A great selection of drinks? Sports on TV? A resident cat nuzzling your leg while you dip into a bag of dry-roasted peanuts? Well, maybe not the last one.
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 try, here are 23 of the highest-rated “friendly” pubs and bars in Wigan according to Google reviews.
All are rated 4.5 out of 5 or higher and the word “friendly” is mentioned by customers in reviews.
In no particular order, here they are ...
. The friendliest pubs in Wigan according to Google reviews
Below are 23 of the highest-rated "friendly" pubs in Wigan according to Google reviews Photo: Google
. The Old Springs
The Old Springs on Spring Road, Kitt Green, has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 49 Google reviews Photo: Google
. The White Lion
The White Lion on Mossy Lee Road, Wrightington, has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,900 Google reviews Photo: Google
. The Crown at Worthington
The Crown at Worthington on Platt Lane, Standish, has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 331 Google reviews Photo: Google
. The Plough & Harrow
The Plough & Harrow on Gathurst Lane, Shevington, has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 38 Google reviews Photo: Google
. The Running Horses
The Running Horses on St James's Road, Orrell, has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 86 Google reviews Photo: Google
. Formby's
Formby's on Wigan Road, Hindley, has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 229 Google reviews Photo: Google
. The Foresters Arms
The Foresters Arms in Shevington Moor has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 441 Google reviews Photo: Google
. John Bull Chop House
John Bull Chop House on Cooper's Row has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 628 Google reviews Photo: Google
1. The friendliest pubs in Wigan according to Google reviews
Below are 23 of the highest-rated "friendly" pubs in Wigan according to Google reviews Photo: Google
2. The Old Springs
The Old Springs on Spring Road, Kitt Green, has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 49 Google reviews Photo: Google
3. The White Lion
The White Lion on Mossy Lee Road, Wrightington, has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,900 Google reviews Photo: Google
4. The Crown at Worthington
The Crown at Worthington on Platt Lane, Standish, has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 331 Google reviews Photo: Google