Stadium of Light sits in Sunderland’s Monkwearmouth/city centre area, with everything from unpretentious neighborhood spots to downtown restaurants within walking distance. Distances and ratings come from Google Maps.
Saints & Sinners
12 North Bridge St, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1AB · Daily 8:00 AM-2:30 PM. The closest cafe on this list to the stadium.
Flavours Indian Takeaway
170 Roker Ave, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0HQ · Daily 5:30-11:00 PM. An Indian takeaway specialist open evenings.
Asiana Fusion Restaurant
Echo Bldg, W Wear St, Sunderland SR1 1XD · Tue & Wed 5:00-10:30 PM, Thu 12:00-2:00 PM & 5:00-10:30 PM, Fri & Sat 12:00-2:00 PM & 5:00-11:30 PM, Sun 1:00-9:00 PM, closed Mondays. A well-reviewed (623) Asian fusion restaurant. Note it’s closed Mondays.
The Dun Cow
9 High St W, Sunderland SR1 3HA · Mon-Wed 3:00-11:00 PM, Thu 12:00-11:00 PM, Fri & Sat 12:00 PM-midnight, Sun 12:00-11:00 PM. A storied traditional pub in Sunderland city centre.
Motiraj Restaurant
6-7 Church Ln, Sunderland SR1 3PT · Daily 5:00-10:00 PM. A well-reviewed (576) Indian restaurant.
Angelo’s Restaurant & Cocktails Bar
48 W Sunniside, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1BA · Tue-Fri 12:00-2:00 PM & 5:00-9:00 PM, Sat 12:00-9:30 PM, closed Mon & Sun. A restaurant serving food alongside cocktails. Note it’s closed Mondays and Sundays.
The Rabbit Sunderland
1-3 High St W, Sunderland SR1 3EX · Fri & Sat 11:30 AM-4:00 AM, Sun 11:30 AM-midnight, closed Mon-Thu. A bar and restaurant open Friday through Sunday only. Note it’s closed Monday through Thursday.
Bar Shu Impression
4 Fawcett St, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1SJ · Daily 12:00-10:00 PM. A restaurant specializing in spicy Sichuan-style Chinese cooking.