About This Pub
Ah, The Bucks Head in Abram, Wigan – it's one of those neighbourhood pubs that feels like a proper hidden gem, you know? From what I've gathered from the reviews, it's got this fantastic Sunday carvery that's bang on the money, with folks raving about the generous servings and how it hits the spot after a long week. The staff are dead lovely too, always up for helping out and even fitting in walk-ins when they can, which makes you feel right at home. Plus, if you're lucky with the weather, that beer garden is a treat for soaking up some sun with a cold one in hand, and they've got a decent range of beers to choose from. But let's be straight, it's not all perfect – some meals like the mixed grill have let a few people down with overcooked bits and dry chicken, and it can take ages for the food to arrive, which might put a dampener on things if you're in a rush. The place itself looks a bit tired inside, even if it's spotlessly clean, and the prices are on the steeper side for what you get, especially with limited choices for veggies. Overall, I'd say it's worth a visit for the carvery and the friendly atmosphere, but maybe keep expectations in check and plan ahead – it's a solid spot for a relaxed outing with friends, as long as you're up for a bit of the good with the not-so-good.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The Sunday carvery is absolutely spot on – plenty of rave reviews about how delicious it is, with generous portions and tasty options.
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The staff are really friendly and welcoming; they've been known to squeeze in folks without a booking, which is always a nice touch.
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There's a lovely beer garden for when the sun's out, perfect for enjoying a pint or two in the fresh air.
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They've got a good selection of beers on offer, making it a solid spot for a casual drink with mates.
Cons
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Some dishes, like the mixed grill, can be a bit hit or miss – we've heard complaints about overcooked steak and dry chicken, which is a shame.
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Wait times for food can drag on, with one person mentioning it took over 45 minutes for a simple order, which isn't ideal on a busy day.
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The pub's interior feels a tad worn out, even if it's clean and the staff are polite.
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Prices might sting a little, like that £18.95 mixed grill that didn't quite live up to expectations, and options for vegetarians are a bit limited.
Contact Information
256 Warrington Rd, Abram, Wigan WN2 5RQ
+441942863704
Pub
Closed today
Opening Hours
| Monday (Today) | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 22:00 |
Recent Reviews
Great carvery on a Sunday, and if the weathers nice there's a nice beer garden too.
Arrived on a Sunday. Restaurant area quiet enough and managed to get a table no problem. Sundays are carvery only with options being S, M or Large.
Choices of the usual meats or some of all three. No vegetarian meat alternatives but possible to have the full Sunday dinner minus the meat. Vegetarian gravy was made upon request.
Food was poor. The mash was tasty, but it hadn't been mashed, quite a large number of potatoe chunks. The vegetables were extremely overdone to the point the brocoli was a washed-out light green colour, almost grey. Brocoli takes around 4 minutes to cook, so I am unsure why this wouldn't be cooked on order. Carrots and cabbage very overcooked and watery. Meats were tasty but quite dry. Yorkshire pudding nice but cooked from frozen and same with the roast potatoes, but I could be mistaken here. Gravy was nice.
£10 for a medium sized carvery is a good price but not reflected in the cooking standards.
TL;DR - Good service, nice decor and atmosphere. Food way below average. I'd much rather support local business than the usual Carvery chains but this place really must up their game to compete for return business.
£18.95 for a mixed grill that comes with a chip shop sausage? Nope. The steak was overdone and the chicken dry. The only really good thing about the mixed grill was the chips.
However, the vegetarian lasagne was very nice and loaded with garlic bread.
Wanted to try this friendly looking pub. Turned up without a reservation ( not a good idea ) but they was very pleased to fit us in. Beautiful carvery. Definitely coming again.
Friendly pub in the heart of Abram. Good selection of beers, classic “pub grub” Fish & Chips, Etc. Sunday Roast served.
Internally pub looks a little tired. But it’s clean, and the staff very polite and pleasant. Ordered Fish & Chips, plus a vegetarian curry. These took just over 45 minutes to be delivered to the table, and the veggie curry was accidentally replaced by a chicken based one. Oops! Another 20 minutes and the veggie curry landed. Half and half with chips and rice.
The fish and chips was very good. The veg curry was ok. Rice was cold, and the breads totally un edible. There are only two veggie dishes on the entire menu as set meals. It’s possibly not the best place to bring a veggie.
Beer was served cold and fresh. An extra star would of been earned if we hadn’t waited over an hour for food, the rice had been warm, and the naan bread not totally inedible.
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