The Wouldhave
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About The Wouldhave
On Mile End Rd in South Shields, The Wouldhave is a pub serving a traditional food and drink menu that runs to 75 dishes, including breakfast. The bar pours Doom Bar and Abbot alongside a rotating selection of guest ales, with Kopparberg Strawberry Burst, Strongbow Dark Fruit and guest ciders also on offer. Coffee here is refillable, and the menu covers scampi and chips through to full meals. Service runs on a walk-in basis, and the pub opens daily. Seating extends outdoors as well as inside. It sits just off the high street, within easy reach for passing custom.
Menu & Prices
75 dishes · mains £1–6- Doom Bar£2.75
- A Selection Of Guest Ales£2.78
- Abbot£2.99
- Kopparbere Strawberry Burst£2.74
- Strongbow Dark Fruit£2.54
- A Selection Of Guest Ciders£3.14
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention unlimited refillable coffee, scampi and chips, outdoor seating area and quick service.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention unlimited refillable coffee, scampi and chips, outdoor seating area and quick service.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws frequent praise, hot, good value, paired with what several call refillable coffee priced at £1.85. Scampi and chips also gets a mention, served with a cold beer in the outdoor area, and one reviewer highlights generous, well-cooked, well-presented food overall. Reviewers describe quick service and a clean atmosphere, with quiet morning crowds and a busy Wednesday lunchtime standing out among local pubs.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws frequent praise, hot, good value, paired with what several call refillable coffee priced at £1.85. Scampi and chips also gets a mention, served with a cold beer in the outdoor area, and one reviewer highlights generous, well-cooked, well-presented food overall. Reviewers describe quick service and a clean atmosphere, with quiet morning crowds and a busy Wednesday lunchtime standing out among local pubs.
Featured reviews
- Euan S
“It was a busy Wednesday lunchtime here whilst other local pubs looked empty. The wouldhave seems to have got it right. We sat outside for a lovely scampi and chips with a cold beer 🍺 fancy glasses! …”
- Smokieno1
“Great food, generous portions, all well cooked and well presented, AND served nice and hot. Very impressed with this Wetherspoons- it’s gotta be one of their best!”
- Samuel
“9.30am and already a few people in having a pint, no bother, just sat quietly discussing horse racing. I went for a coffee (£1.85!!! And I think its refillable 😀). Cute outdoor area. Service was perfect, admittedly hard not to be when there was no one else to serve and all I asked for was a coffee which I had to fill myself. But for £1.85 no complaints!”
- L D
“I really like this spoons! Breakfast was hot and good value and the unlimited coffee warms my ice cold heart! No huge queues and served quickly by the lovely bar person. Service was top notch, they are very nice in here, the team work hard but they are chill and down to earth and are easily approachable. The place is clean and has a good atmosphere especially in the morning/daytime. I don't make a habit of frequenting spoons nowadays, and never at night but the last couple of times I've been in here for food it's been lovely.”
- Hilton Riddex
“It's a spoons and polished at what they do. There is food for literally everybody. The prices are great and the service was quick. The location is great and just off the high street. We were lucky to catch a sunny day and the outside area was awesome.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Busy, family-friendly chain pub offering a traditional range of drinks & food, including breakfast.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- Twelve 254.54550.7 mi£10–20Reservations
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- The Promenade4.41,1155.2 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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- Grannie Annies4.41,4725.8 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wouldhave | 4.32,117 | — | — | unlimited refillable coffee, scampi and chips, outdoor seating area |
| Twelve 25Reservations | 4.5455 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | bottomless brunch, cocktails, pancakes with maple syrup |
| The PromenadeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,115 | 5.2 mi away | £10–20 | black sheep beer, beer garden, sunday dinner |
| Grannie AnniesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,472 | 5.8 mi away | £10–20 | rooftop outdoor area, beach benches, pet friendly |
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