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About The open arms
The Open Arms is a bar in Wigan, at 90 Wigan Ln, where three real ales on hand pumps rotate weekly. The rest of the drinks list covers lagers, stout, two ciders, red and white wines and hand-made cocktails. Quiz night and bingo night each run once a month, and live music rounds out the events calendar. Food is limited to crisps and the occasional soup and butties, so the focus stays on the bar. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside. A jukebox, a dartboard and a stack of board games are on hand for anyone who wants something to play.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music nights, handmade cocktails, selection of beers and complimentary cheese and biscuits.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music nights, handmade cocktails, selection of beers and complimentary cheese and biscuits.
Customer Review Summary
The friendly welcome and atmosphere is what reviewers raise most, with the owners, staff and regulars all described as friendly and several mentioning a warm welcome on arrival. Beer comes next, with drinkers praising a great selection and one saying the beer is always perfect. One reviewer calls the hand made cocktails the best they have tasted. The pub is described as small, homely and cozy, with comfy seating, quirky decorations, a jukebox, a dartboard and board games. Live music on Friday night and a quiz night give it a proper community feel, and one reviewer notes that well behaved dogs are welcome. Several point out that no food is served beyond crisps and the occasional soup and butties, and one says it is not a restaurant despite how Google Maps lists it. Reviewers close on small touches like the complimentary cheese and biscuits left out on the bar.
Customer Review Summary
The friendly welcome and atmosphere is what reviewers raise most, with the owners, staff and regulars all described as friendly and several mentioning a warm welcome on arrival. Beer comes next, with drinkers praising a great selection and one saying the beer is always perfect. One reviewer calls the hand made cocktails the best they have tasted. The pub is described as small, homely and cozy, with comfy seating, quirky decorations, a jukebox, a dartboard and board games. Live music on Friday night and a quiz night give it a proper community feel, and one reviewer notes that well behaved dogs are welcome. Several point out that no food is served beyond crisps and the occasional soup and butties, and one says it is not a restaurant despite how Google Maps lists it. Reviewers close on small touches like the complimentary cheese and biscuits left out on the bar.
Featured reviews
- Ali Jones
“Such a uniquely friendly bar with loads of music, board games, proper community feel. Beer is great aswell.”
- Graham Holland
“A very friendly little pub with a great atmosphere. The beer is always perfect, the personally hand made cocktails are the best I have ever tasted, they don't do food but if they did I'm sure that would be perfect also. The staff always greet you with a friendly smile, there are various events throughout the month like quiz nights, live entertainment nights ect. The pub is also dog friendly for well behaved dogs.”
- Nilesh Juwarker
“Absolutely fabulous vibe at this place with great drinks and amazing music... Very cozy place to be with friends and family. Must visit if you are in wigan.”
- eloise
“Excellent little place with good selection of beers and such. Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly customers. Live Music Friday night and wonderful owners/hosts. Very well worth a visit. Comfy seating and a warm welcome”
- Graham from Wigan
“"The Open Arms" this small very friendly pub is a hidden Jem on Wigan lane. Does not provide catering except for the traditional crisps ect but does provide a good enjoyable atmosphere. Guaranteed a friendly welcome.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Friendly bar serving popular larger , carlsberg, San Miguel, lowenbrau , stella, Caffery's, camden eazy, guiness, 2 x cider , . Three real ales on hand pumps rotating weekly , Premium reds and white wines , freshly made cocktails. Popular pub snacks . Quiz nights once a month , bingo night once a month, live music.”
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
Amenities
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
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- Food
- Free water refills
- Live performances
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The open arms
- 0.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
wide drink selection, live music nights, authentic irish bar
- The Royal Oak4.39070.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
large outdoor beer garden, breakfast, cocktails and mocktails
- Real Crafty4.74430.3 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
craft beer selection, cask ale hand pumps, pies
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The open arms | 4.730 | — | £1–10 | live music nights, handmade cocktails, selection of beers |
| Kilcoyne's Irish Bar, WiganOutdoor seating | 4.840 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | wide drink selection, live music nights, authentic irish bar |
| The Royal OakReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3907 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | large outdoor beer garden, breakfast, cocktails and mocktails |
| Real CraftyWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.7443 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | craft beer selection, cask ale hand pumps, pies |
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