The Stanley Arms in Isle of Anglesey

Family trip to Holyhead , we had been in local shops and they staff had recommended the Stanley arms to us. All said food was lovely ,Now in fairness there was 16 of us in our group . We were shopping and Few of us had when in first sat down and were looking at menus. From when we walked in door the lady behind the bar had a issue , normally to me as work in hospitality/bar trade for over 25 years . I would always greet customers or guests and ask them could get anything or drink, but from moment we walked in . It was Apparent that the redheaded lady (who would not give a name ) didn’t want us there, as more of our group came in , my son (12 year old) walked in last and lady screamed at him ,you are not allowed in with that ( hot choc) . My mother in law reply sorry and she screamed again , There was no need to scream at a child , if she had of just called one of us over wouldn’t of been a problem. when we asked to speak to manger she laughed and said he’s not here come back at five , I have never in my life had to deal with that rude behaviour and attitude and screaming at 12 year old boy . We were in no rush to order our food and totally understand , she might Been a bit shocked at size of group , but we were in no rush . We were tried to talk to her she just shouted leave or call the police , we were shocked at her attitude, we just left. I wonder as b&b also too how you speak to guests/ people & child like that especially as recommended to us , I would not recommend this Establishment to anyone and If I was manger there would most definitely try to advise her on how to deal with customers, just not at all . We left a had a beautiful meal and staff we so nice and friendly in another local establishment. But to anyone thinking of giong here to eat or stay beware , much nicer friendly places to go

My nephew and I had a very good supper in the pub this evening. We’re staying at the Travelodge before sailing to dublin and the pub was recommended to us. There’s a wide choice of foods (all savoury dishes) and they were extremely tasty and at a reasonable cost. The staff were helpful and the atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming.

The Stanley is located splendidly in the heart of Holyhead. Though the decor leaves room for improvement, the service is very good and I was glad to see Loose Women being screened at lunch time. The food was very good, flavoursome. The menu adopts a street food theme. A beer garden is also provided.

Came on a weekend away and found this little pub so me and my partner popped in. Straight away the bar man gave us a frosty reception. My partner enquired when they started serving food and the man behind the bar said “4” no conversation at all. We sat down and at 4 the man came round and gave every table menu’s apart from ours. It quickly became clear he didnt want us there so we drank our drinks and left: we’ll happy take our money elsewhere as other pubs in Holyhead have been very welcoming and friendly. Wouldn’t ever recommend it to anyone.

Full of alcs, unsavoury characters. Foul language, rough barstaff, terrible toilets, meal was awful. Keep well clear of this dive.

My husband and me stayed at the Stanley Arms while looking for a flat in Anglesey. The house-hunt took longer than expected, so we had to extend our stay - no problem at all at this wonderfully friendly place! And not only that, the rooms are perfect, spacy with en suite bathroom, TV and all the other amenities, and downstairs there's a pub-restaurant with great pub grub and drinks! The location is ideal as well, right in the town centre and yet very quiet.

Stopped off here for lunch on our way back to Porthmadog from visiting RSPB South Stacks. We were made welcome and chose the fish and chips, which was delicious. Fresh plaice in a light batter, good chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce all included in the price, which was very reasonable. Not the smartest decor but friendly and efficient. Good place for a tasty meal.

My sister and I both chose a burger with prawns and fries from the menu but did not anticipate how delicious this meal would be! The deep fried prawns were simply the most beautifully cooked either of us have ever tasted. The burger was amazing too.But what really made this lunch a great experience for us was the lovely service from the lady who served us. She was really helpful, genuine and natural, a credit to the pub. I hope this great pub can survive these Coronacrazy times. The town of Holyhead is far richer for it's presence!

I paid bottom dollar for a single room here. Didn't expect much. The room was quiet in the middle of town and en suite. True it wasn't as clean as some pedants might like it but if you want a cheap stop over in Holyhead then this is the place. Soon after Co-vid they will do food, which is also bang to the buck.

Was catching ferry early next morning, so was a very cheap and enjoyable stop over as had driven 250 miles on my motorbike. Lovely warm welcome, friendly staff and locals, nice clean room and good beer! Going to stay there every time I visit Dublin!

The members of staff were polite. Clearly adapted to Covid 19 well. There was restrictions in place. Delightful. I'd recommend it.

En route to Dublin, and having driven most of the day to get to our hotel in Holyhead, we decided to have a quiet meal and an early night. Looking around town we alighted on a bar/grille establishment which looked good value, so strode in only to be told very off-handedly they were fully booked - full stop. No trying, as most places do, to shuffle things round to fit us in. This is where fate steps in because, wandering up the street, we came across the Stanley into whose Arms we fell. What a crowded, warm friendy place - in no time there was an excellent pint on the table swiftly followed by some of the best fish and chip dishes we have encountered. A great night, just what we wanted and a great start to our holiday.

We were looking for somewhere to eat in Holyhead and this was one of the few pubs still serving food. Ended up being a great choice. It was a nice clean looking pub, the food was well priced and served quickly, and we both thought it was very nice. Especially for the price charged.

I didn't eat in the restaurant, and I wish I could have done judging by the great reviews. I arrived at the Stanley Arms in the evening with my luggage and I was tired, and I just needed to relax and sleep in my room. I sank into the lovely, soft bedding and slept like a log. The room was comfortable, clean and warm, and I felt relaxed. I had all the facilities, and the room was an extremely reasonable price, I was very impressed. The landlord and landlady were friendly and kind, and I got a lovely welcome, and on the second morning, when I met the landlord, he booked me a taxi and took my bags out and put them in the boot of the taxi. I would recommend the Stanley Arms and I'll definitely be staying there next time I take the ferry to Dublin, and on the way back home. Next time I'll make a point of sampling the delicious grub - the meals sound absolutely mouthwatering. All in all, a very good experience. Thank you.

After searching somewhere to eat in holyhead, we stumble across this pub and decided this place look good, The prices for the meals were really reasonable and the service friendly, we ordered meatballs and spaghetti and scamp and chips and the wait was not long. when the meals arrived we were impressed, nicely presented and huge portions and it was delicious. So wished I lived closer to this pub.

Sadly Holyhead has seen better days but for those who love the beautiful coastline of Anglesey or are on their way to Ireland, this pub is a good solid stop for food and a few pints.Haven't stayed there so can't comment on the rooms but the bar is comfortable, no-frills pub with friendly staff and food that arrives very quickly in my experience. At the risk of being a beer-bore, just a pity they seem to have a persistent shortage of real-ale (see other people's reviews). I would always have an extra pint or two if there was just one real -ale available and I suspect many others would too!

Scelto per cena.Menu piuttosto vario, scegliamo i nachos, il fish & chips e la zuppa del giorno.Porzioni ricche e generose, ambiente tipico. La pulizia è quel che è, però non siamo in un ristorante. Personale gentile.

Looking for food we tried the Stanley Arms. Soft, lightly bartered fish was delicious with mushy peas, tartar sauce and chips. It was an ‘oasis in a storm.’ Holyhead food lacks choice. Therefore, we were pleasantly surprised at the speed and quality of the food.

Stayed for one night before getting ferry, I stayed in room 5 which was ideal for a solo 1 night stop over, the decor seemed fresh and the room was clean, the mastic in the shower could do with renewing but for £35 a night it was great value, staff were very friendly and a great pint of Guinness would stay again

Went here for lunch, fish and chips were on point, beer selection okay, hence why 4/5 stars, but hospitality is amazing.

Was given this place as a good place to eat while on a visit to holyhead yes the food was good just could do with a few more choices . The place it's self was clean and tidy the staff seemed ok if not a little stressed as was slightly busy . Other BIG down side is NO real ales

We visited on the 4th of May and were going to eat here until we stood at the bar and was told by a local we might have to wait a while as they were short staffed and the bar man was also cooking the food. I could see in the kitchen and sure enough the bar man was in and out serving drinks and cooking - not once did I see him wash his hands. As we waited to be served I could see several people eating what looked nice meals so after we got our drinks we sat down at a table to view the menu which was sticky and covered in a greasy film and food. The table hadn't been wiped and I started to look around and noted that not many diners had actually finished their meals. We saw an 8.2 out of 10 Tripadvisor on the window and wondered why as we were totally put off. As we didn't eat here I really cannot judge the food but the hygiene side made us decide against eating here, I also found the amount of unfinished meals really weird as its not like the portions were huge.

Came to Holyhead for the weekend and was fortunate enough to come across The Stanley Arms whilst looking for somewhere to eat, the mixed grill was the best I've had, all locally sourced meat and cooked to perfection, two meals for £20 might sound too good to be true but this food was excellent, nice ambiance and the staff really helpful and friendly.

We had food here which was very good. Great tasting and very good value for money 2 steaks. Everything was cooked perfectly with sides, all for £20. We went back later that night for drinks, it was good fun with a great atmosphere. Visited Sunday also and had a chance to talk with the owners, who are lovely people. Really great place with nice people, would definitely recommend a visit.

We went for the 2 for £20 steak dinner and were very pleased with our choice. We each received massive steak dinners with more sides than we could possibly eat. Our other friend got a cheeseburger and loved every bite. While chatting with the owner the next day we learned that all of the beef was raised just a few miles away and you could definitely taste the quality! I will surely return here on my next trip to Holyhead!

Popped in for lunch off the street. Friendly staff and good food--we had the fish and chips and panini with a salad. Felt like a local pub and not a tourist trap.

My partner is from Holyhead and knew this place was an old building so we were quite surprise to see the lovely comfy room when we arrived. Rooms have been renovated and decorated tastefully. We stay only one night and arrived late because of the ferry from Dublin, but we would have liked to be able to enjoy the room a little longer. We were made welcome by Jim the barman, who was very nice, and the owner Ifor was very helpful by email and when we stayed with him. Lovely place all together and we will not hesitate to stay with Ifor again !

Warm and friendly welcome, room was lovely and the food was great. Fantastic value for money. Definitely recommend The Stanley Arms. Ivor and his team were very hospitable.

The Stanley may not look too stylish but you won't be disappointed with the food. Had tiger prawns that tasted great and probably came out of ye sea today. Same goes for the fish and chips with mushy peas of course and washed down with a pinta bitter. I could swim the irish sea after this lot!

My partner and his family booked in here on NYE and we’re pleasantly surprised with what we turned up to. When we first walked into the BnB we went into the bar area which looked tired and dated so I didn’t hold out much expectation on the rooms at this point ! However we were shown to our rooms and they were beautiful, spacious and clean , clearly newly refurbished and to a high standard . The BnB is a family run business and they were such lovely friendly people and so helpful . They explained that they are slowly working their way through renovating the BnB . This family have spared no expense or rushed the rooms which are reasonable value for the standard . The only thing the rooms lacked were clothes storage and breakfast , although there were hangers on the back of the doors and the beds were super comfy . Once this BnB is finished throughout It will be a little Gem especially with this family and lovely staff running it . We will definitely be staying again and look forward to seeing the further progress on our next stay . Thank you so much

Called for lunch after walk along the coastal path. Excellent, friendly service. No soap and lukewarm water in toilets. Had poor solid cannelloni with nice side salad and garlic bread.

Popped in for dinner before boarding ferry. Friendly welcome. Had 2 steaks and a bottle of wine £25. Bargain and very good. Service very quick and friendly. Will pop in again next time in Holyhead.

Arrived late evening, prior to early morning ferry. Easy check in, hotel had text to arrange meeting if i was going be very late, which was a nice touch. For the cost what you get is extremely good, would recommend if just staying for the night before heading across to Ireland.

The room was comfortable for our 2 night stay. The meals for Dinner we nice, and servings are big, But despite advertising as a B&B; there is no breakfast service available. There are some nearby cafes that do serve breakfast but not until after 8am.

Party of six staying overnight for the ferry, pub was recommended to us and we were not disappointed. Staff were lovely - easygoing, friendly and helpful and the food was good quality and great value. Large portions, hot and tasty, amazing onion rings, best ever

Went to Holyhead by train pulled by The Flying Scotsman, myself, husband and daughter visiting from Calgary - it was a treat. However Holyhead itself was a disappointment but we happened on this pub and saw the type of food coming out to customers so stayed for lunch. Absolutely fantastic - wow! Great! Heartily recommend.

We arrived from Ireland without a booking so were pleasantly surprised to find a great room in the first pub we went into. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful and the food was delicious. At £75 for one night it was much more expensive than we expected, given a previous review here, but everything was spotless and tastefully decorated so we were happy with our stay.

We needed a hotel last minute and I seen this hotel online and thought it was a great price at £55 for last minute (literally booked it an hour before staying there!). I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into the room. It was unreal and looked so beautiful and in the future I’ve found a hotel I’ll wait at anymore and I travel to Ireland a lot from Holyhead port so I’ll be staying here loads in the future. The room was decorated to high standards and the shower was amazing. Bed was so comfortable with a lovely big television. We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend this hotel. There was also parking which was a huge bonus for us. We didn’t try food but we will in the future. Couldn’t recommend this hotel enough.

We were recommended this as reasonable place to eat by our hotel receptionist, so glad we took this recommendation.

Не легко было найти паб, который был открыт после 17:00. Местные жители подсказали зайти в это место и мы не ошиблись. Каково было приятное удивление, когда нам принесли горячие стейки через 5 мин. Порции были большие и все было вкусно. Острые горячие крылышки были поднесены попозже, да и порция оказалась не большая. Зато какой десерт мы там попробовали... чизкейк из манго и маракуйя- вкуснее ничего не ели. И заплатили мы совсем не дорого. Всем рекомендую!!!

Good prices, a variety courses and nice ambience. I tried lasagna and it was very good, I saw another courses and they are very generous. We didn't need to wait too much for eat.

Зашли из за названия. Да и все таки чего нибудь перехватить на земле Уэльсской. Цены смешные. Пиво хорошее.

Can’t recommend this place highly enough, really friendly staff, great food and cracking value for money, my room was a really good size and very comfortable with a really big bed, location is great 5 mins to the ferry port. Brilliant stay all round!

Had my 1st day out in Wales for about 5 years (from Merseyside). Decided on lunch here before climbing Holyhead Mountain. The menu is impressive, a sensible range of choices that are easily manageable rather than trying to please everyone. However, you will be hard pressed to choose! I went for the Lasagne and salad.

Came to have lunch in the Stanley Arms and were there around 1:00pm however the restaurant was full with a private function and so they weren't serving food until 2:00pm. Because of buses we didn't want to wait that long so just had a drink instead.

Friendly staff, with a nice welcome good service food very nice and not too long to wait for would visit again

Visited the Stanley arms on the 10/3/18 with my 2 young children partner and parents was a last minuet thing to get something to eat... well what can I say food was excellent I had the lasagne which was wonderful the kids meals are big enough for a adult all the food me and my family ordered was brilliant. The owner I think he was was very welcoming and very child friendly thank you will return

It was my first time coming here and the staff were very nice and I'll be coming back there in the near future that's for sure the place was very clean and tidy

Stopped here for a 2 night break. This is a well managed establishment. Staff are friendly and helpful. Great food and drinks, we can highly recommend the cottage pie and the chicken curry. Large tasty portions. The rooms are good too. Great value for money. Right in the centre, We couldn't fault this place at all. We enjoyed every minute of it.

I phoned the place to see if they were serving food, the girl who answered the phone was polite and confirmed that they were serving until 8pm.

Try Gleesons along the highstreet which has some character left and does a cask ale unlike this place.

We, grandparents, our son and his two girls aged 14 & 10, headed to Holyhead, from our accommodation in Caernarfon, on what was a very windy dirzzly day. We parked in a place that had a two hour limit and headed off on foot to have a quick look at Holyhead. It started to rain reasonably heavy and as it was lunch time and the Stanley Arms was right there they got our patronage quite by accident. But against all odds we all enjoyed our meals immensely. My husband and I decided that we would have a light lunch as we had been eating too much on holiday. He had pea soup with thick chunky bread, I had garlic gibatta with mushrooms in garlic sauce, and we shared some spicy wedges. The mushrooms were delicious, some of the best I have ever eaten, and the lady who served us was very friendly. We are not likely to get back there as we live in New Zealand, but take our word for it this pub is worth seeking out if you are in the area.

this was not our first visit to the stanley arms - its somewhere we go whenever we are on the return journey back to holyhead port and the ferry home to ireland . dont be put off by the fact that this is a small pub and a little bit 'used ' looking in decor - the meals here are very good , both value wise and in taste and portion . this time around my wife went for the fresh cod in beer batter served with thick chips ,mushy peas and tartare sauce - when it came out it was a whale sized portion of fish - perfectly cooked in a light but crispy batter -none of that 'soggy' half cooked goo you get in a lot of places -or that 'fish finger ' sized breaded pre frozen rubbish so many so called eateries are serving these days - this was proper fish and chips !! and NOTHING beats good old fashioned fish and chips near the sea . i myself opted for the grilled gammon steak served with onion rings ,mushrooms ,chips and garden peas - again i was not to be disappointed with the portion that was presented - the menu says " a 6oz gammon" this was nearer 8oz -perfectly grilled and the home made onion rings (in the same beer batter as the fish) were cooked through while the batter was crisp and light . on previous occasions i have tried the homemade chicken curry -the mushroom tagliatelle (with chicken and bacon option an extra £2 but unfortunately for me the last one had been sold ) the young lady behind the bar informed us that the menu was about to be changed soon as winter was coming in and heartier meals would reflect this seasonal change . with a very nice pint of stout and a glass of lager for my wife our dinner came to under £30 . if i had one slight criticism of the stanley arms it would be that they don't sell alcohol free beers - a must for anyone traveling onwards after getting off the ferry or about to get onto the ferry . we will be back again the next time we go visiting family in the uk .

Stumbled on the Stanley Arms by accident. So glad we did! Made very welcome when we went in and chose the Sirloin Steak for 2 at £20. Asked for them to be medium rare and they were so tender we could have cut them with an ordinary knife. Beer good as well. If in Holyhead again we will certainly revisit. Many thanks for a great meal.

When asked how would I like my steak, I said nice and juicy and tender, ask the chef to cook it how it needs cooking, He said it was welsh black beef and it would be , It was Fab, one of the best steaks ive had,and a nice bottle of red to go with it, recommend to all

Visited this premises because it seemed to be the only one open on a Sunday evening.Good menu and food was...

Abbiamo pranzato con burger e pasta ed è stata un'ottima scelta. Il burger era ben cotti e saporito e la pasta corta a puntino (che per noi italiani è fondamentale). Lo staff molto cortese, il servizio velocissimo e i prezzi nella norma. Consigliato.

Admittedly we were going to eat here but gutted that they hadn't got any white wine. Also disappointed that the specials board has gone since last August. Food looked ok but like a little more than the standard menu ☺

We stumbled upon this place after most if the town seemed to have closed / stopped serving food. It was a nice pub with an extensive menu and a really good steak deal ( 2 for £20)We dined at 1830 on a Monday and they has sold out of rather a lot (rib eye, tonic, peppercorn sauce and shortly after, gin) but I couldn't fault the quality of the food for the price we paid. Plentiful, hot and perfectly cooked. A nice evening all round

Booked this mostly due to the price, just wanted a bed for the night before catching the ferry. Very pleasantly surprise, the room was outstanding for the price. Had just finished being refurbished so everything was brand new. To be honest it was too cheap for the standard of the room. Don't know if all the rooms are the same but we couldn't fault it. Good food in the bar. Was a bit noisy in the room from the Friday night music but not really cause for complaint. The outside could do with a bit of a tidy up, especially the car park at the back, but any parking at all is a bonus these days. Would stay again if catching the ferry

We selected the Stanley Arms because a previous review said that it was one of the few places to get a meal on Sunday afternoon. Not the case as there was no chef on Sunday and they were not serving food. Fortunately there was an open restaurant just a short walk away.As a hotel it was very good with friendly staff and a clean and reasonably priced room. The stairway leading to the rooms above the bar/restaurant is somewhat narrow and winding so you would not want to be hauling multiple large suitcases up these stairs. Was OK for carry on size suitcases one at a time.

This is the second place stayed whilst walking the Anglesey Coast Path and equally as good to the Dinorben Arms, Amwlch (previous review). My impressions of the friendly Anglesey people were boosted upon checking into the Stanley Arms for the staff were welcoming and hospitable. The single room was very clean and newly-furnished too whilst the pub beers were diverse and as well-served up as the delicious food - three cheers for the Stanley Arms.

A late booking but ifor fitted us in very greatful for this Been 2weeks here now very friendly staff excellent food spinach canneloni stunning Easy to find close to everything you need Wi-Fi Very reasonable prices Highly recommended Will definitely stay again

After a really long day driving - it was terrific to sit and enjoy a Tetleys or three. Sadly the kitchen was closed on Monday Night - so we spoke to the friendly locals and they recommended a place close by which we loved. So we popped back on for another drink on the way back to our accommodation for another drink.

The only place open with food when we had the opportunity to stay the night in Holyhead due to a cancelled ferry. But it was a friendly pub, and the fish was excellent for a pub.

Stayed overnight in Holyhead waiting for ferry the next day. Walked around the townlooking for a decent pub or restaurant. Took a chance on the Stanley Arms and werevery pleasantly surprised. The staff were very welcoming now just to us but all familieswith children. The menu was very varied and reasonably priced catering for adults andchildren. The food we ordered was well cooked and very tasty. The wine on offer wasquite good and reasonably priced so all in all we had a very pleasant evening.Well worth visiting if you are spending time in Holyhead.

Came here as storm Doris hit the sea so ferry was delayed. Nice welcome from the start, letting us use there electric to charge our phones, we chose to eat and it was good for the price. They let me set a tab up so I could pay at the end. Definitely visit again when doing the ferry

Decided to have a couple of hours in Holyhead as we have never actually been into the town before although we have been in the area many times. We went by train and the journey was very relaxing and scenic. The sun came out just as we reached the town and we had a pleasant walk through the town and to the promenade. We asked a local where we could get lunch and she pointed out the Stanley. Welcomed warmly by the young lady we ordered our meals and drinks. Ten minutes later we were served with our burgers, chips and salad. I had the beefburger and it was one of the tastiest I have had; O/H had the chicken burger which was two fillet pieces in a spicy coating. The young lady came to check everything was o.k. This place is so much better than the chain pubs and well priced.

Imagine the scene......on holiday very hungry, wandering around trying to find a decent but inexpensive place to eat and disappointment setting in as all you have found up to now is the "usual pub grub" We decided upon the Stanley Arms as it had 2 dishes available for our vegetarian daughter but had no high expectations. How wrong could we have been........The meals we chose were good quality, very tasty, beautifully home cooked dishes. The lasagne I had was the best I'd eaten in a while, my husbands steak and ale pie was incredible and the burgers our daughters had were top notch. The vegetarian burger was full of recognisable vegetables (not mush) and she loved it.......so much so that we went back the next evening as we were so impressed with our meals.......and she happily had the same again. Added to the equation that on both evenings the staff were friendly, helpful and engaged in conversation with us even though the pub seemed to be a "local" making us feel very welcomed. As a family we were all very happy and feeling smug that we had stumbled across possibly the best eatery in Holyhead!

Stumbled across this pub after wandering around trying to find somewhere to eat........warm welcome from the staff and a very good choice of food ..........we chose chilli con carne and scampi and chips............food served quickly and huge portions......piping hot too..........if you are looking for some quality food the the Stanley Arms is the place

Day trip to holyhead with the family, food was very good, and served promptly. Left to walk back towards ferry terminal, and 5mins later a now out-of-breath barmaid who had served us our food appeared in front of us with my wife's phone which she had not realised she had left behind in the pub. We were so shocked we didn't get to say thanks properly. Thank you so much.

Cena con piatto abbondante, vasta scelta, prezzi modici, buon cibo, buona birra, locale accogliente in stile.

Went here in June and reviewed food bein lovely.Went back at end of July what a difference!!!I couldn't believe it.I thought I'm gunna have burger as last visit saw someone else's and thought yep definitely next time.Got there no menu only a board with a list scribbled on.So we thought we would risk it and I wish I never.I ordered the "house burger "and my partner fish and chips.The "house burger "arrived a slab of mince on a toasted small bun with lightly cooked greasy chips,a bit of lettuce and quarter of a tomato.No cheese or sauces.Fish and chips was greasy and the same pale cheap chips.When asked if I could have some cheese for my burger I got a bowl of grated and had to pay extra!I really hope they wer having a bad day or week as it was terrible.Hope they get it sorted cos they're really good ppl and it's a crackin little pub

Stopped in for a bit of lunch and a pint whilst walking around Holyhead. Nice bar and tasty & plentiful lunch.

We read reviews on this pub before we went and were not disappointed. All the staff are happy, and genuinely went out of their way to make you feel welcome. Special thanks to Emily, for taking our order even though we were a little late. Food was excellent, I had pork ribs and my husband had the steak....cooked to our perfection. Will return on our next visit to Anglesey.

Went for food my partner had gammon and I had steak was absolutely delicious and service was great and really good prices

We had a family meal off the 2 for £12 menu. There were 6 adults, a baby and a dog, staff were friendly, the food was delicious and good value for money. The food was freshly prepared and you could taste the quality. Highly recommended and would definitely eat here again.

Excellent Fish and Chips and Steak and Guinness Pie. The portions were HUGE! The service was brilliant. The people were so friendly and attentive. It is a great value for the money.

Food is out of this world huge portions...and i mean huge they fill the plate. Food at very good prices beer is good all staff are freindly and welcoming. Would recommend this pub to anybody coming here.

This pub proved to be an excellent find in Holyhead - we visited it twice.The menu is reasonably varied with a fairly standard selection of pub food items offered at very reasonable prices. Our order arrived very quickly and was well cooked, hot and tasty. The portion sizes were excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful. The pub ambience is perhaps not ideal but well worth putting up with for the great food on offer.

Really good value, tasty food and very attentive service, Possibly the tastiest ribs I've ever had.Thanks Emily :-).

To be honest,there didn't seem to be much opening a breezy Monday night while in the area for work, but wasn't disappointed that I had to go into this pub. Warm, friendly welcome, good service, nice drop of beer and hearty filling food, what's not to like?

We had lunch there on saturday, Landlord was a nice bloke, the steaks were great value and the beer was well kept. Highly recommended.

With a high street of very little shopwise, Holyhead has some surprising little gems for a drink and a bite to eat. The republicans and customers alike are all friendly and welcoming. Stanley Arms offers a varied menu and often bar snacks.

Emily can serve me any day, she has lovely communicational skills and the nerves of being a new boy in town she made me feel at home, she even suggested masterbational material for the evening ahead, this consisted of Mr Blobby and Edmond's getting together , Jamie on the other hand just wanted to sort his love life out

when we went in they were getting ready pack in lunches due to the time and ourselves and a few others were looking for a meal so they did say they haven't got all the menu but would accommodate us both me and the wife had steak pie nd chips and veg and it was fantastic would definitely go again if we were anywhere near Holyhead

These were the best homemade burgers I've ever had, and incredible value. Unremarkable pub, but warm welcome for a tired traveller

enjoyed my visit to the Stanley arms very friendly barman great atmosphere nice decor warm and friendly place, will visit this pub again but next time not with my fishing tackle

Great food, great service, reasonable prices for all. Thanks for your tidy homely warm atmosphere.Stayed over night as ferry was just a stone throws away. Great shops in area, and all people were quite welcoming. Would stay again if in the area. Was a Yankee doodle good time

To be fair we were advised to go to a restaurant outside Holyhead. We did decide to eat in Holyhead and will regret it for the foreseeable future,,,,We picked The Stanley Arms,On going to bar we were told to select a table and order at bar and there was a specials board. So far so good. The good ended there.We were then told what was not available. No fish and chips, Hunters Chicken plus some other dishes but strangely enough for a pub no red wine. That is none at all.We opted for curry and at same time two bottles of small wine. We were told that they would be brought across. After 15 mins went and got them ourselves as barman seemed unconcerned with serving paid for drinks.Curry came and was ok. Had a kick to it but constitution was bland.Food is advertised until 8.00pm. A disinterested member of staff collected menu off table at 7.35pm. I asked if food had finished and this was confirmed. As we had just finished our main course asked if this included desserts. This did indeed include desserts being finished half way through our meal and 25 minutes before food being advertised as finishing. The female member of staff seemed more interested in chatting with people outside!One customer who asked for a drink when she was ready as told he would have to wait ! Shabby inside, music channel blaring away all in all avoid at all costs in my opinion.

We were looking for somewhere to eat when we came across this establishment. Firstly the welcome was friendly and from there it got better. The Combo for 2 was delicious and the Fish and chips was as good. The quality and quantity were truly value for money. Service attentive. A gem of a place to eat in Holyhead. Will be back.

Can't recommend this place enough, delicious food, dog friendly beer garden and excellent accommodating staff, who sorted out a kids scampi meal for us despite it not being on the menu. And did I mention the food was delicious!!! Highly recommended.

We went here after reading excellent reviews. Unfortunately they had just taken their last order of the evening so we were unable to eat there. The food they brought out food other customers looked fantastic. Huge portions and looked homemade. It was 8:30pm, we thought it was early for them to finish serving food.

Don't let this pub fool you. The food is all homemade and delicious. Friendly service, large portions and reasonable prices combine to make a meal at the Stanley Arms are great value.

We had just about given up on finding anywhere decent to eat in Holyhead when we came across the Stanley Arms. The pub is tastefully decorated and has a great atmosphere. The landlord is extremely welcoming as are the locals. The food is good homemade fayre and the portions are both generous and good value for money. They do B&B as well.

I can't believe that I have not been here before, given the number of times I have waited for ferries at Holyhead. This pub has an extensive menu including great value of 2 meals for £10. The serving was huge but more than this the quality was there in the meal.The lanlord was very welcoming and obliged us by giving us take-away containers for what we simply could not eat at the time.

i recently visited the Stanley Arms in holyhead. i found the staff a great help and they couldnt do enough for u. The food portions are a massive. very filling. my friend ordered the lasagne which was good but he said there was something missing. but that's not a criticism. the lager was crisp and clean very enjoyable.

Needed somewhere for lunch on a Sunday in Holyhead whilst waiting for train. Welcomed very warmly by landlord, and chose from a comprehensive menu. My BLT sandwich with chips was well cooked and tasty, and my companions praised their Chili con Carne jacket potatoes. The portions were very generous. The service was excellent. Would not hesitate to return.

My husband , son and I visited on 30th October for lunch. Food was decent , atmosphere lively with the Halloween decorations and the service was prompt. Good option during a visit to the small town - Holyhead.

On a recent trip to Holyhead we took refuge out of the rain in this local pub and were surprised to be served brilliant 'pub grub'. The portion size was enormous and the service second to none. Just please sort the toilets out - they are very grim.