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Ambleside
Town Centre
The Priest Hole
The Priest Hole Reviews

The Priest Hole

British, European, Drinks

Dishes priced around£11

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Reviews of The Priest Hole (592)

Read what people think about The Priest Hole! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.1/6

592 reviews

5.1/6

592 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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New"Average"
3/6
Nigel H.15 hours ago · 1 review

Food was amazing as usual. We've been quite a few times. Always good. One problem from this visit was we didn't feel welcome from the 2 staff members.

New"Good"
4/6
Catherine S.7 days ago · 1 review

Obviously a popular place. Slightly disappointed with our table - we were seated next to the bar near an entrance so there was constantly people coming and going in a fairly tight space so felt a bit cramped and therefore not a particularly relaxing experience. Plus our table was on a wobbly part of the floor so kept moving although I accept it is a very old historic building but the constant traffic meant it wobbled constantly. The food was good and reasonably priced and service was fine. All in all, a pleasant experience.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Phil R.7 days ago · 3 reviews

Amazing food, very friendly staff with great service. Good choice of drinks. Definitely going back again

New"Excellent"
6/6
Robert M.8 days ago · 1 review

Excellent food, ambiance and service. Will definitely be going back

New"Excellent"
6/6
Joanna B.12 days ago · 2 reviews

Food was fabulous. The staff amazing. We will definitely be back

New"Very good"
5/6
Mike P.13 days ago · 1 review

Very nice experience food very good and priced just about right.

New"Very good"
5/6
Philomena C.14 days ago · 1 review

We had a fabulous night, lovely food and wine, the service was superb and huge thanks to Jaqueline who really made the night for us, she had put balloons and banner out for my husbands birthday, was so friendly, knowledgeable about all the dishes on the menu. Fabulous all round

"Good"
4/6
Julie S.16 days ago · 1 review

Food was ok. The fish and chips came with a "pretend" sheet of newspaper on the plate with the food on top. It served no purpose whatsoever. It absorbed the vinegar and ripped while cutting food. We appreciate it is a very old building but desperately in need of a coat of paint

"Very good"
5/6
Pauline H.18 days ago · 1 review

Thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere was good however, service was a little slow, but we definitely will be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
Leila H.19 days ago · 1 review

Food excellent and very helpful service from staff. Visit again

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer S.19 days ago · 1 review

Everything was fantastic! Great atmosphere, delicious food and drink, and the staff working there really made our night wonderful. :)

"Very good"
5/6
Bryan d.19 days ago · 1 review

Lovely food, generous portions and great friendly service. Very happy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barbara B.20 days ago · 1 review

This is our 3rd visit to the priest hole and it didn’t disappoint. Fresh homemade food & friendly service

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael P.21 days ago · 1 review

Lovely early evening meal. Quiet as it was the start of the evening but perfect for me. Attentive and friendly service. Food was great - not fussily presented and perfectly cooked. Great little restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner24 days ago · 1 review

Service and food were exceptional-always visit when ever we are in the lakes and have never been disappointed

"Average"
3/6
Joanne A.25 days ago · 1 review

Friendly waitress. Food was ok, the pigs in blankets needed to be cooked/crisped up more, the steak pie was tasty and tender but the vegetables were spoiled with some sort of aniseed taste. Quite cold in the restaurant, no heating on.

"Excellent"
6/6
Fiona G.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely Sunday lunch and excellent service, highly recommend, thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Cath W.a month ago · 1 review

Great service, good value tasty food and a good wine list. Really really friendly helpful staff which I experienced last time I came and made me come back! A good evening made good by fresh food, good wine and great staff, thank you 😊

"Very good"
5/6
John G.a month ago · 2 reviews

A really enjoyable evening, delicious food and very friendly staff

"Excellent"
6/6
STACEY M.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent staff, lovely venue. The restaurant had a nice ambiance.

"Excellent"
6/6
Liz S.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent food & service. Jackie and Jo were fab thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon C.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent all round . Superb food and very welcoming staff. Reasonably priced and good selection, would certainly recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Yvette B.a month ago · 1 review

Great tasty food, lovely service and all in a historical building x

"Very good"
5/6
Jim W.a month ago · 1 review

Great meal as usual with fantastic service thank you very much

"Very good"
5/6
bronwyn T.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely food. The entree of pork belly was the start of the night!

"Very good"
5/6
Jane M.2 months ago · 1 review

Food great and service fab. We really enjoyed outstanding service & funny banter with our server Jacqueline. Thank you all.

"Very good"
5/6
Colin P.2 months ago · 1 review

Friendly and prompt service and rectified an issue with one of our meals quickly without question.

"Excellent"
6/6
michael b.2 months ago · 1 review

Really nice and friendly place , pleasant staff who are very attentive, the food was second to none , definitely worth a booking xx

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan K.2 months ago · 1 review

Delicious food and friendly efficient staff who went out of their way to make us feel welcome, definitely recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lydia H.2 months ago · 1 review

Table for 2 with super service.great food well presented.returning definitely

"Very good"
5/6
Julia G.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Great food. Staff were great and looked after us. B

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah W.2 months ago · 1 review

Amazing food and friendly service, would definitely return and recommend to others.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jo-Anne H.2 months ago · 1 review

What a fantastic evening. Food was lovely, staff were brilliant. Highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew D.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Been here many times and always delivers fabulous food. Very friendly staff & lovely restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian B.2 months ago · 1 review

5 of us had lovely food and great service with lovely staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Nigel J.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Great place, great food and drink. Whenever we're in the Lake District, we call in.

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard C.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food, service and ambience Big menu choice. Highly recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline C.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food (including loads of gluten free option) and friendly service

"Very good"
5/6
Jo J.2 months ago · 1 review

We usually visit once a year when in the area and are never disappointed. Steaks were cooked perfectly, white chocolate blondie was gorgeous and service was great as usual

"Very good"
5/6
david A.3 months ago · 1 review

Great food, great friendly service good atmosphere and very good value for money.

"Excellent"
6/6
jacqueline h.3 months ago · 1 review

Very good selection of veg, could of been hotter, ordered an unneccesary side of stuffing as told pork didnt come with it & it did Staff we very friendly

"Excellent"
6/6
Gareth P.3 months ago · 4 reviews

The food and the service was exceptional!! Great home made food!! Great quality and great wine !!

"Excellent"
6/6
Neal W.3 months ago · 1 review

Returned to the Priest Hole for another amazing meal. Great food, menu, service and value. Looking forward to returning on our next visit.

"Very good"
5/6
Marilyn W.3 months ago · 1 review

Staff were great and efficient Lovely food and great service

"Very good"
5/6
Steven H.3 months ago · 1 review

Best Sunday lunch we've had in the lake District, especially liked the roast lamb.

"Excellent"
6/6
David P.3 months ago · 2 reviews

What a great dining experience. The food was delicious and the service excellent.

"Very good"
5/6
Carol I.3 months ago · 3 reviews

We had a great time thanks. Food was excellent as usual and the staff were very attentive and with a great sense of humour.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stephen S.3 months ago · 1 review

Very friendly and helpful new waitress. Excellent food and service as always.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jamie T.3 months ago · 1 review

Nice place, reasonable prices and good food. Id visit again.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael K.3 months ago · 1 review

Cracking meal in a civilised environment, attentative service and staff were friendly.

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