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    The Priest Hole

    British, European, Drinks

    Dishes priced around£11

    Reviews of The Priest Hole (614)

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

    5.1/6

    614 reviews

    5.1/6

    614 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Excellent
    Service:Excellent
    Value for money:Great value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Very pleasant
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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Susan K.8 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.8 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Julia G.8 months ago · 2 reviews

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sarah W.8 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jo-Anne H.8 months ago · 1 review

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

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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Andrew D.8 months ago · 2 reviews

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Gillian B.8 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Nigel J.8 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.8 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Caroline C.8 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jo J.8 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.9 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    jacqueline h.9 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.9 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.9 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.9 months ago · 1 review

    Staff were great and efficient Lovely food and great service

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Steven H.9 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    David P.9 months ago · 2 reviews

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Carol I.9 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.9 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jamie T.9 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Michael K.9 months ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Dorothy B.9 months ago · 1 review

    The welcome we received when we arrived was lovely , the food was excellent so much so we booked to come again later in the week, thank you

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Bernett A.9 months ago · 1 review

    The whole experience was wonderful. Food brilliant Service excellent Staff funny and “ out of this world “

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    John W.9 months ago · 1 review

    Fantastic, the best Sunday lunch me and my partner have ever had, food was amazing and the service just as good, the soup of the day, wow, just the best, I'd recommend it to anybody looking to book for a meal and we'll definitely be back.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Clare S.9 months ago · 1 review

    Food was lovey.. perfect roast.. The service was even better. Our Scottish waiter has us crying laughing 😆 she makes the place. Will defiantly return :-)

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    John A.9 months ago · 1 review

    Amazing place the Dundee server was the best in Ambleside

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Andrew W.9 months ago · 1 review

    Great food, great service, and great staff. Lovely lovely place to eat. Definitely recommend 👍

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Tony R.9 months ago · 1 review

    Lovely atmosphere and welcoming staff. Excellent food and would highly recommend . Worth calling to book a table as can be busy.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Quandoo Diner10 months ago · 1 review

    Stunning food and super service. A great experience. We’ll be back.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Suzanne R.10 months ago · 1 review

    Lovely meal, super friendly and helpful service. The sticky toffee pudding was the best I’ve eaten!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sarah C.10 months ago · 1 review

    Amazing meal and amazing staff would highly recommend, worth a visit

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Paul G.10 months ago · 1 review

    Service was a little slow but they were fully booked and working hard - 6 of us at table and all agree that food was delicious

    "Awful"
    1/6
    Ann G.10 months ago · 2 reviews

    I ordered lamb which was just big piece of grizzle, but waitress never bothered when saw I’d left it all. Had crumble as was starving g and it was burnt. I should have said something but as I’ve done waitressing in past didn’t like to complain.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Pat U.10 months ago · 3 reviews

    Relaxed dining in characterful surroundings. Serving traditional British food .

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    cecilia y.10 months ago · 1 review

    From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the lovely atmosphere, it's warm, inviting, and perfect for both a casual meal or a special occasion. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure our experience was seamless from start to finish. The variety of the menu was impressive. There were plenty of options to choose from, and every dish we ordered was of very good quality. Each bite was bursting with flavor, showcasing fresh ingredients and thoughtful preparation. To top it off, we enjoyed a delightful bottle of wine. The prices were very reasonable, offering fantastic value for money given the quality and experience. Overall, our dining experience were exceeded my expectations.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Anna P.10 months ago · 2 reviews

    Fantastic restaurant. Sunday roast was beautiful as was the huge chocolate mousse, and made me feel very welcome as a solo diner, i really appreciate that. Staff were great. Defo return next time in Ambleside

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sue J.10 months ago · 1 review

    Excellent choice of food on the menu and all beautifully cooked and presented. The only downside was the dining room at the front was small and there was a long table of guests enjoying themselves but due to the size of the room it was difficult to hear on our table. That’s no reason not to go as honestly the food and service were great.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Graham C.10 months ago · 2 reviews

    Our third visit. And was superb yet again Good food Good premises Very good staff All very polite Will be going back

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Andrew H.a year ago · 2 reviews

    Excellent food in a wonderful building served by attentive staff. Had a lovely time.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lynn B.a year ago · 2 reviews

    Great staff very attentive and the meal was wonderful we will return

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jane P.a year ago · 1 review

    A wonderful old building full of character where we ate an excellent meal which was good value for money. The staff were attentive but not intrusive. A thoroughly delightful evening!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Caroline L.a year ago · 1 review

    Great food, nice choice of drinks. Great character building. Went twice during our 3 night stay it was that good. Will definitely go back and book ahead

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Quandoo Dinera year ago · 1 review

    Lovely meal. Good service. Complete experience was excellent. Was recommended to us by someone staying in the same b&b.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Eirian S.a year ago · 1 review

    A very welcoming, friendly, relaxed evening. The food was really great and we will definitely be back

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Les T.a year ago · 1 review

    Very enjoyable for our group of four. Service bright and friendly, food excellent, good atmosphere, interesting history to the place. Hard to fault.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Quandoo Dinera year ago · 1 review

    Always a good meal at the Priest Hole, we go every time we are in Ableside

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    mike p.a year ago · 1 review

    Great meal, friendly atmosphere.and food service Would definitely go back

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Karen s.a year ago · 1 review

    We loved the history behind the building and the food was gorgeous!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Paul C.a year ago · 1 review

    I left a note with the reservation explaining the meal was to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday, after a walk around Brotherswater, where he took us camping as kids. The service was amazing and the lady (apologies I didn’t ask your name) made him feel really special - decorating the table with a banner and balloon, and bringing him a sticky toffee pudding with sparkler and birthday song. He texted me later to say he’d had an amazing day. Thank you!