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About The Hare & Hounds
The Hare & Hounds is a traditional pub on Ladies Ln in Wigan, with an open fire in the bar. The drinks list centres on a rolling choice of cellar-conditioned cask ales, with lagers and ciders alongside. Pork pies are sold behind the bar for anyone who wants a bite with their drink. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring theirs along. The landlord works the floor and keeps an eye on the pub. A jukebox and a TV sit in the bar.
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- ParkingFree street parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, dog friendly, open fire and pork pies.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, dog friendly, open fire and pork pies.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to The Hare & Hounds above all for the well-kept cask ale, with a rolling choice of cellar-conditioned beers that one visitor says recalls what local pubs used to be. Close behind is the landlord, described as active, welcoming and keeping everything together. Reviewers also mention the lagers, ciders and spirits, and juicy pork pies sold behind the bar. Several call it a traditional boozer, and one points to the open fire. Dog-friendly comes up repeatedly, along with friendly bar staff, a good smoking area and decently priced beers. Visitors describe a quiet pint among chatting customers of all types, and one says nobody batted an eye at their disabled son. The only complaint is a single reviewer's wish for the television or the jukebox to be on, but not both at once. One reviewer who went in once says it became their local.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to The Hare & Hounds above all for the well-kept cask ale, with a rolling choice of cellar-conditioned beers that one visitor says recalls what local pubs used to be. Close behind is the landlord, described as active, welcoming and keeping everything together. Reviewers also mention the lagers, ciders and spirits, and juicy pork pies sold behind the bar. Several call it a traditional boozer, and one points to the open fire. Dog-friendly comes up repeatedly, along with friendly bar staff, a good smoking area and decently priced beers. Visitors describe a quiet pint among chatting customers of all types, and one says nobody batted an eye at their disabled son. The only complaint is a single reviewer's wish for the television or the jukebox to be on, but not both at once. One reviewer who went in once says it became their local.
Featured reviews
- Gum Gum
“Very nice traditional pub with an open fire and good ale. And a nice welcome from the landlord. By far the nicest pub in this town”
- Ryan Hinegan
“Popped in for a swift pint. Full of warm and friendly people with decently priced beers”
- Mark Parkinson
“Excellent traditional pub and good ale price.”
- Gregg Waldron
“Exceptionally friendly and a great pint of ale, lager, cider or spirits. Went in once and it was my local”
- Tim Buxton
“A splendid little pub - in the true sense of the term. Popped in here for a swift drink; what a treat. As you find it, but excellent pint, busy with chatting customers of all types (no one batted an eye at our disabled son) no duff duff music, humorous bar staff with eagle eyed landlord checking all is well. Sick of fruit machine bars with steel counters and gassy lager - set course for this place.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Sports
Amenities
- Free 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 Hare & Hounds
- The Edington Arms4.42750.2 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
joseph holt's beer, beer garden, next to train station
- Bird I'th Hand4.13310.4 miWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingTakeout
monday quiz night, cheap pints, live music
- Formbys4.53050.5 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
well priced beers, live music, dog friendly with biscuits
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare & HoundsOutdoor seating | 4.6147 | — | £1–10 | cask ales, dog friendly, open fire |
| The Edington ArmsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4275 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | joseph holt's beer, beer garden, next to train station |
| Bird I'th HandWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Takeout | 4.1331 | 0.4 mi | — | monday quiz night, cheap pints, live music |
| FormbysWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5305 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | well priced beers, live music, dog friendly with biscuits |
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