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Yellow Monkey (formerly Doc's Alehouse), Wigan

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Opens Thu at 1:00pm
Operator: Independent
85 Mesnes Street, Wigan, WN1 1QJ (View on Google Map)
07907 736618
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Micro pub.

Now renamed as The Yellow Monkwy and previously known as Doc’s AleHouse, and Doc’s Symposium, is Wigan’s first micropub. A warm welcome awaits you from the owners, who have been here since 2020. You will find five cask ales, European beers, ciders and bottled beers behind the bar. Situated on the edge of Wigan town centre, a short walk from the bus and train stations, with outdoor seating overlooking Mesnes Park.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wigan Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Doc's Alehouse
Local Authority
Wigan District (B)
Last updated
12/11/2023
Last surveyed
13/07/2023
Leasehold owner
Doc's - Alehouse Ltd
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LAS/16885
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
12:30pm - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fyne Ales - Jarl , Twisted Wheel - Sunday Sessions , Wily Fox - Crafty Fox

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Wide range of snacks available
Evening Meals Evening Meals
quality bar snacks
Garden Garden
Continental style pavement seating - blankets provided
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Can provide a ramp when needed
Parking Parking
Small car park and pay & display on street
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs welcome in the outdoor seating area
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
All: Wigan Bus Station
Nearby Station (650m)
Wigan Wallgate

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