The Priest Hole Restaurant
Church Street, Ambleside
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Warm, relaxed venue offering British comfort food & pub grub plus cocktails, wine & beer. Summary via Google
About The Priest Hole Restaurant
The Priest Hole Restaurant occupies Kelsick Old Hall on Church Street in Ambleside. It serves British comfort food and pub fare, with cocktails, wine and beer available. The restaurant takes bookings and welcomes children and groups.
Diners report hearty food including Sunday roast, steak and ale pie and desserts. Staff are noted as friendly and attentive, though some reviews mention slow service. The setting is described as charming and historic.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 8:30 PM
Dinner hours
- Monday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
What's nearby
- Royal Oak next door
- Horsmans Jewellers next door
- Thomas Bell Pharmacy & Travel Clinic next door
- The White Lion Hotel next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and hearty food, especially the Sunday roast, steak and ale pie, and desserts. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, as well as the charming and historic atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1,311 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Ambleside
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.