Locals eye view, this pub is one of the oldest buildings in Ambleside. A good traditional pub serving a good variety of beers by hard working friendly staff. Yes it has a small kitchen but what they serve is good standard fayre.
Traditional pub, we hadn't been in for a while, when we stay we always go in this pub. However it was starting to look very tatty....but NOT anymore. ..it is now looking fab and it hasn't been spoiled by making it to modern, it has kept it's charm but is now very well furnished. The beer and the food were always good and that hasn't changed. ��
Great traditional pub, friendly atmosphere and one of the more reasonably priced establishments in Ambleside.
Staff were welcoming. Though we don’t have a dog ourselves they were welcome in the pub.
It was good to chat with other like minded customers about our exploits on the fells. A real friendly bunch.
A great night had by all…. So much so we missed the last bus back to Grasmere, we called a taxi (Amber taxis) it took us by surprise as it arrived in a couple of minutes after the call, great service.
Always liked this pub. Set off from the main drag so many tourists miss it. Great real ale selection. The Purity was a bit off so they changed it for the Swan. Very traditional inside and patio to the front.
Lovely pub, very dog friendly so fantastic for any walkers with 4 legged friends, they sell a good assortment for dogs to keep them content while at your feet.
Food is good, nothing outstanding.
Gents bathroom is very amusing with the floor going all sorts of ways when you go in, definitely not the best after a few!
It is a shame the app ordering does not work here and the hunters chicken breast was a bit small for my liking but very tasty.
Excellent traditional pub with very friendly welcoming staff and a good menu. Serves a variety of real ales and gins amongst other things. Nice atmosphere and popular with the local community.
Great place, built in about 1600’s, have lots of character and quirkiness.
Poped in for a drink on a visit to the local area. Great relaxing atmosphere. Great staff. Great selection of drinks. Comfortable seating couldn't ask for much more. Can't wait to try in the summer. Very dog friendly.
Great cosy pub and loverly food and staff friendly. Guinness is top draw . Will return .
Absolutely fantastic little pub. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and attentive. We both had the fish and chips and it was cooked absolutely perfectly. The batter was crisp and golden and the chips were fresh and hot.
Honestly this pub is a credit to the Greene King brand and we would definitely come again when we are next in the area.
The Royal oak is a great place to have a drink and socialise l, we've eaten here a couple of times but they must have changed the chef today as its 100 times better then 1st time we had food here. Long may it continue.
Lovely pub for a post amble pint with
the locals.
Beer and service were excellent,
Never stayed long enough to try the
food but looked and smelled Lovely..
May need a 2nd visit to try the food.
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