Anglesey Arms Hotel Accommodation

A Classic Coaching Inn at the Menai Bridge

The Anglesey Arms enjoys one of the most memorable locations on the island — a classic coaching inn standing right at the foot of Thomas Telford’s magnificent Menai Suspension Bridge, where Anglesey meets the mainland. A characterful four-star base with comfortable rooms and a welcoming bar, it looks out across the Menai Strait towards the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia), making it a wonderful spot from which to explore both the island and the wider area.

The inn

The Anglesey Arms offers comfortable rooms with the character you would expect of a classic coaching inn, alongside a welcoming bar — a relaxed, traditional place to stay and unwind. Its position by the bridge and the Strait gives it a real sense of place, and the four-star grading reflects a comfortable, well-kept standard. It is the kind of inn that combines a genuine local atmosphere with a proper welcome for visitors.

What makes it special

Location is everything here. Few places let you stay right beside one of Britain’s great engineering landmarks, with the wooded shores of the Menai Strait on your doorstep and the mountains rising across the water. The setting is especially lovely in the evening light, and the inn makes an excellent base for walking along the Strait, exploring the town of Menai Bridge and venturing further into Anglesey or across to the mainland.

At a glance

• Classic four-star coaching inn
• Comfortable rooms and a welcoming bar
• At the foot of the Menai Suspension Bridge
• Looking across the Menai Strait towards Snowdonia
• A characterful base for the island and the mainland

Menai Bridge and the Strait

The town of Menai Bridge grew up around Telford’s famous suspension bridge, completed in 1826, which still carries traffic onto the island. Close to the inn are Church Island, reached by a pretty causeway, and the wooded Belgian Promenade along the shore of the Strait — lovely for a stroll with views across to the mainland. The town has a good range of shops, cafés and restaurants too. For more on the area and other places to stay, see our guide to Menai Bridge accommodation.

Exploring Anglesey

From the Anglesey Arms the rest of the island and the mainland are within easy reach. The historic castle town of Beaumaris lies a short drive along the coast, the National Trust’s grand mansion and gardens at Plas Newydd are nearby, and the cathedral city of Bangor is just across the Strait. With the bridges, the coast and the mountains all close at hand, it is a superb base for a varied North Wales holiday.

Good to know

Menai Bridge makes a clever base for a North Wales holiday, sitting right on the threshold between Anglesey and the mainland — so the island’s beaches and the mountains of Snowdonia are both within easy striking distance. Staying at the foot of Telford’s historic bridge, with the wooded shores of the Strait on your doorstep, gives the location a real sense of occasion, and the town itself has grown into something of a foodie destination with a good choice of places to eat. A characterful coaching inn here suits walkers, sightseers and those touring by car alike, and the bridge and Strait are especially atmospheric in the evening light. For couples and explorers who want history, scenery and convenience in one spot, it is a memorable choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? At the foot of the Menai Suspension Bridge, by the Menai Strait.

What kind of place is it? A classic four-star coaching inn with a welcoming bar.

Are there views? Yes — across the Menai Strait towards Snowdonia.

What’s nearby? The Menai Bridge, Plas Newydd, Beaumaris and Bangor.

Plan your Anglesey stay

For a characterful coaching inn in a truly special spot beside the Menai Bridge, The Anglesey Arms is a memorable choice. To check dates and availability, use the booking options on this page.