Friday, April 19, 2024

Ale Trail : Wigan (Springfield)

BIRD IN’TH HAND : 102 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7DY.
Known to everyone as the The ‘En ‘Ole. Popular, classic, community pub. Completely refurbished in 2012, but still retains some of its original frosted glass windows, and a splendid tiled mosaic nameplate running the whole width of the original frontage. Serves up to 3 changing cask ales.
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BRICKMAKERS ARMS : 49 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7LN.
Comfortable and very friendly three roomed-local. It has an impressive columned entrance. and a nice beer garden. Serves up to 2 cask ales.
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DOUGLAS BANK : 215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7NF.
Named after a local pit. Pub is split into two, the lounge is large and welcoming with two TVs for watching sport. The vault is another large room with a pool table and another TV. Serves up to 3 cask ales.
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SPRINGFIELD HOTEL : 47 Springfield Road, Wigan, WN6 7BB.
The pub has a fantastic exterior and is one of less than 300 pubs nationwide that still retain their Victorian interior, therefore listed as a real heritage pub. Serves 2 changing cask beers.
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