161 Restaurants near Ambleside

We found 161 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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 Restaurants near Ambleside
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The Highland Drove Inn

The Highland Drove Inn

penrith, CA119NA
23.0 miles
Great food and a charming ambiance with a touch of nostalgia in the air. The Highland Drove Inn is located in a 18th century coaching house with views of th ... Find out more
Priory Hotel

Priory Hotel

Grange over Sands, LA11 6QB
15.8 miles
Ideally situated in the heart of Cartmel village within walking distance of everything that Cartmel has to offer, the newly refurbished hotel has ... Find out more
The Bay Horse

The Bay Horse

Ulverston, LA12 9EL
16.9 miles
Over the years we have become synonymous for our cooking and indeed the food we prepare and serve is, in our eyes, the true meaning of our existence. All p ... Find out more
The Wasdale Head Inn

The Wasdale Head Inn

Holmrook, CA20 1EX
12.2 miles
What we think
" You can’t miss this pub at the very end of the single-track road into Wasdale; it has the word ‘inn’ painted in huge black letters on its whitewashe ..." Read our full review
The Swinside Inn

The Swinside Inn

Keswick, CA12 5UE
13.8 miles
Pub food near Catbells, Causey Pike, Barrow, and many other walks in the Newlands and Borrowdale Valleys.  Wholesome home cooked food, made from the fr ... Find out more
The Boathouse - Windermere

The Boathouse - Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JQ
5.3 miles
Enjoy a coffee, light lunch or something a little more substantial as you unwind with a drink overlooking the boats on Windermere Marina. (Subject to curren ... Find out more
Star of Siam

Star of Siam

Town Centre, CA12 5DT
14.0 miles
Star Of Siam is located in Keswick, and are proud to serve the surrounding areas. You can now browse our website to see our wide range of authentic and trad ... Find out more
The Highwayman

The Highwayman

Unknown, LA6 2RJ
23.2 miles
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
The Samling

The Samling

Windermere, LA23 1LR
3.5 miles
Purdey's

Purdey's

Ambleside, LA22 9TD
5.6 miles
Recognised with 2 AA Rosettes for excellent cuisine, the award-winning Purdey's Restaurant at The Langdale Hotel and Spa showcases local, seasonal produce. ... Find out more
Sun Inn

Sun Inn

Penrith, CA10 2NN
13.9 miles
The Sun Inn Pooley Bridge is a family run, Lake District pub with modern hotel accommodation serving fantastic food and award winning ales. With cosy ... Find out more
The Bluebird Café by the Lake

The Bluebird Café by the Lake

Coniston, LA21 8AN
6.2 miles
What we think
" Named after Donald Campbell’s record-breaking boat, The Bluebird was once a rough-and-ready caff where you could get a decent toasted sarnie before ..." Read our full review
Afternoon Tea at Keswick Park Hotel

Afternoon Tea at Keswick Park Hotel

Keswick, CA12 4NA
13.8 miles
Why not reserve a table at our Seafood Restaurant, or pop in for a great breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner? Non-residents are more than welcome. Bo ... 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.