Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2827 reviews

What User likes about The Wild Boar Houghton Le Spring:
I absolutely adore the wild boar dish at this restaurant. The tables are quickly cleared and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The food is consistently delicious no matter what we order. The steak I had earlier in the week was cooked perfectly. Our server Ellie was fantastic and really added to the experience. All of the staff's hard work is greatly appreciated. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. View all feedback. What TyneAndWearColumbus doesn't like about The Wild Boar Houghton Le Spring:
This pub in Houghton is a decent spot, one of the few in the center of town. I have been here a few times recently for drinks, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The drinks are always good and the food is okay, typical Wetherspoon fare. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the pub is a concern at the moment. Plates are left piled up for a long time after customers have eaten, and tables often have leftovers from previous cust... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 50 reviews
Michael
20.07.2024 - 12:27

Typical Wetherspoons. Good food and great choice of beers etc

Richie
20.07.2024 - 12:27

Such miserable staff in this wetherspoons, no smile or thank you! The place itself is cozy, but prices are getting to high and now need to be capped!

Andrew
20.07.2024 - 12:27

This has to be one of the best weatherspoons around the staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is very friendly it always seems to be busy we have a plant b...

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stevegoats
20.07.2024 - 12:27

It was pleasant enough, a bit tight fir space. So a little uncomfortable because of this. Looked as if it could be a bit rough at times though as the staff all...

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Lynn
20.07.2024 - 12:27

Just been for a drink to catch up with an old friend. Loved it

Menu
5.0 ★ from 20 reviews

Outstanding customer service. The evening I visited with my family, they were currently sold out of deserts, my younger brother aged 11 was a little upset. To w...

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Great value beer. Brew Dog IPA approx £3.50 a pint and numerous great value meal offers with a pint, although brew Dog isn't part of this still has Ship Yard wh...

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Very good mature staff a nice change attentive ,courteous, polite ,efficient traits rarely seen today . Have been in this place before ,hence return visit . The...

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Cracking boozer and one of the largest I’ve been in, with a couple of floors. The food served here is very nice and at great prices, and won’t break the bank ju...

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The breakfast at this restaurant was excellent, and the table service through the app was fast and convenient.

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 197 reviews
TyneAndWearColumbus
15.03.2024 - 14:20

This pub in Houghton is a decent spot, one of the few in the center of town. I have been here a few times recently for drinks, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The...

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Venture25683606218
15.03.2024 - 14:20

I was extremely disappointed that there was no chocolate sauce on my brownie. This is completely unacceptable and I am not okay with it. I am on the brink of te...

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Sandra
15.03.2024 - 14:20

We really enjoy the wild boar dish at this restaurant. The staff are very friendly. This afternoon, we had a couple of drinks before ordering an afternoon meal...

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Mandy
15.03.2024 - 14:20

Been quite a few times and always enjoyed our meals until today I would never give back, oumrdered 2 burger meals for myself and husband and curry rice and chip...

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Caellt15
15.03.2024 - 14:20

Went here for lunch, 1st time we had been in the Wild Boar. Not a great experience. Lots of local history displayed which i found interesting at the start, and...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 1246 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.1 ★ from 1314 reviews

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