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 If you spot anything that’s out of date let us know!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 Database | Location | How to get there |
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The Anvil* | Dorning Street, WN1 1ND | It’s adjecent to the bus station; take the shortcut through the churchyard |
Berkeley | 27-29 Wallgate, WN1 1LD | First of the pubs on the main drag into town up the hill from the Stations |
Boulevard | 17a Wallgate, WN1 1LD | Just beyond the Berkeley on the way towards the town centre |
Brocket Arms | 38 Mesnes Road, WN1 2DD | Approx 25 mins walk from the rail stations. Keep Mesnes Park on your left and walk uphill. |
Cherry Gardens | 263 Wigan Lane, WN1 2NT | Around half an hour’s walk from the railway stations or catch the 605 bus from the bus station |
Forbes on the Lane | 236 Wigan Lane, WN1 2RP | A few doors down from the Cherry Gardens |
Gin on the Lane | 53 Wigan Lane, WN1 2LF | Reachable on foot in less than 20 mins via Wallgate, Standishgate & Wigan Lane |
John Bull Chophouse* | 2 Coopers Row, Market Place, WN1 1PQ | Head into the pedestrianised area and look for the alley on your right |
Little Fifteen | 17-19 Wallgate, WN1 1LD | Past the Berkeley & Boulevard on the same side of Wallgate |
Moon Under Water | 5-7a Market Place, WN1 1PE | On your right just as you enter the pedestrianised zone |
Open Arms | 90 Wigan Lane, WN1 2LF | Close to Gin on the Lane |
Raven | 5 Wallgate, WN1 1LD | Head uphill along Wallgate and the pub is on your right |
Real Crafty* | 9 Upper Dicconson Street, WN1 2AD | Less than 10 mins walk from the town centre, head for Mesnes Park and bear right |
Royal Oak | 111-113 Standishgate, WN1 1XL | Walk through the shopping area and keep going until you see the pub on your right |
Sherringtons* | 57 Kenyon Road, WN1 2DU | Approx 20 mins walk, keep Mesnes Park on you left and had uphill. The 605 stops nearby |
Silverwell | 117 Darlington Street East, WN1 3EF | On the A577 going East and approx 15 mins walk. Buses also stop nearby |
Swan & Railway* | 80 Wallgate, WN1 1BA | Directly opposite to North Western Station |
Tap n Barrel* | 16 Jaxon’s Court, WN1 1LR | In an alley accessible from the bus station |
Wigan Brewhouse Taproom | Brewery Yard, off Wallgate, WN1 1JQ | Look carefully for the sign located in the alley before you arrive at the church |
Wigan Central* | Arch No. 1 & 2, Queen Street, WN3 4DY | Head for the archways undeneath North Western Station |
Yellow Monkey | 85 Mesnes Street, WN1 1QJ | Opposite the South end of Mesnes Park |
An * denotes also in the Good Beer Guide