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Restaurant

The Schelly

Church Street, Ambleside

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About The Schelly

The Schelly is a restaurant on Church Street in Ambleside's town centre, occupying a former Victorian post office. It serves small plates; diners have noted the roe deer tartare, smoked duck and foraged mushroom dishes. Bookings are accepted.

The restaurant holds a five-star food hygiene rating. It has been rated 4.7 out of 5 from 230 Google reviews, with feedback highlighting the quality of the food relative to its pricing and the service provided by staff.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

What's nearby

  • Thomas Bell Pharmacy & Travel Clinic next door
  • Signature & Memorabilia Ltd next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and varied small plates, with many highlighting the roe deer tartare, smoked duck, and foraged mushroom dish. They also mention the reasonable prices for the high-quality food and the cozy, intimate atmosphere. Guests appreciate the attentive and friendly staff, who provide excellent guidance on the menu.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.7 / 5 (230 reviews)
Good for children
No
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Ambleside

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.