The Priest Hole
Church Street, LA22 0BU - Ambleside
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·£20–30
British
What makes this place special
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Has great beer selection
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Serves great coffee
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Serves great dessert
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Has great tea selection
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Has great wine list
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Popular for lunch
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Popular for dinner
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Good for solo dining
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Outdoor seating
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Alcohol
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Cocktails
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Wine
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Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
📊 Popular Times
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Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 15394 33332
🌐 Website:
http://www.thepriesthole.co.uk
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Address:
Church Street, Ambleside
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Good food, but could have been great, the steaks two of our party have were quarter fat. Everything else and other four meals were excellent
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Went in for the 2 course Sunday lunch. Both starters were great, with the mushroom & sage soup being such a pleasant surprise that myself who hates mushroom soup absolutely would’ve got it.
The roast lunches were delicious and absolutely filling. All the sides to the roast cooked perfectly and the lamb & pork were both beautiful. Looking forward to be able to go back again as one of the best roasts I’ve had.
The staff were friendly and helped where they could. With the service quick between each course.
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Delicious meal and very helpful staff. Thank you for being so accommodating today, we booked very last minute for 8 people and didn’t realise they weren’t dog friendly. Rather than turning us away, they rearranged tables outside, put the umbrellas up and made sure we were comfortable with blankets. Amazing food and a great finish to our morning hike. We’ll be back.
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Amazing as always, 200 mile drive to meet my son and grandaugher well worth the drive for lunch. Fantastic service, fantastic food and fantastic ambiance . Definitely the best restaurant in Ambleside in my opinion
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Only popped in for a quick drink to get out of the rain.
Saw plates of good food emerging from the kitchen
Me and the wife ended up having the steak and ale pie and chips & a bottle of red
Well recommend
All this on a rainy Thursday afternoon
Atmosphere was good and staff very friendly 👌 👍
Price very reasonable.
Will definitely call back again.
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Only popped in for a quick drink to get out of the rain.
Saw plates of good food emerging from the kitchen
Me and the wife ended up having the steak and ale pie and chips & a bottle of red
Well recommend
All this on a rainy Thursday afternoon
Atmosphere was good and staff very friendly 👌 👍
Price very reasonable.
Will definitely call back again.
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The building is lovely and old, lots of character. The food was delicious. Missed a drink off the order but brought one as soon as informed. Had to ask for a steak knife but again got one quickly when asked. The staff where lovely.
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Absolutely perfect steak and ale pie without a sign of gristle or fat. Proper quality pub food made fresh!
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I don't review restaurants often, but this was - no exaggeration - the best steak I've ever eaten, anywhere. It was 18 months ago I actually visited, and I still remember the steak. Saw it on my bank statements just now and felt motivated to come back and say something about it, that's how good it was. And I've been to plenty of places that pride themselves on their steaks. Interior is historically interesting and the place is pretty relaxed for being in such a tourist-frequented spot. Not the cheapest food, but considering the quality, well worth it.
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It was quiet with just one other table with people. Service was great and food was wonderful. Best shepherds pie I have had. Husband loved his hamburger. By the time we left the place was really filling up!!
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Features & Services
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves healthy options
Has private dining room
Quick bite
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Lunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid parking lot
Difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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