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Stiles Of Ambleside
100/100 (1716 ratings)
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Brunch
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Breakfast
Lunch
Flat White Decaff
Cakes
Nachos
Pork
Paninis
Salad
Chili
Cream tea
Scone
Cappuccino
Breakfast Tea
Banana split
Americano Coffee
Juice
Oat Milk Latte
Chocolate milkshake
American breakfast
Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
Sandwiches
Green Machine Smoothie
Burger
American Breakfast with Sausage
Nachos
Tuna Mayonnaise Melt Pannini
Chicken Broth
Toasts
Pancakes with Bacon and Hash Brown
Mushroom Soup and Sandwich with Hummus and Roasted Vegetables
Egg and Mushrooms Sandwich
Ice Cream
Pancakes
CafƩ
CafƩ
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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!ā™” 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
Rattle Ghyll Fine Food & Deli
100/100 (2428 ratings)
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British
Gluten Free Options
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Healthy
British
Cafe
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Healthy
Street Food
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Lunch
Brunch
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Pesto
Chili
Baked Beans
Paninis
Corned Beef Hash
Espresso
Lots of Cake
croissant
Vegan Mac and Cheese Pie
Buddha bowl
Hummus
Tea and Coffee
english breakfast
Burrito
Fratata
Latte
Nachos
Banana Milkshake
hot chocolate
Tlayuda
Vegan Slice
Toasts
Sandwiches
Dipping Platter
Kuchen Auswahl
Carrot Cake
Salad
Quiche
Quiche
Couscous
Burrito
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Sit down
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Street Food
British
Accepts Credit Cards
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Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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. Donā€™t let that..."
Joshua Matthews
The Apple Pie Cafe
100/100 (5699 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Healthy
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Cafe
Soups
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British
Cafe
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Egg on Toast with Avocado and Bacon
Apple pie
Gluten Free Apple Pie
Cakes
Cumberland Sausage Hot Dog
Pork
Cakes
Falafel wrap
Cappuccino
Latte
hot chocolate
Juice
Cornish pasty
Toasts
Sandwiches
Apple Pie and Cream
Sausage roll
Poached Eggs
Pasties
Falafel
Vanilla Slice
Custard Tart
Baguette
Apple Pie Sundae
Carrot Cake
Bath Buns
Small Portion of Plain Apple Pie and Ice Cream
Lakeland Breakfast with Extra Bacon
Salad
CafƩ
Soups
CafƩ
British
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
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Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"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 couldnā€™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. Didnā€™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
"CafƩ 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
100/100 (2864 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
British
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
Fish & chips
Hot Pot
Nachos
Salad
Lamb
Chili
Fish
Duck
Pork
Mussels
Salmon
Sandwiches
Burger
Fish & Chips
Cod
Ribs
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"la Ćŗltima 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 canā€™t do enough for you ā€¦ food especially the steak and ale pie and fish and chips are fabulous ā€¦ 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 Iā€™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
Great North Pie Co
99/100 (763 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
British
Cafe
Street Food
Street Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
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Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Flan
Pie and Peas
Corned Beef
Beef Pie
Apple pie
Butter Pie
Chicken and Tarragon Pie
Meat Pie and Mashed Potatoes
Mashroon Pie
Steak pie
Cheese and Onion Pie with Mushy Peas
Cappuccino
Cheese and Onion Pie Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary Gravy
Juice
Roast Onion Gravy
Beef
14 Hour Braised Beef and Ale Pie with Mash Gravy and Mushy Peas
Saag Aloo Pie
Hour Braised Beef & Ale
CafƩ
Street Food
CafƩ
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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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 Ā£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, Ā£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
99/100 (1471 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Chicken Mayo Sandwich
Cappuccino
Tuna
Goats Cheeze Baguette
Salmon
Turkish coffee
Chocolate Brownie
Crumpet
Rocky Road
Ginger Cake
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Mint Hot Chocolate
Baguette
Sandwiches
Fruit Scone Served with Clotted Cream and Jam
BLT
Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich and Salad
Quiche
Tuna&Cheese Melt
Cakes
Tomato Soup with Brown Bread
Spaghetti
Ploughman's Platter
Scones
English Breakfast Tea Loose Leaf
Cream tea
Salad
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
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..."
EleonĆ³ra 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
98/100 (1792 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Curried Cauliflower Soup
Fish
Salad
Scallops
Lamb Rump
Duck
Sweetcorn Panna Cotta
Cheesecake
Beetroot Meringue and Smoked Mackerel
Morecambe Bay Shrimp
Foie gras
Beer Bread Muffins
Sorbet
Sea Buckthorn Curd with White Chocolate Ice Cream
House Made Bread and Butter
Squash
Guinea Hen Breast
Amuse Bouche
Foie Gras
Chocolate Delice
Shrimp
Scallops
Gingerbread Cheesecake
Toasts
Wine Sauce
Wood Pigeon Starter
Cakes
Salt Aged Duck
Lamb
Sit down
Healthy
Full Bar
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
Waterhead Coffee Shop
98/100 (4046 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Cafe
British
Soups
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
B Blueberry Scones
hot chocolate
Blueberry Scone and Cream and Jam Slice with Latte Macchiato
Cheese and Tomato Panini
Scone with Butter & Carrot Cake
Latte and Blueberry Scones
Broccoli and Stilton Soup
Toasts
Cheese and Tuna Melt
Dipped Ice Cream Cone
Cappucino
Sandwiches
Ice Cream
Blueberry Scone and Cream
Scone and Flat White
BLT
Apple Pie
Homemade Cakes Pies
Ice Cream
Cherry Pie
Carrot Cake
Fresh Cream Scone
Afternoon Tea and Scone
Apple pie
Blueberry Scone with Cream and Rum Butter
Cakes
Brownie with Coffee
Paninis
Salad
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Soups
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
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
98/100 (1442 ratings)
Restaurants
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Bass
Pasta
Salad
Baguette
Chili
Tagliatelle
Crab
Lemon tart
Scallops
Cakes
Duck
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Burger
Pork
Parfait
Cod
Prawns
Beef
"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 ļæ½ 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 šŸ˜ 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
97/100 (1757 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
Soups
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Lots of Cake
Quiche and Salad
Bacon and Sausage BAP
Vegan Sausage BAP
Large Caffe Latte
Cakes
Cappuccino Latte
Toasts
Quiche of the Day
Homemade Quiche
Chocolate Orange Cake
Quiche
Sandwiches
Breakfast Quiche
Cakes
Cheese and Bacon Toastie
Brownies
Fruit Juice
Full english breakfast
Fantastic Coffee
Quiche Lorraine
Bakewell Cake
Sausage and bacon bap
Simmnel Cake Slice
Salad
CafƩ
British
Soups
CafƩ
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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 ā€œCakemanā€ Hughes
"Lovely little cafe on the entrance to Ambleside. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. They offer gluten free bread for sandwiches so thatā€™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 didnā€™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 canā€™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
96/100 (3723 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Paninis
Wild boar
Salad
Waffles & Crepes
Pulled Pork
Chili
Coffee Cake
Flat White
Maple Syrup
Cappuccino
Chilli Con Carne
english breakfast
Courgette and Avocado Cake
Ciabatta
Olives Caper Berries and Sourdough
hot chocolate
Sole Burger
Bacon
Toasts
Sandwiches
Warm Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream
Avocado toast
Burger
Epic Sandwich
Waffles
Apple pie
Halloumi
Cakes
Lamb
CafƩ
CafƩ
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
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
"ā€˜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 canā€™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 weā€™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
96/100 (1330 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake
Cakes
Salad
Vegan breakfast
Mango Lassi
Cheesecake
Quinoa
Gluten Free Vegan Brownies with Pistachio and Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Green salad
Gluten Free Smoked Hummus and Peppers Sandwich
Tomato soup
Pad Thai
Pad Thai
Iced Latte
Curry
Hamburger
Vegan Hot Chocolate
Falafel Kebab
Americano Coffee
Burger
Homemade Nachos
Vegan Tali
Nachos
Rice Noodles Stir Fried
Toasts
George's Korma
Vegan Chilaquiles
Falafel
Gandhis House Salad
Cheesecakes
"Spotted this gem of a place before our holiday and we werenā€™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 BarquĆ­n
The Picnic Box
96/100 (1709 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Fast food
British
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Baguette
Cakes
Sausage & Cheese
Pork
Homemade Soup Paninis Toasted Sandwiches
Paninis
Beer
Sandwiches
Sausage roll
Sit down
Fast food
British
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
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 Ā£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
The Bar & Grill At Waterhead
91/100 (3570 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
Fish & chips
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Beef
Sit down
Bar
British
European
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
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
Daisys Cafe
91/100 (10138 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Baked Beans
Scone
Coffee Latte
Scampi Fries Salad
Toasts
Cauliflower & Cheese Soup
Cakes
Lasagne
Burger
Cakes
Cappuccino
Full english breakfast
Toasties
Coffee Cake
Tomato soup
Salad
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Soups
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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 Ā£8.90: coffee Ā£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 ! šŸ˜ 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..."
Nick Bolding
The Lily
90/100 (5633 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Bar
British
Pub
Contemporary
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Espresso Martini
Beef Wellington
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Seafood spaghetti
Sea Bass Risotto
Chocolate Brownie
Wild Boar Burger Damson Chutney and Chips
Risotto
Beer Battered Fish and Chips Mushy Peas Tartare Sauce
Profiteroles
Elderflower Collins
Greek Ezzem
Black Pudding Scotch EGH
Fish & Chips
Bathtub Gin
Real Ale Buy the Gold
Bass
Burger
Bruschetta
Fish & chips
Profiteroles
Lamb
Antipasti
Fish
Gin and Tonic
Antipasti
Pinot Grigio
Bruschetta
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
British
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
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 šŸ‘Œ 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..."
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"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..."
Louise Rout
Cafe Altitude
90/100 (358 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Cakes
Sticky Chocolate and Orange Cake
Bacon Cumberland Sausage and Egg Buttie
CafƩ
CafƩ
British
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great little cafe to visit in Ambleside. Gorgeous cakes and even better you can sit in it and watch your children having a climbing lesson. I would..."
Jane Clarke
"Food is beautiful, friendly staff and great views. Booking a hotel nearby for next time so I can eat here for breakfast, lunch and..."
Luca Corcoran
"Friendly staff, beautiful homemade dishes. You can view the brave folk on the climbing wall. We'll be visiting again very..."
Dianne Broughton
"Great breakfast, cracking cup of tea. Lovely views. We will be..."
Dave Cooke
"Lovely views and thank you for the wonderful scones made to order as you had run..."
Zoe Woodroffe
"High..."
Grzegorz Rapacz
"Great food and splendid views, to say nothing of the entertainment watching the climbers on the Climbing Wall over a coffee or..."
Christine Riley
"Dog friendly. Clean. helpful staff. Yummy..."
Rebecca Y L L
"An absolutely charming cafe on the second floor of the Ambleside climbing centre, great vibe and some wonderful views of the surrounding fells. The..."
A Morris
"So brought my children to the climbing wall for a lesson and popped to this cafe whilst I waited Wow I was not disappointed I sat next to the floor..."
claire dougherty
"Great coffee and cake,. Friendly staff with good local..."
lisa ā€œTahlulha-Mayā€ smallshaw
"Watch the climbers or find the table with a view across Ambleside. Friendly staff, good array of treats. Tea was very nice. Toilets need a refresh, a..."
Andrew Silvester
"Great food and drink. Fast and friendly service and great value for money. Well worth the short walk from the town centre. Give it a try you won't be..."
Tim Eccles
"Had lunch here today (7/11/13) and it is a great place. Good atmosphere, friendly owner, delicious food and good value. One of the best places in..."
June Taylor
"Lovely freshly cooked food, friendly staff and fantastic view. Would highly recommend a..."
Helen Lazarus
"Great, chilled cafe with yummy soup and excellent service . Really friendly staff giving good local info. Worth the climb upstairs. Will..."
Elisabeth Johns
"Lovely coffee, simple food selection, the soup was delicious and they have milk..."
Tim L
"Great location. Nice selection of deserts and also non dairy options..."
Adam Gill
"Nice cafe brilliant views.Not sure the "thick" chocolate milkshake lives up to its name..."
Neil T (Neil)
"Lovely cafe with a great view, serves a range of food at decent prices for the..."
Callum Langford
"Great food and to be able to watch people climbing the wall from the cafe a great..."
craig brown
"Lovely coffee, great views and really friendly staff..."
Mark Wakeman
"Two days in s row. Lovely coffee, exceptional ginger cake and wonderful..."
Lynn Cooke
"I am just with my Border Terrier,he turns to come in here so he must like it,or knows that I do.Great..."
Barbara Woodhead
"Excellent service and value. Will definitely visit..."
David Ingham
Zeffirellis
88/100 (5808 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Halloumi
Salad
Cakes
Chili
Risotto
Bruschette
Pesto
Polenta
Tiramisu
Falafel
Lasagne
Cannelloni
Pasta
Sit down
Pizza
European
Healthy
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Jazz Bar
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Table of 5, turned up without a booking and were accommodated without a problem. Lovely restaurant, very attentive staff. Great range of menu..."
Steve Mills
"Lovely fresh and tasty food! Really nice to have such a good selection of dishes for 3 vegetarian travellers visiting the Lake District! The staff..."
Crystal
"Italian cafe and bar, but the special thing about this is that they have cinema screening as well, not only that they have live jazz music too. The..."
Puja
"The restaurant is beautifully decorated, the atmosphere was perfect. The food lived up to expectations, very generous portions! Would 100% recommend..."
Kevin Buchanan
"Maciej and Ned were amazing tonight. We had a lovely meal up in the Jazz Bar. We shared a mezze platter and had a pasta dish each. As always, the..."
Ellie Rogan
"Great vegan food, the chilli was outstanding, and it was wonderful to be given brown rice. My omnivore husband loved his meal and didn't even notice..."
Rosalind Martin
"Gorgeous restaurant, amazing food, well positioned in lovely Ambleside. Would recommend taking a pre dinner cocktail on roof terrace followed by the..."
Gaynor Brotherton
"We loved this indie cinema. Lovely venue, big screen and traditional red velvet seats. Popcorn and alcoholic/ soft drinks available to buy at the..."
Anna Smith
"Nice coffee and nice cake, only small negative is they have a lovely little balcony to sit on, which you can see from outside and to be fair was the..."
David Cullen
"Not realising this was a vegetarian restaurant I was pleasantly surprised, I opted for the spaghetti bolognese, seeing it was lentils instead of meat..."
Tracy
"5stars all round. Never knew vegetarian food could taste this good... Because it never has, in all my 58 years. Highly recommend the 4 cheeses pizza...."
Jim Dickson
"ā€˜Little Italyā€™ - stunning restaurant. Exceptionale cuisine & professional helpful staff. The food looked good & tasted amazing. The atmosphere..."
Fatma Khan
"Great experience. Pre-booked a table which was available upon arrival. Attentive staff made us feel valuable guests. Menu choice was great, (despite..."
Si Biggs
"Ok in general. Good place for my partner who's a gluten free veggie. Plenty of choice for her seeing as there's no meat on anything but that's their..."
Drew Lucas
"Fabulous vegetarian restaurant with options for vegan and gluten free. Lovely atmosphere and the team working there are great. Recommend booking a..."
Esme Tremlett
"Delicious Vegetarian restaurant. In the heart of the lakes, the centre of Ambleside is this gem. It couple a fabulous restaurant offering friendly..."
Stuart Williams
"Love it! The best vegan Italian food Iā€™ve ever had. Lovely staff, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend dinner here for anyone..."
Prashant Kumbhat
The Giggling Goose Cafe
87/100 (2554 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Cafe
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Paninis
Cheesecake
Scones
Cola
hot chocolate
Nachos
Juice
Teacake with Butter
Toasts
Cheese and Pickle Sandwich
Blueberry Raspberry
Pork and Stuffing Sandwich
Juice & Smoothies
Coffee and Chocolate Cake
Cheesecakes
Lemon and Carrot Cake
Baguette
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Carrot Cake
Salad
Quiche
Chili
Apple pie
CafƩ
CafƩ
British
Takeout
Seating
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Lovely place the cheese scones with cheese and chutney were particularly good and a must but so was the sticky lemon šŸ‹ cake šŸ° mmmmm. Good..."
Mark Dawn MacKinnon
"Excellent lunch spot. Scented garden with bluebells. An entertaining tame robin and even better lovely food. Highly recommend the suasage And the..."
Joy Salt
"Absolutely delicious food!! Beautiful hampers for children too!! Highly recommend this..."
Teresa Moore
"Lovely lunch for three of us yesterday afternoon. Tasty sandwiches with salad, good portions and fresh, tasty bread rolls and fillings. I also had..."
Les Shaw
"Went in earlier today trying to stay out of the rain and desperate for a coffee. Stumbled upon this quaint and cosy cafƩ. Very good coffee and if..."
Darren John Midwinter
"Loved everything about it! Cosy even outside with fleece blankets and little pillows. Listening to the brook and the food was delicious too. Homemade..."
Joanne Hill
"Lovely little cafe in the heart of Ambleside. Always our go to place for a lovely lunch. The food is..."
Richard Kay
"Lovely helpful staff who showed us to a table in the large outside garden. Service was leisurely but they were busy and we were not in a hurry. Very..."
Karen Rowlett
"The cake was great and the staff are happy and pleasant. The cafe is located centrally within Ambleside. There are steps to all entrances, however..."
Chris Hibbert
"A lovely little cafƩ, there were plenty of seating options (outside in the shade or not, or a quieter corner table inside or larger low table. Staff..."
Charlotte
"We popped in here for a coffee and scone. We sat outside with our dogs, dog water was already out. The scones were lovely, slightly warm with a fresh..."
Simon Hogg
"Great iced lattes, really creamy. Beautiful scones. Lovely garden area and dog..."
Sarah Lloyd
"Really enjoyed my time in the Giggling Goose Cafe. Lovely food and very friendly staff. Fantastic location by the river makes the place even more..."
Joanna Stefaniak
"Worth a visit for cream tea when in Ambleside. It's right next to a bubbling brook, and has a water mill (it was being repaired when I visited)...."
Christian Poed
"I loved the location of the cafe, it was great to hear the stream of water and sip on coffee. The staff is very friendly and the food is good too...."
Shoaib Yunus
"Great little cafe just off the main streets where you can get some delightful snacks / light meals and drinks. I wouldn't say everything about it is..."
Dean Warren
"It's rare that I bother to review but the outstanding friendly service while extremely busy must be recognized. Only had coffee and cake but they..."
Simon Pettett
"This cafe is amazing. Delicious cakes beautiful decor I loved..."
Kathy Glass
"Found this down a side street and decided to pop in for a quick late lunch. I had onion and cheddar soup with a warm cheese scone and it was..."
Andy Clough
"Just the most idyllic spot- having a breakfast roll with the sound of water was perfect. Staff were lovely. Had to get a mug too.. so cute-..."
Sharon Lockhart
"Lovely atmosphere, set in an old mill, good coffee. Would recommend for lunch or just coffee and cake. The fish fingers sandwich was very..."
Louise Steen
"Stopped by and had a great cream tea (with propper Rodda's clotted cream šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜) Service was good and..."
FƔbio
Ambleside Tavern
85/100 (2461 ratings)
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"Nice pub with good beer. Went there to have some food and watch Formula 1. Can't complain about anything specific, so that's a good thing. Food was..."
dutchvette
"Lovely pub, very busy when sport is on. They didnā€™t turn the downstairs TVs on for some reason. Food is delicious and the drinks were reasonably..."
John B
"Great place great atmosphere watching sky sports on a Saturday..."
Tezza
"This felt like a really welcoming pub with a great atmosphere. There was a great range of drinks including some good beers. They have a massive map..."
Hannah Wild
"Buzzing bar, arrived in the middle of the Manchester football match with a great atmosphere. Beer was spot in as were the staff and service - would..."
Sue Bell
"Second visut to this Thwaites pub. Large main room with more seating to rear or downstairs. 4 real ales, 3xThwaites and a guest. Had a pint of Gold..."
MADDOGLEP
"We popped in here to watch the football on Sky sports and did not eat, so could not comment. The beer was very good, as was the service. The pub is a..."
Gary Johnson
"Meals are absolutely amazing. Went there for dinner and all 6 of us loved the food. Drinks are well priced and the downstairs room has a pool table..."
Robert Davison
"Only stopped in for a pint. Nice place l, good atmosphere and good service. Pricey for a Thwaites I..."
Steven Nathaniel
"Stopped in for a pint after a hike. Cool beer and great..."
Eric Shellswell
"Excellent pub in Ambleside. Very efficient bar staff. Good atmosphere with loads of screens showing the Football. A must when in..."
Ian Gaskins
"We have just arrived in Ambleside on a Saturday night and this inn provided us with great food, nice ales and a great atmosphere. The food was lovely..."
Darren Button
"Nice pint, generous mug of mulled wine. Just great on a cold rainy day. Friendly..."
George Cook
"Lovely place to have a snack or full blown evening meal. Deceptively larger inside than it looks from the outside, you may just think of it as a cafe..."
martin watson
The Old School Room Tea Shop
85/100 (886 ratings)
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"Fabulous tea house, great for a pit stop next to a bubbling brook to rest your weary bones after a long hike. Good selection of sandwiches, bacon..."
Stuart Williams
"Lovely cakes a perfect end to a long walk I would also recommend the toffee apple..."
June Shutt
"Splendid place! Really useful after a swim or a walk in the nearby environment. The prices are very fair and the servers were very polite. I would..."
Idris Jenkins
"We were first excited to see the "muddy boots welcome" sign as we were on our way home from a hike. Absolutely excellent little pit stop. We have a..."
Lauren Wilkinson
"It was very wet the day we visited and were lucky that someone vacated a table just as we entered. The one helpful young lady soon supplied us with..."
David (Dabab)
"Wowwww ā€¦ā€¦ what a little gem it was. We just found it accidentally. As we were walking near by and one of the tourist direct that place to visit...."
jignesh goswami
"Great spot to pop in for coffee, cake, sandwich it a bowl of soup. Great service and a roaring fire in the log burner. Well worth building in to your..."
Mike Prince
"Fab tea rooms behind Rydal Hall with great selection of savoury and cakes. Even better, you ask for a take out bag or the like as youā€™re going to..."
Karen Harvey
"A delightful oasis. Proper coffee. A myriad of treats. A perfect stopping spot after a morning..."
Joe Gollner
"Brilliant small shop and cafe. Top class service and lovely food. Highly recommended. Take a detour off the main road, you won't regret..."
Sharron Murray
Kirkstone Pass Inn Bar
85/100 (2090 ratings)
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Fish
"This place is magnificent, it dates back to 1492, it has to be haunted. Chris the chilled barman was great. The view down to Windermere is really..."
Sue Waller
"Sat outside on a sunny Sept afternoon with a couple of great beers. View was stunning. 2 RAF fighter jets passed very low over our heads, which felt..."
Cumbrian Lass
"Great atmosphere and the guy behind the bar (a Welshman) was a superb host who was happy to chat and tell some stories about the place. We had three..."
Glenn Tasker
"Great pub with stunning views. We visited when it was raining but it still looked impressive. A real country pub feel. We just stopped for a drink..."
Helen Clifton
"Excellent little boozer in an absolutely stunning location. Incredibly friendly and chatty staff as well (shout out to the Welsh guys behind the bar..."
Lauren Groves
"What a beautiful gem fantastic views, a wonderful homely welcome and good old fashioned pub grub beside a roaring fire what more could you ask for. A..."
Ivy Thomas
"We love this place! Our visit yesterday was our third or fourth time in the last year. The building itself is beautiful, I love the history about it,..."
Charlotte Grant
"You can't beat the atmosphere of a lonely inn sitting between some of the most majestic sites in the lake district. Service was awesome, the people..."
Gerbrand Lub
"I wanted to visit because of the ghost stories associated with the inn - the bar attendee was so helpful to lend me a book detailing the grizzly..."
Meg Tillsley
"Came here after about 6 years, and was reminded as to why I love this place. Stunning views, stunning rustic interiors, and such a warm and helpful..."
Sahil Miglani
"Lovely place to stop for drink. Friendly welcoming staff & a warm fire. Hiking spot so good to start & end a hike. They do food too but we didn't..."
Kirsty Goepel
"This is a standard stop for us when up in the Lakes, a beautiful place at the top of the Kirkstone pass. There is simply no better place to enjoy a..."
Paul Fitchett
"Great place to stop on the way from Patterdale to Ambleside. Lots of nearby walks. Spacious car park. Beer garden with excellent views. Decent range..."
Mark D
"Lovely location and excellent service. We always look forward to visiting this inn whenever we're in the lake district. We had an accident sometime..."
Buddhika Karunasekara
"Make the most of this pub while you can as it's been sold and the new owners have "big plans". Been past loads of times but never stopped until now...."
Andy White
"This place is temporary closed down but we stayed around the corner from here last night, the road is known for its amazing views. I seem around..."
Attention2detail
"Me and my wife have been coming here for years. For for a drink or a meal. Love the atmosphere. At the Kirkstone Inn And carpark over the road which..."
Paul
"Very friendly bar staff who have impeccable manners. Food is served until 15.00 and then from 18.00 (Late September 2022). The views from Kirkstone..."
Karen
The Priest Hole
84/100 (3555 ratings)
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Lasagne
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Duck and Chili Burger
Sparkling Ice Cream Sundae
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Fish Finger Sandwich with a Side of Chips
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Raspberry and Passion Fruit Cheesecake
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steak and chips
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english breakfast
Ribs
Sunday Roast Beef Dinner
Beer
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Mushroom Ravioli
Latte
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Steak and ale pie
Sit down
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Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
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Accepts Mastercard
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"Delicious meal and very helpful staff. Thank you for being so accommodating today, we booked very last minute for 8 people and didnā€™t realise they..."
Kerry Marrs
"Went in for the 2 course Sunday lunch. Both starters were great, with the mushroom & sage soup being such a pleasant surprise that myself who hates..."
Andrew Foster
"It was quiet with just one other table with people. Service was great and food was wonderful. Best shepherds pie I have had. Husband loved his..."
Julie Davis
"Absolutely perfect steak and ale pie without a sign of gristle or fat. Proper quality pub food made..."
who ami
"Amazing as always, 200 mile drive to meet my son and grandaugher well worth the drive for lunch. Fantastic service, fantastic food and fantastic..."
Jason Brimelow
"This was the best lunch we had in the Lake District. It was family friendly. The building was very cool. Everyone enjoyed their meal. My daughter..."
Khristina Ballard
"Only popped in for a quick drink to get out of the rain. Saw plates of good food emerging from the kitchen Me and the wife ended up having the steak..."
Paul Buttery
"Glad we booked as it filled up quickly at 17:00. Roast Beef and Lamb Sunday Dinners with sticky toffee pudding for afters. Washed down with a bottle..."
Howie Davison
"Weā€™ve been to Ambleside twice but have managed to dine at The Priest Hole 4 times - it really is that good! This is a notch above your average..."
Dominic Smith
"So full of atmosphere and the history in the walls can be felt!! Food outdtanding, happy smiley attentive service, welcoming but not pretentious...."
Creating Memories
"Only popped in for a quick drink to get out of the rain. Saw plates of good food emerging from the kitchen Me and the wife ended up having the steak..."
Paul Buttery
"Good food, but could have been great, the steaks two of our party have were quarter fat. Everything else and other four meals were..."
Andrew Beever
"A really great discovery. We have had the best lamb shank ever. The other dishes were also delicious. The food here is really good and authentic...."
Hariolf
"The building is lovely and old, lots of character. The food was delicious. Missed a drink off the order but brought one as soon as informed. Had to..."
Joe Green
"The staff squeezed us in for an early dinner. They were fully booked later. We were well taken care of on the outside patio. My fish pie with a..."
Laura C
"I don't review restaurants often, but this was - no exaggeration - the best steak I've ever eaten, anywhere. It was 18 months ago I actually visited,..."
Jerome Swarthington
Sheila's Cottage Restaurant
83/100 (2732 ratings)
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Home Smoked Chicken
Chicken pie
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Club SƔndwich
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Duck
Sirloin Steak
Meringue
Risotto
Risotto
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Rice pudding
Tuna
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Beer
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Mid-range
"Really nice cosy cafe, staff were so friendly and chatty. Dog friendly also, my pup got a towel, water and a treat. Highly recommend, food was..."
Emily Jane
"Lovely cosy cottage restaurant. Had the chicken pie which was delicious! Portion sizes were great. Would love to come..."
Jennifer H
"We booked in advance this little Gem of a place. The food was fabulous and so was the service. It was very clean and inviting. We will definitely..."
Sarah Wilkins
"Cute little restaurant with delicious food! I had the cheese and onion pie and it was to die for. Definitely recommend going here for romantic cosy..."
Louise Watson
"Nestled at the mid section of slack Lane, a very comforting entrance into a extremely cosy setting. We pre booked, the table was small, but enough..."
Rachel Berry
"Absolutely delicious, cannot fault it at all. The people were really friendly, the place is gorgeous and the food is absolutely amazing. Would eat..."
sara tearle
"Outstanding food, a wonderful dining experience. Had the Sea Trout followed by stick toffee pudding, which was presented as well as it tasted. Kids..."
Neil Holloway
"5* amazing food with great location šŸ˜Ž staff so nice & kind šŸ™šŸ¼ highly recommended this beautiful restaurant..."
Anna Kownacka
"A wonderfully simplistic design that let's the food do the talking. Specials board has a soup, burger and quiche. We had a broccoli and bacon soup..."
Rob Appleby
"I visited twice during a weekend away, once for lunch and second time for tea and cake, both around lunchtime. Service was really quick and food was..."
Hannah Rapley
"Came here on a weekend away and the food and service was amazing!! Highly recommend the steak and Stilton sauce and the baileys and chocolate chip..."
Katie Lambert
"Lovely restaurant. Food is very well cooked. Perfect veg. Staff are all very attentive. I was dubious of going back here, as we visited several..."
Diane Womersley
"Food was half decent, we had the burger and chips! Ā£20 though for a burger n chips felt a little excessive but just like everywhere in the lake..."
rob wilson
"Cozy, but not crowded restaurant tucked away in downtown Ambleside. It was a pleasant environment after a chilly day of walking. We had the sea..."
Laura C
"Super Tomato and herb soup today. Served with artisan bread. Cosy and warm interior. Service was swift and pleasant. Recommended when in..."
Peter Dutton
"Pleasant meal overall. Cosy inside, bit dated interior. But very friendly service with nice food, albeit nothing to write home..."
Scott
"This place is very busy and is a hidden Gem of a place. We were welcomed at the door with our little dog and seated straight away. Promptly provided..."
Phil Boyes
"Came here in the evening with our two very tired dogs after a long walk in the day. The staff were very welcoming, all really friendly and our dogs..."
So Louise
"Absolutely fantastic. One of the best places we've eaten in the UK, delicious food served promptly with great variety. Whilst there we tried to book..."
Charles Brooke-Taylor