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The Wild Boar. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-03-2015

Wild Boar, Houghton Le Spring

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Operator: Wetherspoon
Frederick Place, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4BN (View on Google Map)
(0191) 512 8050
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Formerly a Buffs Club, the Wild Boar was opened by Wetherspoon's in 2011. Named after the Black Sabre Boar on the crest of former rector of Houghton, Bernard Gilpin. Comprising one large single bar with 10 handpulls. They are in 2 banks of 5 and some beers are duplicated. As well as regulars Abbott, Ruddles, Doom Bar & Double Maxim, three guests are usually available at weekends. including an offering from local breweries . There is a Tuesday club offering various real ale at a special price of £1.49/pint.

Note the old photographs and paintings that decorate the walls, along with a large picture above the fireplace depicting the Houghton Feast.

Part of the Houghton Conservation Area

Historic Interest

In Houghton Conservation Area

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Buffs Club
Local Authority
Sunderland City Council
Last updated
21/05/2024
Last surveyed
23/10/2023
Pub ID
SUN/6015
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Events Events
Bingo every Monday at 7pm. Quiz once a month on Wednesday at 7.30pm
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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Go North East: X1, 4, 20/A, 35/A (35 Mon - Sat Daytimes, 35A Eve & Sun.), 79, X20; Gateshead Central Taxis: 71; Nexus: 520 (Daytime Only )
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