The Stanley Arms

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Sorry, I forgot you take a photo of the food. So, for starters I got Prawn Cocktail & my wife got Soup of the day. For mains I ordered Beef roast - At first thought it was a little strange not having any veg but the food was very nice and the beef was thick and super tender. We both were stuffed afterwards and thoroughly enjoyed the food and the pub. The staff are super nice and helpful! Thanks guys, look forward to our next visit.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Went on a Thursday dinner time, sat in conservatory which was lovely, I had a really lovely pie,my Aunty and my partner had the fish and chips which was lovely. And they do Timothy Taylors Landlord. We'll be back soon”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Came for sunday lunch after work, service was quick. Ordered the prawn cocktail which was the strangest looking prawn cocktail ive ever seen, presented in small beer glass with a slice of cucumber one cherry tomato a slice of lemon and two random prawns on a stick stuck in the top, weird. You really cant go wrong with a prawn cocktail but this was wrong. Chicken roast was nice sadly no Yorkshire pudding and a bowl of uncooked veg that might of been dipped in warm water. Chicken was nice and soft and gravy was good.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Absolutely love coming to the Stanley Arms! I bring my mum at every chance we get, the atmosphere in there is second to none, food is amazing and the staff can’t do enough for you, you are made welcome for the second you walk in and the staff are attentive to your wishes. Jo and Andrea especially make everyone feel welcome. Only negative to this establishment is the outside area has changed recently from being close and intimate to a standard pub garden area and has lost a little of its character and charm.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We hosted a wake at the Stanley Arms on Monday 16 March, Joanne catered for all our needs. Such a gem of a place, everyone said how lovely the food was and plentiful. The atmosphere is so relaxed with a good choice of drinks. Good value for money and it has the personal touch. Will come back soon to sample the menu, can't wait. Thank you to Joanne and her team, you helped to make it a special day.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Had a lovely meal with family. Food was great with plenty of options including lots of Vegan dishes.”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “We didn’t have a reservation, but we were promptly seated, which was a great start. The atmosphere is very pleasant and cozy, making you feel comfortable right away. The staff are incredibly kind, polite, and attentive. The food was good, the drinks were nicely cold, and overall the place has a warm and welcoming vibe. Definitely a place we’d be happy to return to.”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “⭐ The Stanley Arms, Eccleston – Midweek Done Right Midweek meals matter more than they get credit for. We’ve made a habit of it — two couples, one calm evening, no noise or rush. And The Stanley Arms just fits. It’s not sat in the centre of anything, but that’s the point. Tucked between Eccleston and the East Lancs, it’s exactly where it should be — easy to get to from a few angles, with a car park that’s actually useful, not just for show. --- 🥩 Food That Shows Its Work The menu hits that rare balance: proper pub fare with pride behind it. Always a few welcome surprises on the specials board, but never at the expense of the staples. Last time out I went for the lamb shank — slow-cooked just enough to fall off the bone, but with enough give to remind you it’s meat, not mash. Plates arrive hot, portioned right, and built like someone cared about more than just getting them out fast. --- 🍷 Drink, or Don’t — It Still Works We’ve had a few wines here. A pint here and there. But it’s not about drinking — it’s about having the option. The kind of place where you wouldn’t feel out of place nursing a cola while everyone else shares a bottle, and that’s a rare thing in a countryside pub. You come here to relax. The surroundings don’t need dressing up. --- 💷 Worth Every Pound, Every Time Price matters, but value is king — and this place gets it. You walk out feeling like you got more than you paid for, and that’s the quiet magic behind it all. It’s not a showy gastropub pretending to be rustic. It’s a local that knows what it’s doing, and does it without fuss. --- 🛣️ Where It Is, Is Part of Why It Works Out of the way just enough to feel like an escape — but never far. You could meet here from a few different towns and all drive the same ten minutes. It makes sense. You leave the main roads behind, but never too far. --- 🌟 We Keep Coming Back for a Reason The Stanley Arms isn’t a secret, but it’s still got that feel. Quietly confident, consistently good. We’ve made it our midweek mark — and unless something changes, we won’t be changing it.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Went today a family gathering - eight of us Absolutely amazing Food fabulous Staff really professional and helpful Could not fault it 10/10 We will be back Thank you so much Susie x”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 years ago

  “Wow. Initially we weren't impressed with the menu choices but once the food came the menu made sense. Everything was cooked to perfection, from melt in the mouth gammon to the Angus burger and the awesome steak pie. Everything looked hand prepared and fresh and those super thick chips must take real skills to get cooked in the middle without burning the outside. Top marks to the chef. Great to go to a place where someone really knows how to cook. The dessert was awesome too. Perfect profiteroles and a lemon drizzle loaf cake that was soft and moist with just the right level of lemon flavour. Service was good and the atmosphere and decor were nice too. Plenty of free parking and also a large well equipped outdoor area. We will definitely return to try the steak at some point. Very highly recommended.”