Pubs in Wigan

Real Crafty

9 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan WN1 2AD

A real ale and craft beer emporium located in Wigan town centre on the former site of Bar Legion. Just a 5 minute walk to the bus station and 10 minutes to both of the town's train stations. Expect up to five real ales dispensed via handpull, alongside craft beer, cider and perry served from 30 keg fonts. Also a collection of beers in bottles and cans, from around the world in their Beer Atlas.

Doc's Alehouse

85 Mesnes Street, Wigan WN1 1QJ

Formerly Wigan's first micro-pub, multi-award-winning Doc's Symposium, Doc's Alehouse reopened under new ownership in July 2020.

Wigan Central

Arch No. 1 & 2, Queen Street, Wigan WN3 4DY

Customers are assured a very warm welcome from this Wigan real ale pub, where the beers are sourced from all over. There is a continental bottled beer library for those wanting something different. It has a railway themed interior withlive departure and arrival boards for both Wigan stations. It is a delight, and has quite a cosy feel to it. Bar snacks are available. Beer and food matching themed nights are held regularly. Awarded Best New Cask Outlet 2015 and Wigan Pub of the Year 2018/2019 and Cider Pub of the Year 2019/2020, also Greater Manchester CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2017 and Runner up in the National Pub of the Year competition.

Blundell's Cafe Bar

90 Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 2LF

Situated just off the main road with reasonable parking outside and in side streets, this is a quiet haven for a pint of local ales or a fine coffee, with simple snacks. It's cream modern furniture and tables are very comfortable, making this a perfect place for a family snack or a chin-wag with pals. One wall has an impressive mural of a Venice canal, and other walls have a varied range of interesting posters and pictures, and often candle-lit in the evenings. Small family sized functions are usually held on Monday through Wednesdays.

Tap 'n' Barrel

16 Jaxon's Court, Wigan WN1 1LR

The bar can be found in Jaxon's Court, in the Victorian Quarter of Wigan town centre, conveniently located adjacent to the bus station. The bar provides an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. The staff are friendly, welcoming and happy to provide advice on the good selection of drinks available. The bar itself is split over three areas, the main bar, an upstairs seating area and a pleasant heated undercover back room, where live music is hosted on Sunday afternoons. On the bar can be found up to six real ales, four real ciders and three craft beers, served in pints, halves or in a paddle of three thirds.

Sacred Heart Parish Centre

Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan WN6 7AR

Note that no membership is required in order to enter and enjoy the bar and facilities. A warm, cosy and comfortable club tucked away beside Sacred Heart Catholic Parish Church in Springfield. The current Parish Centre was built in 1904 as the original Sacred Heart Parish Church, and served that purpose until the current Parish Church opened in 1938. The bar is now placed where the altar used to be, and the lancet windows in the upstairs snooker room overlook the original (now closed) entrance facing Stratford Street. The centre hosts local social clubs and activities most afternoons. The evening highlights are The Ronnie Moore 17-piece Big Band every Wednesday and live cabaret on Saturday. The function room is available for hire on Fridays, Saturday afternoons and Sunday afternoons. There are two full size snooker tables, darts and dominoes. Full wheelchair access is available via ramp and lift, with separate disabled toilet.

Northern Beer Temple

116 Standishgate, Wigan WN1 1XP

A fantastic range of bottled and canned beers from across the world .. There just has to be something that suits your pallet ... just ask ... Check Facebook or ring for opening hours

Newtown & Central Conservative Club

359 Ormskirk Road, Wigan WN5 9DL

Newtown Working Mens Club

Liptrot Street, Newtown, Wigan WN5 0TT

Worsley Mesnes Club

Fairbrother Avenue, Wigan WN3 5HL

Barneys Karaoke Bar

5 Arcade Street, Wigan WN1 1DE

Micro-karaoke bar just off Library Street in Wigan town centre.

Bailiff Bar

King Street West, Wigan WN1 1NG

Basement style bar set within The Old Courts building which is a Not for Profit multi-arts venue featuring an art gallery, artist studios, two music venues, bars, band practice rooms and cellar cinema with plans to have an art café and theatre in the near future The building dates from 1887 and retains much of its original charm, including a Victorian courtroom and adjoining prison cells.