Quick info
About Fishergate Inn
Fishergate Inn is a pub in Wigan at 52 Orrell Rd, known locally as "the fish" and run by a landlord and landlady as a community local. Bingo and karaoke nights give groups of friends something to do together, and pool is played on site. Lots of TV screens inside show sports. The bar pours Guinness and San Miguel, with a selection of other beer, wine and spirits behind it. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring their own company along.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention well-kept pints, welcoming landlord, sports on TV and bingo and karaoke nights.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention well-kept pints, welcoming landlord, sports on TV and bingo and karaoke nights.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the welcome from the landlord, landlady and staff, described repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, with several calling it a true local well used by the community. Beer comes next, with drinkers singling out a decent pint of Guinness, a really good San Miguel and well kept pints at a reasonable price. Entertainment sits close behind: bingo, karaoke, pool and sports on TV are all mentioned, and one reviewer says weekends are never short of entertainment. One reviewer notes that Wednesday and Thursday are the quiet nights and believes no food is served. Another calls it a regular stop off on a night out because of its closeness to restaurants and other bars. The flowers outside get a mention as a welcome bonus, and one first-time visitor was struck by the TV screens inside, some showing fishing.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the welcome from the landlord, landlady and staff, described repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, with several calling it a true local well used by the community. Beer comes next, with drinkers singling out a decent pint of Guinness, a really good San Miguel and well kept pints at a reasonable price. Entertainment sits close behind: bingo, karaoke, pool and sports on TV are all mentioned, and one reviewer says weekends are never short of entertainment. One reviewer notes that Wednesday and Thursday are the quiet nights and believes no food is served. Another calls it a regular stop off on a night out because of its closeness to restaurants and other bars. The flowers outside get a mention as a welcome bonus, and one first-time visitor was struck by the TV screens inside, some showing fishing.
Featured reviews
- TONY
“Nice pub. Friendly locals & staff. Great atmosphere. Good beer. Definitely visiting again.”
- Emma Cornwell
“Nice pub had a few games of pool and the san Miguel was a really good pint”
- eric robinson
“Nice friendly atmosphere. Mine host and their staff, excellent. If you want conviviality the fish as it is known locally, is the place to go.”
- James Walsh
“A lovely old fashioned pub made even better by the lovely welcoming staff, they really are the best. The beer is always spot on and at a good price. If you check it out on Facebook there's quite often something going on, bingo, Karaoke, sports on TV etc but quiet nights are Wednesday, Thursday. I don't believe food is served here. You should try this pub, there aren't many of this quality left.”
- Greg “Wigan Wanderers” Knight
“A true local gem. This type of pub is rare these days, a true local that's well used by the community and very welcoming. Best pub in the area for warm hospitality and a decent pint of Guinness for an extremely reasonable price. Definitely coming back soon.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“You can expect a warm welcome from the whole team team, we're easy to find and are renowned for an extensive drinks range and a friendly and lively atmosphere. Get some friends together and join us!”
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Sports
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
Show more amenities
- Free water refills
- Seating
- Karaoke
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Fishergate Inn
- Kitt Green Tavern4.5640.6 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
flavoured gins, pool table, weekend music
- Venture4.21,5640.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
signature bbq burgers, mac and cheese, gammon egg and chips
- The Old Springs Inn4.6860.9 mi£10–20
beer garden out front, pool table and darts, live rugby on tv
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishergate InnWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.5194 | — | £10–20 | well-kept pints, welcoming landlord, sports on TV |
| Kitt Green TavernWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.564 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | flavoured gins, pool table, weekend music |
| VentureReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.21,564 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | signature bbq burgers, mac and cheese, gammon egg and chips |
| The Old Springs Inn | 4.686 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | beer garden out front, pool table and darts, live rugby on tv |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
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