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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

    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
    Terry W.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great selection. The steak pie was the best I've ever had. Great service too. Would definitely recommend.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Stuart R.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great evening in the always welcoming Priest Hole. Steak night never disappoints.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Anita T.2 years ago · 1 review

    Staff great, food average atmosphere average , beef was over cooked maybe because we ate at 6.30 Overall think the food could have been better

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Robert N.2 years ago · 1 review

    My wife and I had the Sunday roast My wife had the turkey and I had the trio meats. Could not fault the quantity or quality. Would definitely book again.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    John B.2 years ago · 1 review

    Brilliant meal first class service as always and great atmosphere.

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    "Average"
    3/6
    Vicki J.2 years ago · 1 review

    I was disappointed with the roast dinner, I ordered the beef had a very large amount of fat and was quite tough, did I return it no, because my husband would have been eating his meal alone, also when you looked at the plate it didn't look appetising, would I go again, no

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Martin L.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great. No more words to say.ok ok ok. It’s cold

    "Not good "
    2/6
    Sarah R.2 years ago · 1 review

    Ordered the sirloin of beef which was a big mistake. It was very disappointing as it was very tough and fatty. Service was very slow. Only plus was the nice bottle of wine we enjoyed, won’t be returning

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Michael W.2 years ago · 1 review

    The hosts were friendly and offered a warm welcome. Very relaxed atmosphere and great service would recommend and will visit again soon

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Edward P.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Lovely place to eat, a great Sunday lunch! Thank you.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Phil C.2 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent food, have eaten here a few times and always to a great standard. Thanks

    "Very good"
    5/6
    marcia s.2 years ago · 1 review

    We had the lovliest waiter and waitress. They made us feel very welcome and as we were among the last few people to leave, we had a great chat at the bar and found out some history of the building. Very interesting. Will definitely visit next time we're over that way.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Mick H.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Friendly staff and easy booking. Food came out very quick and could have been hotter. Portions could have been bigger. No allergie sheets available !!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Elwood I.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great food, great service and very reasonable prices. Had the Sunday dinner, choice of lamb, beef or pork.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Diana J.2 years ago · 1 review

    First time visiting, fabulous home cooked food, recommend the homemade steak pie, chips, mushy peas & gravy, outstanding. Will definitely be back.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sean D.2 years ago · 1 review

    Food was really good, and the friendly and amusing waitress added to our experience.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Cheryl R.2 years ago · 1 review

    Everything was great about my dining experience, food, service and ambience, thank you .

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Harvey S.2 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely food, pleasant staff and nice atmosphere. Have visited many times and always had excellent food.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Peter H.2 years ago · 1 review

    Food was delicious & plenty of gf options! Service was friendly & we weren’t kept waiting.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Liz S.2 years ago · 1 review

    The staff were pleasant and the atmosphere was good. The steaks were average which is a bit of a shame as they were great last time we went a year ago

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Kate H.2 years ago · 7 reviews

    Lovely place with lovely staff - food excellent and very tasty!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kay B.2 years ago · 1 review

    Absolutely wonderful evening, food was delicious, can’t fault anything, will definitely be returning soon.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Beth W.2 years ago · 1 review

    We loved our visit to The Priest Hole! On a rare night away from our little ones it was such a treat to have such a gorgeous meal in a gorgeous restaurant! We went on Thursday which was steak night and we were not disappointed! Cooked to our very differing specifications and generous Lake District portions! The cauliflower pakora and beetroot/goats cheese starters were excellent and we ended with delicious desserts! The tram were warm and welcoming and it was an experience we would gladly return for! Thanks the Nicola and all the team!x

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Malcolm G.2 years ago · 1 review

    Superb as usual. Visited several times. Will be back again.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Richard H.2 years ago · 1 review

    Good food and friendly attentive service in a fascinating building

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jonathan C.2 years ago · 1 review

    great food and service as always, had choices off the Sunday menu only, would of liked a choice of sandwiches or more lighter bites as i wasn't particularly hungry at the time. Overall the food was lovely though,

    "Very good"
    5/6
    May G.2 years ago · 5 reviews

    This was our first visit and we will be back. Fabulous cheery staff and the food was super. Steak pie was amazing. Loved the wonky floors.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Rosie B.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Not very good , much better places to eat in Ambleside Staff seemed to want everyone out before 9pm

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Dabney T.2 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely restaurant with intriguing history and extraordinary menu. The staff worked very hard to make sure our visit was memorable. Highly recommended.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Barbara P.2 years ago · 1 review

    Food was pretty good. Staff were very friendly and efficient.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Julia N.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    Great food in a quirky setting, staff were helpful & attentive

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Graham C.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Staff were really friendly,very helpful ,food was amazing,,,we have booked for Sunday lunch Recommend them highly

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 1 review

    Steak night was delicious. Well cooked, tender steak and Greek salad. Brill!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    K F.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Very attentive staff, lovely food, great setting. The note about food intolerance in the booking hadn't been passed on but they were able to guide us as to what on the menu would fit that need. It was busy so we had to wait a little longer for food but it was OK. We had a lovely time.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sheila O.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Nice atmosphere, nice staff and nice food. What more can you ask for.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Alan R.2 years ago · 1 review

    Very nice meal and the staff were very pleasant and helpful

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Steve C.2 years ago · 1 review

    Anniversary dinner, I requeya quiet table and Prosecco in the fridge we got exactly that including the table laid with flutes. The specials were amazing as were the steaks and the service topped it off brilliantly 😁

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Mhari H.2 years ago · 1 review

    Friendly staff, clean eating area (sat outside), served quickly, quality food at a good price, would recommend

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Janet E.2 years ago · 1 review

    Staff were lovely and we enjoyed our food and wine. Our only complaint was that the steak was overdone for medium rare but a deduction was made to the bill which was appreciated. Will happily visit again.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Albert P.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great food, great people looking after you and well worth a visit.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Diane P.2 years ago · 1 review

    Had an enjoyable evening at the priest hole , the food was lovely , the service was great , would recommend a visit while in Ambleside

    "Good"
    4/6
    Stuart H.2 years ago · 1 review

    We had a reservation & we were seated promptly. We each ordered the Sunday roast-I had the pork & my husband had the lamb. Both were very good, although some of the pork was a bit dry.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Gina T.2 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely meal. Had the hake and the fish was cooked perfectly. It was very busy but nevertheless the staff were very attentive and friendly.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Mark S.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Excellent restaurant with great service! Food very good value! Thanks guys!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Graham J.2 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent food and service. Friendly and helpful staff. Good choice of food.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Brian N.2 years ago · 1 review

    The history of the building was fascinating. Great to see it in original condition

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Mike S.2 years ago · 1 review

    Good food, attentive staff, great atmosphere to meet old friends.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Paula D.2 years ago · 1 review

    Visited for Sunday roast lunch and it was really great. The food was super tasty, both the beef and pork were lean and delicious along with the veg and crispy potatoes - the cauliflower cheese side is a must too! Great local ales, friendly atmosphere and staff (Yasmine was really engaging and told us about the history of the Inn) made it a really pleasant visit. All round good value and would highly recommend…

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Tom C.2 years ago · 1 review

    Historic location, central location, nice atmosphere. Food cooked to perfection.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sid M.2 years ago · 1 review

    Friendly, comfortable, and good food and attentive service. Cheery atmosphere.

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