# Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle, Ambleside — Reviews & Opening Hours > Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle — Cafe in Ambleside with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 3.9/5 from 287 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants/joey-s-cafe-wray-castle (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe £ 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle Low Wray, Ambleside [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1493109953343168505&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle is a cafe in Ambleside, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 287 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle Joey's Cafe occupies a location within Wray Castle near Ambleside. The cafe serves breakfast, brunch and lunch alongside coffee, beer and desserts, with vegetarian dishes available. Outdoor seating is provided, and the venue welcomes dogs, children and groups. Takeaway and dine-in service are both offered. The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating. Google reviews note good coffee and a range of vegetarian and vegan options, though some diners have reported prices are high and service can be slow. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle's own website](http://www.joeyscafe.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM ## What's nearby - National Trust - Wray next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers delicious coffee, a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan food options, and friendly, accommodating staff, all within a beautiful castle setting. Other reviews mention the food can be overpriced and the service can be slow. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.9 / 5 (287 reviews) **Price level** £ **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Ambleside Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1229968). [More restaurants in Ambleside](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants) ★ 3.9 (287 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](http://www.joeyscafe.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ambleside **Plus Code** 9C6VC22P+57 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ambleside Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle serves vegetarian food. ### Does Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle have outdoor seating? Yes, there is outdoor seating. ### Is Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle wheelchair accessible? Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Joey's Cafe, Wray Castle? 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