The Archer (formally the Manchester Road Inn) opened in October 2017 after a major refurbishment. It is located on the main road between Astley and Leigh opposite the Golf Driving Range. The new name was inspired by locals who fought at Agincourt and Crecy. Pub food is served but please check meal times and opening times before visiting. Real Ale availability is unreliable.

A large, comfortable pub next to the village green which offers a good range of beers and is very popular, particularly at weekends. Outside, there are various seating areas, some with heaters for when it is chilly, plus lawns for sun worshippers. Quiz nights are held on Wednesday. The pub welcomes children over 14 when dining with an adult in the evening. Tables can be booked on their website.

Social and sports club with cricket pitch in Gin Pit village which is off princess avenue in Astley. A centre of the local community it offers a wide range of sports activities including Cricket, Bowls, Football, Karate and Cycle Speedway. There are two functions for hire, the largest holding up to 100 people. There is a TV which shows most football and horse racing events.

The Jolly Nailor is a traditional town centre pub with a small range of real ales (usually national brands) and a real cider. The interior is divided into three areas including a 'Music Room' at the back for live acts. Regular quizzes and and other events are hosted and the pub is a supporter of local sports teams.

The Lion Inn is on Bolton Road not far from Atherton Rail Station and is a popular local. There are a number of inter-connecting rooms with many TV screens. In the Summer of 2022 it is selling Real Ale again after a refurbishment with two ales available on hand pump. Free Pool every Monday

Hidden down a narrow alley near the Market Place, the Pendle is an important part of the local community with live bands and events on every week. The entrance, part of a conservatory, leads to an open plan bar that serves Moorhouses beers plus various guests from north-western breweries. The games area has a pool table and large screen TV. There is a well-kept patio-area at the back which is popular in summer. Close to town centre parking, they offer breakfast and a snack menu throughout the opening times. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Also operates as the Witch's Brew Cafe between 6.30 am and 9.30 am

Popular pub on west side of town. Interior consists of comfortable lounge and games room, with bench seating around the walls. There is a small beer patio to the front. Good value food is served. Pub games include darts, dominoes and pool (Wednesday evenings are competitive pool nights).

Completely refurbished and restored to its original name a few years ago. The best original features have been kept together with the separate snug and pool/darts rooms. There is a large outdoor drinking area to the rear and usually a selection of two beers which are competitively priced. All live sport is shown on multiple screens around the pub. Over 18's only.

Tucked away on Bridge Street just off the East Lancs Road the Queen Anne is handy for Haydock Park racecourse and caters for pre-race parties. Home-cooked food is served in the bar and separate dining area with early-bird specials available on weekdays 3:30-7pm plus Sunday roasts. There is plenty of parking space and the well-kept beer garden is a real suntrap in the summer.

Tudor facade pub in the centre of Leigh near the bus station. It is a smartly furnished pub which is split into two areas. The upper part is more of a drinking area while the lower level has more seating separated by posts. There are many TV screens which show live Rugby League, Horse Racing and Football and there is a large outdoor seating area to the rear. Please note that children are not allowed at any time.

Real ale is served and non-members are welcome. The club has a function room and separate bar overlooking the cricket pitch. Please check opening times with club

Town centre pub near the main shopping area which has a number of separate rooms leading from a main bar area. As you enter there is a small snug next to the doorway and a vault on the right side of the pub. Regular live acts with a rock band usually featuring on Fridays.

Located opposite Pennington Golf Club, the Robin Hood is a traditional family pub popular for food and its large well-kept beer garden. Theme nights and quizes are regularly held and the pub is a good finishing point for walking around the local area and Pennington Flash. Two cask ales are available with one sourced from a local or regional brewery.

Popular with all ages, this Wetherspoon pub is named after a renowned Leigh tenor, known as the Lancashire Caruso. The pub divides into three areas: the main long bar, a raised dining area and, in what was once a cinema foyer, lounge-style seating. There is also a small courtyard at the back for outside drinking. There is a changing range of beers from local to distant breweries including a house beer named after the local Rugby club.

Located in the centre of Leigh just off the main shopping street, the Weavers attracts a wide-variety of customers. During the day it has a relaxed environment with shoppers and families dining. In the evening it is a popular meeting place with sports shown the many TV screens. Regular entertainment is on offer on most Fridays with a DJ every Saturday. The beer selection was extended in early 2022, however lack of demand has reduced now this to one or two ales.

Opposite Leigh’s historic parish church, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Leigh, the White Lion is a friendly welcoming pub. You can choose whether to enjoy the comfort of the main bar, bar games in the vault, or the quiet of the snug. Over four hand pumps dispense a selection of real ales from local and regional micros, principally Ossett and Wigan Brewhouse. Over 18's only.

Traditional pub opposite Lowton St Luke’s Church, attracting a good local following of all ages either for conversation or sport on TV. A central bar serves a number of separate areas with many wood features and a large brick fireplace. There is ample outside seating in the garden at the side of the pub which also has a play area for children. Quiz nights every Thursday and live bands on Saturday nights.

Traditionally country pub and restaurant dating back to the 19th century, between Lowton and Newton-le-Willows, popular with locals, walkers and cyclists. There are a number of seating areas and a separate restaurant with a bar area to the right for drinkers. Outside is a large garden and car park. A private room is available to hire for special occasions. Haydock Park racecourse is only a mile away.

Indian Gastropub serving small plates, large dishes and takeaway which is friendly and family-oriented. The pub has a central bar area as you enter with a lounge for eating and drinking to the right. To the left there is a bar with areas sectioned off for darts and pool. There is a large TV screen for sports and pub food is served for most of the day. There are regular live entertainment and social events.

This family-friendly pub is part of the local community. The pub is divided into several separate connected rooms. On the left side is the vault and on the right a lounge used at meal times. There is also a large outside patio area. The guest beers are from Wigan Brewhouse (California being the most regular). Fresh home-cooked food served until 7:45pm with lunch on Sundays until 5:45pm. Most sporting events are shown on TV. Once a month they host a lunch for dementia sufferers and carers, featuring music & dance