My favourites here are:

• Port of Call (1 Park Lane) - Steak Loaded Fries (Steak cooked rare!) Gatsbys (13-14 Derwent Street) - Chicken Carbonara

If you have a bit of time between lectures whilst on St Peter's Campus, why not have a wander up to one of the local cafes, restaurants or bars in Roker with your mates for some dinner.

• The Wolsey (Millem Terrace) - My favourite place to eat in Roker, with daily, weekly specials and a cracking carvery on a Sunday. Are you free on a Thursday night? Head on over for their quiz night (some rounds are paid entry - but cheap). My favourite food here? Thanks for asking! It would have to be a hot beef baguette, every time.
• Stack (Whitburn Road) - A must-try. With regular live artists and DJs, lots of bars and food vendors; there's something for everyone. Their open rooftop allows the sea air and sun to come through, keeping you fresh while you have some fantastic food, delicious drinks and a cracking catch-up with your friends. My favourite food vendor would be Acropolis with their homemade Greek cuisine. Give their Chicken or Veggie Gyros a try - they're great.

And if you want to try something new, and watch your pennies, you’ve picked the perfect time. 14 to 22 September is Sunderland Restaurant Week, with your chance to try more than 40 local restaurants and cafes at bargain prices: https://sunderlandbid.co.uk/restaurant-week/