The Boars Head Inn

About

Pubs, British

Price Range : Under $10 (££)

  • star
    Yelp rating
    2.5 stars

Location

Adress: Wigan Road Standish, Wigan, WN6 0AD

Phone: +44 1942 749747

Business info

  • list_alt
    Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • directions_car
    Delivery
    No
  • move_to_inbox
    Take-out
    No
  • directions_bike
    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
  • volume_up
    Noise Level
    Average
  • local_bar
    Alcohol
    Full Bar
  • turned_in_not
    Good For Happy Hour
    No
  • transit_enterexit
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • scatter_plot
    Has Pool Table
    Yes

Reviews

  • Tony P.

    star star star star_border star_border 1 June 2026

    Seems to be under new management as they have new staff & landlady.

    The place seems to be run a lot better than it was, the staff are more friendly/welcoming/polite & the landlady seems a nice lady.

    The place was busier than it was the last time we visited so must be a good thing.

    The pub seems more cleaner & better run.

    Being a very old coaching inn it's set in 3 rooms game's room/lounge & restaurant area.

    Never tried the food but the beer is better than I remember.

    Place was full of a mix of families & 30+ with no under age kids drinking here when we visited so maybe the review below needs removing!

  • Qype User (wiganp…)

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 29 May 2026

    The boars head on the outskirts of wigan 'standish' one of the last old style pubs in wigan. As a local to the area I can honestly say the pub is slowly being ran into the ground. The staff and ignorant and many are under the legal aged to serve alcohol. What use to be a friendly old mans working mans pub is now the new hang out for teenagers. It seems to be a drinking hole for them on the weekend before they hit king street. The owners seem to turn a blind eye to the under age kid that are being served and who are working behind the bar. And for the food, well you would think as they are in competition with the brocket that is within walking distance for the pub they would up their game a little but all I can say is the petrol station across the road have better pre packed sandwichs than the quality they expect you to eat. Which comes to my next point. I know it is in one of the better off places in wigan but they don't half use that to their advantage. Beer and food is too expensive!!! It's a shame but this pub is no longer a nice and friendly place to be , unless you under the legal age if 18.

  • Qype User (shutte…)

    star star star star star_border 23 May 2026

    this pub sits on a very old crossroads between wigan, chorley and standish. the pub itself is as old as they come and decor to match. that's not a put down.. it's just full of old world charm.. real ales and closing times to match. if you do find it open popin and ask for a magners just to confuse them :-) seriously good bitter but that's what they are about if you like your beer in a bottle this ain't for you.

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