Kilcoyne's
Market Street, Wigan Town Centre
The biggest Kilcoyne's yet. Four commercial units on Market Street are being merged into one super premises to create the second Kilcoyne's Irish Bar — and one of OV-Group's most ambitious projects to date. Facing the new Hilton Hotel and the Fettlers development in the heart of Wigan Town Centre, this is a major investment in the town's hospitality scene. Works are underway.
The Transformation
From Market Street to Kilcoyne's
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The Vision
What's Coming
The Kilcoyne's Experience, Supersized
Everything you know about Kilcoyne's — the Guinness, the Murphy's, the open mic nights, the live music, the live sport — but on a scale that Wigan Town Centre has never seen. The Market Street site will feature multiple pool tables, darts lanes, a large bar, and space for a proper crowd.
Irish ales and local ales from the best breweries. Live sport on every screen. Entertainment that packs the place out. And the same warm, welcoming atmosphere that made the original Kilcoyne's on Wigan Lane one of the most popular small bars in the town — except this time, there's nothing small about it.
Completion is timed to align with the wider Wigan Town Centre regeneration, sitting right opposite the new Hilton Hotel and the Fettlers development. This isn't just a new pub — it's a statement.
Where It All Started
Kilcoyne's — Wigan Lane
The original Kilcoyne's on Wigan Lane is where the concept was born — a micro Irish bar with a big atmosphere, famous for its Guinness, open mic Thursdays and live music every weekend. The Market Street site takes everything that works and turns the volume up.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the new Kilcoyne's?
Market Street, Wigan Town Centre — facing the new Hilton Hotel and the Fettlers development, right off the bus station.
When will it open?
Completion is timed to align with the wider Wigan Town Centre development. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and opening announcements.
How big will it be?
Four commercial units are being merged into one super premises. It will be a large licensed venue — one of the biggest in Wigan Town Centre and a significant step up from the original Kilcoyne's on Wigan Lane.
What will it offer?
Irish ales, local ales, live sport on multiple screens, multiple pool tables, darts lanes, live music and entertainment. Everything the original Kilcoyne's is known for, on a much bigger scale.
Is the Wigan Lane Kilcoyne's still open?
Yes — the original Kilcoyne's on Wigan Lane is open as usual. The Market Street site will be the second Kilcoyne's location, not a replacement.
Is this part of the Wigan Town Centre regeneration?
Yes — the Market Street site sits at the heart of the town centre development, opposite the new Hilton Hotel and the Fettlers development. OV-Group's investment is designed to complement and contribute to the wider regeneration.
New Irish Bar Opening — Market Street, Wigan
OV-Group have acquired four commercial units on Market Street, Wigan Town Centre, which are being merged into a single large licensed premises to create the second Kilcoyne's Irish Bar. Located opposite the new Hilton Hotel and the Fettlers development, the Market Street site represents one of OV-Group's most ambitious projects — featuring Irish and local ales, live sport, multiple pool tables, darts lanes, live entertainment and a dedicated events space.
The Kilcoyne's Concept — Wigan's Irish Bar Brand
Kilcoyne's is a repeatable Irish bar concept built by OV-Group, designed to bring authentic Irish hospitality to communities across Wigan and Greater Manchester. The original on Wigan Lane proved the concept — now Market Street is scaling it up. Great Guinness, live music, open mic nights, live sport and a warm welcome are the DNA of every Kilcoyne's, regardless of size.
Wigan Town Centre Regeneration — Hospitality Investment
The new Kilcoyne's on Market Street is part of OV-Group's broader investment in Wigan Town Centre's hospitality sector, timed to align with the town centre regeneration including the new Hilton Hotel and Fettlers development. With heavy investment in a prime town centre location, OV-Group are backing Wigan's future as a destination for quality hospitality in the North West.