Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ambleside

67 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)
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Stiles Of Ambleside
Stiles Of Ambleside
100/100 (1742 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
Healthy
British
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Mushroom Soup and Sandwich with Hummus and Roasted Vegetables
Toasts
Egg and Mushrooms Sandwich
Flat White Decaff
Pancakes
Ice Cream
Nachos
Cakes
Pork
Cake
Paninis
Soup
Salad
Cream tea
Scones
Chili
Scone
Cappuccino
Sundae
Breakfast Tea
Banana split
Sausage
Americano Coffee
Juice
Coleslaw
Oat Milk Latte
Chocolate milkshake
Toasties
Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
American breakfast
Jacket Potato
Green Machine Smoothie
Crisps
American Breakfast with Sausage
Sandwiches
Hash Browns
Tuna Mayonnaise Melt Pannini
Burger
Side Salad
Nachos
Chicken Broth
Pancakes with Bacon and Hash Brown
Café
Soups
Café
Healthy
British
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
Mid-range
"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..."
ryan lightley
Drunken Duck Inn
Drunken Duck Inn
100/100 (2875 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Curry
Shrimp
Beef
Roast Beef
Sunday roast
Bass
Puddings
Pork Roll
Cake
Soup
Lamb
Salad
Pork Belly
Fish
Crab
Mackerel
Pork
Duck
Venison
Roast Potatoes
Scotch Egg
Rabbit
Sandwiches
Cod
Halibut
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"If you are looking for a pub in the Lake District, The Drunken Duck has the lot - away from the heaving tourist honeypots of Bowness and Keswick,..."
Hungry Hoss
Three Shires Inn
Three Shires Inn
100/100 (1066 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Fish & chips
Salad
Puddings
Cake
Fish & Chips
Soup
Ciabatta
Venison
Sausage
Cakes
Crisps
Lamb
Sandwiches
Ham Sandwich
Fish
Burger
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Tony Curran
"Really nice pub and the food was..."
justin tytler
The Apple Pie Cafe
The Apple Pie Cafe
100/100 (5784 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Cafe
Healthy
Soups
Vegan Options
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Lakeland Breakfast with Extra Bacon
Carrot Cake
Egg on Toast with Avocado and Bacon
Gluten Free Apple Pie
Salad
Sausage Rolls
Cumberland Sausage Hot Dog
Pies
Apple pie
Cakes
Cakes
Cumberland Sausage
Pork
Cake
Custard
Falafel wrap
Soup
Cornish Pasty
Cappuccino
Latte
hot chocolate
Scones
Apple Pie and Cream
Juice
Brie
Poached Eggs
Cornish pasty
Pastries
Toasts
Vanilla Slice
Sandwiches
Sausage roll
Sausage
Custard Tart
Pasties
Coleslaw
Falafel
Apple Pie Sundae
Toasties
Bath Buns
Small Portion of Plain Apple Pie and Ice Cream
Baguette
Café
British
Soups
Café
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"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..."
Kat
Cuckoo Brow Inn
Cuckoo Brow Inn
100/100 (2020 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cod
Ribs
Beef
Fish & chips
Hot Pot
Sunday roast
Nachos
Puddings
Cake
Lamb
Salad
Soup
Fish
Chili
Ciabatta
Pork
Duck
Sea Bass
Mussels
Sausage
Salmon
Roast Dinner
Sandwiches
Burger
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"la última semana en Google 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..."
James Rees
Bellis
Bellis
99/100 (308 ratings)
Restaurants
International
French
French
British
International
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb Cutler
Halloumi Sandwich with Chips
Fillet Beef Stroganoff
Risotto
Puddings
Soup of the Day
Cheesecake
Cake
Soup
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Ham Hock
Lamb Cutlets
Ciabatta
Halloumi Fries
Sea Bass
Sea Bass Fillets
Beef Rib
Toasts
Fried
Foie Gras
Halloumi
Lamb Cutlets
Crème Brûlée
Cakes
Chicken Loaded Fries
King prawns
Braised Beef Short Rib
baklava
Beef
Risotto Met Kip
Duck breast
British
French
International
Reservations
Seating
Mastercard
Table Service
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
sunshine- and- shades
The Unicorn Inn, Ambleside
The Unicorn Inn, Ambleside
99/100 (1525 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Famous Meatballs
Salad
Unicorn Ale
Chili
Robinsons Dizzy Blonde
Curry
Homemade Chilli Con Carne
Meatballs
Lasagne
Bridge House Bitter
Lamb
Puddings
Pale Ale
Fish
Soup
Wainwright Bitter
Wine
Scampi
Steak Pie Chips and Peas
Scampi and chips
Sausage
Chicken Curry
Trooper Beer
Guinness
Yorkshire Pudding
Cheeseburger
Southern fried chicken burger
Burger
Cumberland Sausage
Large Cod and Chip
Cider
Steak and Ale Pie
Giant Yorkshire Pudding Choose Your Fillings
Vegetables
Signature Dish Homemade Hungarian Meatballs
Unicorn Beer
Sit down
Pub
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Live Music
Mid-range
"Oldest pub in Ambleside, but still the best ‘proper’ pub in the village.... great honest food, good beer and genuine atmosphere..."
Simon Carr
"Another great night, great food, great company, great music, loads of laughter although I don't have a dog anymore it was nice to see that dogs are..."
Steve Sawyer
"Ate here sat 28th july 18. I had homemade chicken curry with rice/chips lovely. Hubby had steak & ale in a yorkshire pudding with chips loved it. My..."
Nikki Mayler
"This venue was recommend by the B & B we stayed at and we fully recommend The Unicorn. Excellent food and our dog was made very..."
Gerald Eagle
"Great beer - what's not to like about the Trooper on draught! Great food and super friendly staff. Best dog friendly pub in Ambleside with good..."
Allan Johnston
"Another great evening in the Unicorn, with excellent food, top quality Double Hop and amusing live entertainment! But Abu Dhabi do......the oldest..."
Dave Wilkins
"Another Fabulous Stay Over! Can’t fault anything, Paul & staff very friendly & always helpful! Lovely Breakfast served of a morning by Sandra,..."
Barbara Langton
"We were greeted by a super friendly welcome and a spotless room. Excellent value, will most definitely stay again. Thank you to everyone at The..."
Bee Nicola
"Just been in for a pint and food. We had Hungarian meatballs and Cumberland sausage in a Yorkshire pud, both delicious. Good selection of beers etc,..."
Hev Osborne
"Lovely food, helpful and friendly staff, ingredients for a really enjoyable evening - thank you..."
Mary Earl
"Had the privilege of spending my Birthday in this place. Absolutely buzzing, great atmosphere and special thanks to Hannah and Leah who were simply..."
Barry Considine
"Very friendly staff. Great food and reasonable price. Went 4 times at least with my dog and they loved her there. Not an overly large pub but feels..."
ragr_tinny2008
"We went on a day trip, from Manchester with the dog and after a long walk found this little gem. After filling up with a hearty meal and such a good..."
Angela Gibbons
"Very nice, down to earth, dog friendly pub. Food was excellent! I had the steak and red wine pie, tasted fresh and homemade, would definitely..."
jamie
"This pub is up a side street so a bit quieter but well worth finding. As you walk in you realise this is a proper traditional pub and it just gets..."
David Albert
"Nice pub, we popped in for a few drinks and spent a couple of hours in there. There could be a better selection of real ales on tap but it kept us..."
Thomas Nicholson
"A lovely meal in a lovely friendly pub . A family of 6 including a small child and tired cocker poo. Foodby tonight's chef was outstanding , on the..."
Kaye Hartas
"Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. The food was superb! We had a Sunday lunch with ALL the trimmings. Nice and fresh with a good variety of..."
Lee Robinson
"Fabulous cosy pub, with a lovely warm welcome. Staff were excellent and the food was brilliant best Sunday roast I've ever had outside my own..."
Samantha Pepper
"A classic British Pub experience with excellent service and excellent food. Makes a change from the Copy and Paste refurbished pubs all over the UK..."
Anthony Gallacher
"Would really recommend this place. Stayed for the weekend with my wife and we both absolutely loved it. Bel made us feel at home and gave us great..."
Joe Lush
Food In The Fells
Food In The Fells
99/100 (284 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Cake
Pastries
Kabobs
Cakes
Chicken kebab
Café
Pizza
Cash Only
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Cheap Eats
"Exceptionally friendly staff and top notch food to match! The cajun chicken kebab (with lemon and mint dip) and the dippy box were both delicious...."
Laura Tizzard
"Excellent Food & Service....this hidden gem in Ambleside offers authentic pizzas loaded with fresh ingredients and the burgers are amazing ! One of..."
Lorraine Smythe
"Bought two large pizzas from 'Food in then Fells' last night. It was difficult to find at first as the signage was quite spars. However we were not..."
JJ Burgh
"Very pleased we found Food in the Fells on our way to camping! Right by the car park, great menu, friendly and quick service and incredible food!!..."
Phoebe Sleath
"The food from Food in the Fells is absolutely amazing. Easily the best food in the whole of the Lakes. Highly recommend the Wansfell burger and the..."
Kirsty McCandlish
"The food is freshly prepared and tastes delicious. The staff are really friendly and will do their utmost to give you exactly what you require. The..."
Steven Waud
"Absolutely amazing kabab. Plenty of chicken and fresh salad. The mint dressing (as recommended by chef) was superb. Defiantly will..."
Lou Young
"5 stars for a food reason. Pizzas are some of the best I've had and with a choice of topping you can just go crazy 😃 Love FITF. Really friendly..."
Lou Clarke
"Having lived in Ambleside for almost 2 years, lockdown has been the 1st time, and 2nd time we have tried food in the fells. Just tonadd, it wont be..."
Tina Saxton
"Wow. Hidden GEM tbh. Primarily geared up to home delivery as they're and outside catering business. We walked in and waited outside. Well worth the..."
Darren Butt
"Had the seafood pizza tonight and it was amazing ....piping hot on arrival and.a lovely balance of tastes with prawns...smoked salmon...olives and..."
Lorraine Smythe
"Great food, great staff. Highly recommend! Thank you for fuelling the hungry humans at KITTCHEN. Can’t add a pic as the food never lasts long..."
KITTCHEN
"Great food and generous portions, a great find in Ambleside. I would recommend Food in the fells. The delivery service is prompt and friendly thanks..."
Joe
"Great value, fresh and delicious - we’ll definitely be coming back! If you’re looking for something around Ambleside/Grasmere/Windermere..."
Toby Barker
"The food is absolutely amazing and the staff are so friendly. I would definitely recommend to all my friends. We will be..."
jeni ball
"The best pizza in Ambleside without a doubt!!! Great service and wonderful staff! I wouldn’t go anywhere else for a takeaway..."
Emma Robinson
"Love this little gem we found, friendly staff and the best kebabs and pizzas so fresh and tasty Keep up the good work..."
Zoe Broughton
"Food is always amazing from here. The girls who answer phones and do deliveries are so lovely. Love the new Calzone as well..."
Lucy Irwin
"Fabulous coffee and butties with quality ingredients..."
Kristy Hodges
Great North Pie Co
Great North Pie Co
99/100 (778 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Street Food
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
British
Cafe
Street Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Saag Aloo Pie
Hour Braised Beef & Ale
Puddings
Cake
Sausage
Chicken Pie
Flan
Pies
Pie and Peas
Mushy Peas
Beef Pie
Corned Beef
Braised Beef
Butter Pie
Apple pie
Beef Pie
Chicken and Tarragon Pie
Meat Pie and Mashed Potatoes
Mashroon Pie
Cakes
Cheese and Onion Pie with Mushy Peas
Cheese and Onion Pie Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary Gravy
Steak pie
Roast Onion Gravy
Cappuccino
Beef
14 Hour Braised Beef and Ale Pie with Mash Gravy and Mushy Peas
Juice
Café
Café
British
Street Food
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Ollie Steer
Mr H's
Mr H's
99/100 (1497 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
British
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Ploughman's Platter
Cakes
English Breakfast Tea Loose Leaf
Spaghetti
Salad
Chicken Mayo Sandwich
Scones
Tuna
Goats Cheeze Baguette
Cream tea
Cappuccino
Salmon
Brownie
Cake
Turkish coffee
Soup
Chocolate Brownie
Scones
Crumpet
Sausage
Rocky Road
Coleslaw
Ginger Cake
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Clotted Cream
Mint Hot Chocolate
Toasts
Jacket Potato
Fruit Scone Served with Clotted Cream and Jam
Crisps
Sandwiches
Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich and Salad
Baguette
Side Salad
Tuna&Cheese Melt
BLT
Ham Sandwich
Pecan Pie
Tomato Soup with Brown Bread
Quiche
Sit down
Café
British
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
monika dabrowska
Kysty Ambleside
Kysty Ambleside
98/100 (1835 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Chocolate Delice
Toasts
Gingerbread Cheesecake
Wine Sauce
Cakes
Wood Pigeon Starter
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Scallops
Salt Aged Duck
Lamb Rump
Duck
Curried Cauliflower Soup
Sweetcorn Panna Cotta
Beetroot Meringue and Smoked Mackerel
Cheesecake
Morecambe Bay Shrimp
Beer Bread Muffins
Sea Buckthorn Curd with White Chocolate Ice Cream
Foie gras
House Made Bread and Butter
Guinea Hen Breast
Sorbet
Foie Gras
Squash
Shrimp
Scallops
Amuse Bouche
Sit down
Healthy
Full Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
Michael Lee
Auradaze - A Slice Of Japan
Auradaze - A Slice Of Japan
98/100 (448 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Sushi
Japanese
Seafood
Asian
Healthy
Healthy
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Beef
Kobe Beef
Fish
Sashimi
Gyoza
Salad
Scallops
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Cod
Prawns
Healthy
Seafood
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Waterhead Coffee Shop
Waterhead Coffee Shop
98/100 (4052 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Soups
Soups
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Scones
Brownie with Coffee
Apple pie
Blueberry Muffin
B Blueberry Scones
Cakes
Salad
Blueberry Scone and Cream and Jam Slice with Latte Macchiato
Paninis
Cheese and Tomato Panini
hot chocolate
Scone with Butter & Carrot Cake
Latte and Blueberry Scones
Broccoli and Stilton Soup
Cheese and Tuna Melt
Dipped Ice Cream Cone
Cappucino
Toasts
Ice Cream
Blueberry Scone and Cream
Scone and Flat White
Apple Pie
Homemade Cakes Pies
Brownie
Sandwiches
Cherry Pie
BLT
Cake
Fresh Cream Scone
Ice Cream
Soup
Afternoon Tea and Scone
Carrot Cake
Blueberry Scone with Cream and Rum Butter
Sit down
Café
British
Soups
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Mastercard
Visa
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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...."
Jered Poloa
The Fulling Mill
The Fulling Mill
98/100 (1442 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Beef
Bass
Pasta
Baguette
Salad
Tagliatelle
Chili
Lemon tart
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Duck
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Burger
Pork
Parfait
Cod
"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..."
Paul Jackson
Fresher's Cafe
Fresher's Cafe
97/100 (1836 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Soups
Soups
British
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Simmnel Cake Slice
Quiche Lorraine
Lots of Cake
Sausage and bacon bap
Salad
Quiche and Salad
Bacon and Sausage BAP
Vegan Sausage BAP
Large Caffe Latte
Cakes
Cake
Cappuccino Latte
Soup
Quiche of the Day
Scones
Homemade Quiche
Chocolate Orange Cake
Toasts
Sausage
Breakfast Quiche
Toasties
Cheese and Bacon Toastie
Quiche
Homemade Soup
Sandwiches
Fruit Juice
Cakes
Jacket Potato
Fantastic Coffee
Brownies
Crisps
Side Salad
Bakewell Cake
Full english breakfast
Café
Soups
Café
British
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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..."
Alan Pitchforth
Copper Pot Cafe
Copper Pot Cafe
96/100 (3770 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Ciabatta
Halloumi
Granola
Cakes
Venison
Lamb
Sausage
Waffles & Crepes
Paninis
Wild boar
Fried
Salad
Coffee Cake
Pulled Pork
Coleslaw
Chili
Maple Syrup
Flat White
Chilli Con Carne
Cappuccino
Courgette and Avocado Cake
english breakfast
Olives Caper Berries and Sourdough
Ciabatta
Sole Burger
hot chocolate
Warm Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream
Epic Sandwich
Bacon
Toasts
Puddings
Sandwiches
Avocado toast
Cake
Burger
Waffles
Soup
Scones
Apple pie
Café
British
Café
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"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..."
Ankush Gupta
Gandhi's Cafe
Gandhi's Cafe
96/100 (1330 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
George's Korma
Vegan Chilaquiles
Falafel
Gandhis House Salad
Cheesecakes
Salad
Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake
Cakes
Vegan breakfast
Mango Lassi
Gluten Free Vegan Brownies with Pistachio and Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Quinoa
Cheesecake
Gluten Free Smoked Hummus and Peppers Sandwich
Green salad
Pad Thai
Tomato soup
Hamburger
Iced Latte
Pad Thai
Vegan Hot Chocolate
Curry
Falafel Kebab
Americano Coffee
Burger
Homemade Nachos
Vegan Tali
Nachos
Rice Noodles Stir Fried
Toasts
"Spotted this gem of a place before our holiday and we weren’t disappointed! Fantastic home cooked food - we had the vegetarian burger and the..."
Lynne Morelli
"Coming to the Lake District for a week as a gluten free vegan I didn't expect much, so this was such a hidden little gem for me!! The food, the..."
Evie 123
"Had a lovely time at Gandhi's cafe in Ambleside. We had a great filling vegetarian breakfast (vegan options available too) that set us up nicely..."
Tariq Ali
"We had such a lovely, cosy meal here - it was just what we needed after a long hike in the cold. Staff are welcoming and helpful and the food..."
E. Lambin
"What a great place! Turned up at 10am and had the vegan breakfast which kept me going all day. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious. Cannot..."
Tim Street
"Superb eatery. Pushing the vegan agenda and indeed making it possible for almost all dishes to be served as 100% vegan. The staff are excellent,..."
Frankie W
"Unusual to find such colorful and exotic summery food in a town like this! It was one of the best food experiences I have had so far. Being purely..."
Aleisha
"Small but amazing cafe serving vegan/veggie food only. Went there for lunch and was not disappointed. The portions are large and very reasonably..."
Rab Singhania
"Got an oat latte (which came with a vegan shortbread!) and the big vegan breakfast. It was immense. The staff were lovely and the portion size was..."
Kate Bryan
"Absolutely lovely food. Good portions as well. Good coffee and tea. Lovely waitress and very chilled..."
Lourdes Barquín
The Picnic Box
The Picnic Box
96/100 (1713 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
British
Fast food
British
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Sausage
Sausage Rolls
Crisps
Salad
Baguette
Cakes
Sausage & Cheese
Pork
Homemade Soup Paninis Toasted Sandwiches
Paninis
Cake
Beer
Sandwiches
Soup
Sausage roll
Pastries
Sit down
British
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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!..."
R C
Tacos Del Sol Ambleside
Tacos Del Sol Ambleside
95/100 (568 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Veggie Burrito
Pork Pibil
Fried Rolled Taco
Tapas
Tacos
Guacamole
Beef Tacos
Jalapeno
Hummus
Quesadilla
Taquito
Quesadillas
Oatmeal
Vegan Nachos
Burrito
Chicken Tacos
Veggie Tacos
Tortillas
Tostadas
Hummus and Pita
Nachos
Tostada
Corn Tortilla
Pork
Steak Nachos
Quesadillas
Beef
Burritos
Taco salad
Fast food
Latin
Spanish
Healthy
Mexican
American Express
Seating
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I came here with my friend last week and I cannot put into words how much I love and recommend this place. I’m a hispanic exchange student studying..."
Isabella Lopez
"Cracking place tucked away in Ambleside. Very good burritos. Super tasty, fresh and a good size. Friendly, chatty owner, who provided a top notch..."
Vin Veron
"I can not fault this place at all! 1st time visiting the lakes a.d because my boyfriend has a dairy and gluten intolerance we have to always pre book..."
Laura
"Loved the whole vibe of Taco del Sol..sat in the window and had vegan tacos with Mexican rice and hot sauce... absolutely delicious food and really..."
JH
"Wow. This is a great little find. We had the Chicken Taco’s and a Chicken Burrito both delicious. Please if you read this just visit you will not..."
Chris
"Absolutely fantastic, I think my new favourite restaurant in Ambleside! Absolutely authentic food, with choice, flavour and great veggie and vegan..."
Lee
"It was a small shop. Everything was freshly made. We ordered the beef tacos. It was brilliant. Will be definitively coming back again. Thank you..."
Uncle888
"What a little find... A little corner of Mexico in Ambleside. We had the chicken burrito, beef tacos and quesadilla. They were all mouthwatering!..."
Alex Burckhardt (Geek Fix Harrogate)
""Absolutely magnificent" - my partner's review of the chicken burrito from Tacos Del Sol. I had the beef nachos which were also great. Lovely..."
Beth Fraser
"The best Mexican food in the area. Super cosy spot serving authentic Mexican food. Tacos to die for! Owner is super lovely and friendly. Will..."
Agata Klara
The Old Stamp House Restaurant
The Old Stamp House Restaurant
95/100 (2298 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Raspberry Millefeuille
Macarons
Oyster with Horseradish
Macaroons
Cheese Course
Roe
Salad
Scallops
Lamb
Crab
Puddings
Fish
Scallops
Cake
Pork
Duck
Trout
Venison
Salmon
Mackerel
Cheese platter
Venison
Wine
Tasting Menu
Duck Liver
Mochi
Cod
Turbot
Chocolate Delice
Halibut
Black Pudding Bonbon
Cured Trout
Hogget
Shrimp
Turbot
Ceviche
Sit down
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Fine Dining
"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..."
Mihai Tabara
Misto
Misto
95/100 (7767 ratings)
Restaurants
Campania
Mediterranean
European
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Vegan Options
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Tiramisu
Pepperoni
Penne
Panacota
Linguine
Salmone
Funghi
Pasta
Puddings
Frutti de mare
Lasagne
Carbonara
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Salad
Panna cotta
Saltimbocca
Lamb Cutlets
Calamari
Chorizo
Prosciutto
Baked Camembert
Calamares
Tagliatelle
Vesuvius Pizza with Side Salad
Salmon
Lamb
Gnocchi with Chicken Pasta
Bruschette
Tiramisú
Pesto
Tagliatelle
Bruschetta
Bruschetta
Spaghetti carbonara
Saltimbocca
pastas
Salmone
Prawns
Panna Cotta
Penne
Garlic bread
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Campânia
Neapolitan
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very enjoyable meal at Misto. Staff is very helpful and works so hard. No reservations, just walk-ins, so expect to wait a while if it's busy. We..."
Mary G
"Fantastic Italian restaurant in the very popular Ambleside. After a brief wander around the centre we really liked the look of Misto and got a table..."
Bilby
"Ok what can I say the staff was great the food was good the starter was good but the pizza was soggy and you can tell it was cook in an oven not a..."
Talia Carr
"We went whilst visiting Ambleside for my birthday. Beautiful restaurant. Beautiful food. Lovely and accommodating staff. Well worth the short wait..."
Megan McWhinney
"Had a fantastic dinner here with my partner whilst on holiday. It is extremely popular with no booking system so you do have to give it some patience..."
Gilbert Harrington
"At Ambleside for a day and night. Saw this place on Google. Lovely small restaurant, great atmosphere, food was absolutely fantastic. We had melted..."
IBRAHIM DESAI
"Beautiful italian restaurant. Loads of choises in the menu. Lovely wine, delicious camembert and tasty steak. 4 star for small details like eating..."
Ilinca Costache
"Excellent restaurant! Last Saturday evening we found ourselves without a reservation for dinner in Ambleside and thought we'd chance our luck here...."
Greg Thomas
"Misto is amazing! We were having a night in Ambleside and decided to eat here after reading the reviews. It's walk in only so we were very lucky to..."
Suzanne Sharp
"Nice staff, good food and relaxing atmosphere. The portion sizes were good, I ordered Polo Milanese which was great. Side of Anchovies were also..."
Sam Callan
Tacos Del Sol Ambleside
Tacos Del Sol Ambleside
95/100 (568 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Spanish
Mexican
Vegan Options
Latin
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burritos
Tacos
Veggie Burrito
Pork Pibil
Tacos
Fried Rolled Taco
Guacamole
Hummus
Beef Tacos
Jalapeno
Quesadilla
Taquito
Oatmeal
Burrito
Quesadillas
Vegan Nachos
Tortillas
Chicken Tacos
Veggie Tacos
Nachos
Tostadas
Hummus and Pita
Pork
Tostada
Corn Tortilla
Quesadillas
Beef
Steak Nachos
Taco salad
Mexican
Fast food
Latin
Spanish
Healthy
American Express
Seating
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I came here with my friend last week and I cannot put into words how much I love and recommend this place. I’m a hispanic exchange student studying..."
Isabella Lopez
"Cracking place tucked away in Ambleside. Very good burritos. Super tasty, fresh and a good size. Friendly, chatty owner, who provided a top notch..."
Vin Veron
"I can not fault this place at all! 1st time visiting the lakes a.d because my boyfriend has a dairy and gluten intolerance we have to always pre book..."
Laura
"Loved the whole vibe of Taco del Sol..sat in the window and had vegan tacos with Mexican rice and hot sauce... absolutely delicious food and really..."
JH
"Wow. This is a great little find. We had the Chicken Taco’s and a Chicken Burrito both delicious. Please if you read this just visit you will not..."
Chris
"Absolutely fantastic, I think my new favourite restaurant in Ambleside! Absolutely authentic food, with choice, flavour and great veggie and vegan..."
Lee
"It was a small shop. Everything was freshly made. We ordered the beef tacos. It was brilliant. Will be definitively coming back again. Thank you..."
Uncle888
"What a little find... A little corner of Mexico in Ambleside. We had the chicken burrito, beef tacos and quesadilla. They were all mouthwatering!..."
Alex Burckhardt (Geek Fix Harrogate)
""Absolutely magnificent" - my partner's review of the chicken burrito from Tacos Del Sol. I had the beef nachos which were also great. Lovely..."
Beth Fraser
"The best Mexican food in the area. Super cosy spot serving authentic Mexican food. Tacos to die for! Owner is super lovely and friendly. Will..."
Agata Klara
Sailingdinnercruises
Sailingdinnercruises
95/100 (972 ratings)
Restaurants
French
British
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Sit down
British
French
Private Dining
Cash Only
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Fine Dining
Bar Es
Bar Es
94/100 (6517 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Veggie Enchiladas and Coleslaw
Nachos
Enchiladas
Salad
Guacamole
Meatballs
Wings
Tortilla Chips N Dips
Chicken Wings
Paella
Chili
Vegan Patatas Bravas
Patatas Bravas
Chorizo
Calamari
Poblano Peppers
Pork
Quesadilla
Calamares
Goats Cheese Salad
Padron Peppers
Quesadillas
Vegan Quesadilla
Sangria
Dark and Stormy
Margarita
Tapas
Goats Cheese Nachos & Vegetarian Paella
Spare ribs
Tacos
Soft Shell Tacos
Beer
Ribs
Calamari and Onion Rings
Juice
Prawns
Tapas
Squid
Patatas Bravas
chorizo
Meatballs
Beef
Nachos Slaw and Olives
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
American Express
Seating
Mastercard
Table Service
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Had a lovely quick dinner here. Each dish came out one by one. They were all nice. Tacos could have done with more filling/sauces - was a little..."
Halima M
"Food was very good with a good selection of tapas. Would recommend to book a table as the restaurant area can get busy at times. We were a bit let..."
Felipe Baez
"Fantastic mexican tapas! The food was fantastic quality & very tasty. The staff were friendly & very helpful with advice on how spicy certain food..."
Emma Argyle
"Really enjoyed our stop here. Nice drinks, just had a couple tapas but very nice. Food service rather slow, with things coming when they are ready..."
Scott
"We had a great evening at Bar eS! The food was nice (we shared 6 dishes between the 2 of us) They were very attentive to my partner's allergies and..."
Karl-Eric Devaux
"One of the best places for beers in Ambleside They have an outstanding range of canned beers and a food place serving some delicious tapas ..."
Beer Guide Worldwide
"Visited Ambleside this weekend for the first time, a friend recommended Bar Es so I booked us a table Friday evening, due to car issues we arrived..."
Poppy Campen
"Really lovely place. Great decor, our dog was allowed, good selection of food for coeliacs. There is a food choice of wine and drinks. Ate there..."
Jayne Gardner
"First time visit...Amazing place....Best tapas I have had outside of Spain (I haven't been to Mexico)....service was brilliant and the beer choice..."
Mark Steen
"Really enjoyable evening with excellent food and service. We probably ordered one dish too many but everything was fabulous. Our waitress was..."
Damon Hesford
Matthew's Bistro
Matthew's Bistro
93/100 (3480 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb Shank
Bucatini
Fish platter
Sausage
Malai Kofta
Moules Marinière
Meatballs
Fried
Pasta
Red Bean Ice Cream
Red wine
Cheesecakes
Prawn Cocktail
Salad
Goats Cheese Parcel
Lasagne
Key lime pie
Rump Steak
Risotto
Green Curry
French onion soup
Cumberland Sausage
Mussels
French Onion Soup
Beef Bourguignon
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Salmon
Torte
Halloumi
Beef Bourguignon
Cakes
Wilted Spinach Risotto
Cheesecake
Slow Cooked Lamb with Buttery Mash
Lamb
Haddock
Puddings
Pesto
Curry
Cake
Fish
Prawns
Soup
Pork
Brie
Wild boar
Pâté
Venison
Beef
Insalata Caprese
Cappuccino
Sit down
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
Pauline Seddon
Garden Restaurant And Bistro
Garden Restaurant And Bistro
92/100 (3345 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Force Walkers Cafe & Terrace, Ambleside
Force Walkers Cafe & Terrace, Ambleside
92/100 (325 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sweat Potato and Pumpkin Curry
Avocado toast
Cake
Toasts
Cakes
croissant
Squash
Cappuccino
Blueberry Pancakes
english breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Poached Eggs and Smoked Salmon
Beer
Hot Chocolate with Orange
Scrambled eggs
Avacado Toast with Smoke Salmon Gluten Free
Iced coffee
Tempura Curried Cauliflower
cold brew
Jerk Chicken Soft Taco
Cider
Mushroom Soup of the Day and Toast
Suppe
Café
British
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Cornish Bakery
The Cornish Bakery
92/100 (502 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Bakeries
Restaurants
British
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Croissant
Brownie
Puddings
Cake
Carrot Cake
Scones
Pastries
Cakes
Sausage Rolls
Jasmine Tea
Scones
Cornish Pasty
Fruit Scone
croissant
Lemon Muffin
Calzone
Cornish Pudding
Cornish Pasteis
Pasty
Farmhouse Sausage Roll
Chicken Ham & Leek Pasta
Croissants
Sit down
Café
British
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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..."
Krissie Kennedy
The Bar & Grill At Waterhead
The Bar & Grill At Waterhead
91/100 (3570 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Fish & chips
Salmon
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Sit down
Bar
British
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
Rose Schofield
The Royal Oak Resturant & Bar
The Royal Oak Resturant & Bar
91/100 (3171 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Goulash
IPA
Chicken Wings
Puddings
Japanese Whisky
Apple pie
Beef
Beef & Ale Pie
Fish
Hungarian Goulash
Pork
Katsu curry
Pint of Timothy Taylor
Sunday roast
Scampi
Dumplings
An Outside Beer
Beer
Roast Dinner
Large Vegetable Goulash with Dumplings and Garlic Bread
Beef Stew
Steak Pie
Salad
Sweet Chilli Crisp
Guinness
Pies
Fish & Chips
Halloumi Fries with Rocket and Sweet Chilli Dip
Steak and Ale Pie
Selection of Beers on Tap
Curry
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Chicken Strips and BBQ Sauce with a Twist
Halumi Fries
Nachos
Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce
Burger
Baguette
Chicken Wings
Sunday roast
Fish & chips
Lasagne
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
American Express
Wine and Beer
Mastercard
Full Bar
Visa
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Locals eye view, this pub is one of the oldest buildings in Ambleside. A good traditional pub serving a good variety of beers by hard working..."
Charlie Black
"Traditional pub, we hadn't been in for a while, when we stay we always go in this pub. However it was starting to look very tatty....but NOT..."
Christine Murray
"Excellent meal value for money. A lovely pint to boot excellent staff very friendly wonderful ambiance will definitely come..."
June Jordan
"Great relaxing pub. Fantastic prices and really friendly staff. We found this pub on night one of our long weekend and visited every evening..."
Zoe Gilberthorpe
"Lovely Place with attentive staff and tasty food. Dog Friendly too. Excellent...."
Pauline Wrigley
"Came here for the 1st time on sunday, it was honestly the best Sunday dinner ive had for years, meat just fell apart and home made yorkie puddings..."
Danielle Collins
"Great atmosphere real pub. Great wine beer food and..."
Jenny Radnor-Boulton
"Great little local pub. Friendly staff and great..."
Paul Meikle
"Fantastic staff could not be more friendly Lovely pub and good cask..."
Edward Riley
"Great little spot in Ambleside with a decent selection of beers and a fairly priced menu, slightly less expensive and more laid back than some of the..."
lindsay hill
"Sister pub to the Dog & Gun in Keswick so you know the beer will be 👌🏼. They have a house pale brewed by Greene King which is pretty decent but..."
Mark Nicholson
"Great pub, great food, friendly staff, and very quick service. It's definitely a place which you should not skip if going to..."
Raluca Prisacariu
"Good food, beer and service. Very busy pub, just after the new year. Would..."
Andrew Wilkinson
"Lovely pub to dry off next to the roaring fire, especially as it's now got the Christmas decorations up! Serves the wonderful Goulash that has made..."
James Hotchkiss
"The food and service were really good 🌟 It was just a bit too noisy for our liking Has vegan/vegetarian..."
Justina Mitkutė
"This little pub is amazing! food and service so good came back two nights in a row! The nachos are AMAZING honestly the best nachos I have ever had...."
gareth Phillips
"Great traditional pub, friendly atmosphere and one of the more reasonably priced establishments in Ambleside. Staff were welcoming. Though we don’t..."
Wayne Gammon
"Great traditional pub, friendly atmosphere and one of the more reasonably priced establishments in Ambleside. Staff were welcoming. Though we don’t..."
Wayne Gammon
"Visited a couple of times during our hols for beers, great selection including dark beers. Very comfortable traditional pub, great friendly staff ..."
Sue Bell
"Lovely pub, very dog friendly so fantastic for any walkers with 4 legged friends, they sell a good assortment for dogs to keep them content while at..."
Kieran Hart
"We had lunch here on the 25th April 2025. We hadn't booked, but were made very welcome. Our lunch was freshly cooked, and arrived without much of a..."
Joan Gauld
"Excellent traditional pub with very friendly welcoming staff and a good menu. Serves a variety of real ales and gins amongst other things. Nice..."
Joules Jardine
"Probably the best steak & ale pie I've had anywhere. Lovely atmosphere and whole bar full of decent, well kept ale. Would thoroughly..."
Graham Seal
"One of the busier pubs in town, usually full of visitors having a pint after a hike. Good selection of beers including some great cask ales. They..."
Paul K
"Poped in for a drink on a visit to the local area. Great relaxing atmosphere. Great staff. Great selection of drinks. Comfortable seating couldn't..."
Simon