Quick info
About Tap 'n' Barrel
Tap 'n' Barrel is a bar in Wigan, set in a long, narrow room down a backstreet beside the bus station at Jaxons Court 16. The hand pull line pours around three cask ales and a couple of ciders, with Windermere Pale on the cask line, and craft keg beers are also available. Pork pies are served for anyone who wants food with a pint. Seating on the ground floor is limited, so upstairs adds more room, the toilets and a function room. At the back, an open-air area with heaters gives drinkers a place to stay outside. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
11 dishes- Windermere Pale
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- Beyond Tripale
- Deception
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, craft keg beers, outside area with heaters and pork pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, craft keg beers, outside area with heaters and pork pie.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the beer, especially the cask ales, with Windermere Pale named as a mainstay that is always in excellent condition. Close behind are the ciders and craft keg beers, with several noting a choice of about three ales and three ciders. The staff and regulars come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, and one newcomer to Wigan says they were made to feel right at home. A pork pie with a couple of pints also earns praise for quality and value, and one reviewer enjoyed hearing Werewolves of London on the music. Several mention the small, narrow premises, with limited seating, extra room upstairs and an outside area at the back with heaters, and the spot next to the bus station suits a quick pre-match pint. The main complaint is from one re-reviewer who says last orders was called at 9.45 with no sign on the door, and who felt staff talked about customers behind their backs. One reviewer also says the pump clip could do with updating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the beer, especially the cask ales, with Windermere Pale named as a mainstay that is always in excellent condition. Close behind are the ciders and craft keg beers, with several noting a choice of about three ales and three ciders. The staff and regulars come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, and one newcomer to Wigan says they were made to feel right at home. A pork pie with a couple of pints also earns praise for quality and value, and one reviewer enjoyed hearing Werewolves of London on the music. Several mention the small, narrow premises, with limited seating, extra room upstairs and an outside area at the back with heaters, and the spot next to the bus station suits a quick pre-match pint. The main complaint is from one re-reviewer who says last orders was called at 9.45 with no sign on the door, and who felt staff talked about customers behind their backs. One reviewer also says the pump clip could do with updating.
Featured reviews
- colin wright
“This is a re-review. If you're going to stop serving and call last orders at 9.45, put a sign on the door, and don't talk about customers behind their backs. Total opposite of when the young man is on the bar. Won't be returning.”
- Pete head
“This was a great bar in the centre of Wigan, very friendly staff with a great selection of Beers, can't wait to return.”
- Anthony Pennington
“Small bar next to bus station. Good range of beers. Lovely, friendly guy serving.”
- Andrew Swift
“Absolutely brilliant staff. Came in on my own after recently moving to wigan and they couldn't have made me feel more welcome. Sound set of locals and sound set of beers on the line. Decent prices, decent venue, can't complain.”
- Mark Nicholson
“Worth seeking out - choice of 3 cask beers and a couple of ciders - Windermere Pale is a mainstay and it’s always in excellent condition although the pump clip could do with updating! More room upstairs along with the toilets.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Seating
- Live music
- Sports
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Highlights· 3
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Tap 'n' Barrel
- The Anvil4.36200.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seating
cask real ales, fast bar service, large sports screens
- The Moon Under Water3.92,9100.1 miWheelchair accessible
cooked breakfast, fish and chips, cask ale pints
- The Raven4.27680.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
hand-pulled cask ales, live music, original refurbished decor
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tap 'n' BarrelWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5444 | — | £1–10 | cask ales, craft keg beers, outside area with heaters |
| The AnvilOutdoor seating | 4.3620 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | cask real ales, fast bar service, large sports screens |
| The Moon Under WaterWheelchair accessible | 3.92,910 | 0.1 mi | — | cooked breakfast, fish and chips, cask ale pints |
| The RavenOutdoor seating | 4.2768 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | hand-pulled cask ales, live music, original refurbished decor |
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