The Ward Jackson – JD Wetherspoon
📍 0.2 miles from The Suit Direct Stadium
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Ward Jackson is a popular pre-match venue for both home and away supporters due to its proximity to Suit Direct Stadium, approximately a 10-minute walk away. It is listed as a recommended pub for away fans near the stadium :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. The pub offers a range of affordable food options, including breakfast and pub classics, served daily from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. It also features multiple TV screens, making it suitable for watching live football matches. The venue has a rear garden and is air-conditioned, providing a comfortable environment for fans :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
Recent Fan Reviews
I wanted to go here for a meal as I usually do whenever I go on an OAP trip, but when I got there a notice on the door saying that it's under refurbishment and open on the 19th. When I got back on the coach I was told that it was open and they had a meal there. Not happy at all.
It's very well located just next to the church and town centre. There are plenty of seatings indoors; the beer garden is nice and spacious as well Staff are friendly and efficient Great place for some good value drinks and pub meals.
Popped into this place for a meal (lunch). Found the app too annoying to use so I ordered the old school way (at the bar). Plenty of spaces if you like spacious fine dining. I opted to sit near the escape doors at the back of the venue as the last time I was in the same venue it got pretty ugly, and although this time my visit was during the day, I opted for safety over risk. Anyway. It is very cheap. Two meals and two drinks for just over £10. That's fantastic if you're on a budget, however, my meal wasn't edible. Additionally, the staff who served the meals practically threw the dishes at us, now, I'm not sure if she was practising her discuss throwing skills or she was just having a bad day; either way, it kept me on my toes within regards to catching the plate. I did need the toilet whilst there. The journey to the ladies took me as far as Peterlee, I'm sure, but the toilets were very clean, if not as cold as a mortuary. The back is quite pleasing on the eye. I can imagine it being busy and adventurous in the summer. Best thing about my visit here was definitely leaving. Interesting experience nonetheless.
My sister & I popped in here late one Tuesday morning recently and elected for a table by the windows looking out over to the church and roundabout. Having duly noted the number of our table I went to the bar to order our breakfast. I had the full English and my sister had a more modest cooked breakfast. Of course, we took full advantage of the free refills of coffee and hot chocolate. Oh, and for breakfast I always like a large glass of chilled orange juice - no ice. You really can't beat a Wetherspoons for value. We enjoyed our stay here where the staff were pleasant enough. And, as a bonus once you eventually manage to get to the toilets on the first floor they are quite grand...
It is beautiful place to visit with friends and alone. Good prices for the breakfast. Good deal for cuppa. Old building. Need renovation. But everything in plan. Nice to see that will be improved.