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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Walton's Bar & Grill

Walton's Bar & Grill

Kendal, LA9 4BD
11.2 miles
£30 - £49British
The menu at Walton’s Bar & Grill changes frequently and includes seasonal specials according to availability from local suppliers and therefor ... Find out more
Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree

Town Centre, LA9 4BH
11.2 miles
£30 - £49British
Nick & Shelley Allen have both worked in some of the Worlds finest Hotels & Restaurants and using their experience gained they aim too give yo ... Find out more
The Moon Highgate

The Moon Highgate

Kendal, LA9 4EN
11.3 miles
BritishModern European
The Leathes Head

The Leathes Head

Keswick, CA12 5UY
11.3 miles
£50 - £79British
The Leathes Head is the first 2 AA Rosette Awarded Restaurant in the Borrowdale Valley. We are truly passionate about our food at The Leathes Head wher ... Find out more
The Mardale Inn at St Patrick’s Well

The Mardale Inn at St Patrick’s Well

Penrith, CA10 2RQ
12.2 miles
£30 - £49BritishPubs
What we think
"Sitting at the southern end of Haweswater, in the village of Bampton where scenes from the cult film classic Withnail & I were shot, this archetypa ..." Read our full review
The Wasdale Head Inn

The Wasdale Head Inn

Holmrook, CA20 1EX
12.2 miles
£30 - £49Pubs
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
TJ’S

TJ’S

Penrith, CA10 2NA
13.2 miles
£30 - £49BritishBurgers
Park Foot is a family-operated camping and caravan park located a mere mile from Pooley Bridge, marking a proud 70 years in business. Nestled amidst breatht ... 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 Horse and Farrier

The Horse and Farrier

Threlkeld, CA12 4SQ
13.7 miles
£30 - £49British
The Horse and Farrier which for centuries has been welcoming customers lies just off the A66 to the East of Keswick under spectacular Blencathera. ... Find out more
The Derby Arms

The Derby Arms

Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6RH
13.7 miles
£30 - £49British
The Derby Arms joined the Ainscoughs portfolio in December 2008 after extensive restoration and in keeping with the Ainscough reputation, we serve good ... Find out more
Fellpack

Fellpack

Town Centre, CA12 5DQ
13.7 miles
BritishInternationalUnder £30
Fellpack is the unique creation of a group of friends with a thirst for adventure and a love of great food. We offer a fresh take on exciting and thoughtf ... Find out more
The Swinside Inn

The Swinside Inn

Keswick, CA12 5UE
13.8 miles
£30 - £49British
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
Highfield Hotel & Restaurant

Highfield Hotel & Restaurant

Keswick, CA12 5ER
13.8 miles
£30 - £49Modern European
What we think
"The location couldn’t be lovelier with panoramic views spanning Borrowdale Valley to Derwentwater in the distance. Dinner is the focus here &ndas ..." Read our full review
Lakes Bar & Bistro

Lakes Bar & Bistro

Keswick, CA12 5HH
13.8 miles
£30 - £49British
Welcome to the Lakes Bar & Bistro. The Bar & Bistro has been open since august 2011, prior to that – some 35 years prior to that the restauran ... Find out more
Afternoon Tea at Keswick Park Hotel

Afternoon Tea at Keswick Park Hotel

Keswick, CA12 4NA
13.8 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaBritish
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.