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About The Old Pear Tree Inn
The Old Pear Tree Inn is a bar in Wigan on Frog Ln, where the kitchen changes its pies weekly, with lamb one week and cheese the next. A fire greets visitors as they walk in, and dogs are welcome. The menu also lists a bacon cheese burger and a three starters deal. Breakfast is served with an unlimited option, and afternoon tea comes as a large portion. The landlord or landlady works behind the bar, and the bar shows live sport, including women's rugby.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid street parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pies, afternoon tea, burgers and reasonably priced drinks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pies, afternoon tea, burgers and reasonably priced drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out a friendly welcome from the staff, the landlord and the locals, with a fire burning on a wet night and a bar team described as caring toward regulars. Food comes close behind. Diners name a lamb pie, a cheese pie the chef added after a customer suggested it, a bacon cheese burger, a southern fried chicken burger, rump steak, and an afternoon tea so large one reviewer could not finish it. A three-starter offer and a breakfast also earn praise, and several call the food and drinks reasonably priced. The main caveat is about the past. One returning customer says a visit under the previous management left them with little interest in coming back, and the change since the reopening won them round. Another found the first bite of the cheese pie underwhelming before the cheesiness arrived. Small touches close out the praise: a pint poured without a half-inch of head, and music turned down when a diner asked.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out a friendly welcome from the staff, the landlord and the locals, with a fire burning on a wet night and a bar team described as caring toward regulars. Food comes close behind. Diners name a lamb pie, a cheese pie the chef added after a customer suggested it, a bacon cheese burger, a southern fried chicken burger, rump steak, and an afternoon tea so large one reviewer could not finish it. A three-starter offer and a breakfast also earn praise, and several call the food and drinks reasonably priced. The main caveat is about the past. One returning customer says a visit under the previous management left them with little interest in coming back, and the change since the reopening won them round. Another found the first bite of the cheese pie underwhelming before the cheesiness arrived. Small touches close out the praise: a pint poured without a half-inch of head, and music turned down when a diner asked.
Featured reviews
- Graham
“A warm welcome. Not only the fire as you walk in on a wet dark Thursday night but also the staff and locals. Dropped in after having a Chinese next door. Pint of tennents in Wigan! £3.70 Friendly atmosphere and you can see the staff care about the locals ensuring those who need a little help are safe. Thanks for the welcome as I stopped off on my way home to Scotland.”
- Anthony Pennington
“Friendly man serving behind the bar, maybe the landlord. Drinks were good. Reasonable prices. Clean pub.”
- Simon Connolly
“We spent a weekend just around the corner whilst we were going to the Open at Birkdale. Very friendly landlord and a great atmosphere.”
- Paul Whitehead
“Called in for drinks with friends staff friendly & helpful. Drinks very reasonable prices”
- james calley
“Had a lovely meal from here today, had the bacon cheese burger, southern fried chicken burger, the rump steak and garlic bread with cheese on the side. Everything was delicious couldn't fault anything, also the service was great Tia who was our server was very polite and attentive, was lovely and welcoming. Thank you for our visit will definitely be coming back.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional pub near Wigan town centre.”
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Sports
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Old Pear Tree Inn
- The Anvil4.36200.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seating
cask real ales, fast bar service, large sports screens
- Tap 'n' Barrel4.54440.2 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
cask ales, craft keg beers, outside area with heaters
- The Raven4.27680.3 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
hand-pulled cask ales, live music, original refurbished decor
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Pear Tree InnOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.2213 | — | £10–20 | pies, afternoon tea, burgers |
| The AnvilOutdoor seating | 4.3620 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | cask real ales, fast bar service, large sports screens |
| Tap 'n' BarrelWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5444 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | cask ales, craft keg beers, outside area with heaters |
| The RavenOutdoor seating | 4.2768 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | hand-pulled cask ales, live music, original refurbished decor |
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