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The Isaac Wilson, Middlesbrough

61 Wilson Street
Middlesbrough
TS1 1SF

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J D Wetherspoon

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Middlesbrough Central

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Old Boots left this review about The Isaac Wilson

A former ‘spoons and before that law courts. It still retains the air of a Wetherspoons especially in the furnishing, decor, layout and even some of the signage, I think they actually changed nothing. Spoons mix of tall and low furniture and the decor is old photos of Teesside, the carpet is very ‘spoons too. TV screens on silent, machines and piped music but mercifully at low volume. One long counter sideways along the lefthand wall near the rear, two banks of six pulls topped and tailed by T-Bars, the bar back is finished in green tiles and has fridges. Cask Beers from Pennine, Wensleydale, Rudgate and the local Three Brothers, my Three Brothers was thin, insipid and hazy, most punters were on lager, served by a silent barmaid. John Smiths smooth was available but I didn’t see any simpletons drinking it even at £2.20 a pint. It has some dart boards and a pool table near the front door. GBG listed somehow!

On 7^th September 2025 - no rating submitted
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Will Larter left this review about The Isaac Wilson

As we left the station we were joined by some local football fans, who, seeing our Luton Town colours, asked if we were looking for a pub selling cheap beer. When prompted, they mentioned the Isaac Wilson - we said we were already going there! This former Wetherspoons has had little done to it - same carpet, same colour scheme, same pub sign (with black paint covering the name of the previous owner). A major difference was the beer range, which was much better than most Wetherspoons, with Camerons Strongarm, Naylors Black & Tan and two or three other local-ish beers that I failed to make a note of. It was busy, but with a good atmosphere. Police football liaison officers passed through from time to time having a quiet word, which is preferable to hitting people over the head, I always think. I had a half of each of the two beers named, and couldn't fault their condition or the price: £2.30 a pint. It also helps that none of my money went into Tim Martin's pocket.

On 17^th February 2020 - rating: 6
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