Balcarres Arms in Wigan

Food was good and good price. Friendly old fashioned pub. Had Karaoke on . Not my scene Normally but the D J has great singing voice plus a punter did a great "That's Life"

Food was fantastic had mixed grill best I've had. Dog friendly even gave dog a treat.

Shocking, service held up with food orders, no cask ales on, poor single lass behind bar, should be more than one staff. Marston want to make it a "Restaurant " no chance. Otherwise customers great and friendly. Better off at The Victoria down the road !!!

Great food and great value. Lovely place to sit outside in the summer. Charlotte and Tom are very welcoming

Lovely little pub, came here with my sister today. Used to come a lot, pre covid, and enjoyed myself today. Its your typical pub grub, no frills, just home cooked , and quite decent sized potions. Staff friendly and welcoming. Nice, especially if you've just been for a walk around Haigh Hall.

I love this pub it does great food, has large menu and staff are great. Great spot and drinks are cheap and amazing. Defo recommend. Very clean and amazing atmosphere.

If you haven’t visited the Balcarres in the last couple of months please give it a try, the food is amazing Tom and Charlotte are a lovely young couple they go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, my favourite is the veg chilli and Thursday night steak night, Tom & Charlotte have a healthy competitive nature to whom cooks the best steak, personally I think their both great. Thursday night is quiz night but be early as it gets busy. Sunday nights Karaoke night with some really great singers, wish they would move this to Saturday night then you don’t have to get up for work the day after as it’s a great night. Keep up the good work Tom & Charlotte xx

Poor service waited a long long time for food. Will not visit again

Lovely food. Reasonably priced. Staff very nice and helpful

Would have given 10 stars for service and atmosphere . We had such a lovely afternoon some of that famous northern hospitality . Everyones made welcome great company and great food piled high ask for a small portions we were stuffed . The atmosphere was like old fashioned times gone by . Busy but the landlord and landylady took time out to chat

Not a family pub. Food is very average and last few times we have been it’s full of drunk loud mouth men gambling and smoking. Even saw one guy spit on the floor. Real waste of a prime location.

New landlords Charlotte and Tom are fantastic! They are so friendly and welcoming, the food is amazing and they are a welcome addition to our local pub

Stopped here for the first time and I have to say I will definitely be going again. The woman that was on the bar was lovely and so helpful she even went to the kitchen 3 times to ask questions for me and didn't mind one bit. The food was really good it was the first time my girls actually eat it all. And my steak was really nice and my wife's gammon was devine. The atmosphere was really nice. Good parking and good selection of drinks. Would definitely recommend. I will be making the drive again for sure.

Food excellent good value Pleasant staff

Food and drinks were great and friendly staff looking forward to going again soon Our dog Toby loves it

Great atmosphere and friendly staff, went here for food and drinks which was high quality and fulfilling. Definitely recommended and dog friendly.

First visit here tonight for the quiz. Food fab and tasty and very reasonably priced as well as drinks too. Pool table a pound a game and pub quiz and play your cards right were fab. Made to feel welcome by staff and other customers too. Really nice feel to the place despite not being regulars or local. Will return with the doggo too when the weather perks up a bit. Stayed for at least 5 hours and didn't spend too much.

We’ve just had the Thursday steak deal after numerous times sat at the bar watching the food being carried out of the kitchen. I just about managed to finish it! Great quality and quantity along with discounts on some beers Monday to Thursday. Also, perfect for visiting Haigh Hall Country Park! Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed the steak night, brilliant deal! Staff so friendly and the atmosphere is lovely. Dogs are welcome too! Lovely outdoor area if the sun is shinning

Absolutely brilliant place Great food ,staff ,atmosphere. Felt very welcome keep doing what you do best . We will be back very soon .

Great pub,only called in for a pint and wasn't disappointed, maybe try a Sunday roast next time because you could smell the food all over

Lovely pub, made my children feel very welcome, great atmosphere, friendly hospitality great events throughout the the week, stayed for karaoke for 2 hours with the kids on Sunday. Fantastic food, great quality. Thanks so much.

What a lovely pub, owners fantastic and friendly, food was delicious , would highly recommend

Dog friendly , busy buzzing pub great atmosphere , open fires ,

Lovely atmosphere & great selection of draughts. The owners are a lovely couple, welcoming and very friendly. Variety of different selections on the menu, food was amazing.

Lovely, very friendly, food served fast - hot and had everything you could want. Real community spirit.

Quiz night was fabulous, positive energy Chicken tikka was delicious Amazing staff

Friendly service and excellent food the only complaint I had was the temperature of the pub it's self. I had to sit with my coat on as it was that cold even though the heating was on and the open fire was going. Will go back but In the summer time.

Very rude new landlady. Shouted at the quiz master and he walked out. Disgusting behaviour so unprofessional. Won’t be going again

Nice pub and food is good. Very quiet when I went but lovely pub.

Just in after walk with ozzy pie chip peas very good qualitydefinitely be back good price 😋👍

New owners just taken over and its absolutely brilliant 👍 had a steak on the steak Thursday. Great value and food was excellent 👍 best of luck to the new owners ❤️

Lovely little pub, excellent service, very clean and tidy Staff were lovely and asked if we wanted to eat as soon as we arrived We weren’t eating today just drinks but will definitely be coming back for a meal. The food looks amazing. The service is what makes it. 10 out of 10

Food was great, staff chatty and helpful and surroundings excellent. If in the area, then go there!!

Not long moved into the area and have enjoyed popping in here. Had the steak last Thursday with my family and everyone loved it. Will definitely be having again Thank you chef

Had some drinks and all reasonably priced too. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, very talkative and welcoming. I had myself the mixed grill and got my friend garlic bread, loaded fried and another starter, can't remember the name. All in all was amazing price for the food and all was absolutely delicious too. I'll definitely be back there when I'm next visiting my friend. Too anyone local or visiting, I would highly recommend this place

Lovely pub, great service.we attended a wake, however the buffet was not great.

Can't comment on the atmosphere, service or food because we didn't stay. We walked a long way to reach this place to get a meal ect for my husbands birthday but we were told that that they stop serving meals after 3.30pm. This was around 6.30pm. The sign outside clearly states "Food served all day". Not happy and will not go again.

Our local pub, always a great place for a beer after a walk down Haigh hall, staff are so friendly and kind!! My little dog escaped from the garden and the staff here found her and we’re so helpful sharing pictures to make sure she got home safe, can’t thank them enough that’s so much for looking after our little dog 😍😍😍

Great pub, good pints and really nice service. they have a really nice beer garden for when it's sunny with loads of room for people to sit. additionally the inside is lovely as well. and I can't forget the pool table and darts board. overall great pub and would definitely recommend if you're in the area

Always a friendly welcome. Excellent beer and grear food

Fantastic pub staff really friendly they go out of their way to make you feel welcome,the food is excellent very tasty

Has been done up and is now the lovely village pub we needed serving great food x

Great beer and food. Staff are friendly

Great food, brilliant value for money wonderful land lord and land lady. Fantastic atmosphere,looking forward to going back.

The NEW meeting place for Just 4 Fun Diving.🤿🥰

Love this pub. Great, newly refurbished beer garden to the rear with a nice menu with all the traditional pub classics. Staff really attentive and go the extra to please. Would definitely recommend

Friendly staff good food dog friendly

Good cheap food. Friendly pub. Good entertainment and lovely landlords.

Lovely cosy pub, good selection of beers good prices, the food was excellent and value for money

Had Grand daughters after christening meal here food was very good traditional pub grub very well priced friendly staff. Would recommend, looks to be a stop off for dog walking dogs welcomed as well.

Nice place in great spot. Very welcome staff. The food was really nice. We order the ultimate burgers, chicken and beef and both come in great portions, fresh and cooked perfectly. Well done to the chef who was alone in the kitchen as i noticed. The ladies in the bar kind and friendly. Just pls pls pls change or refurbish the old bad arm chairs. Look like a mouse come and eat them at night.

So lucky we have this little gem as our local called in yesterday for food and a pint and as always both where lovely always great atmosphere anytime day or night lovely village pub. Not many left like this. Thanks Carl Sharon and staff. Xx

Very good service and an excellent pint (of Sunbeam).

Lovely food bar staff are dead friendly

Amazing customer service & great quality food. Excellent value for money & lovely welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be returning. Thank you Sharon & Carl.

Good food and drinks. Prompt and efficient service at decent prices.

Good food and service, at reasonable prices

Very friendly, helpful staff and good sandwiches. Beer was on offer, so all in all a low cost lunch was had.

Love this pub. Landlord is so friendly and chatty. If you want to know some local history he’s your man. Good service and traditional pub food. Great stop if you are visiting Haigh hall, out on a walk or bike ride

Great welcome, great food a credit to the community.

Good beer and great outdoor space

The mine host was kind enough to allow us to use the car park and, after our 6/7 mile hike, we returned to top up with nose bags and a couple of “Excellent” pints of cask ale. The food, bear in mind it’s pub grub, was lovely, very enjoyable and phenomenal value for money. I can particularly recommend the lasagne. I think 10 of us ate and every plate was completely cleared of all the offerings. Monday’s a £1 off cask ale. The manager is a great character, serves a superb selection of Real Ales and tried his best to force a dessert on us, alas, no room after the meal. Will definitely call again 10 very happy retired fire-fighters

I pulled into the car park at the Balcarres Arms - my car seriously overheating- my husband on crutches-saw the landlord who approached me and offered to help. We got drinks and he said he’d come back with water which he did - sorted us out and sent us on our way. What a helpful friendly landlord. Will be going back for a meal when the car has been sorted. Thank you very much !!

Been before but today went with a friend becuase he knows the manager,it was a good day.😀

Lovely homeless pub with decent garden. Dogs & kids welcome, lots of space and a great food menu. The Guiness is spot on.

Friendly staff lovely and clean

Excellent service , great atmosphere and a very friendly welcome, definately return

What a great pub, staff are very friendly and welcoming, we will definitely be returning

Called for an afternoon pint and some food today. Food was amazing and fresh. The home cooked ultimate burger and fries was really nice. My wife had chicken and bacon salad which was fresh and very tasty. Staff were very nice and the owners are amazing. Great local pub, nice cold pint and lovely homemade pub grub.

Sharon and Carl are the perfect host. Will definitely be back again. Food was amazing as well

Very friendly and good service and very good food will be going back when we move to wigan

I came hear on my wedding day for a family meal before we went to our evening venue in December 2021, was very dissapointed. Frozen basic food and didn't have half the stuff what was on the menu. Staff was ignorant and rude, they was moving tables and balloons away before we had even finished eating as they had another party on, just completely rude, won't be going their again. I actually had to walk out of the premises due to feeling pushed out by management, I had to stand outside for 20 minutes until we could go to our venue, with two young kids on a busy main road in my wedding dress. Not impressed. P. S to add onto that, I definately was not informed of another party, otherwise I wouldnt have gone there to start with. No extra decorations was put up at all, these was already in place for christmas am very dissapointed at your reply. Staff was rude and using bad language behind the bar, that's not the way I speak in front of young children but you might be different. We was already crammed in like sardines, so for you to suggest for us to sit somewhere else with my wedding dress on? Where was I supposed to fit? in the loos with all 30+ guests and 2 children. I will definately not be attending again until its under new management.

Called in on my way past on a bike ride.... just wanted a snack and a pint. Excellent burger and chips and a lovely cold lager. Great price and good quality food. I'll be back, cheers

Food was really nice, lovely atmosphere I have drove past many times went in last night with family for a meal will definitely be going again

Lovely country pub, staff where fantastic would highly recommend, the food is propper yummy 👍

Beautiful service, gorgeous church

Great atmosphere and a great range of drinks.

Friendly pub. Added bonus of being dog friendly too

Cracking pub with amazing landlord and barstaff. Brilliant pint very well priced,definitely be back

Really nice cosy pub had an excellent pint of Hobgoblin Gold in front of a log fire. Landlord was really friendly too and came to chat.

Really good service's nice staff good entertainment

Great food great bar staff and lovely beers

Proper cosy pub and good food..large car park

Lovey pub very friendly staff. Great atmosphere but the food let it down.

Superb pub and lovely atmosphere. Staff are really polite. Will be going back!

Went to a Halloween party. Kids enjoyed it!!

First class service at all times

Lovely and very friendly 😊 will definitely go again

First time here so after a walk with pooch decided to call in for lunch. Was made to feel very welcome from staff and even the customers. Sat outside in beer garden, homemaid lasagne is very tasty, will be back.

Nice location. Great karaoke on Sunday night's. ...landlord brought stools over for is to sit on. Great atmosphere and cheap! Highly recommended

Good position for outside drink

Brilliant friendly and good food.

Lovely lunch as a pit stop on my bike ride. Clear and simple menu with pub classics surprisingly low price. Great value.

Food was really good I would recommend the cowboy burger really tasty and juicy

Usual Marston's pub. Clean, staff are nice and decent prices. They serve food which looks good but we were not dining.

Delicious food and very polite staff. There is a nice garden and it feels great sitting there and enjoying your meal and music.

Been to this beautiful country pub today with my family and pets treated so nice staff great attitude great service couldn’t do enough for us will deffo be returning

Lovely clean pub, friendly and attentative staff. Beer really nice and well priced. Will definitely be coming back.

Dirty pub with inattentive staff. Felt I was acceptable to serve the dog water in a disgustingly grimey bowl with hair, feathers and dirt in. Staff seemed disinterested in serving a good drink - looked inexperienced. Overall, avoid.