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The Wild Boar. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-03-2015
Image: The Wild Boar. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-03-2015
Wild Boar. (External, Sign). Published on 02-05-2023
Image: Wild Boar. (External, Sign). Published on 02-05-2023

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. Takes 50p off CAMRA Vouchers .

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
04/03/2025
Last surveyed
28/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUN/6015
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Double Maxim
Maxim - Double Maxim

Brown Ale

ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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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
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
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Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
50p off CAMRA Vouchers
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Go North East: X1, 4, 20/A, 32, 79, X20; Nexus: 71, 520 (Daytime Only )

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