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About The Anvil
The Anvil is a real ale pub on Dorning St in Wigan, with around seven cask ales on at once and real cider alongside them. Dogs are welcome. The open-plan layout is divided into separate drinking areas with plenty of seating, and the rear holds the quieter spots. Several large TV screens show sports channels, so multiple games can run at the same time. The pub sits a short walk from Wigan Wallgate station and close to the town's rail stations.
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- ParkingPaid street parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask real ales, fast bar service, large sports screens and near Wigan Wallgate station.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask real ales, fast bar service, large sports screens and near Wigan Wallgate station.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers point first to the real ales, with a cask selection that several call superbly kept and one says is spot on. One reviewer counts seven ales on offer, another singles out an Old Boston plum porter, and cider gets a mention too. Close behind is the service, described as very quick even when busy, with one reviewer served by the barmaid straight away. Many call it a proper old school or old fashioned pub, and one calls it a realistic alternative to Spoons. Large screens show sports, with three different games on at once for one visitor. The seating is called decent, open plan but divided into drinking areas, with quieter spots at the rear. The main trade-off is that it can get busy on rugby and football match days. One reviewer likes the absence of children, and others mention the short walk from the Wigan rail stations. A visitor stopping for a quick pint before a Wigan Athletic match is served fast.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers point first to the real ales, with a cask selection that several call superbly kept and one says is spot on. One reviewer counts seven ales on offer, another singles out an Old Boston plum porter, and cider gets a mention too. Close behind is the service, described as very quick even when busy, with one reviewer served by the barmaid straight away. Many call it a proper old school or old fashioned pub, and one calls it a realistic alternative to Spoons. Large screens show sports, with three different games on at once for one visitor. The seating is called decent, open plan but divided into drinking areas, with quieter spots at the rear. The main trade-off is that it can get busy on rugby and football match days. One reviewer likes the absence of children, and others mention the short walk from the Wigan rail stations. A visitor stopping for a quick pint before a Wigan Athletic match is served fast.
Featured reviews
- David Heaney
“Great pub superbly kept real ale choice can get busy on match days ( rugby or football) quieter at the rear end”
- Geoff d'Arcy
“Anyone wanting to know how cask ale should be like should pay a visit very pleasant staff , the beer is 300% absolutely spot on, and that is very very hard to find these days well done to all concerned , another plus , just mine , is the absent of children ,makes a change from having to listen to kids screaming around definitely be going back for a second visit, these places are so very hard to find”
- ade elliot
“Service was excellent pub was busy but got served by barmaid straight away, TVs on in pub 3 different sports games on, I'm not from wigan pub just few minutes walk from wigan wallgate station.”
- John Boy (johnny boy)
“proper english pub. i hope i can find a pub like this in every town i go to. realistic alternative to spoons.”
- Robert McNulty
“Brilliant pub, excellent beers, excellent professional service 👍🏻🍻😋”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Sports
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
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- Seating
- Sports
- Restroom
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Anvil
- Tap 'n' Barrel4.54440.1 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
cask ales, craft keg beers, outside area with heaters
- The Raven4.27680.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
hand-pulled cask ales, live music, original refurbished decor
- The Moon Under Water3.92,9100.1 miWheelchair accessible
cooked breakfast, fish and chips, cask ale pints
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The AnvilOutdoor seating | 4.3620 | — | £10–20 | cask real ales, fast bar service, large sports screens |
| Tap 'n' BarrelWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5444 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | cask ales, craft keg beers, outside area with heaters |
| The RavenOutdoor seating | 4.2768 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | hand-pulled cask ales, live music, original refurbished decor |
| The Moon Under WaterWheelchair accessible | 3.92,910 | 0.1 mi | — | cooked breakfast, fish and chips, cask ale pints |
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