Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel

Reviewed by Just a quick pint, then I'm off on 17 April 2016

Very routine hotel bar, with the expected anonymous corporate furniture and decor. No real ale on offer, and just John Smith's, Foster's and Kronenbourg 1664 on the keg taps, so I opted for the bottled 'Newcastle' Brown Ale instead.

Sams Bar

Reviewed by Just a quick pint, then I'm off on 17 April 2016

Basic estate-type pub on the eastern edge of the town centre. Irregular in shape, which helps to break up the space a bit, as do the couple of slightly-raised areas. Plainly furnished, but there are a few local interest pictures on the walls. Domi... [more>]