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Formby's, Hindley

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Operator: Independent
146 Wigan Road, Hindley, WN2 3DF (View on Google Map)
(01942) 253100
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Free house part of the small Holt Pub Co, refurbished October 2017 (formally The Hockery Brook). No real ale. Large outdoor seating area.

Sport on TV

Food served from separate George's Grill

Family Friendly

Dog Friendly

Information for this venue is provided by the Wigan Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Retro at The New Hockery Brook; Hockery Brook
Local Authority
Wigan District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/05/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Holt Pub Co
Pub ID
LAS/1655
Asset of Community Value
Monday
2:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
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Garden Garden
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1500m)
Hindley

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