The Wolsey in Sunderland

We wanted food, but unfortunately, it was finished. The bar lady came to show us other places we could eat. She was so kind, we decided to stay for a drink or 3! It was quiz night and the pub was busy, but the lady said there was sausage casserole later on. When the quiz had a break, she made sure we got some casserole and it was really good. A fun evening and the locals made us feel very welcome! Highly recommended - especially on quiz night 😊

Absolutely amazing first class service for food and drinks. Fabulous food and great kids choices. Staff were fab with the kids too.

Love the corned beef pie chips and gravy. Tasty, fresh and excellent value. Love calling in here before the match. Really can’t recommend this place too highly. The beer is good and the atmosphere friendlyz

Delicious home cooked food. Generous portions at a reasonable price. Relaxed atmosphere and nice back ground music. Will definitely return 👍

It has been over 4 years since we had the chance to revisit The Wolsey. Both on that occasion and this latest occasion we were served delicious food. I had the steak and ale pie and my other half had fish and chips. Home cooking at its best - hot, plentiful, tasty and value for money.

Whilst out shopping 🛒 we decided to have tea out, (but where ! ) I mentioned that I had recommendations for the Wolsey. Quickly rang to see what time they served food till. I said we would be about 30 mins. When we arrived the table had been reserved for us, quickly seated and our heads were soon in the menu. There were quite a few things that we fancied so the decisions were made. I ordered at the bar, the barman was very cheerful, friendly and helpful. The food (steak & ale pie and hot shot chicken parmo) didn’t take too long to arrive, piping hot and very tasty. The homemade chips were delicious, loads of steak in the pie 🥧, the parmo was massive. Everything we had was lovely. Looking forward to a return visit. The only problem was…. we were too full of lovely food to get a dessert. Wonder 💭 if we’ll ever manage to get a dessert after seeing the plates of food going out. The prices were very reasonable too. Thank you! The Wolsey. Most enjoyable, See you again soon!

Visited the wolsley monday not many in so got served straight away didnt wait long for meals husband got gammon and I got hot shot Parmo both meals came out piping hot and big portions would definitely return

I had the Fish and Chips , waited just short of 50 minutes for them . Looked presentable enough but the Fish had very little taste and was so dry . Nice fish and chips use to be so common back in the day , now it's such a rarity, it is becoming a lost art , oh and the peas had no taste either . Chips were passable. My partner had the steak and ale pie , and she had similar experience. Couldn't cut the pastry top with the knife, could have used it as a frisbee . Oh , and the chef came out at some point , with a face like a wet weekend . Must do better mate. Unlikely we'll be back.

visited with a family of five plus the dog . Had a lovely afternoon a few drinks and a meal . Food was outstanding . So fresh and plentiful . Would definitely return bar staff so friendly and helpful looking forward to our return visit .

Highly recommend it been here a few times as a family. Staff are great and go out of the way with my daughter treat her like a part of the family. Always giving her extra. Food which is excellent value for money large portions. Fish'n''chip supper could feed two. Daughter had Sausage, beans and chips gave her an extra sausage. and kind hearted waitress gave daughter a packet of haribos personal touch.

Had a delicious Sunday dinner everything perfect. Exceptional customer service demonstrated by chief and bar staff In particular Allison five star and amelia ,Nathan and not missing out gem Thank you we will be calling again

Used to be lovely food here but it has gone downhill, not sure if it has changed owner. Had mince and dumplings for lunch, just peas, and carrots, with mash. Dumpling was very dry, most of the plate was covered in peas, left most of the meal

I really like the food and drinks here, but the customer service I received yesterday was not good. I was spoken to in an abrupt way, and after yesterday, I'm not going back.

Food looked delicious on FB page so we visited Saturday lunch time. It was very busy and we were told there was a wait for food 30-45 mins (not a problem for us) Very friendly and helpful waitress. Food arrived after 45mins and it was worth the wait - garlic parmo and chips and chicken and stuffing baguette with chips. Amazing food and large portions at decent prices. Will definitely be back again 👌❤️

We went for Sunday lunch, despite it being busy the way the staff managed the customers it didn’t feel overcrowded. The tables get up one at a time to be served, first come first served. It worked well and you don’t wait long. The carvery was lovely, well made, fresh food. The Y.Pud wrap and chips the couple at the next table had also looked delicious. Staff were pleasant and polite. Was a nice visit.

Went in for evening meal, I chose the chicken in a basket meal which when it came out looked great. After taken a couple of fork full, the centre of the chicken was 'ice cold', & after complaining was then asked if I would like it warming up. Obviously this was cooked from frozen & served at a dangerously very low temperature. Will certainly NOT be returning for food.

Have been here a few times now and have only had a complaint once, which was rectified straight away. The portion sizes are fantastic and we always leave satisfied. Last time we visited, I ordered the spicy Parmo. Although the only spicy part was the Jalapeños, it was the best parmo I have ever had. It was home cooked to perfection, was a big piece of Chicken and the coating was lovely. I would definitely recommend trying this place!

Firstly very COVID secure I ordered scampi (classic pub grub) my wife got the beef baguette. Both dishes were spot on. The baguette was big and full of beef. Both meals were large and good value for money. We’ll be back.

Great venue with fabulous outdoor seating area. Excellent COVID security in place Restricted menu in place Staff very good and with a fabulous attitude 👍👍😎

We’ve had a few meals from here over the years and never had a bad meal. I personally like the beef baguettes 🤩. Today we both had scampi it was tasty but my complaint is the condiments cheap tasteless and spoilt my meal. Obviously with...

Chips were beautiful Limited menu due to covid which is understandable-no puddings. Staff are lovely

Friday 31/07/2020 was our first trip out since March. I'd booked a table in advance (I'd strongly recommend doing this) for lunch. We arrive 10 minutes early but were promptly shown to our table. Most of the tables indoors were full of hungry diners or...

Decided to try this place wish we’d tried it sooner great decor bright clean eaten here the last 2 times now big hearty portions home made chips the best ever loads of meat which was a surprise at the price I have to say it’s...

What a lovely place. Met up with family for Sunday lunch and opted for the carvery - great choice of succulent meats and a good selection of vegetables topped off with a high rise Yorkshire Pudding and very tasty gravy. I opted for beef and...

First time here we were staying in the roker area and fancied a Sunday lunch quite a small pub so limited seating, had about a 15 min wait but was worth it lovely carvery loads of succulent meat nice veg prices reasonable my advice if...

Great pub, Great beer garden, friendly staff...we usually pop into the Wolsey on a Sunday afternoon for a couple of drinks, we love it, as it is somewhere we can go with our dog Ted after a good walk.

Went for Sunday lunch but the food was tasteless and bland, All our party said the same. We were all a bit disappointed. the décor and drinks were ok.

Best beer garden around, plenty seats, glass fronted, good selection of drinks, didn't sample food but looked lovely

Just been for our tea at the wolseley in Sunderland and what can i say, homemade chicken curry and homemade chicken kiev, massive portions and as it says all homemade absolutely fabulous. Great hosts aswell made a mistake with my order so because I had...

Eat here every time we visit family and friends in Sunderland.Never had a bad meal here.lovely enclosed outside area.

Been here today for bank holiday lunch and although it was really busy we didn’t wait too long I had chicken curry and rice which was delicious and not too spicy daughter and hubby had fish and chips which filled the plate grandson had pizza...

My second review on this outlet and a deserved 5 out of 5. Both my partner and I alternate The Wolsey and another Sunday outlet we visit on a fortnightly basis. We,ve been using the Wolsey now for about 18 months and have never had...

The waiter who's name I believe is to be Tom was very helpful with our visit and also a cracking worker, constantly on the move meeting people's needs. Very nice staff

What a lovely bloke Pete was! We came in as a group of 8 girls on a hike from South Shields, and were greeted warmly by the staff Pete and Lorraine as soon as we entered the pub. Pete went out to buy strawberries for our Prosecco which was so canny, and came back with little cakes for us after we’d eaten! The food was really nice, we had a variety of pizzas, chicken, curry, and it was lovely quality and tasty, with home made chips! We were made to feel very welcome and will definitely return! Thanks very much

This pub is certainly up there with the best for home cooking and succulent food. We had a Chinese chicken curry with rice and fabulous homemade chips and a devine chicken kiev washed down with a superb pint of Guinness. Would definitely eat here again.

Lovely little friendly pub, the manager and staff are really friendly and make you welcome.

Food is lovely, however a member of staff is very rude, won't be returning. Used to be a nice place, now it just has a bad atmosphere

My 2 friends and I met for a catch-up here and it was great. It’s a pub not far from the sea front and looks far more modern on the inside, than it does from the outside.

Staff are really friendly and welcoming. Good choice of pub food and the best chips I have come across!

First time visit to this pub and persuaded by the TA reviews. Staff are just lovely and they obviously care about the service they provide to their customers. Menu is fairly limited but they do have specials board. Servings are generous. Had the steak and ale pie which was just amazing, probably the best I have had. Chunks of steak in a great gravy with a puff pastry top...simples. Great value. Will definitely return and highly recommend.

Went here with lads from work pleasantly surprised about 14 of us made us so welcome great staff had the carvery beef melted in your mouth veg done to perfection not over cooked which is a real downfall in some places not here will be returning with my partner I know she would enjoy it so thanks to all the staff for making it a great experience

First time visit to The Wolsey and will definitely be going back , food is spot on and the staff couldn’t be any more helpful and friendly... will be going back soon !

Often call in on a Sunday for a carvery. Today’s meal was exceptional. Everything fresh and red hot. Beef melted in the mouth.

Went for a spot of lunch , been here before and had a nice meal!! Unfortunately this time the food was well below par !! But the main problem was the Disco going on in the kitchen!! Whenever the meals came out , which were tossed on the counter with some aggression you where met by a wall of music blasting from the kitchen!!! Someone needs to get a grip!!!

called in sunday early evening for a meal roast beef dinner best ive ever had even better than my grans in my younger years everything was perfect and plentyfull

My partner and dropped popped in for a quick bite to eat last weekend. We had a panini and chicken with pepper sauce. Portions were really good, fresh crisp salad with the panini and some lovely home-cooked chips.

After coming here on several occasions I have a lot of good things to say about this pub. It is a very friendly environment selling good food at reasonable prices. I have only had one bad experience in the numerous times I've been here involving under cooked food but this was quickly rectified by the lovely staff. Would definitely recommend this place for delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere.

Popped in for lunch and received a very friendly welcome 😀service was great and the food was delicious. We couldn’t finish our meals as the portions were enormous! Lots of tasty pub grub and options to suit everyone, look forward to visiting again.

Visited today with 3 family members, when we arrived we were informed there was a 40 minute wait for food which we didn’t mind. The food took longer than 40 minutes which was ok as they were really busy, my family members got served there’s but I still hadn’t had mine after about 10 minutes we asked and the lady was very apologetic.

Lots of people have told me about the meals here so i had to try, we werent disappointed, the portions are huge and really tasty but most of all very reasonably priced. Great place with a great atmosphere.

Called in for a beer and some real chips at lunchtime today . Great outdoor seating area protected from the wind. Good price Pleasant staff Free on street parking Food basic but good Prices for food very good.

We recently visited this pub for Sunday lunch but what we didn’t realise was it only served Carvery . The 2 vegetarians of are party were offered Yorkshire pudding & vegetarian gravy & then the vegetables from the Carvery. Unfortunately people were not careful about touching the serving spoon on their meat & the cabbage had meat gravy dripped into it.

Visited one lunchtime in the school holidays and received a warm welcome. Friendly staff, great with kids and very accommodating. With everything you want on a pub lunch menu and more on the specials board. Food all fresh and portions very generous. We came away stuffed full and very satisfied with value and quality, will definately return!

Never heard of this place but having found ourselves hungry in Sunderland, we thought we'd try it. Good decision. Sunday afternoon atmosphere was great and the food was amazing. The home-made chips were a revelation, I didn't think anyone did them like that anymore. Fabulous.

My daughter lives in Sunderland so we left it to her to find a decent place for some pub grub. We were not disappointed at all.

Been here a few times over the years and the food is always amazing. i always have a spy on the special board to see what they deals the have on and there have always been really nice. p.s the chips are amazing!!!

Popped into the Wolsey as we were passing and were ready for something to eat , Im glad we did , staff were lovely ,food was excellent ,got a seat outside in the sunshine it was ideal , we shall be going back asap

We came here yesturday tea time, we were 3 friends just having a catch up with some nice food & we were not disappointed!!

i have recently visited with my mam for a midweek carvery.

A much loved favourite for afternoon tea has seriously disappointed. It is with great reluctance that I give such a poor review. I was here last year and on many occasions in the past. I have given so many recommendations and good reviews. Thus time the host was surly because we arrived 10 mins early! The waiting staff were rude and service was terrible. I have never been so disappointed. Thank goodness for the lovely couple at the next table who chatted to us about their amazing lives and their OBE. ....incidenly they were treated appallingly too. When has it been a crime to ask for different reasons or to tell what staff you are allergic to something. .....they had to break the sandwiches!

Came in a couple of weeks ago husband had the lasagna and me the chicken curry with rice both meals were quick out hot and tasty have already recommended to friends so good I want to try the Carvery next as heart great things

If your hungry and want good value this is the place. Unfortunately it’s very small so you might have to wait. The food really is like what you get at home nothing fancy but good

Went her for my birthday with my sister and our 2 kids. We both got the chicken Kiev absolutely amazing everything home cooked. Kids eat free too and my son really enjoyed his lunch. Gets very busy so recommend booking. 10 out of 10 thank u for a great lunch

Visited here twice both times meals have been beautiful recommend the beef baguette with homemade chips, massive portions deffo recommend and will return .

First time visit but certainly not the last Had chicken curry , chips and rice. Major sized portion of great tasting food. Good selection of ales Staff attentive and the venue had a good vibe. Parking available outside the venue.

The only reason for a doubt was too much. All home cooked on demand, it was Friday lunch time an dbusy , but worth the wait. The chips were gorgeous , but the 3 meals were excellent. Helpful friendly staff and clean loos too ....

Food is very good pub food standard and the service is top class. Staff always helpful and friendly. Recommended.

Cannot believe I’ve never been here before! Got the homemade chicken Kiev & chunky chips, loads of garlic which I love!! The other half got the fry up, sausages, pork chop, lamb chop, gammon, steak, chips, egg, mushrooms, onion rings, black pudding. Best he’s had...

Visited on a Wednesday evening around 6,30

Great food on three occasions, real ale excellent, the seating area is on the small side due to it's popularity...

Visited the Wolsey for a family lunch today. We arrived and found a table the tables filled up fast. Decided...

You must visit here. The food is all home made and is out of this world. Best tasting chips around!...

We have been to the Wolsey a few times and always enjoyed the food. Portions however are not for the...

Delicious warming carvery today. Everything cooked to perfection. Will visit again and probably again and again.

Been a few times now and have tried a few different dishes all of which were cooked very well. My favourite is the corned beef pie. Children’s menu is quite good and you can change things as well. Most kids like beans but my grandson prefers peas. There’s nothing that is to much trouble for the staff they are great. When we arrived it was very busy and we had a large party the staff including the manager rearranged tables so we could all sit together. Food is always piping hot large servings and the chips are absolutely fantastic. I wouldn’t say the cost was cheap but no way too expensive you basically get what you pay for good tasty food cooked very well

This is our local and I don't have a bad word to say about it. Food is fab and reasonably priced. Atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming.

Been here a couple of Friday afternoons for a couple of drinks and food. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The food is fab although (and I am not complaining!) the portions are enormous:)

Love the Wolsey for a good Sunday dinner been a few times now and it's lush. You do feel slightly rushed not somewhere where u can sit and chill and have a few drinks, probably because it's a busy place on a Sunday and they want u on and out. Never the less the dinners are lovely :)

Came here with my partner and 90 year old gran. The staff were lovely and nothing was too much bother. The food we had was homemade, hot and tasty. The portions were huge and we all struggled to finish. We'll be back again soon thanks

Me and my partner went here this week for food for the first time after a recommendation from a work colleague. i had the chicken keiv with homemade chips and my partner had the beef baguette with chips. not only was the prices great, but our portions were huge! and more importantly, the food was delicious - not just quanity but also quality! so impressed im making my second visit today, 4 days after ive first been! new favourite place to eat for me and OH.

The Wolsey is a popular local pub on the sea road on Roker. It is a smart, attractive, and welcoming building. We visited just after 6pm and weren’t sure if we’d missed serving but fortunately it appeared we were lucky. The pub was full, with half of the customers eating. It was a bit warm inside but we managed to find one of the last remaining tables. The manager brought us menus and pointed out that there were two specials boards. It was a difficulty choosing what to have but plumped for corned beef pie and a pork in mushroom sauce dish. (There were also burgers, gammon, pizzas and pastas etc to choose from) There was low background musicinitially,TVs showing Cricket and a good hum of conversation. I was chuffed to see strongbow dark fruits on draft and a cold Heineken for my partner who reminisced of weekends spent in a much changed Wolsey way back in the 80’s. My partner found his meal a cooled down quickly however it was very tasty but mine was ideal. The music increased in volume at 7pm which I suppose indicated an end of meals and start of a Friday night drinking and it would have been nice to have had the fans on a bit earlier. This won’t stop us revisiting as the choices of food were excellent and the staff friendly.

Group of six friends tried The Wolsey for the first time. It was recommended by a friend. First impression was of a typical pub on the outskirts of Sunderland. There was a seating area outside but weather not suitable. We were lucky to find an available table to seat six. Ordering was done at the bar and the bar staff were welcoming and ordered drinks brought to the table if required. Food was made fresh to order although a Carvery was available. The menu was quite varied with home made pie a favourite with four of our ladies. I chose Lasagne with garlic bread and salad and chicken and peppercorn sauce the other choice. Unfortunately the chicken was over cooked but on letting staff know it was returned to the kitchen and a new one supplied. Most plates were cleared and I sent compliments to the chef as the Lasagne was as good as any high class Italian place I've been in. The chef came out to apologise about the Chicken joking that he couldn't get the staff these days which raised a laugh. No room for dessert but coffee was good and not overpriced. All in all the value of the meal and quantity were very good. Hope to visit again in the future.

Visited just before tea time and both me and my partner had the Yorkshire pudding wrap with beef which was on the special. The food was lovely especially the homemade chips. It was nice to see it getting busy as we were finishing. Will definitely return!

Tea time visit with family, the place was empty when I arrived and while waiting on others coming the place filled up quickly. We ordered 4 different meals, fish and chips, beef baguette, chicken burger and I opted for the Yorkshire pudding wrap from the special board. All food was very cheap, freshly cooked and tasted delicious. Lovely fresh home cooked food

This has been our local for many years although we rarely went in until recently when we tried their food menu which im pleased to say was a hit for the full family!! they offer a boat load of different meals to suit any pallet and to top it off kids eat free with any adult meal bought so its great on the wallet if your treating the kids too!! the decor is beautiful, the staff are friendly and polite and the chef really knows what hes doing! we recently had a sunday carvery aswell and it was to die for!! there is also an outside seating area for nice sunny days where you can eat or drink. My only gripe is that the waiting time can be a tad long at busy times when youve got 2 moaning hungry kids wanting tea, but the food is really worth the wait so who cares! Large portions and always cooked to perfection, no complaints at all about this place. We are regulars at the Wolsy now and will be for a long time to come :)

I went to the Wolsey today with my family to get lunch and we had the choice of two specials board and the menu. I ordered the corned beef pie which was homemade and was served with homemade chips, peas and gravy. The waiting time for the food was very minimal and the service was very friendly. The corned beef pie was a huge slice and the chips were fantastic as was the rest of the meal. The entire meal was delicious.All the food is very reasonably priced.Would definitely recommend and will certainly be back in the future.

Came back to the wolsey again to try food as was very nice last time i had mixed grill the mrs had carbonara as lasagne was sold out. Mixed grill was cooked lovely and home made chips carbonara also lovely great atmosphere good food highly recommend.

came here for dinner with my girl friend wow food was great since then ive come back again and food sill great

The best Sunday lunch experience iv ever had... it's not something I do regularly but my girlfriend and I decided to try it and so glad we did, the food was all cooked to perfection... the portions were gigantic... the price reasonable and he staff lovely... would eat here again and recommend to anyoneThanks

Best way to describe this place is it seems like a busy local from years ago which in itself is a refreshing change these days ! Its clean staff are friendly , owner was proud to explain they do simple fresh food and I couldn't agree more , prices were fine morretti was lovely pint , not from area but will be back

Me and my wife come here once a week for a couple of pints and food . The food is to die for never had a bad meal . From the owner to the bar lasses and the chefs always smiling it's a good local with good food

Myself and my family come all of the time and each of our opinions is this place is amazing. Today I went with two friends and their children- whom both ate for free as their mama bought from the main menu. Food prices are amazing considering the quality of the food. I bought the lamb shank with chips (usually get peas too but I do not like them) ... absolutely amazing!!!!! Finished off with some cake which was only £1 !!! Can not go wrong. In a way pleased it is never overly busy as we've always managed to get a seat... however it deserves to be busier. 10/10 any day!!!

Meal was ok but service was quite poor. Queues because of running out of roasties and mash which were not requested until there was none left to serve. This resulted in a long wait. Chef said he would bring some roasties to our table when they were ready. Unfortunately he didn't.

Decided to visit here after recommendation from colleague. Very busy on a Sunday but plenty of seating, table cleared quickly by bar staff. Two sizes of carvery available: Small (OAP/child size) and large. I chose beef while my mother chose turkey, beef cooked beautifully, yorkshire pudding big and tasty, carrots - nice, mashed potato very watery and tasteless, swede not fully mashed - lumps and somewhat bland, roasties greasy, white cabbage and peas ok, gravy tasty and stuffing (not sampled). Selection of sauces: mint, horseradish, cranberry and apple. Was worth it for the meat and yorkshire puddings, if the veg had been more tasty I would have rated it excellent.

We were walking to Seaburn and noticed The Wolsey did a Sunday carvery so we decided to try, a lovely little pub that was busy. Staff were helpful and pleasant and the food was excellent and very reasonably priced! We even noticed the couple in front of us were getting their carvery "take away" which was great for future reference to get a lunch for my elderly parents as they are unable to travel. My only gripe is that there are *Polite Notices* on the table asking you to leave as soon as you have finished your meal which I found a little frustrating as I felt I had to rush off my drink and leave as soon as id eaten. Other than that we loved it and would like to eat their again.

We dined for the Sunday carvery.Whilst the portions are truly gigantic, both meats, veggies and Yorkshire puds, the flavours left somewhat to be desired.The meats were the best, followed by the roast potatoes, but sadly the rest was an opportunity missed, bland and uninspiring! Tip, eat lightly for breakfast because these belly busting portions will keep you right all day!Price wise, avg, £8.95 per carvery

Have visited here a number of times and each time couldn't be faulted. Food is amazing, good sized portions too. Everything cooked from scratch. Staff are always lovely and can't do enough to help you. Would Defo recommend this place to anyone. You will not be disappointed x

went again yesterday..... and again it was lovely. plenty of meat and I could just about finish my lunch. I can't fault this place, every time we have been it has been spot on.Folks, if you haven't visited this gem, get yersell's there!!

Been here twice and the food has been amazing on both occassions. The chips are homemade. The portions are generous as well. Think this place will be our regular

Absolutely gorgeous food chinese chicken curry rice and fabulous home made chips my husband had the tower burger which he struggled to finish and my daughter had the home made chicken Kiev. The service was exceptional and the portions were huge will definitely be back