

The friendliest pubs and bars in Wigan: 23 drinking spots that have the highest ratings on Google reviews and customers describe as "friendly"
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 ...
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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. Formby's
Formby's on Wigan Road, Hindley, has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 229 Google reviews Photo: Google

8. The Foresters Arms
The Foresters Arms in Shevington Moor has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 441 Google reviews Photo: Google