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163 Restaurants near Ambleside

We found 163 restaurants within 29 miles 29 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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The Yewdale Inn

The Yewdale Inn

Coniston, LA21 8DU
6.2 miles
Our pub and restaurant offer a fantastic range of seasonal and classic pub dishes, made using only the finest, freshest, locally sourced ingredients. F ... Find out more
Hawkshead Brewery & Beer Hall

Hawkshead Brewery & Beer Hall

Windermere, LA8 9LR
6.9 miles
What we think
" ‘Beer from the heart’ is the slogan of the Hawkshead Brewery, where Alex Brodie began brewing commercially in 2002 – after 40 years’ of sampling myr ..." Read our full review
Brown Horse

Brown Horse

Unknown, LA23 3NR
7.1 miles
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
Burlington's

Burlington's

Windermere, LA23 3LR
7.5 miles
Burlingtons Restaurant at the Beech Hill Hotel is situated on the east shore of Lake Windermere and offers breathtaking views across the lake to Coniston ... Find out more
Mark Greenaway at the Haweswater Hotel

Mark Greenaway at the Haweswater Hotel

Bampton, CA10 2RP
8.9 miles
If you're looking for the ultimate Lake District experience, let us introduce The Haweswater Hotel, and in particular, Mark Greenaway's self-titled in- ... Find out more
Brasserie 37

Brasserie 37

Bampton, CA10 2RP
9.0 miles
Brasserie 37 is located on the picturesque Lakeside Road, Bampton, guests can enjoy stunning Cumbrian waterside views, sat beside the brasserie’s roar ... Find out more
The Punchbowl Inn & Restaurant

The Punchbowl Inn & Restaurant

Kendal, LA8 8HR
9.1 miles
What we think
"A handsomely renovated, rambling stone building, the Punchbowl sits back off the road from Kendal to nowhere, overseeing the stunningly lush Lyth Valle ..." Read our full review
Masons Arms

Masons Arms

Unknown, LA11 6NW
9.3 miles
What we think
"The well-loved Masons Arms is a Cumbrian classic. Perched on the hillside with Lakeland views in all directions, the setting is glorious & the inte ..." Read our full review
The Hare & Hounds

The Hare & Hounds

Windermere, LA11 6NN
9.4 miles
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
Flock In Tea Rooms

Flock In Tea Rooms

Keswick, CA12 5XB
10.0 miles
What we think
" Joe Relph is a prize-winning farmer of Herdwick sheep, the native breed of Cumbria. Together with his wife Hazel, they run an immaculate B&B as ..." Read our full review
The Howtown Hotel

The Howtown Hotel

Penrith, CA10 2ND
10.4 miles
What we think
"A gong announces the no-choice dinner at this charming hotel at the far end of Ullswater’s southern shore. It might be fruit juice followed by co ..." Read our full review
Pedro's Casa

Pedro's Casa

Town Centre, LA9 4QG
11.0 miles
We are situated in the heart of Kendal, just a stone’s throw away from the market place, shops, hotels & guest houses. Our aim is to give a warm ... Find out more
Pappy's Taco Bar

Pappy's Taco Bar

Kendal, LA9 4ND
11.1 miles
Pappy’s Taco Bar is a Tex-Mex taco bar located in Kendal, Cumbria, serving authentic tacos filled with Texas barbecued meat, Mexican accompaniments an ... Find out more
Ye Olde Fleece Inn

Ye Olde Fleece Inn

Kendal, LA9 4SX
11.1 miles
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
The Newby Bridge Hotel and Restaurant

The Newby Bridge Hotel and Restaurant

Newby Bridge, LA128NA
11.1 miles
Also open to non-residents, our newly refurbished Garden View Restaurant, overlooking the Mediterranean gardens, is back open for business. This, on ... 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.