Harry Hunt 0 Posted July 28, 2011 Me and my mates are going to Wigan and are thinking of staying up there and having a night on the beer. Does anyone know if it is good place to go or should we move on to Manchester for the evening? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exiled blue 0 Posted July 28, 2011 i don`t really know wigan that well, but manchester is a much better bet. tons of bars restaurants pubs etc. you`ll have a good night there. probably not advisable to wear any `colours` but i doubt you`d do that on a night out anyway!!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry 0 Posted July 28, 2011 For a Lads night I would suggest going over to Blackpool, bigger choice of Hotels and Guest Houses and more bars and clubs in a smaller area than Manchester, also has the Pleasure Beach and normally loads of Hen nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 20 Posted July 28, 2011 [quote user="exiled blue"]i don`t really know wigan that well, but manchester is a much better bet. tons of bars restaurants pubs etc. you`ll have a good night there. probably not advisable to wear any `colours` but i doubt you`d do that on a night out anyway!!.[/quote]There may be tons of bars and pubs, but i''ve heard it said, on good authority, that there''s only 2 restaurants in Manchester... ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvin the martian 0 Posted July 28, 2011 Shame Wigan casino is closed. That would be a night out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muddy funster 0 Posted July 28, 2011 Do not go out in Wigan. Me and mates are going to the game and staying in Manchester for night out there. Something for everyone! £8 return train ticket from Manchester to Wigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exiled blue 0 Posted July 28, 2011 blackpool is ok but a bit, no... a lot `tacky`. it depends on what you want, and also how you`re travelling. if you are going by train, i don`t know if you can get direct to blackpool from wigan, you may end up having to go back to manchester victoria anyway. the train from wigan to manchester will only take about 15 minutes i`d imagine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zemas tendon 0 Posted July 28, 2011 Have a night out in Manchester, plenty of swanky bars, specially near the Didsbury area.. also like most places late night curry houses.. Go to Blackpool if you like Rough as Ars*hole places!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niaga Dessip 0 Posted July 28, 2011 You can get direct trains to Blackpool - about the same distance an Manchester. You will get a cheaper, but rougher, night in Blackpool. Far more choice, and style, in Manc. It just depends what you want.ND Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levi Stubbs 0 Posted July 28, 2011 [quote user="marvin the martian"]Shame Wigan casino is closed. That would be a night out.[/quote]Agree with that fella! Gone but not forgotten... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pabs 0 Posted July 28, 2011 A mate and I are staying in Wigan the night.Might be more of a night going to Manchester or Liverpool, but make the most of it; have a curry and a few beers should be a laugh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhalsimsrightfoot 0 Posted July 28, 2011 Hey,I live in Manchester and for the past 4 months have worked in Wigan. Although I''ve only been out in Wigan once, it was a good night but its similar to Norwich in the way that most bars and clubs are on one street (think its King Street) Prince of Wales road-esq.All I can really say is that Manchester has way more choice and is a lot more upmarket, but if you''re happy with just drinking in pubs, Wigan is a lot cheaper. There''s generally good banter in Wigan too, but colleagues tell me it has its dodgy areas (as with most places) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhalsimsrightfoot 0 Posted July 28, 2011 forgot to stay... as for Blackpool - I''d stay welllll clear! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,710 Posted July 28, 2011 [quote user="A Change is Gonna Come"][quote user="marvin the martian"]Shame Wigan casino is closed. That would be a night out.[/quote]Agree with that fella! Gone but not forgotten...[/quote][Y]Never went but my brother talks about.Sounded good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDD In The Fine City 1 Posted July 28, 2011 If your a group of young lads then head to Blackpool for £10 lap dances and groups of young sluts that will do anything after a few drinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Hunt 0 Posted July 28, 2011 Thank you for your comments, will inform my mates of your suggestions. I''m sure we will be celebrating a famous victory! Probably been mentioned but what numbers are we likely to have at Wigan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted July 29, 2011 [quote user="Harry"]For a Lads night I would suggest going over to Blackpool, bigger choice of Hotels and Guest Houses and more bars and clubs in a smaller area than Manchester, also has the Pleasure Beach and normally loads of Hen nights.[/quote]easy women in blackpool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Largey 0 Posted July 29, 2011 We have 2 chances to go out in Manchester this year so we are going to make the most of the Wigan night life... cheaper and easier. Also, get on lastminute.com - rooms are still pretty cheap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muddy funster 0 Posted July 29, 2011 I think you''ll find that rooms are ALWAYS cheap in Wigan. My mate is from there and when they opened a new hotel he joked, "who the f*** wants to stay in Wigan!".It''s rough as - so watch your backs! If your accents stand out you may just become targeted. I''m 6''2" and 17 stone and I''d be keeping a keen eye out for peotential if I was out in Wigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted July 29, 2011 pracitce saying "Wiggin" and "raaaaaaaaaaacin pidgeons" to blend in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowdamien 0 Posted July 29, 2011 I grew up in Wigan and I''ve now lived in Manchester for 3 years. I''d recommend Manchester, Wigan is chavvy and full of stupid people. It''s a prime example of social darwinsim: all the attractive/intelligent people leave and the ugly retards are left to breed. A return train ticket to Manchester will cost you £4 at the most and there''s much better places and people in Manchester. As for Blackpool, rough as hell, and tacky, and the train from Wigan takes an age. Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,710 Posted July 29, 2011 [quote user="yellowdamien"]I grew up in Wigan and I''ve now lived in Manchester for 3 years. I''d recommend Manchester, Wigan is chavvy and full of stupid people. It''s a prime example of social darwinsim: all the attractive/intelligent people leave and the ugly retards are left to breed. A return train ticket to Manchester will cost you £4 at the most and there''s much better places and people in Manchester. As for Blackpool, rough as hell, and tacky, and the train from Wigan takes an age. Hope this helps.[/quote]Do you work for the North-West Tourist Board? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted July 29, 2011 There must be a good night out on Wigan pier, mustn''t there? Unless it''s all Poundland shops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowdamien 0 Posted July 29, 2011 [quote user="Herman "][quote user="yellowdamien"]I grew up in Wigan and I''ve now lived in Manchester for 3 years. I''d recommend Manchester, Wigan is chavvy and full of stupid people. It''s a prime example of social darwinsim: all the attractive/intelligent people leave and the ugly retards are left to breed. A return train ticket to Manchester will cost you £4 at the most and there''s much better places and people in Manchester. As for Blackpool, rough as hell, and tacky, and the train from Wigan takes an age. Hope this helps.[/quote]Do you work for the North-West Tourist Board?[/quote]Haha no, but I know the area well, and figured I''d be helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted July 29, 2011 [quote user="yellowdamien"]I grew up in Wigan and I''ve now lived in Manchester for 3 years. I''d recommend Manchester, Wigan is chavvy and full of stupid people. It''s a prime example of social darwinsim: all the attractive/intelligent people leave and the ugly retards are left to breed. [/quote]So what took you so long? [:P] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowdamien 0 Posted July 29, 2011 Moved here to go to uni, been here since :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pabs 0 Posted July 30, 2011 Be honest - is Wigan really that bad?Have booked a hotel there for the night and now maybe regretting the decision...lol! You say Manchester on train is only £4; might have to see how the day pans out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muddy funster 0 Posted August 1, 2011 Your hoel shoudl be fine Pabs - it''s just the night out after. It''s a very insular area and so no-one from outside Wigan would go for a night out there. Most in Wigan would go on the train to Manchester or Liverpool etc for a big night out. That tells you something. Some areas even the stray dogs walk around in pairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banburygreen 0 Posted August 1, 2011 [quote user="Muddy funster"]Your hoel shoudl be fine Pabs - it''s just the night out after. It''s a very insular area and so no-one from outside Wigan would go for a night out there. Most in Wigan would go on the train to Manchester or Liverpool etc for a big night out. That tells you something. Some areas even the stray dogs walk around in pairs.[/quote]unless your hotel is in Platt Bridge or Worsley Mesnes!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites