Quick info
About Formbys
Formbys is a free house pub at 146 Wigan Rd in Hindley, Wigan, pouring wines, spirits, cocktails and cold pints alongside a selection of beers. Dogs are welcome, and the pub keeps complimentary dog biscuits for them, which suits visitors stopping in after a walk. George's Grill supplies snack-style food. The building has had a complete refurbishment, and a fire burns inside through the winter. Live music is part of the programme, and a kids play area gives families a place for children. The pub also hosts bike meets.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention well priced beers, live music, dog friendly with biscuits and outdoor space and kids play area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention well priced beers, live music, dog friendly with biscuits and outdoor space and kids play area.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the drinks, citing a good selection of well priced beers and reasonably priced rounds, with one calling the pub a Spoons alternative. Friendly staff come up almost as often. Several call the bar team brilliant and helpful, and one says a member of staff makes everyone's day brighter. The refurbished pub earns comments on its lovely, relaxed atmosphere, and one reviewer notes it was clean and tidy. Food from George's Grill is described as good value, cheap and great, and one reviewer calls the kitchen's food stunning. Live music gets its own praise, with one saying they have not yet seen an act that was not good. Others mention lots of outdoor space, a kids play area and a bike meet that went well. One reviewer singles out the complimentary dog biscuits handed out for visiting dogs.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the drinks, citing a good selection of well priced beers and reasonably priced rounds, with one calling the pub a Spoons alternative. Friendly staff come up almost as often. Several call the bar team brilliant and helpful, and one says a member of staff makes everyone's day brighter. The refurbished pub earns comments on its lovely, relaxed atmosphere, and one reviewer notes it was clean and tidy. Food from George's Grill is described as good value, cheap and great, and one reviewer calls the kitchen's food stunning. Live music gets its own praise, with one saying they have not yet seen an act that was not good. Others mention lots of outdoor space, a kids play area and a bike meet that went well. One reviewer singles out the complimentary dog biscuits handed out for visiting dogs.
Featured reviews
- Mojow1958
“Went for a bike meet.. bar staff friendly and helpful nice lovely day.”
- Rachel Hill
“Food was great, really good atmosphere Chloe is a unreal vibe and a ray of sunshine x”
- Amy Hill
“Great pub, the staff are brilliant , especially Chloe , she makes everyone’s day much brighter is a great member of the team :)”
- Reece Maddock
“Food was stunning and so was the girl in the kitchen x”
- dee burchmore
“Popped into Formbys last Saturday to see Amanda and honestly she’s done such a brilliant job with the place. The pub looks amazing and has such a lovely atmosphere now. You can tell how much hard work she’s put into it because everything just feels so welcoming and relaxed from the minute you walk in. Great drinks, friendly staff and just a really nice vibe all round. Was so lovely seeing it busy and doing well because Amanda really deserves it. Can’t wait to come back again soon.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Formby's is a classic free house pub bringing superb drinks; wines, spirits, cocktails and cold pints to Hindley. Serving snack style food on weekends from George’s Grill! Friday- Sundays. After a complete extensive and stylish refurbishment, we’re sure you’ll agree that this is the ideal place to come after a walk, on a night out or even to use for any celebrations or gatherings you may want to have with us! A large beer garden for those perfect summer days & a cosy fire to relax inside during winter...Plus we are dog friendly too! See you soon!!”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Good for kids
- Alcohol
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Seating
- Live music
- Sports
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near Formbys
- Bird I'th Hand4.13310.3 miWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingTakeout
monday quiz night, cheap pints, live music
- The Hare & Hounds4.61470.5 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
cask ales, dog friendly, open fire
- The Edington Arms4.42750.6 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
joseph holt's beer, beer garden, next to train station
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FormbysWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5305 | — | £10–20 | well priced beers, live music, dog friendly with biscuits |
| Bird I'th HandWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Takeout | 4.1331 | 0.3 mi | — | monday quiz night, cheap pints, live music |
| The Hare & HoundsOutdoor seating | 4.6147 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | cask ales, dog friendly, open fire |
| The Edington ArmsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4275 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | joseph holt's beer, beer garden, next to train station |
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