British cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ambleside
65 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"We came here on a whim and we are glad we did. We had 2 milkshakes both of which were great, tasty and they didn't skimp on the toppings. The Lemon..."
Gurpz M
"Lovely place to grab a bite to eat and coffee. Fairly cramped inside but allow dogs ! They have clean towels at the front for wet dogs which is..."
Josh Turnbull
"We enjoyed our meal so much. It's my first time to travel with my partner in ambleside.And i find itlovely and so wonderful place for me. This coffee..."
Trip ni Beng
"Simply awesome.
We were a group of 20 Indians on our way to Edinburgh when we stopped here for a cruise and lunch. Stiles was an amazing surprise..."
Sanjeev Bhambri
"Am amazing place for breakfast. You can get 1 hour free parking so make sure to ask the staff for a parking disc which you will need to put on your..."
Ketan Sikotra
"Very dog friendly took my big boy here they even have a whole dog menu, we came for breakfast friendly staff and lovely food the fry up was..."
J G
"Absolutely spot on!♡ To be able to find a breakfast at 1p in the English countryside of the Lake District has been a bit of a challenge. Only..."
LeyLey41
"Had a wonderful weekend! Nothing to much trouble for staff they are so friendly and welcoming. The room spotless clean and so comfortable. The..."
Julie
"Been a couple times now and always enjoy, nice little cafe. Food and drinks are always great with a generous vegetarian and vegan menu. Slight wait..."
Abbie Ainsley
"This is the third time we have been here, great food and service.
One of few places to eat in the lakes that you can pay with cash.
Great to see and..."
"Lovely owner and staff members, so friendly and chatty. The food smells amazing and they've got plenty of lovely little foodie gifts dotted around..."
Liz Hohbein
"Amazing food to takeaway! I went for the Burrito and it was substantial, tasty and surprisingly clean to eat on a bench in public. Definitely..."
Peter Hough
"Lovely little shop to have a look around, and these pastries were amazing! Was surprised at the price considering how good they were :) will be..."
Anna Cialis-Hodgson
"Great shop. Picked up some sandwiches for our hike up Scafell. Came back the next day to stock up on hamper goodies ready for Christmas. Lovely..."
Diane D
"Great little veggie cafe.
Most things can be made vegan.
I had the buddha bowl which was healthy and filling and the oat slice..."
Tanya Lucas
"Delicious food and very friendly staff. This little cafe is so popular, people are waiting in lines for..."
Vivien Ma
"we came here three days in a row to get things for lunch! The pies and rolls are all absolutely delicious and travel well in a rucksack for a long..."
A A
"This is my new favourite spot in Ambleside. I had such a delicious frittata and salad today. Biscuits are also excellent. Highly recommended and will..."
Y Lee
"Great for picking up interesting snacks, condiments, beer and finding little gifts - they have a mix of local products and other interesting finds...."
Hannah Smith
"Great choice of vegetarian food at low prices. All staff were friendly!
Be wary - there may be a queue out the door to get a table. Don’t let that..."
"Stayed her twice now, each time did not want to leave. Tony and James are incredibly welcoming, the food is exceptional. A huge variety of beers..."
Susan Donnelly
"Had a nice lunch here, it's a nice little no frills pub. It's becoming harder and harder to find somewhere in the lakes where you can get some decent..."
Graeme Foster
"Such a wonderful experience! Lovely clean rooms with a really comfortable bed. Breakfast and dinner were just what you need for a day walking, hearty..."
Josie McGuinness
"The Three Shires Inn and the team behind it are phenomenal. Every time we visit, the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Their rooms are beautiful..."
Ashleigh Allen
"Just had a two nite stay and was perfect, room was lovely and great view. breakfast was spot on and the location is ideal for walks.
Will def stay..."
robert west
"Stayed here for the three shires race which conveniently started and ended in the field opposite. Really nice team, small business, great beers,..."
A J Greenstock
"Lovely pub in a fairly remote location in Little Langdale (although easily accessible from Ambleside or Grasmere). Excellent food - a cut above..."
Christian Mole
"Lovely place to stay in The Langdales. Clean, homely, friendly and the food is good. Parking available on..."
Janice Ainsworth
"Nice little pub went in for a drink last Sunday seemed clean and the logburner going was a nice touch 4* as one of our group was searching his car..."
Baby Yoda
"Haven't stayed but I expect it's very nice as the food and service were very..."
Tulio Leandro
"Great little pub stop on a long walk. Warm fire and plenty of seats in and..."
James O'Connell
"We have recently returned from a wonderful 3 night stay. We had booked a superior twin room but on arrival, were given the Busk Pike Suite. It was..."
Ali Smith
"Great pub to find halfway round a walk with really great..."
Azztron 6
"Stayed for 4 nights and loved everything about the Inn. The staff went the extra mile to make our stay very memorable. We will certainly be..."
Alan Moodie
"Lovely country pub hidden away. We had to queue for 10 minutes to get a drink and order food but it was not a problem. There was a big party booked..."
Max Dale
"We have stayed for the weekend 26th - 28th April 2024 , super place , friendly staff , great location , good food and drink , plenty of great walks..."
Patrick Meehan
"Stayed for one night for work. I cannot fault it. The room was light, bright and spotlessly clean. The bathroom was massive and the shower was one of..."
Libby Brierley
"Friendly staff, lovely beer and a very tasty fish..."
"Stumbled across this place during a visit to Ambleside. So glad we found it! Staff were lovely, location was great - especially if the sun is..."
Jordan Partridge
"There are dog friendly places and then there is The Apple Pie Cafe. From the moment we walked up with our small staffy the staff were so welcoming. I..."
gary worthington
"Great food! We ordered a Cornish pasty and a potato and cheese pasty and they were very tasty. The service outside the cafe (while waiting to be..."
Susana Aracena
"Stopped by for lunch today. It was brilliant the little salad dish that came with our jacket potatoes was lovely. Something we would never of tried..."
James Duggan
"Visited for breakfast, had the Bircher muesli which tasted great and filled me up for the rest of the day. The menu was varied and the specials were..."
Scott S
"Great food cooked freshly. Ace toilets up steep stairs. Dog friendly. Only gripe is that simplified menu means I probably couldn’t have had what I..."
Stephen Williams
"Popped in for lunch and wasn't disappointed. Brunch butty was delicious sausages full of flavour. My partner's got chocolate hit the spot perfectly..."
David Sharp
"Great venue where the food is excellent.
Be careful as some staff tell you card only and yet as all places they can and do take cash. Even after..."
Nai flips
"Delicious food, cracking service. Nice and speedy. Loved the general vibe of the place. Didn’t choose anything sweet to eat this time around, but..."
Kate Ledger
"Surprisingly well priced considering the great location and cozy rooms. The bakery is excellent with both good pastries and real bread.
Rooms aren't..."
Andrew
"Visited the cafe today with my twins in a double pram on my own. I could not have been made to feel more welcome. The staff were lovely! I had a..."
Jane Armstrong-Wade
"Went for the gluten free apple pie with vegan ice cream and was very pleased with the taste. It was a good sized portion of pie. Also got a gluten..."
Thomas Armstrong
"Best sausage roll I've ever had! We went here twice on our trip and had fantastic hot chocolates, doughnuts, flapjacks, scones, and of course apple..."
Annabel Everson
"Café with nice views of the Windermere valley and lots of nature around. Great patio for enjoying the sun, if you want. They have good coffee, and I..."
Sgt. Pepper Lonely
"We love this incredible B&B and their cafe is stunning. Breakfast portions are big and it's a good cost. The baguettes and savoury options (and their..."
Natalie Bray
"We really wanted to try here after seeing it look busy on previous visits to Ambleside and we wasn't disappointed. We've visited the bakery a few..."
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Really nice place to stay. Has its own Parking in the front. Rooms are really cosy and warm with central heating,..."
Luis Bernardino
"We booked up at last minute and spent Friday and Saturday night here.
After a delay for the room(out of the staffs control) we checked in.
The room..."
Sam Greig
"Well.....what a wonderful few days.....THANK YOU Loredam and Michaela for making our stay SO memorable!! We arrived to find our very comfortable and..."
Alison Walsh
"Myself and my friends were lucky enough to stumble on this wonderful pub today purely by accident.
A beautiful pub, the food is delicious and the..."
Angela Myler
"Had a marvellous stay here. Very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room and good food. The best thing for us however bringing a dog is how well..."
Janet Moy
"Just had a great lunch here after our visit to Hill Top. Fish and chips, ham, eggs and bubble squeak. Outstanding quality. And the dark local beer is..."
Maggie Donovan
"Fantastic pub, staff are just lovely and food is amazing. We with our two collies were made to feel very welcome. Highly recommend a visit..."
Marie Sandall
"What a lovely find lovely drive over on car ferry, staff very friendly and restaurant gorgeous with log fire in middle. Rooms spotlessly clean,..."
Jo Payne
"I went here for dinner over the weekend as we where staying in the village. We had a dinner Friday and Saturday. The menu was great and the staff..."
Alison Crank
"We had lunch there and it was very good. My husband had the steak and Guinness pie, which was a proper pie with a base and I had a Cajun chicken..."
Cara
"This is an old-fashioned, cosy country Inn set in a beautiful place. The food is classic and really tasty, and they have a few very good ales on tap...."
Tim J
"What a gem of a place .. staff can’t do enough for you … food especially the steak and ale pie and fish and chips are fabulous … showers..."
Sandie Wood
"Stayed with friends for first time since Covid having been coming for several years before.
Did not disappoint! Cozy, dogs everywhere, fires lit and..."
Louise Threapleton
"Popped in for lunch and had the best meal we have had for a long time. The menu had great choice and everything was delicious and home made. I would..."
Katie Gould
"Called in for a drink in the afternoon. Bar staff was friendly and polite. Good choice of drinks and very comfortable seating in a good sized lounge..."
Graham Fraser
"We have just had the pleasure of eating Sunday lunch at this wonderful venue . Owners and staff so welcoming , stunning views and our lunch was..."
Laura Browne
"Ate there twice last week. Each time we had lovely food, excellent ales and friendly service, all in a v nice setting.
Highly recommended..."
Patrick Kennedy
"I don't want this to sound too critical as I really enjoyed my stay. But there are some items that would have made my stay even better. That is some..."
Mark Leech
"What a lovely find, the cuckoo brow, the quiet side of lake Windermere, the present team/management are just brilliant at making you at home, open..."
Steve Leatham
"Outstanding hospitality very welcoming and a really nice atmosphere the staff are so polite and nothing is to much trouble for them I would highly..."
Richard Green
"Found this little gem whilst on a walk. Staff were lovely, only had a coffee but the drink selection was great and the food menu looked..."
Hannah Winstanley
"Olde worlde charm and if you like being rural, this fits the bill.
Food good and varied caters to all tastes, comfortable rooms and communal areas...."
Simon Cain
"Lovely one night stay at the hotel. We last stayed there a number of years ago and returned because of its location and reputation for being dog..."
Geoff Kell
"We went here on a whim as were staying nearby & reviews were great. This was probably my favourite meal I’d had all week in the lakes! The pan..."
Jennifer Stevens
"Stumbled across this fab little Inn on a wet, windy day on our travels. Great atmosphere and charming feel to the place, wood burner in open..."
"Perfection. I strongly believe that the michelin guide should give this little restaurant a view.
For a starter I took a special which was..."
itay cohen
"Expertly finds the comfortable space between cosy and special with a welcoming atmosphere that would equally suit dinner with friends or a special..."
Howard Partridge
"Great little place with attentive and friendly service. We walked in without reservations at 6pm and we were lucky to get a table . I recommend you..."
Lucia (Lali)
"We stopped here on a big walk in the local area. Had a delicious lunch of a steak sandwich and halloumi sandwich and chips. Great quality food,..."
Chloe Hanson
"Lovely little restaurant that you are probably better booking ahead in peak times. They have a limited menu, which to me is good as it usually means..."
Helen Flanagan
"Excellent food!
I had a steak and onion sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it, very tasty!
My husband had the mushroom soup and said it was..."
Lucy Swindell
"Fantastic little restaurant.
Didn't realise that they were a restaurant as it appears to be a coffee shop during the day. Happened to notice that..."
Steve Jarvis
"Lovely friendly service here! We stopped in for lunch and the food was great, portions were generous, and the staff were really..."
Lorna McBride
"Genuinely can’t fault this restaurant. Had lunch that was lovely so booked for dinner and this was amazing. If your In Ambleside and eating out you..."
martin booth
"Absolutely out of this world restaurant. The staff are very friendly and cater for all your needs. There’s not one thing at all I could pick fault..."
Cheese and Onion Pie Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary Gravy
Cappuccino
Roast Onion Gravy
Juice
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14 Hour Braised Beef and Ale Pie with Mash Gravy and Mushy Peas
Saag Aloo Pie
Hour Braised Beef & Ale
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Chicken Pie
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"Delicious, high quality ingredients made for two proper tasty pies; one chicken, one beef. The accompanying mash, gravy and peas were generous in..."
Ellie Eats
"Had a fantastic lunch at the Pie Co - pie, mash, peas & gravy. Food was excellent, washed down with a local IPA, & the staff member running the cafe..."
Matthew
"Wonderful pies, mash and gravy. Friendly service. Thoroughly recommended. We were also offered a vegan pie (not on the menu). Toilet available at..."
J H
"Came looking for healthy breakfast and decent coffee. Did great granola pots and coffee where they used local milk and use local coffee from..."
farquharce
"Very nice girl working at the till, lovely pie (beef & ale), the gravy is top notch. A bit pricy at £17 for pie, mash, gravy & a drink. the mash was..."
Bee
"Really looking forward to this and not disappointed. Steak pie was exceptional and portions generous, we shared a portion of mash, peas and gravey..."
Denise Richards
"It was a great pie. I had the braised beef. I didn't have mashed potatoes- it's a texture thing. But all others said it was delicious and that the..."
Damian Osborne
"Stumbled across this gem trying to find Ambleside centre. Such lovely lads inside and a cracking pie, the mash and gravy are a must, I swear, after a..."
David Richardson
"We had the beef and ale pie with mash and gravy, pies was fully loaded with meat and the mash was nice and creamy also the gravy was very good,..."
Matt Meadows
"Great pies, £7.50 each to eat in, think you can takeaway hot or cold as well. Indoor and outdoor seating, not too busy even for a bank holiday..."
"This is my favourite place to get a bite in Ambleside. The staff are so friendly and the food is just right. Perfect for a quick snack or meal!
Also..."
Halima M
"Lovely tea room, quirky.sandwiches were lovely with plenty of filling.we visited here after taking a trip to Hayes garden centre.my mum and I just..."
Debra Skinner
"Very nice and well decorated place. staff friendly, Food was fantastic and priced fairly. The toilets are very clean but are down some steep stairs..."
Andrew
"Great tearoom which takes traditional model and sprinkles over it a modern twist. Had lunch here for a family of four. Great value, hearty portions..."
Darren Farmer
"Mr. H truly exceeded our expectations, leaving my friends and me in awe. The enchanting atmosphere, reminiscent of a fairytale setting, immerses you..."
Vasiliy
"A tearoom with great character and lovely sayings written on walls and blackboards situated in the middle of town in Ambleside. Excellent mint hot..."
Maharukh Daruwalla
"Excellent tea room, scones fantastic and proper leaf lose tea and excellent service and value, highly..."
chris jones
"What a lovely little tea room. We stopped off for a quick bite to eat and stumbled upon this great place. We thoroughly enjoyed our scone and cup of..."
Sandra Price
"It is very lovely, the service is really good, they were greeting us and we were served in a timely manner. Food was delicious, the scones are very..."
Eleonóra Orosz
"Highly recommend this place for a nice lunch, coffee break or when you fancy a slice of cake;) very quirky in decor but I loved it! Attending and..."
"We received vouchers to dine here for our engagement and it was a lovely little treat. It is an A La Carte style menu with matching wine suggestions..."
Emily Lambert
"We had a superb meal here. Warm and inviting restaurant with great atmosphere and fabulous food. The staff went out of their way to tweak certain..."
Usman Tanveer
"A wonderful evening with top class food and excellent service. The staff were so helpful with food and wine choices for both one vegetarian and one..."
Ken Heptonstall
"Had a wonderful meal here last Friday. Restaurant was excellent. We had a variety of starters, mains and puddings paired with the recommended wines...."
Matt Dickinson
"Amazing place. Chef went out of his way to prepare vegan and gluten free options for me which were incredible, he also came out to have a chat and..."
Sam B
"Lovely restaurant that met our expectations fully. Superb service from attentive and knowledgeable staff. Muse bouche and exceptional bread enhanced..."
Denise Richards
"Everything was 5 stars. It was our wedding anniversary so decided a treat was required. This exceeded our expectations. We chose to go with the wine..."
Andrew Barlow
"Beautiful meals, amazing service, lovely decor.
I have been here twice now about 18months apart. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable...."
Travel And Dine
"I think this is the best restaurant I have ever been to. We arrived a little later than booked due to an accident on the road, but the staff were so..."
Kim Peach
"Hidden in a small alleyway away from the busy streets of Ambleside we discovered an hidden gem for culinary delight ;-)
Bistro has a charming..."
Blueberry Scone and Cream and Jam Slice with Latte Macchiato
hot chocolate
Cheese and Tomato Panini
Scone with Butter & Carrot Cake
Latte and Blueberry Scones
Broccoli and Stilton Soup
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"Lovely little cafe in fantastic location looking straight out onto the lake and across to the mountains.
The staff here are really friendly and..."
Debbie Rayner
"Absolutely love this little cafe on the banks of Windermere. The coffee is amazing and so are the sweet treats on offer.
Best thing is the bags of..."
Andrew Foster
"Cozy place with a beautiful view. Public paying Car park is 2 min away across the road. The sitting area on the outside is better, inside is a bit..."
M Lux
"Visited here a couple of times during our week on Windermere.
Coffee great.
Blueberry scones fantastic.
Bacon roll..."
Paul Wright
"Excellent break after walking from three shires stone as part of the Hadrianic Trail. Coffee was better than some others in the area and the Pannini..."
Alan Johnson
"Beautiful little waterside cafe.
We had the Blueberry Scones, and an Iced Coffee. They were so yummy and delicious. Totally worth the..."
Scott Borresen
"5 star view and good snacks and drinks , also the staff are fantastic and helpful . This is one of the nicest places in the Lake District to sit..."
Norman Pascoe
"Well this may be one of the most beautiful spots around with views of the pier, the lake and the mountains. We came back for more delicious..."
Mario de Freitas
"A very cozy cafe. The staff looks after you well. Their scones were really fresh and nice. The combination of hot chocolate and scones they offer..."
Mansi Yadav
"Fantastic little shop. Great for a quick meal and treat with coffee. Location and view are perfect, and with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating...."
"Best place we ate at in Ambleside,food was excellent,staff very helpful and we don't mind paying that little bit extra for the quality of the food..."
Anthony Cannon
"We had a family (all adult) meal here and could not find fault. Informal and relaxed environment with great food! Salmon en croute; ravioli;..."
Niall Harris
"Very nice meal i had the crispy duck starter
And the tagliatelle main reasonable priced
And pleanty on the plate
You wont go far..."
Robert Brobat Simcox
"We were here with friends last night and the food and service was fantastic. We will definitely be back again, the rubarb and ginger Gin is a must...."
Laura Atkinson
"Lovely food and beer
Friendly staff suntrap as..."
Tom Mcilreavy
"Only in for a pint � or two very friendly staff comfortable and..."
Andy Smith
"Just stopped off for a cappuccino and have to say it was lovely! Food looked and smelt great, another day to try..."
Nick Bunton
"lovely food, friendly staff and a beautiful..."
Sandra Marshall
"Wonderful food & service in a great..."
Richard Stothard
"Gorgeous food and fantastic service.
We were looked after perfectly from the moment we arrived.
Would recommend the prawn and scallop..."
Hayley Chapman
"Perfect,great food,service,ambience,really made my..."
Shaun Burns
"Been coming here for nearly 15 years and it never fails to deliver delicious food from an interesting menu by friendly, helpful staff. Give it a..."
Viv Derek Shingleton
"Excellent food and drink with friendly staff...."
David Mason
"Brilliant again! I have reviewed this restaurant favourably in the past and do so again here. They have trialled a tapas style menu recently but they..."
Dave
"Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing building... Made my anniversary /birthday meal one to remember. WILL DEFINITELY BE COMEING BACK 😍 definitely..."
Helen Patterson
"A wonderful building to enjoy a good meal.
We opted for the sharing tapas style selections and really enjoyed the "tempura chicken with teriyaki..."
Paul Southgate
"Great burgers, and amazing coffee. Nice little outdoor seating area that's set back off the main road, so relatively quiet compared to other places..."
Paul Leighton
"Fantastic restaurant, very attentive staff, food was..."
Chip Elli
"Great food, reasonable price. Friendly..."
David Hewitt
"Cozy. well attentive staff. starter duck followed by sea bass definitely go..."
Jayne Thompson
"Dropped in late but were accommodated for a table of four. Good service of great food. Attentive but not intrusive staff and a very good atmosphere...."
Alan Hall
"Have been past many times over the years but never gone in until this week. Food was delicious and would definitely recommend. We loved it so much we..."
Joanne Gibbins
"This was the last evening of our 12 night stay in the Lake District. This was perfect in every way. The food was cooked and presented perfectly, the..."
John Cottington
"Love everything about the fulling mill we go to ambleside ever dec,and always go for..."
Kath Burns
"Great place to eat, food excellent, staff very attentive and polite. Highly..."
Robert Wearing
"Really nice meal at the place. Nice starter, excellent beef stroganoff, and lovely ice cream and sorbet for a desert ...plus a nice glass of Elysium..."
Steve Culshaw
"Lovely quiet venue, in an ideal setting within Ambleside.
When we visited, it was clearly not a busy tourist season, as we found a lovely spot right..."
Matt Hayward
"Was looking for a place to eat this evening and not wanting burgers n chips or lasagne. Gave the Fulling Mill a call on the off chance hoping that..."
Craig Speight
"Best rhubarb gin and tonic I've ever had. After a long walk, we stopped here just for a drink, and were pleasantly surprised at how lovely it was..."
Lynda Winterflood
"Love this place. Great atmosphere, reasonably priced meals and snacks and cfrie dly staff on hand. Well worth a..."
"This is my first time visiting Ambleside. We had just gotten a cruise on the lake, and my two friends and I were very hungry.
My friend found this..."
Calabozo Dutch Angel Dragon
"Excellent service from staff who were all friendly, polite and attentive.
The regular all day breakfast was superb and kept me from feeling hungry..."
Terry “Cakeman” Hughes
"Lovely little cafe on the entrance to Ambleside. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. They offer gluten free bread for sandwiches so that’s a..."
E Johnson
"It cafe may be out of the main town ,but is very well worth the walk. If you time it well the freshly made bacon quiche would have just been made and..."
Tollets TalesAndTrails
"What a pleasure. The people are absolutely wonderful, and the food meets that standard. There's a real family atmosphere.
We got a full English and..."
James Wann
"Service was amazing, all staff very happy and pleased to see customers. Food was delicious and greatly priced. We both had a cooked breakfast which..."
George B
"Very friendly staff. We sat outside in the rain under the umbrella as our dog was wet and muddy and didn’t want to take her inside. They said we..."
Jo Crossett
"What a great little place! The home made soup was amazing and the selection of cakes made it hard for our son to pick. Service was friendly and fast..."
Michael Cross
"This place is a little gem. The food is great and the staff can’t do too much to make you feel welcome. We bought some wonderful cakes to take home..."
John K
"Wow... what a gem we found after a round of crazy golf that is a 1 minute walk away. Family owned cafe by mother and son with fantastic and..."
"Visited early morning in March 2024 and it was already busy. A really lovely little cafe, which did a gorgeous vegan breakfast (maybe less bread and..."
Angus Carpenter
"‘Twas a cosy cafe! food was good. The staff are really nice. Will..."
faith 26
"One of the best places to eat breakfast and drink hot chocolate, ever! Found this place last summer and was excited to return over Easter weekend...."
Katie McMullen
"Tasty food served quickly, from a menu with good choice and quality ingredients. Service was friendly and prompt, and the space was warm, cosy and..."
Jen Morgan
"Discovered this hidden gem in April 2022 and found it so good that we returned twice more within the month and many more times since! The Lakeland..."
Paul Brown
"I dropped in here for a cake and cuppa whilst on my way through Ambleside. The orange and almond cake blew my mind - absolutely delicious. Staff..."
Robert Hart
"Had brunch here and it was really good can’t wait to go there again in our next holiday. Food was good and fresh, dessert was delicious and coffee..."
Lubna SA
"Visited copper pot for breakfast on our last day of our holiday in the Lake District. Beautiful, little setting with tasty, fresh food and friendly..."
Lucy Mugoya
"The best breakfast we’ve ever had, so good we came back the next day! We came after Rothay Park parkrun on Saturday, queued for a little while and..."
Imogen Grace
"Absolutely love it here and always return when we visit to Ambleside. The safe are always friendly and accommodating and we never mind waiting a..."
Megan McWhinney
"Called in for a coffee following a walk up to the waterfalls in Ambleside.
I only had drinks and found the coffee very good. All the cakes looked..."
Richard Sheehy
"Great place with lovely atmosphere. We just had tea but thought it was..."
Sue CH
"What a wonderful spot. Very welcoming staff, delicious food and surprisingly quick service given it was a bank holiday! Very accommodating of my..."
Amelia Pattinson
"Over from France for a few weeks, I have struggled to find a really good coffee. When I mentioned this to the very helpful (and cheerful) chap who..."
Nathalie Fontaine
"I rarely give a 5 star review but please understand this. Walking into this cosy lil unicorn of a place, you're greated by a very friendly face. You..."
Richard Mauto
"Lovely place to stop and have a quick meal after any hike. Staff are lovely and always friendly. They do take your payment before they serve the..."
A A
"Great food, perfect atmosphere. Paying before eating makes it so easy to leave when you feel like..."
Louis Douglas
"The best breakfast food I've ever had. Lovely service, cute enviroment and the staff were kind and good hearted folk.
If you need a breakfast or a..."
Harry rose
"It was a good small cafe in Ambleside with very friendly staff. Place has an amazing modern decor and has very good vibes.
Offer both inside and..."
"Great spot for sandwiches! They sorted out 18 baguettes for an impromptu lunch for a local business with very little notice. Delicious baguettes and..."
Tracey Deeley
"Great little find for a breakfast sandwich on the move. Very reasonably priced. Everything you'd expected a sandwich shop to offer. Card and cash..."
Simon
"Look no further for the best sandwich/baguette in the lake district!!! I've been coming here for 7 years and it doesn't matter where I am based in..."
Corey Young
"I ordered Panini with mozzarella, pesto and tomato and chocolate milkshake. Food was tasty and freshly made. Affordable prices: panini £3, milkshake..."
Ewelina Zawadzka
"It's important to note that this is a little place to grab a delicious, convenient, budget-friendly bite. It's not a 5 star restaurant and the food..."
L W
"Gorgeous little gem in the heart of Ambleside, quick and friendly service with lovely food for amazing..."
loop
"Wandering around Ambleside looking for somewhere to do a homemade sandwich... This place absolutely nailed it. Great value. Great service. Great..."
Ben Robertson
"Me and my freinds went here on a school trip for geography we got pasties and panninies, best food we've had in a while crisp and fresh toppings and..."
JustNitro
"Good value, lots of sandwich filling choices, and good portion sizes. Service was very quick, perfect for grabbing lunch before heading out on the..."
Andy Butler
"Visited here twice over the weekend, we had breakfast and lunch and both were absolutely perfect! The sausage and apple sauce bap is unbelievable!..."
"Caroline, Rachel & the rest of the team at Cote How exceeded our hopes & expectations by miles.
The venue is absolutely stunning, filled with history..."
Danielle Cleaver
"Our elopement wedding at Cote Howe was perfect, we chose the fireside romance package, which was everything we hoped for, it was so relaxing,..."
Jayne Frances
"Well where do we start.
Our elopement at Cote How could not have been more perfect. We feel as if we are now part of a very special family and we..."
Kayleigh Foulkes
"We didn’t know we were looking for Cote Howe until we found it! We had long talked about eloping one day but didn’t feel the registry office or..."
Abigail Winter
"We recently eloped to Cote How and it was better than we could have wished for!
We can’t thank the team at Cote How enough for making the planning..."
Char B
"Absolutely wonderful from start to finish, the venue is exactly what we were looking for and the hosts were flawless.
So friendly and..."
Becky Wolton
"We had an elopement wedding at Cote How on June 14th and were absolutely blown away by how special our day was. It was always going to be Cote How..."
Jacqueline Tonks
"Me and Helen got married at Cote How in May 2023. Thank you so much Caroline for giving us the most perfect elopement wedding we could have asked..."
Alec Thornley
"Thank you so much everyone at Cote How for a perfect day, I was worried the rain would ruin it but Caroline made it all flow seamlessly and ensured..."
Danielle Liliane
"We had an incredible intimate 2 hour wedding at Cote How. We stumbled across the venue online and managed to book our wedding at short notice - just..."
"Visited The Vault on a quite Monday evening. Not serving food that day but the cocktails were spot on. They have a wide variety of drinks so..."
Charlotte Atkinson
"Great cocktails and tunes! First through the door and got the legendary round table by the window. The Picante cocktail will blow your head off..."
Andreas Granmo
"Fab drinks, fab vegetarian options, fab menu, fab service! Would recommend the Dr. Pepper cocktail and Halloumi burger.
So glad we visited here..."
Shontel Clackett
"I live in Ambleside, and the guys who run The Vault are lovely. Such a great selection of drinks, with so much passion going into each drink. Really..."
Erin Annison
"Really nice drinks and attentive, welcoming staff. We'll definitely be back. The drinks are quite expensive, although ours were very tasty and a cut..."
Jack Rear
"Managed to get one of the tables outside on a lovely Saturday evening. The 2 guys serving / behind the bar couldn't have been friendlier or more..."
Mark Nicholson
"Amazing cocktails!! Best strawberry daiquiri we’ve ever had and pina colada was also top tier. Staff also soooo lovely and kind. Would recommend to..."
Shannon McAllister
"Visited about 4 till 6, Great service, bartender took each order/payment then brought all the cocktails for the group at once, make the group..."
Wesley Allen
"Lovely visit whilst in Ambleside, had a couple of cocktails and they were delicious! Server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great music. Such a..."
JS -
"Fab service and great new bar, didn't eat but the menu looked amazing! Drinks were fantastic and a huge selection, Dr pepper cocktail was perfect...."
"I've been wanting to try the food of chef Ryan Blackburn since Jay Rayner's great review of Cottage in the Wood a few years back. He has a very..."
Bacon Onthebeech
"Fulfillingness First Finale
You know wot!?, having just spent the last few weeks in some of the more popular big city destinations, where people..."
Anthony H.
"An absolutely incredible experience.
The food was wonderful and the staff were lovely.
The personal touches are a great hit - you're greeted with a..."
Philippa Grace
"How Ryan gets so much flavour into his dishes is a mystery to me. He must be a magician! We had the lunch menu earlier this week and it was..."
Mark Steele
"The most amazing experience, and that's what a visit to The Old Stamp House is - an experience. There's a story behind everything, and every person..."
mike askew
"Outstanding in every way 👏The food blew us away this evening, everything was exquisite. And the head chef Ryan and his team are wonderful, very..."
helen Moran
"The Old Stamp House
Ambleside
Excellent lunch. Tasty and well presented. The rabbit canneloni was good, the steamed halibut superb, the hogget full..."
Jon Bemrose
"Sampled a delightful tasting menu 'A Journey Around Cumbria' which delighted throughout with mouth watering dishes sourced locally. It was devine...."
Rachel Pindard
"Absolutely loved our meal here last night. It was the perfect way to end our week in the lake district. We got to try many of the Michelin..."
Tanaya Jasubhai
"A fabulous dining experience.
Sumptuous, elegant, high quality food brought to you by people who are experts in their field. A really exceptional ..."
Penny Paisley
"Great meal. Lovely owner. Most food sourced locally. Bit disappointed with wine flights. We had two. £60 and £80. The first whites were..."
Paul Carribine
"Great fine dining experience in Ambleside. The menu was very delicious and diversified, plenty of surprises along the way. The desserts were truly..."
"Me and my fiancé stopped into this little Bistro when looking for an evening meal and we’re very glad we gave this place a chance. The portion..."
Theo
"After arriving in London from the U.S., we have been traveling through England for the past 10 days from Bath, to the Cotswolds, and now the Lake..."
Mark Cacciatore
"Was very recently at Matthew’s and wow what an experience. We went back two nights as the food was just too good. Nurturing, wholesome and good..."
Megan O
"Good food,friendly staff. So good we went back twice in five days. Definitely a place to visit if staying in..."
David Ellis (It’s me)
"Stunning and beautifully cooked, high-quality food. I ordered lamb and it honestly fell apart. Would 100% recommend as the number one place to go in..."
Danielle Holland
"Amazing quality and service! The food is incredible, lots of choice from the menu and staff are great in helping point out drink recommendations and..."
Aimee Batley
"Quality food. Ate here twice whilst on an annual trip to Ambleside. First night there were 8 of us having different starters and mains and the other..."
Dave
"Absolutely wonderful restaurant! The service was fantastic, the lady serving us was such a delight ✨ the food was flawless and reasonably priced...."
Becky M
"1st time eating at this bistro and the food was excellent, atmosphere excellent, and the staff were so friendly, we will definitely go back next..."
Stephen Parsons
"Lovely food and great service. Will be returning next time we're..."
"Lovely owner and staff members, so friendly and chatty. The food smells amazing and they've got plenty of lovely little foodie gifts dotted around..."
Liz Hohbein
"Amazing food to takeaway! I went for the Burrito and it was substantial, tasty and surprisingly clean to eat on a bench in public. Definitely..."
Peter Hough
"Lovely little shop to have a look around, and these pastries were amazing! Was surprised at the price considering how good they were :) will be..."
Anna Cialis-Hodgson
"Great shop. Picked up some sandwiches for our hike up Scafell. Came back the next day to stock up on hamper goodies ready for Christmas. Lovely..."
Diane D
"Great little veggie cafe.
Most things can be made vegan.
I had the buddha bowl which was healthy and filling and the oat slice..."
Tanya Lucas
"Delicious food and very friendly staff. This little cafe is so popular, people are waiting in lines for..."
Vivien Ma
"we came here three days in a row to get things for lunch! The pies and rolls are all absolutely delicious and travel well in a rucksack for a long..."
A A
"This is my new favourite spot in Ambleside. I had such a delicious frittata and salad today. Biscuits are also excellent. Highly recommended and will..."
Y Lee
"Great for picking up interesting snacks, condiments, beer and finding little gifts - they have a mix of local products and other interesting finds...."
Hannah Smith
"Great choice of vegetarian food at low prices. All staff were friendly!
Be wary - there may be a queue out the door to get a table. Don’t let that..."
"Lovely good quality cakes and pastries as well as hot pasties and sausage rolls. Definitely recommend a..."
Kalina Lear
"Really great pasty's! Would recommend, plenty of options to choose..."
Beth Smith
"I will always give a 5 star rating where it's due. Hello home of beautiful food. This little shop was our saviour. Me and my wife had tried a couple..."
Richard Mauto
"Had a really good experience in the pouring rain. Good quality food, cheese pasty was very tasty.
Most importantly incredibly friendly staff -..."
M
"Scrumptious food and always service with a smile. The team are always incredibly friendly and efficient.
This time we sat in to enjoy a steak and..."
Heather Close
"On a horrible very rainy day in the Lakes, the vegan pasty and two free seats inside the window won the day. Ordered two vegan vegetable pasties and..."
JH
"Fresh and tasty, the smell of the delicious pastries can make one resist anything but temptation. Tried a few things from cheese scone, croissant to..."
Mihai Tabara
"Excellent customer service. Friendly staff with great local knowledge. Oat lattes were delicious and the raspberry croissant was lovely too. Thank..."
Becky Jackson
"Amazing bakery. Once you enter the shop, you cannot resist the smell temptation.
Everything is so fresh and yummy.
This breakfasts will make my days..."
AbdulRhman Khallil
"Staff are really friendly and happy to help with anything, big shout out to katy who helped me with some dietary..."
Alex allen
"Food is amazing but the coffee was poor. Grabbed some food and a coffee before jumping on the bus, can’t fault the food it’s delicious. However..."
Liam T
"Popped in for a takeaway brew and sausage roll. They do a chai tea latte - rare outside of starbucks and my absolute fave (listed as hot chocolate -..."
ClimbMoreRunMore
"Popped in with my lads for some pasties and what turned out to be the nicest coffee I’ve had in ages. The traditional pasty is delicious. Just what..."
Javier Fuentes
"Stopped by for a quick portuguese tart and coffee. Both were delicious and the staff were very..."
Gab Eckhardt
"Amazing pasties and the best tortilla ever! Would be nice if they had some more..."
S Gupta
"Received great service from a girl working there with Pink Hair, think she said her name was Emma? Should deffo give her a pay..."
Joseph Molloy
"Popped in late to grab a very very late lunch after a long days travel. I had a spicy Cauliflower and chickpea pasty which was delicious! The OH had..."
"Very nice large room, bed very comfortable with good quality linen, bathroom good size with top quality shower gels and soaps, shower over large..."
Simon White
"Most amazing place, great rooms, great food, evening and breakfast, gin bar thats the best, staff are amazing, especially Steven, can't wait to go..."
Billy Clarke
"Was fortunate enough to stay at this fabulous hotel. I can honestly say the whole experience was faultless! Arrived to be greeted by a very polite..."
Rachel Hardy
"Just returned from a mid week break. Absolutely fantastic. Dinner on first night was really lovely. Breakfast is a massive selection, something for..."
Karen Dyson
"Great Room, great food, and very polite and professional staff. One of the best hotels I have had the pleasure to stay..."
John Smith
"really beautiful hotel, views on to the lake were amazing, very clean ,great food, very friendly staff. we had room only , however we paid extra..."
Kim Smith
"Second time we have stayed here and each time we loved it. The rooms are spotlessly clean, however, I cannot say enough about the staff which I think..."
Kelly Carolan
"Fantastic Hotel, warm welcome, comfortable room with a great view of the lakeside, food was excellent and if you like gin, this hotel has the lot, I..."
Chris Hiles
"Absolutely fantastic place. Cannot praise this hotel or its staff highly enough. The food and drinks are excellent, The location is absolutely..."
Mark Chappell
"Lovely place, the staff were friendly and very helpful, the cocktails were well made and lunchtime food was..."
Lorraine Parsons
"Great stay at a beautiful place, very friendly & attentive..."
Drew Irving
"Me and partner came last night,
the meal was lovely and the staff are so friendly would definitely come back..."
Samuel Elkin
"One of my favourite places for lunch or a cheeky night away. The staff are so friendly. Rooms are beautiful and the food is good quality...."
Anna Wilson Blacklock
"Just love to visit the Waterhead with my family and my pet Harley. It is just such a homely hotel where the staff make a fuss over my pooch Harley!..."
Shirley Smith
"Had a fabulous time at this hotel , room great , staff nothing too much trouble and views amazing one of the best in the..."
Susan Lacyswarbrick
"We had a 2 night stay with our Border Collie. We were meant to stay in the lake house but there was an issue with the room before we arrived so they..."
Paula Wetherelt
"Very up market spanking clean hotel bar with a good selection of food. Only went for light bites which were fine, staff were great.
Would have liked..."
Sue Bell
"Our first visit to the Lake District and it won't be our last! This hotel was just beautiful. Everything from the staff, decor, food and drinks were..."
ellie taylor
"What a lovely bar/restaurant. Very comfortable place to eat and drink on my own. The room is modern, clean, and welcoming. The mattress is so..."
Jen Hayes
"Great location, good kitchen with excellent deserts, very friendly to dogs. If you don't like dogs there's a whole dog free area too. The staff was..."
Bert Heymans
"Fantastic Staff.
Made us feel very welcome from the moment we walked in. Lovely atmosphere.
Room was beautiful with a beautiful view..
Food..."
Debs Mossman
"Stayed here for one night on the 10/12/2023 and everything was perfect, staff are incredible and the food was amazing. Hotel room was clean and..."
Matt Coulter
"We just had dinner there, and the game cottage pie was lovely. It came with a side of veg so if I knew this I wouldn't have ordered a side of..."
June Shutt
"Absolutely beautiful rooms. Within walking distance of ambleside town centre. Right on the lake. Food was delicious and service was amazing. Totally..."
Andrea Crook
"The Waterhead Inn is a fabulous place to stay.
The food is delicious. The hotel is very clean and comfortable and the staff are very friendly and..."
"Brilliant little cafe, I've been quite a few times it's one of them brilliant cafes that's a staple of Ambleside! They have a nice menu of food and..."
Lee
"A very busy Ambleside on the day we visited & were fortunate to get in to Daisy's (we've been before so knew how good it was!) Needed 3 tables for 10..."
Rachel
"Great little quirky Cafe in the heart of Ambleside. The service was fast, coffee was tasty and the Milkshake was especially enjoyable, served in a..."
Jack Flower
"What a great little cafe in the heart of Ambleside, Lake District. We stopped here for a quick lunch stop and ending up staying for atleast an hour...."
Sam J.M.
"With decor just on the right side of twee and cheap, homemade food, there's a lot to like about Daisy's. The staff are a credit to themselves;..."
Jack Rear
"Nice cooked breakfast £8.90: coffee £3. Covid safe, polite efficient service, clean toilets. Nothing out of this world but a good start to your..."
Alexandra Ho
"A pleasant cafe with good coffee, a nice atmosphere and bonus that it's dog friendly. Just a bog-standard cafe, nothing..."
Bex Middleton
"The food is very good and the staff are very nice. I really enjoy going there for meals ! 😍
A very big like and 5stars !!!..."
Florinela Chihaia
"What a sandwich! Fresh ingredients and soft bread! Staff are friendly and always smiling too! Would definitely recommend! Thank..."
Matthew Thatcher
"Had the standard breakfast here, it was excellent! Was tempted by the large breakfast but in the end it would have been too much...
Washed down with..."
"Stayed one night using a deal from Travelzoo, and were absolutely delighted with every aspect of our stay.
We have booked similar offers with..."
Geoff Lambert
"I am going through a really traumatic time and my daughter decided to treat me to afternoon tea and I've got to say it was amazing the staff were so..."
Karen Casey
"We had a voucher to have afternoon tea, it was absolutely gorgeous I was that full I even brought some cakes back home. We got to choose which type..."
Ema Blackburn
"Went for afternoon tea and it was beautiful, attentive staff, relaxing and very modern interior.
I would highly recommend.
We had to bring a doggie..."
Paul O'Neill
"lovely stay with my dogs at this fabulous little place, great location for walking comfortable and large room and an amazing..."
Polly Baldwin
"Booked afternoon tea after reading a review and it didn't disappoint, it was excellent would highly..."
Anita Guy
"I enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea along with three friends for a double birthday celebration. The choice of tea was extensive. The savoury selection..."
June Mottershead
"We went for our wedding anniversary and enjoyed afternoon tea. The staff we well mannered and knowledgeable, the afternoon tea was excellent with..."
Chris Norman
"The most fabulous afternoon tea ever! Not a hint of sliced bread. Instead croissant filled with a delicious pate & a blini with smoked salmon . These..."
Janice Beard
"Really lovely Hotel Just a short stroll into Ambleside we upgraded to a Superior Suite which was in a bungalow in the grounds of the Hotel. The staff..."
Susan Cresswell
"Great room, great breakfast and dinner. Friendly staff, perfect..."
Sarah Ratcliff
"Had afternoon tea today and was the best we have had beautiful building and the staff were exceptional. Have a 10yr old that rates for us and he gave..."
Beer Battered Fish and Chips Mushy Peas Tartare Sauce
Antipasti
Elderflower Collins
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great music, decent beer and fabulous food. We went for the the early bird meal which was very goood value. Portion sizes are generous (we only..."
Stuart Williams
"This is the second time we have been to this venue. The last time was before covid.
Friday night after being for a meal elsewhere.
There was just one..."
Chris Watson
"This is my first visit and overall it was very nice place.
Update on my review 11/02/24
Had a great night last night 👌 a real good buz about the..."
Stephen Anthony O'Donnell
"Really great place this, we stopped for drinks twice and food once during our week in Ambleside. The food was terrific, with the burger truly one of..."
Neil Holloway
"AMAZING FOOD! Perhaps the best profiteroles I have ever tasted! Fairly pricey but the food is absolutely worth it if you're treating yourself. Also..."
Alice Scott (OnlyAliceScott)
"Quite quiet when we arrived at 7.30pm but did get a bit busier later. Has a pub type vibe/feel with quite loud music but food was very nice and much..."
Allison McKie
"Staff is friendly. Food is good with large portions but a bit salty for..."
曾皓楷（HAO-KAI TSENG）
"Cracking little bar, great beer and atmosphere with wide attraction for locals and visitors. Didn't eat but the food looked very good too. Deffo..."
Sue Bell
"Portions were quite large and left us very filled. We were walk ins. Service was great, the server made conversations and told us an intresting facts..."
Stefanija B
"What a great little find! Food was excellent and the service quick and friendly, even brought a bowl of water and a biscuit for the..."
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