1842 Café & Bistro interior

1842 Café & Bistro

At Roker Hotel

Relaxed dining by the sea.

Welcome to 1842 · Nestled in the Roker Hotel

1842 offers all-day dining in a relaxed coastal setting. From breakfast and light lunches to evening plates and seasonal specials, the space is designed for comfort, quality and ease.

A fresh take on seaside dining, blending contemporary charm with a nod to timeless flavours.

1842 Café by day
Through the day

A contemporary café and patisserie

Breakfast, brunch, light lunches, speciality coffee and cakes from the patisserie counter, with the North Sea just outside.

1842 Bistro by night
At night

An elegant coastal bistro

Seasonal bistro plates and a considered drinks list as the lights go down over Roker.

Evening menu · Monday to Saturday · 18:00 – 21:00

A recurring favourite at 1842

Restaurant Week returns

Our popular Restaurant Week is a regular fixture at 1842 Café & Bistro, with a set evening offer. Dates for the next Restaurant Week will be announced soon.

£151 Course
£202 Courses
£253 Courses
Served from 6.00pmBooking essentialNext dates announced soon
Events & Special Evenings

Coming up at 1842

Date-specific and ticketed events are managed through our What's On calendar.

Christmas Day Lunch at 1842
Fri 25 Dec 2026

Christmas Day Lunch at 1842

A traditional festive lunch with seafront views.

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Restaurant Week
Next dates announced soon

Restaurant Week

1, 2 or 3 courses from £15, served from 6pm. Booking essential.

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Mother’s Day at 1842
Sun 7 Mar 2027

Mother’s Day at 1842

Treat Mum to a special Sunday lunch overlooking the North Sea.

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Reserve Your Table

Join us at 1842.

Book online below for breakfast, lunch or evening dining at 1842 Café & Bistro.

  • Evening menuMon – Sat · 18:00 – 21:00
  • Telephone0191 567 1786
  • AddressRoker Terrace, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9ND
Larger groups & private dining. For all bookings of 10 or more, please email our events team at events@rokerhotel.co.uk or call us on 0191 567 1786.
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