Cherry Gardens
263 Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NT
The Cherry Gardens is the heart of the Swinley community on Wigan Lane. A historic pub that's undergone a major half-a-million-pound refurbishment by OV-Group, it's been transformed from a run-down local into a thriving community hub — with great food served daily, live entertainment every weekend, a full sports offering, quiz nights, pool and darts teams, and its own stand-alone Lady Mabel bar to the rear. This is a traditional pub with a modern twist, and the centrepiece of OV-Group's Wigan Lane vision.
Drinks & Real Ales
The Cherry Gardens serves a rotating real ale — with Greene King IPA, Landlord and Wainwright among the regulars — alongside a full range of premium lagers, ciders, spirits and wines. Cask Marque accredited and Guinness Quality Accredited, the bar delivers consistently well-kept drinks at value-led prices.
Whether you're popping in for a quick pint after work or settling in for the afternoon, the Cherry Gardens is the kind of pub where one drink always turns into two.
Food Served Daily
The Cherry Gardens serves traditional pub food every day — from hearty pies and classic pub grub through to sharers, sandwiches and proper Sunday lunches. Breakfast is served from 9am Thursday through Sunday, making it one of Wigan Lane's best spots for a morning fry-up.
Food is served 4pm to 8pm Monday to Wednesday, and from 9am to 8pm Thursday to Sunday. Honest food, generous portions, and prices that keep the community coming back.
Live Entertainment & Sports
Every weekend at the Cherry Gardens there's live music or karaoke, with acts on Friday and Saturday nights and quiz nights during the week. The pub has a dedicated pool team on Thursdays and a darts team, keeping the competitive spirit of the community alive.
Full live sports coverage on Sky Sports and TNT Sports across multiple large screens makes the Cherry Gardens one of Wigan Lane's best venues for catching the football, rugby and big sporting events.
A Proper Community Pub
The Cherry Gardens is more than just a pub — it's the social hub of the Swinley community. Family friendly, dog friendly, with ample parking to the rear and a beer garden that's being expanded as part of the ongoing investment. There are great offers on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the pub hosts everything from birthday celebrations to community gatherings.
With Lady Mabels Bar at the rear offering cocktails and tapas, and a new bespoke garden room with wood-fire pizza and raised decking in the pipeline, the Cherry Gardens is only getting better.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve food?
Yes — the Cherry Gardens serves traditional pub food daily. Food is served Monday to Wednesday 4pm–8pm, and Thursday to Sunday from 9am–8pm including breakfast from 9am.
Is the Cherry Gardens family friendly?
Yes — the Cherry Gardens is family friendly and dog friendly, with a beer garden and ample parking to the rear.
Do you show live sport?
Yes — full live sports coverage on Sky Sports and TNT Sports across multiple large screens.
Is there live entertainment?
Yes — live music or karaoke every Friday and Saturday night, plus midweek quiz nights. The pub also has pool and darts teams.
What is Lady Mabels Bar?
Lady Mabels is a stand-alone cocktail and tapas bar on the grounds of the Cherry Gardens. It has its own entrance, heated terrace and serves handcrafted cocktails and tapas Thursday to Sunday.
Is there parking?
Yes — there is ample parking to the rear of the Cherry Gardens.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday and Sunday 12pm–midnight. Friday and Saturday 12pm–1am. Click the Opening Hours tab on this page for full details.
Community Pub on Wigan Lane
The Cherry Gardens is one of the most established pubs on Wigan Lane, sitting in the heart of the Swinley community. Under OV-Group ownership since 2023, the pub has undergone a half-a-million-pound refurbishment across multiple phases — restoring the heritage building's exterior, upgrading the interior and expanding the food and entertainment offering. With Cask Marque accreditation, daily food service, live entertainment every weekend and full sports coverage, the Cherry Gardens is Wigan Lane's ultimate community local.
Pub Food & Sunday Lunch on Wigan Lane
Looking for a great Sunday lunch on Wigan Lane? The Cherry Gardens serves traditional pub food daily, with breakfasts from 9am Thursday to Sunday and a menu of classic pub favourites including pies, burgers, gammon and Sunday roasts. With generous portions and honest prices, it's one of the best value places to eat in the Swinley and Wigan Lane area.
Live Sports & Entertainment in Swinley, Wigan
The Cherry Gardens is Swinley's home of live sport, with Sky Sports and TNT Sports on multiple large screens. Combined with live music and karaoke every Friday and Saturday, midweek quiz nights, pool and darts teams, and its own stand-alone Lady Mabel cocktail bar — the Cherry Gardens offers something for everyone, every day of the week.