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Wigan Town Centre Pubs

                                     

Below we have listed the Wigan town centre pubs which are known to stock real ale. Opening times, descriptions of the pubs and the beer sold can be found via the links provided to the central Camra pubs database. If you spot anything that’s out of date let us know!

Link to Pubs DatabaseLocationHow to get there
The Anvil*Dorning Street, WN1 1NDIt’s adjecent to the bus station; take the shortcut through the churchyard
Berkeley27-29 Wallgate, WN1 1LDFirst of the pubs on the main drag into town up the hill from the Stations
Boulevard17a Wallgate, WN1 1LDJust beyond the Berkeley on the way towards the town centre
Brocket Arms38 Mesnes Road, WN1 2DDApprox 25 mins walk from the rail stations. Keep Mesnes Park on your left and walk uphill.
Cherry Gardens263 Wigan Lane, WN1 2NTAround half an hour’s walk from the railway stations or catch the 605 bus from the bus station
Forbes on the Lane236 Wigan Lane, WN1 2RPA few doors down from the Cherry Gardens
Gin on the Lane53 Wigan Lane, WN1 2LFReachable on foot in less than 20 mins via Wallgate, Standishgate & Wigan Lane
John Bull Chophouse*2 Coopers Row, Market Place, WN1 1PQHead into the pedestrianised area and look for the alley on your right
Little Fifteen17-19 Wallgate, WN1 1LDPast the Berkeley & Boulevard on the same side of Wallgate
Moon Under Water5-7a Market Place, WN1 1PEOn your right just as you enter the pedestrianised zone
Open Arms90 Wigan Lane, WN1 2LFClose to Gin on the Lane
Raven5 Wallgate, WN1 1LDHead uphill along Wallgate and the pub is on your right
Real Crafty*9 Upper Dicconson Street, WN1 2ADLess than 10 mins walk from the town centre, head for Mesnes Park and bear right
Royal Oak111-113 Standishgate, WN1 1XLWalk through the shopping area and keep going until you see the pub on your right
Sherringtons*57 Kenyon Road, WN1 2DUApprox 20 mins walk, keep Mesnes Park on you left and had uphill. The 605 stops nearby
Silverwell117 Darlington Street East, WN1 3EFOn the A577 going East and approx 15 mins walk. Buses also stop nearby
Swan & Railway*80 Wallgate, WN1 1BADirectly opposite to North Western Station
Tap n Barrel*16 Jaxon’s Court, WN1 1LRIn an alley accessible from the bus station
Wigan Brewhouse TaproomBrewery Yard, off Wallgate, WN1 1JQLook carefully for the sign located in the alley before you arrive at the church
Wigan Central*Arch No. 1 & 2, Queen Street, WN3 4DYHead for the archways undeneath North Western Station
Yellow Monkey 85 Mesnes Street, WN1 1QJOpposite the South end of Mesnes Park

An * denotes also in the Good Beer Guide