Nestled at the back of the cathedral this is a friendly local serving real ale (the pint can vary…read morein quality; the friendly staff will change your beer for you without problems if you happen to get a dodgy one) and decent food. The décor is old-fashioned as is the service (in a good way). It's a quite place to escape the shopping hordes on Saturday lunchtime.

This pub during my final years at university became my favourite pub to chill out and enjoy a few…read morebeers with friends at. It's a student friendly place which draws a varied crowd. The drinks are average, nothing special and the drinks prices are reasonable with a couple of offers here and there. The jukebox has a fantastic collection of songs/albums from all the genres with rarer stuff too - it's expensive compared to some but you'll definitely find some of your favourites on there. The pub can get busy during some student nights and seating can be a problem, any other time and seats/tables are no problem. I recommend anyone after a comfortable and friendly atmosphere to sit down and enjoy a few drinks with friends should try this place. Unfortunately not a great place for Ales, but if you are on lagers, wines or spirits then try it out.

Fino is a quaint wine bar in the village of Ambleside and was a stop off for us before heading to…read moreLake Road Kitchen for an evening meal. The decor is lovely and you can tell that the place is relatively new. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable when Neil C. asked to try a local gin. I would most definitely come here again!

The bar which originated before Concrete. Fats and Concrete share the same owner, so expect quite a…read morefew similarities. Firstly, the drinks menu is the same - nice cocktails, fantastic shots, continental lagers and beers. There's a good amount of seating, although during busier times getting a table/seat is impossible unless you turn up early. The decor is similar to Concrete just more dated/slightly cheaper feel. There is also a pool table that is available but rarely at nights, actually I don't think I've seen it out at night. The food is okay, mainly sandwiches/panini's and jackets - satisfy you if you are after a quick bite. The music is similar to Concrete, only problem is - it's way too loud for a bar, if it was a club no problem but it's not and it would be nice to actually hear conversations from my friends.

Excellent service, friendly staff, whether the girls or Mike, you're sure to get a nice pint and a…read moregood chat. Brilliant place to meet at the beginning of the night with friends for chat and bizarre, eclectic drinks. Fantastic bar in kendal!

Off the beaten track on Lowther street. Fair sized bar serving many local and international beers…read moreand ales. New. large sun deck is great especially in summer. Opening hours are a bit random so check in advance. Mike the owner is very friendly.

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.

This is a smallish, family-owned and run restaurant, and it shows. Everything is carefully…read moreorchestrated and exquisitely planned, and yet it has a homey, casual feel. Reservations are a must, and my understanding is that they book up quite quickly, and that late arrivals are frowned upon. However, it's absolutely worth the trouble. There's no dress code, jeans aren't frowned upon, though people tend to dress a bit more nicely than they might for just a walk down to the pub. The food is absolutely lovely, well-thought and absolutely delicious, and even dedicated meat-eaters will find themselves quite satisfied at the end of the meal. The menu changes seasonally. Do linger a bit and have a cup of coffee or tea after your meal, if for no other reason than to try the homemade chocolates, they're divine.

This restaurant is sumptious camp and divinely elegant and the food whether it is pizza,pasta or…read moreeven the Thai selection is superb .You will be infor a treat so dress to enjoy. Also must have one of the most comfortable smoking areas in Scotland. Quite superb all rounder.

purple brocade and all different rich styles decorated a lovely intimate dining room with very good…read moreand reasonably priced dishes. You need to taste the home made pasta ,great. will go again now we have discovered it

Excellent resturant with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Great food and service.read more