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About The Yellow Monkey
The Yellow Monkey is a micropub-style bar on Mesnes St in Wigan, with stools along the bar in a small room. It took over from Docs Alehouse on 29 June 2023, when new owners began a fresh chapter under the current name. Around three real ales are on cask at a time, and gins, whiskeys and wines are also served. Home made snacks and nibbles come with a limited vegetarian and vegan selection. Dogs are welcome, with a bowl on the floor and treats from the owner. Children are not allowed inside. The bar sits close to Mesnes Park, so it works as a stop during or after a walk.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real cask ales, outdoor seating area, gins and whiskeys and homemade snacks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real cask ales, outdoor seating area, gins and whiskeys and homemade snacks.
Customer Review Summary
Beer draws most reviewers, with real ales at the center. Several praise a good, varying selection, one counts three cask ales, and another calls the beers well priced. Close behind are the friendly staff and landlord, and the outside seating by Mesnes Park, which reviewers describe as a lovely spot for a pit stop on a walk. Gins, whiskeys, wine and prosecco also get a mention, along with home made snacks. One reviewer calls the nibbles modest and notes a very limited veggie and vegan choice. The small bar is described as always busy and popular, with a lot of regulars. One reviewer finds the interior drab, dark and tatty, and dislikes the stools at the bar and a dog bowl on the floor that could trip someone up. Outside, the owner does table service and brings treats for visiting dogs.
Customer Review Summary
Beer draws most reviewers, with real ales at the center. Several praise a good, varying selection, one counts three cask ales, and another calls the beers well priced. Close behind are the friendly staff and landlord, and the outside seating by Mesnes Park, which reviewers describe as a lovely spot for a pit stop on a walk. Gins, whiskeys, wine and prosecco also get a mention, along with home made snacks. One reviewer calls the nibbles modest and notes a very limited veggie and vegan choice. The small bar is described as always busy and popular, with a lot of regulars. One reviewer finds the interior drab, dark and tatty, and dislikes the stools at the bar and a dog bowl on the floor that could trip someone up. Outside, the owner does table service and brings treats for visiting dogs.
Featured reviews
- Barag Dawazbag
“A very nice bar near the park with good outdoor seating arrangements. Friendly staff and good beer”
- Andy O'Neill
“Great bar. The owner can't do enough. Outside seating area where the owner does table service and brings the pooch treats 🐶.”
- Gary Irving
“Great atmosphere and really friendly staff, best pub in the area”
- Kevin Pitt
“Lovely little bar, my first visit but I'll definitely come back. The start are lovely. Didn't eat so can't comment on food.”
- Geoff Harrison
“Great bar, friendly landlord ( as was everyone) with a good choice of well priced beers.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“At the stroke of midnight 29 June 2023, Barry & Garry Monkey staged a Coup, A New Chapter in the life of Docs Alehouse has started. The era of The Yellow Monkey 🐒 has begun.. (CONTACT NUMBER +44 7907 736618 is a WhatsApp number only we cannot receive Calls or SMS on this Number)”
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Yellow Monkey
- Real Crafty4.74430.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
craft beer selection, cask ale hand pumps, pies
- The Whitesmiths Arms4.23280.2 mi£1–10ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
vegan menu options, burgers, outdoor terrace booths
- The Royal Oak4.39070.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
large outdoor beer garden, breakfast, cocktails and mocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Yellow MonkeyWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.4346 | — | £1–10 | real cask ales, outdoor seating area, gins and whiskeys |
| Real CraftyWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.7443 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | craft beer selection, cask ale hand pumps, pies |
| The Whitesmiths ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2328 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | vegan menu options, burgers, outdoor terrace booths |
| The Royal OakReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3907 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | large outdoor beer garden, breakfast, cocktails and mocktails |
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