Bulkeley Arms in Isle of Anglesey

The landlady is a wonderfully person

Convenient hotel in terms of location but impossible to sleep as they keep the music very loud until midnight every evening without caring about the customers in the rooms upstairs, furthermore the heating is only on when the place is open and you're freezing to death

Stayed here for one night, was clean, cosy, felt safe and secure. The women who checked me in was nice. Nothing amazing, served its purpose 5 stars

Wasnt very impressed with the bulkeley arms. Rooms need painting and decorating. No food served. Didnt know until we got there there was no food. Very noisy pub. Noise stops about midnight but you can hear everything. We will not visit again

Disgusting food had to send two dishes back. Shocking service and got over charged for drinks we never ordered! The Manager was not one bit helpful when we told him we were dissatisfied with the food and refused to give us a refund so I suggested if we could have drinks instead as we did not want to eat any of that food, he would not allow that either. We spent 100 pounds on a few processed disgusting sandwiches. Staff were absolutely clueless and the food was really bad quality would not recommend and absolutely will not be returning.

Play pool 🎱 for the pub always great food after the matches and always a smile off Michelle behind the bar.

Good quick service really fair prices

Don’t ever go in this pub there are drugs going on and the bar staff are very antisocial

Local pub with games room. Good selection at the bar and very comfortable.

A simple but clean and functional accommodation with comfortable beds in a central location. The price is reasonable. Anyone who appreciates pub culture will like this small hotel. Parking spaces are available as are plenty of restaurants and snack bars in the area. I would stay there again.

warm & welcoming, friendly staff. comfy bed, slept like i was at home only knocked a star off because the wifi was so poor (was needed for work)

Good central location, great for watching sport on tv.

Window sills are bady in need of attention.

Nice pub didnt realise we could watch the footy here bought a bag crisps here which were quite expensive

Music but was pre warned, comfortable, clean room at a great price, right in the middle of town.

We had Sunday lunch in the restaurant and the food very good traditional roast but served well by a very attentive young waiter which makes a change to some of the poor service experienced in other establishments after Covid estrictions . The hotel is faded elegance and the area needs an upgrade but the food very good although distinct lack of diners which was a pity /Good Service and importantly good simple food

loved our night in here was great met some right characters, the staff are so nice and veey welcoming. will defo be returning.

We visited the Bulkeley Arms to watch the football and found it to be a really friendly pub. There are plenty of screens around so decent for watching a match, even when it's busy as it was on our visit.

We visited with my parents-in-law and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would highly recommended the beer battered cod and the lamb pie. We were particularly impressed by the fact that everything is made fresh. The hunter's chicken, although tender, was drowned in BBQ sauce which made it super rich and white difficult to finish. The service was great, as was the setting. It is perhaps a little pricey but a good treat, indeed.

We thought it would be nice to try the Bulkeley as we fancied something a bit more traditional rather than the more trendy fare on the high street. Not disappointed - for lunch we had an excellent steak baguette and very nice smoked salmon and creamed cheese sandwich. Nice side salad as well. we actually went back and had cake in the afternoon with coffee. Yes hotel could do with a bit of a refurb but nice atmosphere, lovely friendly staff and good food - really what's not to like!

The last day of our holiday and we were staying near Beaumaris so we decided to stay local. He bistro at the Bulkerly Hotel seemed ideal - and so it proved to be. The food was delicious an the service was attentive. Highly recommended

Opted for a quick 'one for the road' after leaving the lovely ambience of Dylan's to be greeted by......well I'm not entirely sure what I was greeted by. A run down pub which needs a facelift sounds about right with a clientele that Big Brother producers would dribble over... A nice pint though surprisingly enough....

A warm welcome on arrival from the staff, nice room well fitted out. Slept well and really nice breakfast handy parking provides near by also friendly place with great beers

Called in for a drink as we were in the area one Saturday night. Service was excellent, staff and customers friendly, The back room had been cleared for people to dance, the atmosphere was good. Great place for a Saturday evening if you want a bit of life in a very quiet village.

Bulkeley Arms e' un pub assolutamente normale, e neppure particolarmente bello. Vi sono entrato per caso, dopo aver fatto due passi in una semi deserta Menai Bridge. All'interno vi ho trovato un'atmosfera incredibilmente simpatica e festosa. Facile fare due chiacchiere e ridere un po'. C'era pure una sorta di DJ che suonava bella musica per una serata proprio divertente.

I was looking for something small for lunch -- perhaps a pie or a sandwich -- but was told that they didn't really have anything like that except for a packet of crisps. I had the impression that this was more a place ot get a drink. The bartender did give me some suggestions where I could find what I wanted, though.

We have been here a number of times and again just recently where we have enjoyed a terrific English breakfast both large and small. The service was great served with a lovely cup of tea and all of which is very good value. The places looks a really good pub for the night time also

Dog friendly and great breakfast choices with then option of eggs anyway you like. Friendly staff and good value

Nice pub for sports fans. Friendly atmosphere to watch an England game in Wales. Strongbow on tap with a Cloudy too.

Used to stay at this pub quite regularly my uncle and aunt ran it in the early 80s. Fond memories so myself and my husband popped in now I’m of drinking age. Very different as you would expect but lovely and clean. Bar staff was friendly and directed us in the way of the pool table gave us necessary equipment and change we needed to play. Lovely atmosphere in the pub. Didn’t get chance to eat but maybe next time.

Stopped off for a flying visit last Sunday to watch the Celtic v Rangers game. We were made very welcome by ?owner and seated in front of one the many TV screens. Lovely friendly barmaid. Great cold pint. Place was spotless. Shiny clean. Didn’t eat here but would not hesitate to do so in the future. We will probably pop back in before heading back to Scotland. Highly recommended

My wife and I stopped by in this pub to take a sandwich for lunch. It's a very friendly little place, we were well looked after by the bar staff - and the sandwiches were tasty and inexpensive. The beer wasn't bad either.

Nice pub friendly staff and Manager, reasonably priced but not eaten here yet though will return to try, in future on weekday. Was busy night at visit due to football on TV.

We recently visited for a drink a great friendly atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and there is good wifi. We didn't eat but the food looked very good. Would definitely recommend.

we had just popped in for a drink but ended up staying for early tea, pub was very clean, with very friendly staff,good standard of food ,really enjoyed our time here.

We have just popped in here and found it the most clean pub. With friendly staff. No sign of any dust Would love to eat here. Friendly people would highly recommend it to everyone. Good pint 🍺 of ale will come in again.

I drink here when I can and the atmosphere is always the same....fab! They do food as well in accordance to their times and prices are average for the area

Stayed at the Bulkeley Arms during the Summer while visiting family. Breakfast in the morning on both days was amazing, decided we would bring the family in to sample the lunch menu, what can I say it was lovely, we will be returning next Summer....

Metimos en aquí para el café de la mañana, personal amable, gran cómodas sillas de cuero y sofás chesterfield. Tomamos un café y un bollo con mermelada y nata cuajada, este era muy sabrosa, casera. El personal amable y atento. Feliz de nuevo.

Popped in for lunch after a ribride. Sausage and mash a little disappointing not great Welsh sausages and could have done with some gravy. Haam egg and chips mwas lovely though off the bone

Estaba en la zona para visitar Ribrider que está a la vuelta de la esquina y tenía una hora libre, así que pasó por para el almuerzo. Hombre joven agradable detrás del bar era agradable y eficiente, la comida llegó rápidamente y era de buena calidad, especialmente el pescado y patatas fritas. La decoración un poco deterioradas y hay una TV en cada habitación, pero este marido adecuado y amigos, el partido estaba en. Muy buen precio y la casera/chef era obviamente ansioso por complacer.

Stopped off for a bite to eat with my nephew. We had burgers which were great. Place was quiet but it was a Wednesday afternoon. Pleasant staff.

Called into this "pub" during a visit to the area and desperate for food. It's simply a pub not an area for good pub grub. The seating appears to be for people to sit down and drink not eat. Asked if food was on and was told where to find a menu. Only after we had ordered drinks and opened a tab were we told there was up to half an hour wait for food. If told that before wouldn't have bothered. The menu layout looked fine and quite professional so on that ordered the lamb and mint burger with a side order of onion rings. Whilst waiting it was obvious that the locals wanted us to move. We appeared to be sat in an area for watching the football. We decided to move out of their way and went into a side room which quickly filled up of people watching football on a very loud tv. The food eventually turned up after 3/4 hour and was not worth the wait. Seen bigger burgers in fast food chains and tasted greasy. The chips were obviously frozen ones and they had forgotten to bring out the onion rings. After a wait they turned up. Definitely had forgotten to do them! Honestly couldn't wait to eat up and get out. Felt out of place and food not up to scratch. On a positive note this place is clean. It is a pub for watching sky sports which is not a disadvantage if you want that sort of thing but the food and ambience do not mix. Should stick to being a pub only.

This is our fourth visit here, discovered this little gem back in April this year and whenever we're on the island we make sure to visit here. Lovely place, nicely decorated, very clean with a warm welcome and really friendly staff. The food is amazing and great value whether it's brunch, lunch or evening dinner (& a 5* scores on the door so need I say more?)There is a lovely big games room at the back with comfy couches and Tvs etc (even a big screen in the beer garden) and our son could charge his electronic devices whilst here with free WiFi that actually works!Whether you're a regular or on holiday like us, everyone gets the same friendly service. Don't walk past this great little pub without popping in! Whether you're after a coffee, a drink and/or food - you won't be disappointed.

Stayed one night on Saturday 4th June ,I found the staff very helpfull friendly and polite, the rooms ( we and friends hired all three) very clean modern and very comfortable, had a meal In the bar myself and wife were very happy with the service and standard of food.breakfast was top notch and plenty too eat, will defiantly stay again

This place recommended as it was dog friendly, huge hotel which was clearly very grand in its day but now has a 'lived in' feel. Very good coffee and the menu looked nice (altho we didn't eat), great selection of very tasteful gifts/souvenirs etc from a number of different suppliers (I made several purchases !!

Watched the Liverpool v Dortmund game here. What a wild pub atmosphere. Friendly and rowdy at the same time. I'd recommend this place for beer and sport. There is a pool room too.

Great atmosphere,great staff lively place if you like your sport. Excellent rooms for bed and breakfast great value

It was Easter Sunday and everywhere we wanted to go was either closed or busy. We have a chalet in Benllech so have been to most places already. We didn't know this little place was here but we saw this pub as we were driving round and decided to give it a go. There was a carpark to the back of the pub which was good too. There were 7 of us and they were very accommodating to us. The lady who saw us to our table was really nice, I think she was the landlady maybe or the manager.Anyway we ordered drinks and food and were not disappointed. I ordered chicken tikka masala. I did have a piece of chicken that I didn't like. But I suppose you could get that wherever you go. The rest of the meal was lovely and everyone else enjoyed their meal. My grandad had pie, two people had pulled pork burger, two people had fish finger baguette and my cousin had a chicken burger. The service was good, couldn't fault it. The toilets were clean and well looked after. The stairs up to the private bit of the pub had loads of rubbish and clutter on them which looked messy. And the menus were old looking, really they need updating.Overall a really good meal, just a few things needed tidying up for that 5 stars :)

Popped in for a coffee nice pub friendly staff good wi fi connection clean loo . They do a fair selection of pub grub reasonably priced . No parking but a pay and display next door .

Nice place to have a drink after a stroll on the Menai Bridge or along the narrow historical streets below the pub.

We often go to Benllech Bay with our dog and decided to eat local rather than along the coast. Quick research on here showed us this pub. Good welcome indeed to us and our labrador. Good range of drinks etc. We both ordered different curry,s and were well pleased with the quality, quantity and service. £17.00 for 2 meals 1 pint of shandy and large white wine for the good lady.Would we go back you may well ask.CERTAINLY WOULD

went in today after seeing good reviews, we were welcomed by very friendly bar staff, ordered 2 types of curry chicken for husband lamb for me. we were not expecting curry from a curry house but I was expecting some lamb in my curry! three pieces ....not good at all. My husband told staff as he paid and she apologized but said it comes as 'standard'? wont go back

Visited with my family and food is average nothing much to rave about. Decent sized portions but the cost was far more than I would expect from a pub three meals with 4 drinks cost over £40 and I was charged a fee for using my bank card.

Awesome pub where all nationalities are welcome. Excellent pool room out the back. Always got Sky footie on. Sometimes I pop in for a sneaky jar see lads from ysgol david Hughes . Back in the day. Of course Cymraeg is spoken too. No xenophobia as you will experience in Caernarfon if your a Bangor lad.

Very nice place.Full of character.Staff welcoming.Very hospitable.Set at Menai Bridge.A great place for an explore.

Beautiful traditional building inside and out but the decor is beginning to look a bit worn.There is a great afternoon Tea bar with traditional cream teas and real good old fashioned service.

This was perhaps the worst pub lunch we've ever endured. Sausage and chips with gravy. A couple of cheap catering pack sausage with soggy oven chips and when did gravy ever work with salad. Burger and chips. Forget the wooden platter concentrate on the quality. It came same as above but chips less soggy however the burger was a cheap and tasteless nasty type. Like years ago outside football matches. No flavour. It's false economies to use cheap ingredients. I'm sure for a little more it'd be worth it. It was luke warm when I got it and the bun was dry and pasty.FinallyThe fish cakes were soggy and mushy not with a normal crispy coating (but apparently didn't taste too bad. )Taste and presentation should compliment each other. All in all 3 meals for around £20. Very poor Ps The coffee one of our group ordered was weak. And nasty.

Great food, good selection on menu, excellent value, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere considering football was on the TV!!! Definitely worth a visit.

I last went to the Bulkeley about a year ago. My last visit was really good with great food, very helpful staff and a spotlessly clean pub. I expected it to have same high standard but it had actually got even better. The beer garden had already been good but now has large outdoor TV, covered area for smokers and a very secure play area for children. Everything about this place is high quality. Service, food, cleanliness and efficiency. There was an order for food for 12 just before us so expected to wait a while. The bar staff apologised for the delay but it wasn't really much of a wait. The food was cooked to perfection and was nicely presented. I had pulled pork, my daughter has tikka masala and the little girl we were minding for the day had spaghetti Bolognese. Very refreshing to find a place offering something other than fish fingers, sausages or burger with chips for children. Another very enjoyable visit. Very good value for money.

Service A1, Food my wife and I had Breakfast and an Evening Meal X 2 it was excellent, Atmosphere very friendly bar staff very helpful and the locals friendly also.

Locals most popular place with sports on big screens and pool table/jukebox. Good beer great staff very welcoming.

Stayed at the bulkeley for a few days whilst contracting in the area, ate at the Buck as its known locally every night, the food was always well prepared and tasty, the portions were more than adequate and very filling, furthermore the beer was sound and quality, will definitely be booking in here again.Saw the comment about the flags lol, don't worry my local back home doesn't fly the union jack, only the the St Georges flag, at the end of the day the pub is what it is a local boozer that does food, oh the curry and a pint night, curry was spot on for pub grub, if I wanted a 'proper' curry I know there are two Indian restaurants down the road.We love listening to the locals speaking welsh after all we were in wales.

Type of pub with men lining the bar, dogs at the bar, lacks atmosphere really. Food very average. Do not order the spicy chicken burger - very thin burger, with poor quality chicken in it. I've seen the other 4 & 5 star reviews & must assume they are written by regulars or locals. On the plus side the two for £10 is a good deal. The curry was nice. The barmaid & wait staff are very friendly.

visited with our family and had a fantastic meal. Lovely friendly staff and food served quickly. Fantastic beer garden for the little ones to run around. Excellent value and will be returning.

Visited this pub for a meal with my family. Have to say from the outset I was impressed with the greeting from the man who turned out to be the landlord Maldwyn. We ordered food which came promptly and was of very good quality. Would recommend this unsung hero of a place to anyone

Good to go just for a drink with my two kids, very nice people don't judge if can't afford to buy food. My daughter's love the colouring books and the play area around the back :) food is lovely when we eat there, also they have specific food nights, curry night etc. But far superior to the likes of Wetherspoons. This family are an asset the the village.

Extensive menu- delicious foodLovely settingFast serviceProfessional , helpful waiters/ waitresses

nice traditional pub with beer garden and friendly staff. Prices very reasonable and a pool table through back.during day has a nice calm vibe and at night it gets quite busy

I stayed here for one night on business. Service was good. Rate was very good. I stayed in room 2 which was very clean and modern with a very comfy bed. The bathroom could do with a freshen up but all clean and working. Breakfast was excellent. I will be staying again.

Stopped in for a quick meal. We thought the place looked cosy, We sat down after placing our order and we waited about 15 minutes for our food to arrive and we were not disappointed. The bread was soft and fries delicious! The presentation was lovely,we were amazed when it came out and wolfed it down. The value for money was fantastic as we got two meals for £10, we made sure that we complimented the chef as We will definitely be eating here again.

Called in a couple of times over the last few week as new to area and looking for a local pub. Staff were rude uninterested and not in uniform. Took 15 min one day to get served when there were 4 staff members behind bar, all talking amongst themselves and using there mobile phones. After finally getting served the drinks were flat but reasonably priced and in clean glasses what you would expect, the decor is in a very good condition, although the tables were dirty and needed a clean. We would of stayed for food but unfortunately the kitchen was closed and not open to advertised times.. The toilets were standard, with empty plastic bags behind urinals and the toilet roll needed replacing. The pool room was clean tidy and spacious, the beer garden was pleasant and inviting with an outdoor tele and sheltered smoking area. Will give it a few more tryes to see if there is an improvement in the overall running of the pub and a decent pint would help...

Called in a couple of times over New Year while staying in Menai. The pub is tardis like with a large rear space, couches, pool table etc. and a good outside area which will be nice in Summer. Staff friendly, beer fine and not over priced, worth a visit if staying in the area.

Food was cold. Scampi was cold. Chips were not fresh. Fried in something other than fresh grease. Avoid in future.

I stayed in this hotel for 5 nights and experienced nothing but helpfulness and kindness during my stay. Although dated the hotel has a comfortable homely feeling and I was very sorry to have to leave.

Nice clean & friendly pub.. Good choice of food & reasonably priced... Food came out in good time..lovely fresh bread ..will return...

Enjoyed a very nice pub style fish and chips with the family on a damp lunchtime. Accompanying beer was excellent too. A bit of imagination in the cooking and service, and a very generous portion. Certainly not disappointing and considerably better than most pub food. Definitiely recommended.

Visited this pub/restaurant August 2014. Immaculately clean throughout (especially the toilets). Generally has a well cared feel with friendly staff and a local clientele who were most welcoming. The food was excellent value and the service superb. I would highly recommend.

Hand pulled local beers and they were really nice staff. Will see you again when next up your way. Only went there while waiting for a take away and overstayed. Fun

I regularly drink in the bulkeley, beer is always good, service always good and there is always a good vibe.I have eaten here a few times now and I must say the value of the food is fantastic and the size of the portions are great. easily the best pub grub in town . If your in town I would highly recommend to give it a go as it will wipe the floor with local alternatives for a third of the price.There are a lot of overpriced places to eat in Menai Bridge this is not one of them !

We eat and drink regularly at the Bulkeley Arms in Menai Bridge. The food is good value and portions are a generous size. There are some very tasty choices on the menu and the food is always an excellent standard for pub grub.The Bulkeley itself is a friendly pub with a good atmosphere. The landlord, Mal is very friendly and does his best to make you feel welcome. I give this pub 10/10 since the refurb and would say it is the best pub in Menai bridge without a doubt.

Great place to go for a drink with friends, a catch up with a coffee or abit of a dance on the weekend. Friendly place with quality food :)

Food was good, staff were tired and ready for home! One young waitress was definitely in need of training - she cleared a cloth from the table and threw it across the room to land on the counter! Couldn't believe it - needless to say she didn't get a tip! (I could have given her one actually "Act like you care!"

We stopped for a pleasant lunch while visiting Beaumaris.We visited the Hotel earlier for a coffee ,As we could not find a better venue for lunch we returned for lunch.

Excellent venue in the heart of the town, always buzzing. Food served, sport on the TV. Great beer, what more can you ask for. Live music on occasions. Love the place

Just returned from 4 days in Beaumaris - unfortunately we only tried the Bulkeley Arms on the last night - had we found it sooner we would have used EVERY night. Food was gorgeous, good selection, well presented and GREAT VALUE. We ate in restaurants in Beaumaris the other 3 nights, spent double the amount of money on meals for 4 people and we all agreed that the meal we had at the Bulkeley was far superior. I had the pulled pork meal, hubby had fish & chips, others in party had pudding and chips and steak and ale pie and chips - all delicious ! If we went back to that area this would be our 1st choice for good value, excellent quality food.