Guidebook for Ambleside
Food Scene
Dodds Restaurant
Rydal RoadItalian Restaurant, no booking required, very popular
Doi Intanon, Thai Restaurant
Market PlaceServing classic Thai cuisine including many vegetarian dishes
Open kitchen cooking up classic Mediterranean dishes from local produce in a cheery modern setting
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The Priest Hole Restaurant
Church StreetOpen kitchen cooking up classic Mediterranean dishes from local produce in a cheery modern setting
Multi award winning restaurant, exceptional and unique cooking
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Lake Road Kitchen
Lake RoadMulti award winning restaurant, exceptional and unique cooking
Restaurant and cinema. European, British vegetarian friendly.
Offers cinema and meal deals
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Fellinis Restaurant
Church StreetRestaurant and cinema. European, British vegetarian friendly.
Offers cinema and meal deals
15th century building. Fresh local produce, they fuse classic British dishes with European menus.
The Fulling Mill
15th century building. Fresh local produce, they fuse classic British dishes with European menus.
Italian pizza, Vegetarian restaurant and cinmea. Cinema and meal deals
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Zeffirellis
2 Compston RdItalian pizza, Vegetarian restaurant and cinmea. Cinema and meal deals
Fresh home made traditional Cumbrian/British food
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The Priest Hole Restaurant
Church StreetFresh home made traditional Cumbrian/British food
About Gandhi’s
Following the success of Gandhi’s Flip-Flop on the festival food scene, they decided to open up a shop in their hometown Ambleside. They have been working hard to create a range of tasty new vegetarian treats, using local independent suppliers and the best ethical produce available. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with fair-trade tea or pop in for an afternoon pick me up with one of our lovely homemade cakes and locally roasted coffee. From wholesome burgers to tasty pad-Thai, our new little café is packed with big flavours – not to mention vegan beer and organic wines and spirits to wash it down with! Pop in for some delicious home-cooking, friendly vibes and funky tunes.
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Gandhi's cafe
The SlackAbout Gandhi’s
Following the success of Gandhi’s Flip-Flop on the festival food scene, they decided to open up a shop in their hometown Ambleside. They have been working hard to create a range of tasty new vegetarian treats, using local independent suppliers and the best ethical produce available. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with fair-trade tea or pop in for an afternoon pick me up with one of our lovely homemade cakes and locally roasted coffee. From wholesome burgers to tasty pad-Thai, our new little café is packed with big flavours – not to mention vegan beer and organic wines and spirits to wash it down with! Pop in for some delicious home-cooking, friendly vibes and funky tunes.
Greggs
6 Church StJust across the road
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lily. With great selection of local cask ales, delicious wines, hearty food and unique atmosphere, The Lily bar in Ambleside will offer you a perfect night out in the Lakes.
Big fans of live music and showing off local talent so if you’re up for a bit of entertainment see their Calendar for details of upcoming gigs and events.
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The Lily Bar
12-14 Lake Rd The Lily. With great selection of local cask ales, delicious wines, hearty food and unique atmosphere, The Lily bar in Ambleside will offer you a perfect night out in the Lakes.
Big fans of live music and showing off local talent so if you’re up for a bit of entertainment see their Calendar for details of upcoming gigs and events.
Enjoy freshly prepared, locally sourced food of the highest quality, fine wines and real ales in the cosy 17th century Inn with the best lakeside views. Our chefs focus on providing the tastiest of meals throughout the day, ranging from breakfast to dinner. You will always find something to tempt you on our varied and ever changing menus. Our specials adapt with the seasons so you know our food is carefully sourced and always fresh.
Wateredge Hotel
Enjoy freshly prepared, locally sourced food of the highest quality, fine wines and real ales in the cosy 17th century Inn with the best lakeside views. Our chefs focus on providing the tastiest of meals throughout the day, ranging from breakfast to dinner. You will always find something to tempt you on our varied and ever changing menus. Our specials adapt with the seasons so you know our food is carefully sourced and always fresh.
“A well tended and gleaming bar with an excellent choice of ales, friendly staff and a general hum of contented customers (along with well behaved dogs) just completes a walker's paradise.”
“This is a lovley traditional pub, serves a variety of good beer, and has fresh traditional bar snacks, like fresh pork pie and homemade Scotch eggs, there is also a dart board.”
Golden Rule
Smithy Brow“A well tended and gleaming bar with an excellent choice of ales, friendly staff and a general hum of contented customers (along with well behaved dogs) just completes a walker's paradise.”
“This is a lovley traditional pub, serves a variety of good beer, and has fresh traditional bar snacks, like fresh pork pie and homemade Scotch eggs, there is also a dart board.”
A very warm welcome to you!
Here at the Ambleside Tavern we have a wide range of award winning cask ales and you can enjoy your favourite pint with one of our delicious meals, featuring lots of local produce. Located in the heart of Ambleside the Lake District, a perfect place to stop after visiting Ambleside or walking on the fells. Sports and live music
Ambleside Cowhides & Sheepskins
4 Millans ParkA very warm welcome to you!
Here at the Ambleside Tavern we have a wide range of award winning cask ales and you can enjoy your favourite pint with one of our delicious meals, featuring lots of local produce. Located in the heart of Ambleside the Lake District, a perfect place to stop after visiting Ambleside or walking on the fells. Sports and live music
Situated in the centre of Ambleside, surrounding by the stunning fells of the Lake District, The Unicorn Inn is the quintessential traditional Lakeland public house which for over three hundred years has provided a platform from which locals and tourists can get a 'real' feeling of this beautiful area.
A family run business with our current tenants still going strong after 22 years, the vibrant lifestyle of this pub has created a strong character which is inescapable from the moment you twist the big, brass knob and step through the hardwood door frame into the cosy comfort of Ambleside's oldest licensed establishment.
An impressive menu of lovingly prepared, home cooked food and pride ourselves on our selection of drinks to match every palate for which our five Robinson's ales are the perfect flagship. Amongst our biggest attractions are our three nights of live music every week, which showcases some of the finest local talent and entertainment for all kinds of listeners.
Unicorn inn pub
North RoadSituated in the centre of Ambleside, surrounding by the stunning fells of the Lake District, The Unicorn Inn is the quintessential traditional Lakeland public house which for over three hundred years has provided a platform from which locals and tourists can get a 'real' feeling of this beautiful area.
A family run business with our current tenants still going strong after 22 years, the vibrant lifestyle of this pub has created a strong character which is inescapable from the moment you twist the big, brass knob and step through the hardwood door frame into the cosy comfort of Ambleside's oldest licensed establishment.
An impressive menu of lovingly prepared, home cooked food and pride ourselves on our selection of drinks to match every palate for which our five Robinson's ales are the perfect flagship. Amongst our biggest attractions are our three nights of live music every week, which showcases some of the finest local talent and entertainment for all kinds of listeners.
Across Lake Road is the large White Lion with extensive outdoor table area, umbrellas and heaters when needed. Inside the bar area is spacious, with an equally spacious dining area beyond. The bar serves an extensive real ale range, some local, with a ‘try before you buy’ option, and discount for CAMRA members. There is an extensive food menu of starters, sharers, pasta, pub classics and generous wine discounts in Sundays. Also serves breakfast from 8am. Dog friendly, quiz night Thursday.
The White Lion Hotel
Market Place Across Lake Road is the large White Lion with extensive outdoor table area, umbrellas and heaters when needed. Inside the bar area is spacious, with an equally spacious dining area beyond. The bar serves an extensive real ale range, some local, with a ‘try before you buy’ option, and discount for CAMRA members. There is an extensive food menu of starters, sharers, pasta, pub classics and generous wine discounts in Sundays. Also serves breakfast from 8am. Dog friendly, quiz night Thursday.
The Oak’ is on the corner of Lake Road and Church Street. This is an ancient traditional 17th century Lake District pub popular with locals. Ceiling beams and real fire. Smallish rooms lend a cosy atmosphere. There is an attractive street corner outdoor area, sheltered and heated. Live music on Sunday nights.
Great traditional food
A changing selection of mainly local real ales is available, also Guinness, lager, traditional draught ciders.
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Royal Oak
The Oak’ is on the corner of Lake Road and Church Street. This is an ancient traditional 17th century Lake District pub popular with locals. Ceiling beams and real fire. Smallish rooms lend a cosy atmosphere. There is an attractive street corner outdoor area, sheltered and heated. Live music on Sunday nights.
Great traditional food
A changing selection of mainly local real ales is available, also Guinness, lager, traditional draught ciders.
Essentials
Tesco Express
Market PlaceOpposite my home
Co-op Food
Compston RoadA few minutes walk away
Granny Smiths is a family run independent grocery store,
Friendly service Wholefood shop and grocery. Mostly vegetarian and is vegan friendly. Large range of fruit and veg, pasta, sauces, snacks, drinks, imitation meats and cheeses. Open daily.
Granny Smiths
Market PlaceGranny Smiths is a family run independent grocery store,
Friendly service Wholefood shop and grocery. Mostly vegetarian and is vegan friendly. Large range of fruit and veg, pasta, sauces, snacks, drinks, imitation meats and cheeses. Open daily.
SPAR Ambleside
2 Compston RdOnly a five minute walk away
Thomas Bell Pharmacy & Travel Clinic
Lake RoadFamily run friendly Pharmacy, 5 doors away
Boots
10 Crescent RdBoots the Chemist
Sightseeing
Ambleside