|
Feast At The MillsCanal-Side Dining in Wigan at the Bottom of Wigan Locks
Swan Meadow Rd, Wigan WN3 5BE
Website
Feast At The Mills can be found on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Lancashire and quite near to Wigan.
What can be found at: Feast At The Mills
A Boater’s Haven on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
For boaters tackling the famous Wigan flight of 21 locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, a good stop for rest and refreshment is essential. That’s where Feast At The Mills comes in. Located right at the bottom of Wigan Locks, this stylish canal-side bar and restaurant offers great food, drinks, and atmosphere – making it the perfect destination for boaters, walkers, and locals alike.
Whether you’re mooring up before taking on the locks or celebrating after completing the flight.
Feast At The Mills provides:
- Delicious, freshly prepared meals with options for all tastes
- Craft beers, wines, and cocktails to enjoy by the water
- Canal-side seating overlooking the historic locks and waterways
- A lively, welcoming atmosphere that’s boater-friendly and dog-friendly
It’s the ideal stop for narrowboaters in need of a hearty meal and a relaxed break right by the canal.
At the Heart of Wigan’s Canal Heritage
Wigan’s lock flight is one of the most iconic stretches of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Feast At The Mills sits at the bottom, surrounded by the town’s historic mill buildings and waterways heritage. For boaters, the location couldn’t be more fitting – a reminder of the canal’s industrial past paired with a modern, vibrant place to eat and drink.
Why Canal Boaters Choose Feast At The Mills:
- Prime Location: Directly on the canal at the bottom of Wigan Locks
- Easy Access: Moorings nearby for boats stopping overnight or pausing before the locks
- Great Food & Drink: A menu that fuels boaters after a long day on the water
- Community Spirit: A popular gathering place for locals, boaters, and towpath explorers
Explore Wigan from the Water
Stopping at Feast At The Mills also gives boaters the chance to explore Wigan. With its rich canal heritage, historic mills, and welcoming town centre, Wigan is a rewarding stop along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. From here, boaters can continue their journey toward Liverpool or Leeds, refreshed and ready for the next stretch.
Visit Feast At The Mills on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
For narrowboaters, cruisers, and canal holidaymakers, Feast At The Mills is more than just a restaurant – it’s a true canal-side experience. Located at the bottom of Wigan Locks, it’s a must-visit stop on any journey along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Feast At The Mills – where canal history, great food, and boating life come together in Wigan.
View Feast At The Mills on our map
Also shown will be Stand Alone: winding holes, moorings, water, elsan and refuse disposal etc.
Be the first to first to review Feast At The Mills
We try our very best, but here's a Disclaimer just in case!
Users of the information displayed in this website or in websites linked to directly or indirectly, do so on the basis that it is a guide only. I Do Canals or its directors, partners or associates do not accept any responsibility for inaccuracies, omissions, costs incurred or disappointments of any kind what-so-ever. It is the users responsibility to check directly with any services, displayed, listed or linked to in or from this website, or associated parties with regards to (but not limited to) directions, costs, facilities, services, hospitality, availability, accommodation, etc. There is no implied recommendation for any of the entries or firms listed, nor is any criticism implied for any entry or firm not yet listed.
We have added 103 Waterways and there are 3095 entries listed and displayed on our maps and/or the resource pages:
Waterways Resources -
Boat Build & Fit Out -
Waterside Attractions. We continue to add items on a very regular basis.
Many entries have several services on offer, on average 5 services (some have many more). This means there are approx. 5 x the number of services listed.