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William Wygston, Wigston

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Operator: Wetherspoon
84 Leicester Road, Wigston Magna, Wigston, LE18 1DR (View on Google Map)
(0116) 288 8397
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A typical Wetherspoon establishment named after a former Mayor of Leicester and located on the main shopping street in Wigston. The pub underwent extensive refurbishment throughout in 2015. A large open-plan lounge with large windows which open out facing the street.

Note that the pub's licence prohibits new customers entering the premises after 11pm on any day. CAMRA vouchers may not be accepted Monday-Wednesday.

Historic Interest

Named after William Wygston (1456-1536), who was an extremely wealthy wool merchant, philanthropist, MP, and twice mayor of Leicester. This pub opened in 1997 in a former Kwiksave store which was itself part of a re-development, many years ago, which replaced terraced housing with retail outlets. The 1911 census records that the house previously having this pubs address was occupied an elderly widow and her spinster sister.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Oadby and Wigston District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
LEI/1
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 114 times
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 114 times recently. Last spotted 17 hours ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 114 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 114 times recently. Last spotted 17 hours ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 114 times
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 114 times recently. Last spotted 17 hours ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Grainstore - Rutland Beast TasteMatch Prediction

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Grainstore - Rutland Beast
Grainstore - Rutland Beast Old Ale • 5.3% Spotted 11 times
Grainstore - Rutland Beast
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Grainstore - Rutland Beast

Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 17 hours ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 5.3%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Morland - Old Speckled Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 9 times
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 17 hours ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Titanic - Plum Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Plum Porter Pump Clip
Titanic - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted 10 times
Plum Porter Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Titanic - Plum Porter

Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 4.9%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Theakston - Old Peculier TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier Old Ale • 5.6% Spotted 8 times
Old Peculier Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Theakston - Old Peculier

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 5.6%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vale - Black Beauty TasteMatch Prediction

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Vale - Black Beauty
Vale - Black Beauty Session Porter • 4.4% Spotted twice
Vale - Black Beauty
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Vale - Black Beauty

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 4.4%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Hole - Aleien Invasion TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Hole - Aleien Invasion
Black Hole - Aleien Invasion Strong Mild • 4.5% Spotted once
Black Hole - Aleien Invasion
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Black Hole - Aleien Invasion

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 4.5%
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Milestone - Cromwell Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Milestone - Cromwell Best
Milestone - Cromwell Best Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 3 times
Milestone - Cromwell Best
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Milestone - Cromwell Best

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fixed Wheel - Chain Reaction Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Fixed Wheel - Chain Reaction Pale Ale
Fixed Wheel - Chain Reaction Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Fixed Wheel - Chain Reaction Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Fixed Wheel - Chain Reaction Pale Ale

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Grainstore - Springtime TasteMatch Prediction

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Grainstore - Springtime
Grainstore - Springtime Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted once
Grainstore - Springtime
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Grainstore - Springtime

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Hole - Milky Way TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Hole - Milky Way
Black Hole - Milky Way Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 6% Spotted once
Black Hole - Milky Way
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Black Hole - Milky Way

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 17 hours ago at William Wygston, Wigston.

ABV 6%
Style Differently Produced Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Website states step-free access
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
wetherspoons spring & autumn beer festivals
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Arriva: 47, 49, 44A; CentreBus: 40S
Closest station (1900m)
South Wigston

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