Punters gutted as the 'best pub in Wigan' hit by fire

Firefighters worked overnight on the John Bull Chop House14:26, 04 Aug 2026Heartbroken punters woke up to the sight of the 'best pub in Wigan' severely damaged following a fire. Emergency services race to reports of a blaze in Wigan town centre at around 4am on Tuesday morning (August 4).‌Crews worked hard overnight to dampen the blaze as large plumes of smoke billowed from the John Bull Chop House. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said nobody was hurt.‌Window frames were left melted, with walls charred and one side of the roof caved in.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterDozens of locals made their way to Coopers Row. One person told the Manchester Evening News: "That's my youth. I used to go in there when I was a biker, but I don