From fine dine and contemporary to local and traditional. Wigan Borough has a growing quality restaurant sector and here is your opportunity to try some of them out. See the special offers and don’t forget to vote for your Festival favourite.

Ashfield House Hotel and Restaurant
Ashfield Drive, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0EQ.
Tel: 01257 473500  www.ashfieldhousehotel.co.uk

Ashfield House Hotel is an elegant Victorian country house hotel and restaurant where you can expect a warm family welcome and special service. The house has a lovely atmosphere; perfect for dining, weddings, functions and conferencing. Diners can choose from the sensibly priced A la Carte menu or traditional set price Sunday lunch; both change weekly allowing us to serve only what is best in season. Our restaurant, Langtree Suite and Music Room are all available for private functions and we have buffet menus to suit all budgets.

The Coven
43 Hallgate, Wigan, WN11LL.
Tel: 01942 237801. www.thecoven.biz
The Coven is a unique Café - Restaurant in the heart of Wigan Town Centre serving wholesome additive free foods and over twenty speciality teas along with wonderful coffees. Most of the foods on the menu are plant-based and suitable for all. The Coven prides itself on serving quality alternatives to the usual meat and fish menu. This contributes to individual health and well being. All the food is cooked fresh on the premises. The establishment provides daytime, A la Carte and specials menus and can create dishes around individual dietary needs or preferences. The Coven is the only restaurant outside of London offering a 'Raw' menu.

The Crown at Worthington
19-21 Platt Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN1 2XF.
Tel: 01257 421354. www.thecrownatworthington.co.uk
This is one of Wigan Borough’s most famous and award winning pub restaurants. The Crown is a traditional country inn, surrounded by lovely countryside. It is winner of Greater Manchester CAMRA Pub of the Year 2009. It provides a great eating experience with a varied menu using only fresh and local ingredients. Come try the famous Butcher’s Block. Here you can choose the size and cut of your steak and have it freshly cooked to your liking. Food
and entertainment events take place throughout the year – indoors or using the lovely landscaped and spacious beer garden and terrace.

The Dicconson Arms
206 Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge,
Wigan, WN6 9DY.
Tel: 01257 252733. www.thedicconsonarms.co.uk
The Dicconson Arms was awarded Marston’s NW Pub of Year 2010 and Restaurant of the Year in last year’s Food and Drink Festival. It is at the foot of Parbold Hill and offers a creative, modern British menu complete with an extensive specials board filled with fresh fish and homemade dessert dishes. 

Rigalettos
DW Stadium, Robin Park, Loire Drive,
Wigan, WN5 0UH.
Tel: 01942 770432. www.dwstadium.co.uk
Located within the West Stand of the DW Stadium, Rigalettos Italian Restaurant competes with the finest Italy can offer. This excellent eating experience provides a menu of ‘stone fired’ cooking from the wood burning oven imported from Naples. Rigalettos is the proud winner in two categories of the North West regional heats of the Pizza Designer of the Year Awards. 

The Spice Lounge
Flax Mill, 19 Bretherton Row, Wigan, WN1 1LL.
Tel: 01942 494909. www.thespicelounge.co.uk
Wigan’s leading customised curry specialists. The Spice Lounge aims to produce flavours for you to enjoy in the comfort of our town centre restaurant. A special blend of spices and herbs from the sub-continent, each selected for their characters, come together to produce a high quality Indian menu. This is a ‘Bring Your Own’ restaurant.

The Fat Olive
13 Upper Dicconson St, Wigan, WN1 2AD.
Tel: 01942 242000.
www.fatoliverestaurant-wigan.co.uk
The Fat Olive Restaurant concept is about providing fresh homemade food with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. With an international styled menu with an added traditional Lancashire twist you can be sure that there will be a dish to suit everyone's taste from either the A la Carte menu or weekly changing specials. The restaurant boasts a great modern decor and a friendly ambience offering a full wine list with draft and bottled beers available. The Fat Olive, Wigan is a family run restaurant that delivers high levels of customer service. Executive Chef Matt Varley has 15 year's experience and has previously worked in France, Spain and the Isle of Man building his cooking methods, styles and flavours.

Gallimores Fine Restaurant
13 The Wiend, Wigan Town Centre, WN1 1PF.
Tel: 01942 492100. www.gallimores.com
Gallimores is one of Wigan Town Centre’s premier restaurants for contemporary dining. Situated on the historic Wiend – adjacent to the new Wigan Life Centre and Piazza, the restaurant offers a fusion of international dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Gallimores is a popular dining experience and has built a reputation on providing high quality – value for money lunch time and dinner menus. Now available on Sundays – a brand new traditional and A la Carte menu (Served from 12 noon).

Haigh Hall
Copperas Lane, Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PE.
Tel: 01942 832895. www.haighhall.info
Previously the home of Lord Crawford – Earl of Balcarres, Haigh Hall is a Grade II listed building. The Georgian country manor house is set within 250 acres of picturesque country park and has spectacular views over Wigan and the Douglas Valley. The Hall is one of the Borough’s most popular wedding and conference venues and provides regular Sunday Lunches, Food and Drink Events and now offers Cookery Classes from its renowned and respected kitchens.

Miller & Carter at The Wiggin Tree
Parbold Hill, Near Wigan, WN8 7TG.
Tel: 01257 462318.
www.millerandcarter.co.uk/thewiggintreeparbold
Set above the lovely Douglas Valley between Wigan and Ormskirk on the edge of the pretty village of Parbold is the Wiggin Tree. As well as some of the best views in Lancashire, the restaurant offers expertly cooked premium steaks and grills in a fantastic setting. Whether its an informal midweek treat, a business lunch, a weekend outing or a family celebration – let us introduce you to the best Steakhouse, Pub and Grill in town.

Stables Brasserie
15 Millgate, Wigan, WN1 1YB.
Tel: 01942 245327. www.stablesbrasserie.co.uk
Currently enjoying it’s 4th successful year, this award winning restaurant goes from strength to strength. All food is cooked from fresh using only the finest local ingredients. Changing the menu regularly encourages a loyal audience and enables the talented chefs to use their imagination in creating new and fresh dishes. Open all day, the Stables serves a wide range of food, from their immensely popular steak baguettes and Croque Monsieurs to toasted goats cheese with thyme and orange blossom honey or confit of lamb with fondant potatoes and juniper sauce. 

The Taste of Bengal
11 High Street, Standish, WN6 0HA.
Tel: 01257 473119.
The Taste of Bengal is a family run restaurant that has been serving visitors with excellent and contemporary Indian cuisine since 1992. The restaurant is highly respected locally and offers a wide range of traditionally cooked Indian Dishes as well as exquisite signature dishes all created using freshly ground spices, authentic flavours and many years of experience.

The Wayfarer
1-3 Alder Lane, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7NL.
Tel: 01257 464600. www.wayfarerparbold.co.uk
The Wayfarer and Il Viandante is situated in the pretty village of Parbold and dates back to the 1700s. It is a relaxed place serving the highest standard of food, beer and wines. Listed in the Good Beer Guide, the Wayfarer has six cask ales to accompany the varied choice of menus. There are pub classics, fine dining in the A la Carte Restaurant and Il Viandante, a modern Italian conservatory. There is a riverside Beer Garden. Also a Micro Brewery is set to open later in 2012. Come visit the restaurant during Festival week and enjoy our fantastic and special Wayfarer Festival Dish of poached halibut loin, purple brocoli puree, saffron risotto, cauliflower beignet, parmesan wave and parsley pesto.

The Tavern Thai Bar and Restaurant
37 Mesnes St, Wigan, WN6 0HA.
Tel: 01942 375413. www.thaitavernhouse.com
The Tavern Thai brings an exclusive and authentic Thai eating experience to Wigan Town Centre. Although the restaurant is new to Wigan, the family behind it have many years of experience. Head Chef – Mr Thong Chai – has cooked Thai food in 5 star hotels across Europe and in his homeland. The menu he has mastered includes his speciality Thai Curries, King Prawn Dishes, Pad Thai Noodles and his signature – Weeping Tiger - Sizzling Steak Dish. The Thai Tavern prides itself on providing high quality service and varied authentic menus of Thai food cooked using ingredients imported direct from Thailand. The restaurant is situated on the second floor and is a popular venue for special occasions and large groups. The Thai Tavern provides a set menu, A la Carte and a special lunch menu that offers excellent value at just £6.95 for 2 courses.

The Wheel Restaurant
Wigan and Leigh College, Parson’s Walk Centre,
Parson’s Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RR.
Tel: 01942 761888. wwwwigan-leigh.ac.uk
Winner of the Wigan Food and Drink Festival Restaurant of the Year 2010. The Wheel Restaurant is a well known and respected establishment in Wigan Town Centre. It is part of Wigan and Leigh College Catering School. It is entirely run by students who provide a warm, friendly and very efficient service to match the wonderfully varied and quality menus. The restaurant puts on special events including gourmet and themed evenings. Call the restaurant for opening times and reservations.