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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Four & Twenty

Four & Twenty

Town Centre, CA11 7EJ
18.3 miles
BritishUnder £30
Four and twenty is a casual bistro style restaurant in the market town of Penrith, Cumbria. We use local produce prepared and served by our small team. Our ... Find out more
The Cross Keys Inn

The Cross Keys Inn

Penrith, CA11 8JN
18.5 miles
£30 - £49British
Located on the out skirts of Penrith in Carelton Village along the old A66 road The Cross Keys Inn sits fields and views of the lake district and Pennines. ... Find out more
The Black Bull - Sedbergh

The Black Bull - Sedbergh

Sedbergh, LA10 5BL
19.0 miles
£30 - £49British
At The Black Bull you can be sure that you’ll leave having enjoyed the finest seasonal and locally sourced produce, drawing inspiration from the uniqu ... Find out more
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 Pheasant Inn - Cockermouth

The Pheasant Inn - Cockermouth

Cockermouth, CA13 9YE
19.9 miles
£50 - £79BritishPubs
What we think
" This charming 17th-century inn close to Bassenthwaite Lake has pretty much got it all, from a cottage garden for summer cocktails to a chintzy loung ..." Read our full review
The New Inn at Yealand

The New Inn at Yealand

Carnforth, LA5 9SJ
20.1 miles
£30 - £49British
Our restaurant here at the New Inn, Yealand offers one of the finest dining experiences, located in the North Lancashire area. Offering modern British gastr ... Find out more
Brownber Hall

Brownber Hall

Newbiggin-on-Lune, CA17 4NX
20.4 miles
£30 - £49
In 2018, we opened a new restaurant specialising in homemade sourdough pizzas and Italian specialities all hand-made on Thursday to Sunday evenings. Breakfa ... Find out more
Lake View Restaurant

Lake View Restaurant

Keswick, CA12 4RE
20.6 miles
BritishOver £80
Connoisseurs of fine cuisine will find much to appreciate at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa. Chef takes full advantage of a wealth of local seasonal produce ... Find out more
Bistro at the Distillery

Bistro at the Distillery

Carlisle, CA13 9SJ
20.7 miles
£50 - £79BistroBritish
Set in a former Victorian cattle parlour, the Bistro’s surroundings and inspirations are reassuringly solid, natural and rooted in the Lake District. ... Find out more
Embleton Spa Hotel

Embleton Spa Hotel

Cockermouth, CA13 9XU
20.7 miles
BritishBurgersUnder £30
The bar and restaurant at Embleton Spa Hotel offer relaxed drinking and dining in a friendly atmosphere. We source meat, fish and vegetables from local prod ... Find out more
Longlands Inn & Restaurant

Longlands Inn & Restaurant

Carnforth, LA6 1JH
20.9 miles
£30 - £49British
  Using only freshly sourced Lancashire ingredients, including fresh seasonal vegetables, juicy steaks, fresh fish a ... Find out more
The Sun Inn Kirkby Lonsdale

The Sun Inn Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2AU
21.4 miles
£30 - £49British
The Sun Inn’s AA rosette rated restaurant is led by our experienced Head Chef, Joe Robinson, and his passion for local, seasonal produce fro ... Find out more
Number Nine

Number Nine

Carnforth, LA6 2AU
21.4 miles
£30 - £49British
NUMBER NINE is a small, cosy space in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale, serving hand crafted cocktails, specially selected wines served along side our inter ... Find out more
BOTANICA

BOTANICA

Carnforth, LA6 2AJ
21.5 miles
£30 - £49Fusion
BOTANICA is based in Kirkby Lonsdale, and is a perfect place to meet loved ones for a special occasion, whether you're looking for great drinks, excellent f ... 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.