The Boatyard Inn

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#16 of 89 Restaurants in BangorBar, British, ££ - £££

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The Boatyard Inn

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Open until 11:00 PM

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A friendly local pub situated in the Garth area of Bangor. Just a short walk to the pier and stunning views over the mountains too Beaumaris and Llandudno. Come sit in our beer garden and enjoy the beautiful view over the Menai Straights. We serve excellent home cooked food including fresh sea food. Under new management since Jan 2019

Features

CUISINES

Bar, British, Pub, Welsh

Meal types

Lunch, Dinner, After-hours

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

FEATURES

Accepts Credit Cards

American Express

Free off-street parking

Free Wifi

Full Bar

Highchairs Available

Mastercard

Outdoor Seating

Parking Available

Reservations

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Table Service

Television

Visa

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Location

Garth Road, Bangor LL57 2SF Wales

Free off-street parking, Parking Available

Is this restaurant good for brunch?

Yes

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Open until 11:00 PM

Sunday

12:00 - 23:00

Monday

12:00 - 23:00

Tuesday

12:00 - 23:00

Wednesday

12:00 - 23:00

Thursday

12:00 - 23:00

Friday

12:00 - 0:00

Saturday

12:00 - 0:00

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3.9

249 reviews

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ceri l

2 contributions

A little disappointed

Jun 2022 • family

After looking at Facebook reviews we decided to book The Boatyard Inn for a graduation dinner. Menu is much smaller than advertised and when it came to ordering quite a few things weren't available, this wasn't made clear when we sat down and chose our meals. So it was garlic mushrooms (which were lovely) and fish and chips. My niece whose graduation it was ordered the vegan burger which she didn't really enjoy and having the ketchup tipped in her lap on arrivalto the table, accidents do happen and she was compensated with a drink. Then when it came to the bill they had added another tables wine to our bill bumping it up by nearly £50. This again was rectified but only because we checked the receipt after my dad had paid. All in all we were a little disappointed with the whole experience.

Written 3 July 2022

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Spachick64

Binfield808 contributions

OK -Needs some TLC

May 2021 • family

Stopped for an impromptu lunch . Tables pub garden tables available outside in a separate eating area . Order at the bar and pay and order delivered to your table Ordered Baked Camembert and 3 mango chicken wraps . Advised 20 mins later the Camembert wasn’t available Staff seemed under pressure and told customers there would be a45 min wait for food . Ours came after about 30 mins Rated average based on the interior and facilities It’s a bit tired looking and dated and needs updating and freshening up The ladies toilets- the locks are dodgy, there was no soap ( an almost empty bootle of sanitiser ) a hand drier but the paper towel container was empty If businesses want to recover from the Covid crisis , they need to up their game to encourage customers to come back

Written 2 June 2021

cee021

London84 contributions

Average

Jul 2022 • couples

My partner and I were really hungry and stopped here for dinner. I had the burger and he had the steak, I think the burger had come from a packet and the steak looked gross. The pub had sticky floors and the smell of stale beer around the bar. The staff were pleasant and the the views from the back were good. We quickly ate our meals then left!

Written 10 July 2022

Taoi TC

17 contributions

Amazing

Aug 2021 • couples

This place saved our holiday. We were staying in an awful place and had been let down (due to weather) over a long awaited birthday treat for my husband. We had been walking around Bangor and had visited the pier with our dog and we're heading back into town. We were hungry and decided to look for somewhere to eat. This lovely building was en route. I went in. I must admit I was windswept and looked a bit ragged but the extremely friendly welcome I received was much needed and I felt at home immediately. I asked for a menu and we decided on the platter as it was always the plan to celebrate with a meal after my husband had done his flight! We were allowed to have the dog in with us to eat which was a relief as it was getting cold and starting to rain. We sat by a fish tank which was very relaxing and much appreciated after the days we had had in Gwynedd. The platter looked and tasted amazing. Presentation was superb. I have lived abroad in the canaries and I have only had nicely cooked calamari twice and here was one of the times. Great place can't thank them enough.

Written 31 August 2021

taurus801

Bangor4 contributions

Poor overcooked meal

Aug 2020 • couples

Booked in advance for 2pm on sunday to then be told no food until 4pm( at first.) We were the only couple ordering food which took half an hour,but when it arrived it wasnt even what we had ordered ( marinated chicken with rice and nan bread) Instead we recieved dry over cooked burgers. I had heard good things about the place but would not reccomend it now..especially as the lady managing it that day hid away leaving the young staff to deal with my complaint..which wasnt their fault

Written 4 August 2020

WendyArr

Bedale25 contributions

Seafood platter that would feed a whale!

Jul 2021 • family

Great food and friendly staff. The seafood platter was enormous and would easily serve three. It beat my husband and daughter even with me helping a little! The fish finger sandwich was made with fresh fish goujons, none of your frozen fishfinger nonsense 😁 The Boatyard is located just a hop and a skip from the pier and the beer garden has a lovely view over the water.

Written 9 September 2021

Zoeoev

Faversham20 contributions

good food, very accommodating

Aug 2021 • none

We were a bit late finding somewhere to eat, but when we phoned they said that they would keep the kitchen open a few minutes later to allow us to get there. We all had the loaded fries and they were great! big portions and reasonably priced. Lovely views from the terrace outside. The pub itself is a little tired, but the staff were great and we had a nice evening there.

Written 26 August 2021

Sue G

Milford Haven31 contributions

After the visit with our grandson we chose the boatyard

Aug 2021 • family

Excellent meal we shared a seafood platter between 2 there was more than enough for 3. It bust us 2. Would give it 10 out of 10 for service and quality. The bill was a big surprise. Seafood platter comes with 2 drinks included. You have to go if you are in Bangor

Written 12 August 2021

NadaMais2

Greater London67 contributions

Lunch

Aug 2020 • family

Recommend by friends but whilst the food is quite nice not too impressed with venue or staff , Waited an hour for our food and it wasn’t very busy . Food was very good and good portions .The outside needs tidying as it doesn’t give a good impression noted that other reviewers have commented on this

Written 1 September 2020

547alisterw

32 contributions

Excellent Seafood Platter

Jul 2020 • none

What with social distancing etc we had to sit outside. We decided to try the Seafood Platter for 2 and it was excellent. Apparently it has just been put on the menu. Loads of dips, fried whitebait, scampi tails, squid rings and some pieces of fried fish. Plus some garlic bread which came in handy to dunk in the sauces. One sauce was like lobster bisque and we polished that off ;-) Other sauces were sweet chilli, sun-dried tomato and mayo. All very good. Thin chips and salad came too. No room for pudding... As we were in a rush we couldn't say goodbye but service was perfect. I had a pint of Guinness; very enjoyable. Other beers/wines/gins are available Good views across the bay. Would go back.

Written 14 July 2020

Steve E

Leicester73 contributions

The inn requires a fair amount of TLC

Sept 2020 • friends

The inn requires a fair amount of TLC - all of the chairs at our table had to be changed and so we were moved into the back room which was fine. Waitress appeared in tatty shoes, ripped jeans, dirty t shirt and bomber jacket!!! However, she was very pleasant . The sea food special looked spectacular and would have been if it was all hot and other dishes adequate. Somebody needs to get the place, give it a big shake up and you would have a really great inn with great. Views from the balcony.

Written 14 September 2020

Natalie

6 contributions

Highly recommend!

Jul 2020 • family

Just visited the Boatyard Inn with my family and was very impressed. The set up and service was amazing with all staff adhering to social distancing rules. The tables were all well spaced out which made us feel safe. Staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Children’s menu was great and included ice cream! We had the seafood platter which was amazing and great value for money! We will definitely be back again soon!

Written 16 July 2020

Binman62

United Kingdom685 contributions

Poor experience

May 2021 • family

We arrived, found a table, ordered, paid and waited. After about 10 minutes the drinks arrived. A few minutes later was advised my order was not available! Change order. Waited and waited. Other people arrived and were told kitchen running 45 minutes late! Food arrived, no cutlery. It was just poor

Written 2 June 2021

Ian F

Northern Ireland700 contributions

Average and dated

Jul 2022 • none

The first few reviews I read were not positive. The inside of the bar is very dated. Quiet lunchtime visit. Ordered at the bar and then started to go to the table. Was called back to pay before food was served. May have previously had some issues but could they not have waited and would possibly have bought more. Food was average but filled the gap.

Written 27 July 2022

Jonathan Thomas

Bangor557 contributions

Excellent food

Dec 2020 • friends

Look at the picture. Amazing food would have been even better with home made chips but a personal choice. I can't fault the food or service. Friendly manager who had a joke and a laugh with us. I would recommend this place to eat.