Wigan Central, Wigan

Visited back in April on a Thursday afternoon. Seven hand pulls at the bar and all were on. Several appealing options for me to choose from! My half of Greetings Night Owls (a 6% stout by Pentrich) set me back £2.30; the lower ABV beers were cheaper. I was offered the option of a handled mug, which I think is a nice touch as some people love them and others seem less keen. It was a warm day when I visited, resulting in the outdoor searing being very busy, and the inside was less busy, for a change. This meant I was able to grab one of the booths, which are decked out in the style of a mock train carriage. I've been several times and I just can't fault the place. A definite favourite when in Wigan.

Perfect little micro - hosted in the railway arches next to North Western. Ticks all my boxes - an interesting selection of cask and international keg, with an electronic scoreboard to chose from. Abbeydale Black Mass IPA chosen. The last time I had this was at a similar train station micro in Huddersfield . There is something about train travel that requires > 6% ales. Table service available if you lift the little railway signal on each table. A gimmick that no one was taking advantage of!