A welcoming and family friendly public house
The Stanley Arms Anderton located close to the Anderton Boat Lift boasts a rustic interior with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The main dining room and bar have varnished wooden floors and cosy log fires that’ll keep you warm in the cold winter months.
Sitting close to the world-famous Anderton Boat Lift, the Stanley Arms has Canal & River Trust moorings for boaters’ use whilst visiting the pub. There is room for two full size canal boats, for up to 48 hours mooring if using the pub. They are available on a first come first severed basis and sadly not in our remit to reserve for you.
Whether it’s a stroll along the Trent & Mersey canal then a refreshing beer in our spectacular beer garden or a cosy corner inside to have a hearty meal & glass of wine we are your perfect pitstop.
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A great visit - We had a lovely visit at lunch time. Made to feel very welcome, service was excellent and food very good. There was a good selection to suit most tastes and... read more reasonably priced.
Derek M
November 9, 2023Wish it was my local pub - When in Anderton, this is a must try. Big gardens with seating to eat out if the weather allows, dog friendly too.
We had moored in Anderton having visited... read more the boat lift on the canal. Food required we booked the Stanley arms and ventured forth.
Our waitress offered a quick summary of the pie of the day (steak and ale) curry of the day (chicken madras) and soup of the day (sorry can’t remember what this was).
Sold on the curry, my choice was full of lovely chunks of chicken, crunchy peppers, mushrooms and onions. Served with saffron rice, chips and mini naan breads, it was fantastic!
Hubby chose the lamb shank which literally fell off the bone, accompanied by mash and steaming hot veg. The Stanley burger swung it for my son with added bacon to the meaty homemade burger, cheese, chips and coleslaw. Delicious!
If this was my local I would be here all the time!MadCatYorkshire
July 15, 2023 -
Exceptional - The Sunday Roast was everything you want it to be. Chef out so landlady stepped in. Exceptional meal. Generous portions. But, the best thing is the people. Customer service at... read more this level usually comes with higher costs. Cannot recommend enough. Thanks to you all, especially Julie and Honey.
AnnDoyle1958
July 2, 2023 -
Sunday roast - Yet again an amazing Sunday roast at The Stanley Arms. The staff are so friendly, the atmosphere is great, the food is amazing but make sure you are hungry when... read more you go as the portion sizes are big.
rachelaL1414VQ
September 17, 2022Amazing - This is the second time I’ve visited recently with friends. Both times the meal has been amazing. We had 3 different meals on the table, all were beautifully presented, plentiful... read more and tasted great. Great having the option of half rice and half chips with the meals.
We has desserts and coffees..excellent portion size and good mug of coffee.
Service was excellent too.Sheila P
August 17, 2022Fantastic lunch in the sun - We visited The Stanley Arms for a light lunch and drinks. So glad we did, food was first class, “real” fish finger on fresh ciabatta was superb. The staff are... read more really nice and genuinely friendly, well worth a visit next to the canal in a lovely garden with covered pergolas, heated and lighting for the evening too. A++++++ thanks guys, we be back soon
DeanS36
August 10, 2022 -
Nice little pub/restaurant - Popped in on the off chance, they were very accomodating despite being fully booked,
I had the teriyaki sizzler half rice half chips (proper home cooked chips).. my partner had... read more the beef roast
It was all very nice, home cooked, fresh etc
Staff were very friendly and attentive
Definitely be back again
Plus people on next table were also raving how good it wasDarren C
July 24, 2022Friendly staff - Whilst moored nearby we popped up to have a look and decided we'd got for dinner later that day. We're glad as we had a lovely meal, nice to get... read more a proper homemade pie, gravy was nice and rich ...Staff were very friendly.
BB061
July 6, 2022 -
Family friendly and good value - Great lunch today excellent service and just love the kids menu not the usual chicken nuggets or nothing out little person loved the ham egg and chips and ours was... read more great too
Lesley H
June 16, 2022Great as usual - We called here following our few days away on our narrowboat, my daughter Nova the dog and myself, as always so inviting for boaters and are so dig friendly.
... read more /> We sat outside and had a lovely meal, even with Nova our nervous dog so can bark a little but they were so understanding and accommodating.
The food was lovely cooked to perfection and not small stingy portions overall a lovely meal and experience.Us2dogo
June 2, 2022Good food in a great location - Haven't visted since before covid so it was good to go back. If anything, food has improved and the menu choice is larger. Really friendly service and reasonable prices. Looking... read more forward to a summer vist to sit out in the large beer garden!
Lakeland130
March 11, 2022 -
Great as usual - We called here following our few days away on our narrowboat, my daughter Nova the dog and myself, as always so inviting for boaters and are so dig friendly.
... read more /> We sat outside and had a lovely meal, even with Nova our nervous dog so can bark a little but they were so understanding and accommodating.
The food was lovely cooked to perfection and not small stingy portions overall a lovely meal and experience.Us2dogo
June 2, 2022Good food in a great location - Haven't visted since before covid so it was good to go back. If anything, food has improved and the menu choice is larger. Really friendly service and reasonable prices. Looking... read more forward to a summer vist to sit out in the large beer garden!
Lakeland130
March 11, 2022