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Old Ship, South Shields

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Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6NQ (View on Google Map)
(0191) 456 2196
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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

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Tyneside MBC
Last updated
06/02/2025
Last surveyed
03/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUN/6037
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
Stagecoach NE: 3/4, 30, X34; Go North East: 24

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