After opening in 1846, it was rebuilt in 1872 along the new classical Victorian era civil engineering lines, with screw piles made from iron, steel supporting girders and a wooden deck.

In 1895, works extended its deck length to 570 feet (170 m), with a T-shaped pontoon end, a pavilion, and added a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) railway baggage line.

[2] The popularity of pleasure steamer services began to drop before World War II, due to competition from the cheaper motor bus.

But local yachtswoman and RNLI lifeboat secretary Miss Mary Burton made a large private donation to ensure the pier was saved for the town.

Visitors can buy a license to enable Sea Fishing, and access commercial boat services to cross to Puffin Island, or travel down the Menai Strait.