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About The Tavern - Wigan

The Tavern in Wigan was a beloved multi-floor pub and live music space located at 37 Mesnes Street, WN1 1QP. With a capacity of around 200, it hosted local gigs and events, including appearances by the Wigan Music Collective and notable acts like The Slits in 2005. Although the space has since been renamed and repurposed as Thai Corner and later Simply Thai, the venue’s history remains a key part of Wigan’s live music legacy. This page provides a comprehensive overview of what the space used to offer, along with practical information for visitors and the surrounding area.

While The Tavern itself is no longer operating as a music venue, the site continues to be part of Wigan's cultural fabric. For visitors planning trips to the area, we’ve included guidance on parking options, transit connections, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you make the most of your visit. If you’re seeking current live music options, check out local venues and events in Wigan and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 37 Mesnes Street, Wigan, WN1 1QP.
  • Venue type: multi-floor pub/venue with a top-floor space that hosted live music.
  • Status: permanently closed; space renamed to Thai Corner and later Simply Thai; building is boarded up.
  • Historical capacity: about 200.
  • Notable events: hosted Wigan Music Collective gigs; acts including The Slits performed there in 2005.
  • Parking: nearby parking options include The Galleries Car Park on Mesnes Street and a Mesnes Street car park adjacent to Wigan Market (free parking schemes during certain periods).
  • Transit: accessible from nearby Wigan Bus Station and Wigan North Western / Wigan Wallgate train stations.
  • Nearby hotels: Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel; Premier Inn Wigan (M6, J25); Bel Air Hotel; Coaching Inn Hotel (within a short drive).
  • Renamed/demolished: not demolished; the site was renamed and repurposed (Thai Corner, then Simply Thai).