A great selection of drinks? Euros or Rugby on TV?
Or do you simply go to a place you know to be friendly and welcoming?
Well if you do and you’re looking for a new place to sample some ales on Beer Day Britain today here are 18 of the highest-rated “friendly” pubs and bars in and around Wigan according to Google reviews.
In no particular order, they are all rated 4.5 out of 5 or higher and the word “friendly” is mentioned by customers in reviews.

1. National Beer Day 2024
18 of the friendliest pubs to grab a beer on National Beer Day Photo: NW

2. The John Bull Chop House- The Wiend, Wigan
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 778 reviews Photo: submit

3. Real Crafty- Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 399 reviews Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

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