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John Bull Chophouse, Wigan

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Coopers Row
Wigan
WN1 1PQ

Phone: 01942242862

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Wigan Central

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Rob Hunter left this review about John Bull Chophouse

Five or so hand pulls for cask downstairs at the main bar, but this is in a narrow space and bar blockers made proper investigation difficult, but from what I could see these were all Thwaites ales, including a seasonal offering.

Very busy downstairs (Saturday night in October) so decided to head to the upstairs bar, referred to separately as the Hop House. WhatPub has this down as having a further six cask ales upstairs, alas this information appears to be out of date with just three unclipped hand pulls at the time of my visit. However there were a few craft keg options and Fairytale of Brew York on keg saved the day.

There appeared to be a bit of a social event taking place in the gents' toilets, with one chap stood swigging his pint chatting to his mates. Call me unconventional but I found that a bit odd.

I was glad to have been able to pay a visit, as its limited opening hours meant I've never had the chance during daytime visits to Wigan. I'd probably give it another go but I don't think it will become my favourite establishment in Wigan.

On 25^th November 2023 - rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about John Bull Chophouse

A town-centre pub, but this Thwaites house has something of a village pub feel (although perhaps not on a Friday or Saturday night?). Anyway, all was calm when I visited late on a Thursday (until the volume got turned up on the jukebox at 'last orders', but at least the music suited my mood). Only three of the six handpumps were working, with the choice being Gold and the self-explanatory Brit Hop (£3.40), plus Landlord as a guest.

On 25^th April 2022 - rating: 7
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Brainy Pool left this review about John Bull Chophouse

Plenty of real ales on this time and a decent selection too. As usual this visit ended up being dominated by the jukebox which is, indeed, very good. But the regulars in here are very keen to let you know about it. you know the type that just drone on and on about the same old bands (the Jam, Stranglers, Clash etc). This tends to be interesting at first but by the end of my pint I can't wait to get out. A good pub anyway. Upstairs is now a craft beer bar at weekends.

On 18^th January 2020 - rating: 7
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