STACK Wigan, the highly anticipated leisure, entertainment, and social community hub, has announced it will open its doors this November, and revealed its full street food line-up, including Wigan’s own Tikka Bros.
Spanning a huge 48,000 sq ft and transforming the former Debenhams in Wigan’s Grand Arcade, STACK Wigan will be a buzzing place to eat, drink and party, with room for more than 2,000 people.
Inside, six street food kitchens and five bars will keep things going from a morning pick-me-up through to last orders, alongside a coffee shop for daytime catch-ups, a pool table area and an outdoor terrace for sunnier days. Big screens will bring the biggest sporting matches to the crowd, while a live stage hosts music, performances and events throughout the week.
The opening will bring one of the town centre’s biggest units back to life, creating around 140 jobs and giving Wigan a brand new day-to-night venue. It joins a growing STACK family that started in Newcastle in 2018 and now spans venues from Seaburn and Lincoln to Middlesbrough.
The six food traders confirmed for STACK Wigan have now been revealed as:
Punters can get their hands on everything from fried chicken and Greek gyros to stonebaked pizza, Indian street food, smash burgers and pan-Asian favourites.
Gemma Dishman, Director of Strategy and Development at STACK, said: “Independent street food is a big part of what makes STACK special, and we’ve brought together a strong mix of local talent and well-established food operators for Wigan. Each brings something different to the line-up, giving customers plenty of choice and the opportunity to discover new flavours alongside their favourites.
“Bringing the former Debenhams back to life is about more than filling an empty building. We’re creating a place where people can come together for food, live entertainment and shared experiences, giving them more reasons to spend time in Wigan town centre. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone this November.”
Mike Matthews, Centre Manager at Grand Arcade, said: “STACK will significantly expand the food offer at Grand Arcade, adding six street food kitchens alongside our existing coffee shops. It gives shoppers much more choice when stopping for lunch or meeting friends, encouraging them to spend longer in the centre and supporting our retailers. With its own evening opening hours, STACK will also bring activity to Grand Arcade beyond the shopping day.
“Securing a new use for a unit of this scale is a significant milestone for Grand Arcade. STACK complements our retail offer and reflects our focus on developing a carefully curated mix of shops and leisure that responds to how people want to use the centre.”
Plus, STACK is treating the people of Wigan when the doors open, with a free drink for anyone who signs up to the STACK Wigan mailing list here. Sign-ups will also be among the first to hear opening day details.
📍STACK Wigan will open in November at Grand Arcade, Wigan, WN1 1BH.
