The Temperance Inn, Ambleside
A relaxed Ambleside pub with airy rooms, a grill restaurant and two bars — an easygoing spot for a family meal in the Lakes.

Restaurants · Ambleside
This intimate, dinner-only spot in Ambleside builds its creative tasting menus around local ingredients, with wine pairings if you fancy them. It's a proper grown-up evening out rather than a casual bite, and there are vegan options if that's what you need. With a 4.7 rating from 255 reviews, it's a lovely choice for a special family celebration.

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A relaxed Ambleside pub with airy rooms, a grill restaurant and two bars — an easygoing spot for a family meal in the Lakes.
A well-loved, budget-friendly Ambleside café with a kids' menu and a lovely 4.8 rating from 166 Google reviews.
A well-rated mid-priced restaurant in Ambleside, handy for a sit-down family meal while you're out exploring the Lakes.