spring 2026

Our seasonal tips to making the most of your trip to the Lake District. We live and work in the Lakes. It’s our home and we love to share our insider knowledge with everyone who chooses to stay with us. Happy

After a day on the fells, Ambleside truly shines in the evening. Cosy inns serve local ales, award-winning restaurants showcase Cumbrian produce, and candlelit cafés offer the perfect spot to unwind.

Here are some of our favourite places to eat in Ambleside:

Zeffirelli’s (note it is a vegetarian but always great food) “Zeffs” as its known locally, also has a few cinema screens in the town, so you can eat and be entertained afterwards.

The Old Stamp House – for a special occasion it has to be the Old Stamp House. You need to book well in advance but it’s worth it.

The Schelly – the sister restaurant to The Old Stamp House, serving small plates for casual dinning very much like tapas

The new Tap Yard in Ambleside is always busy and buzzing after a day on the fells. Its great for good food and people watching at the same time.

Priest Hole Ambleside – Traditional British and Cumbrian food. A standard bearer for quality food in the town for years.

The Jin Tana Thai restaurant a great Thai Restaurant right in the heart of Ambleside. Lovely ambiance inside and super friendly staff.