Cocktail Masterclass & Bottomless Brunch
A 30-minute masterclass followed by 90 minutes of bottomless brunch. £45 per person.
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At Roker Hotel Poetic Licence
Bold plates. Crafted cocktails. Evenings that linger.
Cocktail Bar & Dining at Roker Hotel
Poetic Licence is Roker Hotel's contemporary cocktail bar and dining space. Open to the public and designed for evenings that extend beyond dinner, the venue blends bold flavours, curated drinks and a distinctive atmosphere.
A calming seaside exterior and contemporary decor inside, with one of the biggest beer gardens in Sunderland, indoor seating and a patio. Our bar manager and senior bar team are always developing new cocktails, from the sweet and eclectic to the good old classics.
Weekends at Poetic
Friday & Saturday nights
Open Friday and Saturday evenings, Poetic Licence transforms into a vibrant weekend bar destination. Expect crafted cocktails, shareable plates and an atmosphere designed for relaxed late-night gatherings.
Opening Hours
Mon – Thurs: 12.00pm – 11.00pm
Fri – Sat: 12.00pm – 12.00am
Sun: 12.00pm – 10.00pm
Food Served
Mon – Sun: 12.00pm – 9.00pm
Find Us
Roker Terrace, Sunderland SR6 9ND
Offers · Monday – Sunday · 12.00pm – 5.00pm
Poetic Price Slash
A whole range of afternoon offers at Poetic Licence, every day from midday until 5pm.
Pintsfrom £4.25
Madri & Cruzcampo £5.30 · Fosters, John Smith's & Inches £4.25 · Guinness £5.70
Bottles4 for £12
Mix & match Budweiser, Sol & Corona
Prosecco£22
75cl bottles of Prosecco
Cocktails2 for £12
On selected cocktails
Ultimate Fries£7
Fridays & Saturdays: any of our Ultimate Fries. Perfect with a pint!
£45per person
New at Roker Hotel
Cocktail Masterclass & Bottomless Brunch
Join one of our expert bartenders for a 30-minute cocktail masterclass, followed by 90 minutes of bottomless brunch: a choice of 3 cocktails or prosecco alongside 2 delicious small plates.
- Groups4 – 15 guests
- Fridays5.00pm – 7.00pm
- Saturdays1.00pm – 3.00pm & 3.00pm – 5.00pm
- Sundays5.00pm – 7.00pm
Terms & conditions apply.
Events & Experiences
Masterclasses & themed evenings
Date-specific and ticketed experiences are managed through our What's On calendar.
Festive Cocktail Evening
A themed evening of seasonal cocktails, sharing plates and music.
Learn More → Private Hire
Poetic Licence is available for exclusive hire and event-led experiences.
Contact Events Team →
Reserve Your Table
Reserve your table.
Booking in advance is recommended, although we do accept walk-ins where we can.
- Mon – Thurs12.00pm – 11.00pm
- Fri – Sat12.00pm – 12.00am
- Sunday12.00pm – 10.00pm
- Food servedDaily 12.00pm – 9.00pm
- Telephone0191 567 1786
Groups of 15 or more. Please email our events team at events@rokerhotel.co.uk or call us on 0191 567 1786.