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The Old Ship is reputed to be the oldest public house in South Shields, established around 1803. It was originally a coaching inn on the road between Westoe and Sunderland - an old mounting stone once used by horsemen to make it easier to get into the saddle remains outside the front entrance. This friendly establishment has a combined bar/lounge area and a function room upstairs. There are two handpumps,, Timothy Taylor's Landlord , Wainwright's and Hobgoblin can feature .
Historic Interest
The pub is included in the South Tyneside Council local listing of significant heritage assets. Full information is available from https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/18506/Local-List-A-to-Z
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
Old Ship, South Shields
Source: National