The Old Springs Inn
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About The Old Springs Inn
A quiz night gives regulars at The Old Springs Inn a reason to fill the room midweek, and karaoke and DJ nights carry the weekend. This is a small, old-style local pub in Wigan, with a pool table, dart board and slot machines for anyone who wants something to do between rounds. Live sport plays on the screens, mostly rugby. Cider is poured at the bar. Dogs are welcome, and there is a beer garden out front facing the main road. The pub takes walk-ins and opens daily, and the team decorates for seasonal occasions through the year. Parking nearby is limited, so it is worth planning ahead.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention well-kept pint of beer, pool table and dart board, beer garden out front and live rugby on tv.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention well-kept pint of beer, pool table and dart board, beer garden out front and live rugby on tv.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly bar staff anchor nearly every account here, with reviewers repeatedly describing a warm welcome from behind the bar and from the owners. Close behind is the beer, called a decent choice by several and rated by one as probably one of the best pints in Wigan, alongside good service and reasonable prices. Drinkers also point to the pool table, dart board and slot machines, live sport that is mostly rugby, and a beer garden out front that one calls the best feature. A karaoke night drew thanks from one visitor for a pleasant Friday evening. Not everyone settles in easily: one describes a moody entrance where non regulars get stared down and says they are doubtful they will return, and another found the small room rather busy, though the locals struck most as friendly and entertaining. One notes parking is limited and suggests planning ahead. Several returned to find the place decorated, once for a Halloween party and again for the new year.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly bar staff anchor nearly every account here, with reviewers repeatedly describing a warm welcome from behind the bar and from the owners. Close behind is the beer, called a decent choice by several and rated by one as probably one of the best pints in Wigan, alongside good service and reasonable prices. Drinkers also point to the pool table, dart board and slot machines, live sport that is mostly rugby, and a beer garden out front that one calls the best feature. A karaoke night drew thanks from one visitor for a pleasant Friday evening. Not everyone settles in easily: one describes a moody entrance where non regulars get stared down and says they are doubtful they will return, and another found the small room rather busy, though the locals struck most as friendly and entertaining. One notes parking is limited and suggests planning ahead. Several returned to find the place decorated, once for a Halloween party and again for the new year.
Featured reviews
- Michael Ball
“Very much a locals pub, not sure if I was sat in somebody's seat -but they were friendly enough. Decent beer and very good service.”
- David Beeston
“Ok little boozer, old fashioned, which is what i like from a pub. Little moody upon entrance, if you're not a regular, you'll probably get stared down. Was rather busy when we went as it's rather small. Doubtful, you'll see me in here again.”
- Adam Davies
“Great pint probably one of the best in wigan and good service very friendly staff an good atmosphere. Great for a stop after work or a few hours at the weekend”
- Lewis Millar
“Great local pub, not a lot of parking though so plan ahead, good prices, good staff, good atmosphere”
- Richard Stanton
“Old style boozer. Decent choice of beer. Lovely staff and nice decent honest punters frequenting the place. Only downside that despite being well and truly in Wigan tfe landlady has an awful taste in clothing and insists on wearing a …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Has bar games
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Has free water refills
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Has karaoke
- Highlights· 5
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 1
- Free parking lot
Location
Bars near The Old Springs Inn
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- Red Robin4.02,2551.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
amanda on bar, busy pub food, rachael polite smiling
- Venture4.21,5641.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
signature bbq burgers, mac and cheese, gammon egg and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Springs Inn | 4.686 | — | £10–20 | well-kept pint of beer, pool table and dart board, beer garden out front |
| Crooke Hall InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3776 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | pie barm, canal location, outside seating by river |
| Red RobinReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.02,255 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | amanda on bar, busy pub food, rachael polite smiling |
| VentureReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.21,564 | 1.6 mi | £10–20 | signature bbq burgers, mac and cheese, gammon egg and chips |
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