Royal Oak
Main St - Ambleside
·£10–20
Bar
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Beer
Large Vegetable Goulash with Dumplings and Garlic Bread
Beef & Ale Pie
Chicken Wings
Lasagna
Guinness
Cider
Beef Stew
Mac and Cheese
Pint of Timothy Taylor
Sweet Chilli Crisp
Japanese Whisky
Halloumi Fries with Rocket and Sweet Chilli Dip
Selection of Beers on Tap
Strawberry Lemon
Burrito
Millionaire Cheesecake Cheesecake of the Day
Macaroni and Cheese and Signature Fish and Chips
Sauerkraut
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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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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.4/5 (1812)
a month ago
Catlin and Ellen so welcoming upon arrival after and very cold and wet day on the hills. They rushed round found a table next to the fire. Brought over two great pints of local beer and then hand delivered two amazing dishes of Goulash …..!will always return when these guys are working.
4 months ago
The place was really good and the staaf was really friendly. I have ordered Mac n Cheese, Garlic Bread, and Chicken Wings with BBQ sauce. The food was great too and for 2 people it closet me around 20£ which is really Decent. There was …
2 weeks ago
This local and historic pub is one of the best places to have a good meal and pint with friends and family. It brings the classic Ambleside local culture to life and is ideal even for students studying at the uni. I have had the pleasure of …
a week ago
We always visit the Royal Oak when coming to Ambleside - staff are always friendly. Ordered Katsu Chicken Curry and Lasagne, food came very quickly and as tasty as always.. Bar staff always helpful and accommodating, Ellen always goes the extra mile for us, very helpful and always full of fun 😁 Be back soon 🤗 …
a month ago
I can’t say enough good things about Tracey at the Royal Oak — she’s truly one of a kind. Every time I visit, she goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels welcome, looked after, and completely at home. It’s not just great service — …
2 months ago
Looked like a nice pub. Got here at midday on Thursday for opening time, waited till ten past, but the doors still remained locked. So we went down the road to The Temperance and had a lovely pint.
Features & Services
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Has karaoke
Has live music
Has live performances
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Has arcade games
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Has dancing
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking
Difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed
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