The higher end of average cocktails, lovely staff, I didn't have cake, but they looked of a…read morepatisserie valerie type. There's outdoor seating, inside is a little dark, especially on a grey day. I think my main issue with it, is that it seems to attract a particular type of clientele (no offence to customers- bitchier versions of my Mother (also, no offence to my lovely Mother)) which can be a little off putting.

My wife (American) struggles to find any bartender who really knows how to make a dirty martini…read morehere in the UK. Finally, whilst vacationing in the lakes, we found the Fizzy Tarté which sells itself as a champagne and pastry bar, however... their cocktails are worthy of attention too. The service was certainly attentive and we enjoyed our short break from souvenir and clothes shopping (OK I was mainly there to carry the bags!) Pop in sometime and see if you can put the bartender to the test... I think you'd be pleasantly surprised!

Fabulous renovation of the building. Great choice of drinks. GHDs in the ladies a hit!read more

GREAT cocktails, the best I've had in Lancaster. The seating…read moreis limited but it is only a small place. The music varies, but tends towards dance/trance, so if that music isn't your cup-of-tea, then maybe you should just put up with it, due to the really nice cocktails, and nice bar staff!

Love the atmosphere on the open-air terrace, but unfortunately it has not been open recently…read more The range of cocktails is good, however, and prices affordable.

This place gets four stars for the banter with the bar man. In terms of the bar itself, there's…read morenothing overt that sticks out to make this place unique -- it's cosy enough, with a fireplace and candles etc, but it's small and the decor doesn't say a great deal. You may notice it's got quite a local vibe too, since on our visit there were a few loud-to-rowdy locals crowded at the bar. Not that they were unfriendly, but for a single gal it could be intimidating to muscle in between 'the lads' in order to purchase a beverage. They have a cocktail menu, which is what we were after at the time, so I approached to see if we could knock up a few drinks. I was hankering for a straight up daiquiri, but this wasn't going to happen in Ambleside. He did, however, gladly make my Dad his very first white Russian -- which he loved. Happy days! Especially as that wasn't on the menu. For me, I had one of their in-house cocktails, which was strong, super sweet, and about 3 of my 5-a-day (it was loaded with fresh strawberries). That alone was enough to make me forgive Ambleside for the lack of proper cocktails. He blended it with ice, filled it with rum, and although it was slow to drink (ice cream headache central) it was delicious. Really decent lad behind the bar, and of course, plenty of lagers and such to choose from. They do food as well, I believe, but I've not tried.

Lovely and clean, great food and welcoming staff…read more However, on a Saturday night it's a bad place to stay. It's right in the centre of town so when the clubs shut there is a lot of commotion and hard to sleep.

Arrived late-ish on a Saturday night, which in retrospect was foolish. We didn't realize this was…read moresuch a "destination" so it was heaving when we arrived with our very young son. We didn't eat in the restaurant as it was so packed and I think our baby would of exploded from the noise, if it had just been us it would of been fine. Penrith is so small that there were takeout options very close so it was fine. Room and bathroom were nice if a bit impersonal; signage to tell you not to mess with the air con and to use the strings to open the curtains. Which I totally understand, they don't want to fix things , however the typed, laminated and then cello taped to the wall makes it loose it's charm a little. A welcome booklet with it detailed inside would of been much nicer. Breakfast options were a little limited but did the job. Staff were nice. All in all I feel there's a little too much hype because of a Gordon Ramsey connection.

What an incredible view. The staff are friendly and very competent. Service was excellent and they…read morehelped me try new foods and drinks while also letting me know it was happy hour. The shrimp were small and very tasty with a perfect combination of spices, oils and bread. It was complimented well with the gin and tonic.

An amazing place with fabulous views over the Bay and Lake District mountains. The food is…read moreabsolutely fantastic, sourced from local suppliers and really well presented. Service is efficient and friendly without being in your face like some places can be.

I had the salmon steak and my husband had the burrito.It was delicious.They had live music and the…read moreambiance was great.Service was a little slow but it was expected for a Friday night.We will definitely come back.

I tried to get fish & chips with a pint after market day, but it was after normal lunch hours. The…read morebarkeep was kind enough to direct us to 6 Poor Folk - THANK YOU!! This place is a hidden gem right in the middle of town. The menu is eclectic and magnificent; from mussles to sausage sandwich. All done from scratch and all wonderful! The beer & cider selection is also excellent. So good we've been back within the month! I highly recommend! Staff is very friendly and spot on with recommendations.

Very well done, in fact I enjoyed the experience here so much that I forgot to take any snaps! But…read morea great addition to the Knaresborough scene and one that seems to be suitable for any occasion. We popped in on Christmas eve to meet some friends for coffee and sat upstairs where it's quite intimate but also roomy, with a balcony looking over the main bar. The coffees were good and we snacked on a few bites while the kids had some tasty avocado on toast. I was eyeing up the burger menu for a good hour before deciding I'd just grab something back home - damn I wish I'd had that burger though as I can imagine it would have been good! Very friendly staff, a great old converted building, great selection of craft beers - yep - ticked all the boxes for me! These guys must be mind readers too as when trying to coax me in for a drink later on they actually said "we have a great selection of Japanese Whiskeys if you're into that" - and yes, I am so I know I'll definitely be back in very soon when next in Knaresborough!

My air guitar is out. It has been dusted down and we're ready to rock. Let me begin. All down to…read moreMontey's and rock baby, I said rock. This little beauty is run by the same people who own one in York. It's still an independent venue though and is a welcome change from some of the other places in the town. What really impresses me is the range of drinks. Whatever your tipple you can get it here. It's also quite a young clientele. Think I'm probably getting too old to be looking for young crowds but I'm clinging onto my youth a while longer yet. I like to have a beer in one hand and my guitar hand free just in case. Though you can get cocktails if you want. They also do wines and spirits. On Saturday nights it is all about the music. They'll serve you up some live bands and music. You know it makes sense! It does what it says on the tin. It's rock, it's a café and it's called Montey's. Simples.

You used to be called Monty's. I'm not sure if you still are…read more You let me drink here when I was fifteen (over a decade ago...), and I drank horrible cocktails with fruity crap in them and listened to the Doors. Thanks for not making me have to go to the Valley Gardens to drink cider out of a two litre bottle... 5 Stars!

excellent hospitality. cracking pint of john smiths. brandy not too shabby. to quote alan wicker…read morewish you were here 0

Oh my oh my. My budget is suffering now. However, it'll have to struggle a little bit more yet…read morebecause I've just discovered a quite simply stunning and deluxe bar, the Lure Luxe Bar. Now this is grand to the extreme. This mother is one stylish player with decadent furnishings and a sophisticated feel. What's more you get tables that light up, built in ice buckets and a real baby grand piano. To make me even giddier, they do fizz by the glass. Is this place for real? You don't even have to move because a delightful hostess will see to your every need (within reason). The drinks list is awesome too. If money is no object then go for a deluxe Champagne. Or try one of the zillion or so cocktails that will blow you away. If you want aged rums, no problem. Plus, you'll find some of the finest cognacs. James Bond wouldn't look out of place here. The food isn't bad either but I'm singing this little babies praises for some serious drinking action. Make sure the credit card isn't maxed out though; you'll need every penny you can muster. Extreme to every level but marvellous if costly.