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Wild Boar, Houghton Le Spring

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Opens at 8:00am
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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
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
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 - 11:00pm
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
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Wild Boar, Houghton Le Spring.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Wild Boar, Houghton Le Spring.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Maxim - Double Maxim TasteMatch Prediction

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Double Maxim
Maxim - Double Maxim Brown Ale • 4.7%
Double Maxim
Maxim - Double Maxim

This beer is served regularly at Wild Boar, Houghton Le Spring.

ABV 4.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Brown Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Wild Boar, Houghton Le Spring.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Parking Parking
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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, 32, 79, X20; Nexus: 71, 520 (Daytime Only )

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