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Wouldhave, South Shields

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Opens at 8:00am
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Operator: Wetherspoon
16 Mile End Road, South Shields, NE33 1TA (View on Google Map)
(0191) 427 6014
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Named after local boat builder William Wouldhave, co inventor of the self righting lifeboat, this town centre pub is part of the Wetherspoon chain, providing customers with well-priced bar meals and a selection of cask ales. After a major refit in 2021 this has extended the customer area and created a new garden . 12 handpumps serve the the three regular beers and a rotation of guest ales from around the country. Boxed cider is available from a fridge. No alcohol serves till 9am.The pub takes 50p off CAMRA vouchers

No alcohol available till 9am.

The pub hosts bi annual Real Ale Festivals and regular tap takeovers. The public transport interchange is five minutes away.

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Tyneside MBC
Last updated
26/06/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUN/6046
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
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 9 changing beers and 3 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% Spotted once.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Wouldhave, South Shields.

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% Spotted 3 times.
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Wouldhave, South Shields.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
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 Wouldhave, South Shields.

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

Purity - Pure Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Purity - Pure Gold
Purity - Pure Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Purity - Pure Gold
Purity - Pure Gold

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Wouldhave, South Shields.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 4 times.
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Wouldhave, South Shields.

ABV 5.9%
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Wi Fi Wi Fi
The Cloud / FREE - verified working at point of survey
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
50p off CAMRA Vouchers
Transport
Close to bus routes (250m)
Stagecoach NE: 10/11, E1
Public Transport Interchange
Close to metro
South Shields

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