Located in the heart of Ambleside, this traditional Lakeland slate building is an amazing location for exploring the Lake District, surrounded by picturesque walks and scenery.

Our pub is the perfect place to enjoy whatever tipple takes your fancy, whether it is a refreshing local pint of ale, delicious glass of wine or a speciality tea or coffee. As one of the most popular pubs in Ambleside, The Ambleside Inn is ideal for resting your legs before another busy day exploring.

When it comes to food, we offer mouth-watering Cumbrian classics. You can even tuck into our outstanding Sunday carvery from 12 noon till 5pm every week, with heaped helpings of hand-carved beef, pork or turkey with crunchy roast potatoes, billowing Yorkshire puddings, lashings of rich gravy and all the trimmings.

After a busy day exploring and a delicious home cooked meal, you will be about ready to put your feet up no doubt! We have the ideal rooms for everyone, including family rooms sleeping up to four and even dog friendly rooms for your four legged friend! With a wide range of facilities, including a contemporary en suite.

Why not build up an appetite!

Discover the beauty of the local Stock Gyhll Force Waterfall with this 2.2km circular walk which starts and ends conveniently close to our Inn.
You can then count on us to provide delicious hot meals and beverages to refuel you for your journey home.