14 Gastropub Restaurants near Ambleside

We found 14 Gastropub restaurants within 28 miles 28 miles of Ambleside

Ambleside is a small town in Cumbria, which marks the head of Windermere, England’s largest lake clocking in at an astonishing 10.5 miles long. The Lake District is among one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK, loved by ramblers, cross country walkers and campers alike. Ambleside may be small, but the town has plenty of restaurants worthy of a visit. Ambleside restaurants range from high-end affairs headed up by celebrity chefs which have been awarded Michelin stars, through to cosy independent bistros. This means that the area can cater to pretty much your every culinary whim, whether you are in the mood for a once-in-a-lifetime tasting menu full of pomp and precision, or you just want a plate of something hot from a crowd-pleasing menu.

Check out all of our local Ambleside restaurants below and we are sure that at least one will catch your attention.

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Gastropub Restaurants near Ambleside
Gastropub Restaurants near Ambleside
Gastropub Restaurants near Ambleside
Gastropub Restaurants near Ambleside
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The Jumble Room

The Jumble Room

Ambleside, LA22 9SU
3.3 miles
£30 - £49GastropubModern European
What we think
"The name speaks of relaxed surroundings & fun decor, & that’s exactly what you'll find here: check out the retro 12-inch album covers on ..." Read our full review
Queen's Head Inn & Restaurant

Queen's Head Inn & Restaurant

Cumbria, LA22 0NS
4.0 miles
£50 - £79Gastropub
Brown Horse

Brown Horse

Unknown, LA23 3NR
7.1 miles
£30 - £49Gastropub
What we think
"Your satnav may wobble en route, but it’s worth the trek to find this handsome inn with jaw-dropping views across Beatrix Potter country. The Bro ..." Read our full review
The Hare & Hounds

The Hare & Hounds

Windermere, LA11 6NN
9.4 miles
Gastropub
What we think
"Nestled in a fold of the stunning Winster Valley, just a couple of miles from Windermere, this handsome, whitewashed coaching inn has received a consid ..." Read our full review
Ye Olde Fleece Inn

Ye Olde Fleece Inn

Kendal, LA9 4SX
11.1 miles
BritishGastropubUnder £30
We have a passion for what we put on your plate and are delighted to introduce a fresh new approach to pub food at the Fleece. Our investment in a complete ... Find out more
Heft

Heft

Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6JH
13.3 miles
BritishGastropubOver £80
Set in the stunning Lake District National Park, Heft is a 17th century inn in High Newton run by local couple Kevin and Nicola Tickle. This warm and i ... Find out more
The Pig & Whistle Cartmel

The Pig & Whistle Cartmel

Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6PL
15.9 miles
£30 - £49BritishGastropub
What we think
"Like Heston Blumenthal in Bray, Simon Rogan is taking a firm grip on his adopted village and its local eateries. With Michelin-starred L’Enclume ..." Read our full review
George and Dragon - Penrith

George and Dragon - Penrith

Penrith, CA10 2ER
17.0 miles
£30 - £49Gastropub
What we think
"  South of Penrith, Clifton is a small, rather undistinguished village but it has something to celebrate with the George and Dragon. This lively ..." Read our full review
The Plough at Lupton

The Plough at Lupton

Milnthorpe, LA6 1PJ
17.9 miles
£30 - £49Gastropub
What we think
" Occupying a stretch of anonymous Lake District A-road, this once-crumbling boozer has been given new life following a painstaking 12-month refurb. S ..." Read our full review
The General Burgoyne

The General Burgoyne

Dalton-In-Furness, LA12 0SZ
19.6 miles
GastropubUnder £30
What we think
" In a previous life, this handsome, whitewashed inn was a Lakeland drinking den, complete with flagged floors, open fires and beams. Young owners Cra ..." Read our full review
The Dog and Gun Inn

The Dog and Gun Inn

Penrith, CA11 9SE
19.8 miles
£30 - £49BritishGastropub
There aren't many pubs with a Michelin star in the UK, and there are even fewer with a tasting menu. Yet The Dog and Gun Inn in Skelton has both, attracting ... Find out more
The Highwayman

The Highwayman

Unknown, LA6 2RJ
23.2 miles
£50 - £79Gastropub
What we think
"Set up by Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft from Michelin-starred Northcote, the Ribble Valley Inns stable now has several gastropubs in the region &nda ..." Read our full review
Redwell Inn & Smokehouse

Redwell Inn & Smokehouse

Carnforth, LA6 1BQ
23.7 miles
GastropubUnder £30
What we think
" ‘I think people are starting to learn about Lancashire’, says chef Rob Talbot – well, they will if he’s got anything to do with it. His charming 17t ..." Read our full review
Dalton Rooms

Dalton Rooms

Morecambe, LA1 1PL
27.2 miles
Gastropub
A brand new contemporary venue opening in September. Find out more
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The best Ambleside restaurants offer a reprieve from a long day of exploring the stunning natural landscape of the area, whether you are making your way around on foot, by bicycle or car. When you think of restaurants in Ambleside, your mind might immediately wander to the upmarket restaurants here which attract much attention from both local and national media. However, there are plenty more casual Ambleside restaurants on the, ahem, table, including restaurants which welcome families with children and even our four-legged friends.

As with all popular UK holiday destinations, Ambleside restaurants often double up as hotels, bed and breakfasts and restaurants with rooms, making them perfect for overnight stays or long weekends. Check out our full list of restaurants in Ambleside above and click through to each individual listing to learn more about each restaurant, including the opening times, menus and pictures of the food, drinks and interiors.