Classic 15th-century coaching inn offering simple rooms, free cooked breakfast and casual pub grub. Summary via Google
About The Red Lion Inn
The Red Lion Inn occupies a 15th-century coaching inn on Main Street in Ambleside. It serves casual pub food including Sunday roasts and pizzas, alongside a selection of ales. Breakfast is included with rooms and is also available to non-residents. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.
The pub takes bookings and welcomes children and groups. Staff are reported as friendly and accommodating. Some diners have noted that tables can be unstable.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
What's nearby
- National Trust - Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop next door
- Co-op Food - Hawkshead - Main Street next door
- Collins and Butterworth next door
- Kings Arms Hotel next door
- Old School House 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this pub's delicious Sunday roast, flavorful pizzas, and hearty pub grub, with many highlighting the excellent breakfast and diverse ale selection. They also mention the friendly and accommodating staff, cozy atmosphere, and great value for money.
Some reviews mention the tables can be unstable.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (642 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Hawkshead
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.