but she couldn’t do enough to help. We’ll definitely be popping back in soon

Served by James. Extremely pleasant when we got served and was very helpful, making our visit enjoyable ☺️ Thank you! 5 stars 🙃

Always a great visit to the Wessington. The food was good value and delicious. Our son had a brilliant time running around the soft play making new friends. James on the bar was really friendly and patient while I struggled with technology. Would always highly recommend the Wessington, a fabulous team of staff work their ... and their Sunday Carverys are to die for!!!

A nice range of meals at reasonable prices. Staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a special offer to give discount on our meals, so worth signing up as a member.

This is a fabulous pub for great food and drinks. Family friendly, which James and his staff are fantastic. They’re very welcoming. Will definitely come again

James our server was exceptionally helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend visiting the ”Wessie” great food and atmosphere

Served by the lovely James, with a big smile. Food was nice! Shoutout to the 2 young servers Ellie and Katie for being lovely as well!

Great afternoon good food good beer warm welcome courtesy of Abbie. James and his team really do look after you. so give it ago

We had to wait quite a while for our mains, and particularly for the desserts (which we had to chase-up twice) but once they came, they were very tasty, and Claire was an impeccable server throughout our time there.

Very aware of social distancing cleaning etc. The food were lovely. We had the 2 mains for £8.99 menu and the food were lovely and fast service too. The staff were friendly and helpful. We’ve been here before and would definitely go again. Ideal for...

Had 3 nights at Premier Inn. In fairness, the breakfasts were enjoyable and staff were great with good social distancing measures in place. Only had one dinner here, the mixed grill was average at best and service was very slow considering it was a Sunday...

Had a really nice night at the Wessington, the staff were attentive and polite and were following guidelines, we were served by Amy and Claire the food was great and despite it being busy the staff still really looked after us and made us feel...

Went to the Wessington on Saturday 22nd August 2020 It wasn't as busy as normal but all Social distancing stickers were there and we were politely told where to go etc Fabulous service from both Claire and Hannah Next time we are up in Sunderland...

Another lovely visit on Thursday evening with my friend didn’t expect any other. We were greeted with a lovely smile and cared for by several member of staff who were all very helpful. After being apprehensive about visiting pubs and restaurants after the lockdown I...

Visited yesterday with my friend and received excellent service from Claire! She was extremely attentive and made sure that everything was okay with our food and was always checking if we needed anything! I ordered the sirloin steak and it was cooked just the way...

Excellent service from Lisa at Breakfast and the other team members, unfortunately I didn’t catch their names. Table service was very prompt, food delicious and good hospitality.

Visited to take advantage of the 50% off deal. Mains ordered 2 mixed grills and a doubled up loaded chicken. Food was hot an plentiful and the refillable drinks were ideal. The restaurant was very clean and all safety measures were in place and adhered...

My boyfriend and I visited the Wessington for lunch the other day. We waited around 20 minutes just to enter the place. Obviously this is due to social distancing measures in place, so understandable. However, when we were seated, it took 20-30 minutes for someone...

brilliant service from Claire and the staff were great. Food was lovely although i wouldn't want to pay full price for it. We normally would get the special menu 2 for however much but this menu isn't on. Been tonight so got 50% off though.

Went with family. The meal was perfect. The staff friendly and helpful. Felt fairly safe with covid precautions however I think staff should wear masks when serving meals and drinks to you. Otherwise would definitely return.

Family breakfast (2adults 6kids) WOW what amazing experience from start to finish. 👍 Explaining the the process on how its done (sanitising stations, table service ect). LISA & ALISON was fantastic 👏👏👏, everything we asked for was not a problem, kept checking we were OK...

Came today with family staff very professional and friendly. All social distancing adhered to, food food half price and up to good standards quick service and all needs met will definitely return

Booked a table through the website which was an easy process for 5.45 on a Wednesday night and the place was pretty full. Decided to book here as it was taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out Government scheme, which basically gives you...

Visited to take advantage of eat out to help out offer. This is our nearest participant. There was 12 of us, pre booked table. On arrival taken to table and introduced to Claire who was going to look after us. Must say service and food...

taking advantage of eat out to help out. 2 for 1 meals are gone from menu so you're basically paying the same prices as before on eat out to help scheme. half the menu price but 2 for 1 is no more. won't be back...

It’s not very often I give such a poor rating but in this instance I feel it necessary. We waited half an hour to be served just for our drinks and when they came, I got told “I forgot to ask you but I hope...

Tables are too close we were sitting just above a family and the other table next to us had business men who didn't need to eat or drink to get a table and were spread out so much that one of them was practically sitting...

Booked to come for tea with eve over phone couldn't be more helpful and friendly. when we arrived we were met by Vicky and Carrie and was greeted with a warm friendly smile they ran though the steps of how things work which was lovely,...

Our first visit since the lockdown you really cannot fault the all the team at the wessy especially Nicola.first class service. great food and beers. Looking forward to our next visit

Just having reopened after lockdown, the tables were nicely distanced. When we went it was reasonably busy so we were glad we booked a table in advance. Service was attentive and even though there is a reduced menu there was still plenty of choice. The...

The Wessington menu is varied, from classic meals such as Smothered Chicken, Gammon Steak etc., several burgers, fish, grills and steaks. The only criticism I would make is that lots of items have chilli, chorizo and peppers and not everyone likes them including me! There...

Big shout out for Zoe for getting hand wash into the gents next to the play area on friday night. Even if she didnt personally do it its really reassuring to know that she is someone who can pass a message on about something that...

We had to arrange a last minute trip for our football team and their parents to Sunderland. Trying to find somewhere to accommodate 40 people on a Friday night, and at a late hour could have been problematic but Gareth, Vicky and their team were...

Highly recommended Claire and Hannah the party host did a fantastic job very organised food great you only pay for children that attend the party which is such a good idea the birthday child is free if you have more than 8 children attending definitely...

Went to the wessington on 4th march after school with grand children. Children enjoyed 90 mins play also had our tea. Food was beautiful staff were helpful and service was good

We both ordered a mixed grill and the food was delicious! cooked to perfection! Staff were friendly and smiley... food waiting time was great too!! Definitely be back soon and regularly! :)

So I live local to this place and visit quite a bit, every time I visit all the staff are very friendly and go out there way for you, if it just a quick pint, or a family meal I’m always happy with there service!...

Visited for my mams 60th birthday. had a great night as always, 20 of us adults and children in total, the kids loved the play area Louise was very polite and friendly with the kids. Gemma and Zoe in the restaurant were very hands on,...

great meeting place for family and friends . the meal offer is fantastic value for money.The lady on the floor called Eve who served us was amazing. she checked back on our meals and was very friendly and helpful , nothing was a bother to...

very busy however service definitely suffered ,lengthy wait for table despite being booked although server had no clue of one line booking long wait at bar to order food no table order service but delivered to table which is a antiquated wayward of working and...

Visited the play area today we had food and unlimited refill drinks, staff member in play Claire was ever so helpful and polite, will definitely will be having a second visit.

I visited the brewers fayre today and had a lovely relaxing visit. The kids had food, a had a refillable coffee. The staff were great!! Claire reed in the soft play area was so helpful, very friendly, approachable and willing to help. I will definitely...

3rd visit here so starting to see it as a bit of a regular stop off on the way back from my sons football. Food was fabulous as per, opted for the Mac and Cheeseburger which was spot on, burger was super tasty and it...

We went for my daughters birthday 15 family members. The carvery was ridiculous the Yorkshire pudding was rock solid. The veg was mush. My son in law has a fish platter which consisted of a small skinny fish a burnt small sausage and no mushy...

Had a lovely day at the wessy for my sons birthday party. Claire and Hannah were the party organisers they done very well everything was spot on great service 16 happy kids thanks very much.

We are regular customers , but on our last visit we finished the starter @ 2-05 and my wife had to ask where was our main meal & this was @ 2-30, it came within the next 10 mins . I ordered Chip Shop Platter...

Good variety and menu pricing. Pleasant staff and restaurant ambiance. Good comfortable seating. Nice to be able to top up tea or coffee.

Came for breakfast with family, eve served us she was brilliant from start to finish! Exceptional service, food was great, very fast and steaming hot. Thanks very much eve

Used to go a lot more often so hadn't been for a while, menu is really quite expensive compared to other local pub meals.. Good value before 6pm but I work so can't make it. Meals OK but boy why such a long wait? Ordered...

Large soft play for the kids. Good seating area. Nice food. Good service. Only issue sitting around tables not cleared when other customers had left. Would return.

Looking for somewhere for lunch this was the first place we came to it didn’t look much from the outside placed in what looked like an industrial estate surrounded by car sales outlets as it was a Brewers Fabre we gave it a go. On...

Great soft play area, my granddaughters always enjoy it. Even better this time as some schools were back so it was quiet! We didn't eat this time but have had good meals in the past from there.

Lovely well cooked food which was delicious. All the staff were extremely helpful and smiley and could not do enough for you. There was a mistake with our order and it was all sorted quickly and efficiently with not a hint of irritation - excellent...

We went to the wessington after the five a side some of us ordered food bugger and chips seemed to be popular the staff were friendly and polite

I had my daughters 3rd birthday party here on 21 December 2019 and literally everything was done for me. They took all the food orders from the kids, juice was provided from the beginning, all party bags were provided, they did the happy birthday song...

Me and my family book to come to breakfast with Santa today and the girls in the soft play couldn't do enough for us they made my kids so happy and welcoming and they had everything organized everybody that was there looked so happy and...

I don’t usual review the big chains as they pretty much run to a formula do you know what you’re getting every time. This time I thought I’d mention the staff who rectified a poor start and ended up delivering a great service. My son...

Decent breakfast at a good price and kids really enjoyed the visit with santa. Would recommend to anyone. All staff in play area very good with kids.

Came here today with friend and our 2 children. I'd been here couple years ago and done the breakfast with santa and was proper chaotic staff were all over and wasn't the best. Came here this time and was fab. Wasn't as many kids in...

Louise is 1 of best bar staff watching who comes to the bar serving in order pleasant nature very helpful seams to be able to carry out her own duties whilst helping out with other staff

Been staying at the hotel and eating in this place for a couple of months at a time throughout this year, the hotel is good and the restaurant is also exceptional. The standard of food is good, and the staff at both the hotel and...

Lovely santa, great gift, our kids loved the soft play which was clean and safe. The food was excellent, refillable drinks, lovely buffet and good value for money. Claire in the kids area was particularly helpful, thanks for a lovely christmassy experience!

Popped in for lunch with the hubby. We both opted for mixed grill, food was excellent meat done to perfection! Portion size was great struggled to eat it all but was far too nice to leave. Even had dessert, sticky toffee pudding and custards was...

Was here Thursday and Friday with my two grandsons they love the soft play they also had their teas sausage and mash and pancakes with fruit for dessert the staff are lovely and friendly and helpful especially Claire and Gemma

Called in today after we couldn’t get into supertramp, so glad we did we were starving! The kids went to play in the play area and we ordered food, we didn’t wait long at all! Food was delicious, kids ate all of theirs and the...

Service was excellent. Gemma was very friendly and helpful. The gammon was delicious, the best gammon I have ever tasted. I asked one of the waitresses who had cooked it, she said he was called Nick. Well done Gemma and Nick, keep up the great...

Been for a family meal had great service friendly staff . (Scott) recommend coming for a early evening meal and a catch up

As a regular customer of the Wessington Louise bar staff is very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend

From the moment we walked in there was a lovely atmosphere. It was very busy and the young lady bringing food out was working so hard. Her name was zoe and even tho she was very busy she still made time to check that we...

Me and my partner came to the brewers fayre restaurant at the wessy with the kids on this day and the kids really enjoyed themselfs in the play area when the lady on the desk was called Rebecca she was happy and had a smile...

Popped into the wessington after Christmas shopping on Saturday to be informed they had an electrical issue that had stopped the tills working it was rather busy and the lady serving with the blue hair was fantastic she never stopped the whole time we were...

My daughters went to a party yesterday and loved it. Great location, food was nice and lots to do in the play area. Kelly and Claire who was working in the soft play tended to everything what was asked of them. Great service and definitely...

Visit here 3 times a week with the kids and always have a good time, food and drink reasonably priced and staff very friendly, Carla is always on hand and even knows the kids names, can’t recommend her enough

First impressions go a long way its apparent from the outset that the building is showing signs of neglect the main light clusters which emphesise the Restaurant enterance in total nine of the spherers in the Large Ornate globes were not operational when the rest...

I recently went to a childs birthday party here and my daughter loved it. The soft play is fab and the party itself was great. My daughter got lots of little treats and a balloon which she was very happy about. I have to say...

Haven’t been to the soft play for a while ,, and safe to say the kids have had an amazing time. Carla was hands on like always made us feel very welcome. Courtney who brought our food and deserts was friendly and had fab manners...

It’s my birthday today and have come with my family of 7. 3 young children Claire R in softplay has been so helpful and gone out of her way to make sure kids are happy and safe and been so helpful with anything I have...

Love it at the Wessington, the cluck and ale burger is my favourite at the minute. My friend had the smothered chicken burger and she enjoyed that too! Lovely staff and chilled atmosphere, our fav place to be "ladies what lunch" thanx guys xx

Decided to try again after such a positive experience last time and it didn't disappoint. Yet again food great, service great and staff couldn't do enough. Seems its going to become a regular place for us to dine.

We were here as a family of 22. Age from 2 to 63. The children had ns great time in the soft play area. However when the adults paid for their meals it went downhill. No mashed potato and the server thought it was okay...

Came here for a lunchtime meal, and surprised it was so busy (12.45approx)! Didn't have to wait as long as we thought. Lots of choices on menu -, we had one of the "specials" -2 mains for£8.99 which we thought was good value, and tasted...

Came with my kids and family for breakfast as it was my sons 5th birthday lisa who was our server that morning came over with a muffin and candle for my son. This was a lovely thought, breakfast was lovely as usual.

We visited the Wessington today Sunday, loads of free parking, great menu with something to suit everyone. Very reasonable, good sized portions, nice, friendly and helpful staff. You order at the bar, with your table number. Meal was served hot and well presented and was...

Value for money came with family for the carvery kids played in soft play which was ideal food was lovely always is when have carvery. Staff lovely and helpful defo recommended for families with young children

Great food great service!!attentive team, thoroughly enjoyed will definitely be returning soon! The restaurant was very busy,also very clean amazing from start to finish, also had a lovely warm welcome from eve she was great! Thanks so much

After a long drive north and pulling off the a19 into Sunderland I got the urge for some pub grub! What do I discover the brewers fayre. Sat myself down quick look at menu and ordered a great pie n chips meal. Served super quick,...

I enjoy coming to the wessington as nothing to much trouble for them my husband and son are very fussy and the always accommodate to our changes my sons love the play area and always are great with a smile keep up the great work...

Visited for lunch a couple of days ago with my son. The food was delicious. As good as I’ve had anywhere and the service was second to none. The girl who served up was friendly and nothing was too much trouble. we had a great...

The potions are a joke Food is nothing to write home about Totally unsatisfactory Will not waste my money at this hole again

We were staying in Sunderland having come to watch a football game. Needed easy food and were recommended to this pub. It’s a brewers fayre so not unduly fancy but lovely bar area with comfy seating with groups not on top of each other. Usual...

Staying at the Premier Inn next door and breakfast was here. Not much seating for one ot two as large tables. Table service for English breakfast but buffet for the rest. All good but black pudding greasy. Looking forward to breakfast tomorrow.

Stayed locally here on business and tried the place out even reading the review below. Not sure what happened with the person below but my review of this establishment is the exact opposite. Great food and a great price. I had the black and blue...

Booked in the premier inn next door and decided to eat at the wessington next door. Big mistake. The food wasn’t good enough to feed bacteria. I ordered a medium sirloin steak it came out bleeding on one side and very pink on the other....

Haven’t had fish pie for a while so thought I would give it a go today and I wasn’t disappointed. Never had a bad meal from here. The kids were entertained in the softplay whilst waiting for our food. The staff are always very friendly...

I visited this morning with my friend and we decided to have an impromptu breakfast. It was just before 10:30 so the choice of hot food was limited. We only wanted poached eggs on toast. The chef, Keith was an absolute delight and made a...

Staying at the next door Premier Inn I took up the offer of breakfast for £9.00 very good it was as well. Really good selection of hot and cold breakfast items really nicely cooked. Only criticism is that they have one of these horrible toast...