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About The Stanley Arms
The Stanley Arms is a canal-side pub on Old Rd in Northwich, with its own moorings for people visiting by boat. A decked terrace overlooks the canal, and the beer garden has a fenced section above the water and a large grassed area. The menu runs from light bites to specials, with steak and ale pie and salt & pepper chips among the dishes. The bar pours Cask Marque ales. The pub opens daily, and some dishes can run out later in the day. The Anderton Boat Lift is a short stroll away.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salt & pepper chips, canal side beer garden, steak and ale pie and chocolate orange sponge.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salt & pepper chips, canal side beer garden, steak and ale pie and chocolate orange sponge.
Customer Review Summary
The canalside beer garden draws the most praise, with reviewers describing a large grassed area, a fenced section overlooking the canal, huts with bench seating, and room for dogs and families. Close behind are the staff, called friendly, warm and welcoming by most. Diners name the salt and pepper chips, chicken curry and steak and ale pie, and one calls the chocolate orange sponge and cheesecake fab. The beer is described as well kept. The food draws a real split, though. One diner found the sticky beef salad sparse with chewy beef and the lasagne bland with a floury taste, while another got a dry, overcooked chicken burger after a long wait and a swapped light bite. One reviewer also cautions that dishes can run out later in the day. A boater who stopped for dinner was asked, once the meal arrived, whether anything else was needed.
Customer Review Summary
The canalside beer garden draws the most praise, with reviewers describing a large grassed area, a fenced section overlooking the canal, huts with bench seating, and room for dogs and families. Close behind are the staff, called friendly, warm and welcoming by most. Diners name the salt and pepper chips, chicken curry and steak and ale pie, and one calls the chocolate orange sponge and cheesecake fab. The beer is described as well kept. The food draws a real split, though. One diner found the sticky beef salad sparse with chewy beef and the lasagne bland with a floury taste, while another got a dry, overcooked chicken burger after a long wait and a swapped light bite. One reviewer also cautions that dishes can run out later in the day. A boater who stopped for dinner was asked, once the meal arrived, whether anything else was needed.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Average at best. Called in on spec after work. Lovely pub, nice staff but let down by the food. Ordered the sticky beef salad, told at the bar that it was a substantial salad and has plenty in the bowl. That wasn't the case 4 slices of tomato, small amount of grated carrot and some leaves didn't really meet that statement, beef was chewy albeit a decent amount. Salads aren't the most exciting dish ,I know but this was a boring bowl. Disappointed, certainly for the price. I'm sure it was £18.50 ... Wife had lasagne,which to be fair was a large plate full but was bland and had a floury taste running through it. No table check back to see if everything was ok. We hadn't eaten there for a while and based on what we had,probably won't again, shame really as it's local to us. We'd paid when ordering and didn't stay for another drink.”
- Google user
“Nice little pub. Food nice but don't leave it too late to dine as possible run out of something you like. Staff pleasant. It's not to far from Anderton boat lift venue.”
- Google user
“Called in for lunch between showers and had a fantastic meal. The food was better than normal pub food. The beer was well kept. Highly recommend this venue. Also has moorings on the canal if you visit by boat.”
- Google user
“Never been before but will certainly be returning. The food was lovely and the service was excellent. The menu had a varied selection without being overwhelming. Something for everyone, whether you wanted a light snack or a full meal. Can’t fault the staff. They were all very warm and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Can’t wait to come back in warmer weather to enjoy lunch in the garden and take advantage of the canal side walks with my dog”
- Google user
“Absolutely fabulous pub, with lovely staff serving and clearly happy customers! Loved it, wish we were closer and could make this our local”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Pub with gardens and a decked terrace overlooking the canal, a simple menu and Cask Marque ales.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Stanley Arms
- Red Lion, Pickmere4.38183.1 mi
cauliflower wings, salt and pepper loaded fries, steak and ale pie
- The Red Lion, Winsford4.26435.6 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, braised steak, fish and chips
- Vale Royal Abbey Arms4.51,8536.6 mi away£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, huge homemade yorkshire puddings, fish and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanley ArmsWheelchair accessible | 4.3904 | — | — | salt & pepper chips, canal side beer garden, steak and ale pie |
| Red Lion, Pickmere | 4.3818 | 3.1 mi | — | cauliflower wings, salt and pepper loaded fries, steak and ale pie |
| The Red Lion, WinsfordReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2643 | 5.6 mi away | £10–20 | sunday roast, braised steak, fish and chips |
| Vale Royal Abbey ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,853 | 6.6 mi away | £20–30 | sunday roast, huge homemade yorkshire puddings, fish and chips |
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