The story
The Muffin Man in Wigan is a classic bakery with a strong sense of community, as captured in a recent review by Only Scrans. Tucked away on Park Road, this local spot embodies the town’s storied pie culture, earning a 4.3-star rating for its old-school takeaway fare. It’s the kind of place where a simple pastry feels like a local institution.
The standout, according to Only Scrans, is the chunky steak pie. The filling is “juicy,” and the pastry is “amazing,” a combination that he says embodies Wigan’s pie heritage. For a genuine taste of the region’s baking tradition, this is the bakery to seek out.
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Reviewers at The Muffin Man rave about the hearty chunky steak pie, calling it the star of a cozy, comforting menu. The overall vibe is warm, satisfying pub fare done right.
“You see the moisture in this filling, how juicy the meat is filled with that wonderful gravy. Really is a treat. Pastry is amazing. If pies were this good all over the country, then everyone would eat as many pies as people in Wigan do.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered The Muffin Man. Most active: Only Scrans
A classic Wigan bakery with a communal feel, their chunky steak pie is juicy and the pastry amazing, embodying the local pie culture.
Dishes mentioned
Chunky Steak Pie
You see the moisture in this filling, how juicy the meat is filled with that wonderful gravy. Really is a treat. Pastry is amazing. If pies were this good all over the country, then everyone would eat as many pies as people in Wigan do.
