Christmas and New Year dining
Posted: December 7th, 2016
Yes we will be doing Christmas Dinner and New Years Eve dinner in the bar for non-residents. 3 course meal, menus are on the food page. These will sell out very quickly indeed! Don't delay
News
It’s a constant challenge keeping on top of maintaining this fine old gem of a building. 400 years of Lakeland weather takes its toll! Most of our roof has now been re-slated, putting paid to the days of dashing round with buckets in every downpour, to catch the drips. We are always looking to upgrade the rooms and public areas, whilst keeping the character of the place intact. William Wordsworth, once our neighbour, would surely still recognise the historic interiors, whilst current visitors love the fine beers, fine food and fabulous staff.
Snow, log fires & mulled wine!
Posted: November 10th, 2016
The snow has arrived and the fells look fabulous! Our log fires are roaring, warm mulled wine awaits as well as our constantly changing range of local real ales. A warm welcome awaits.....
Autumn is here....
Posted: October 8th, 2016
Autumn is here but the days are still long & the trees & mountains look glorious. Our new head chef is proving as popular as we expected...... pop in for a drink and something lovely to eat.....
As seen on Countryfile...
Posted: July 25th, 2016
Ambleside sports this Thursday 28th July. Just along the road from us at Rydal showground. Watch the local wrestling World Championships and the famous track races and fell races. Its a really lovely event in a fantastic setting. And why not call in here for a snack or great pint of local real ale as well?
Ambleside Sports
Posted: July 16th, 2016
Only a short while to the annual Ambleside Sports! Held in Rydal Park just south of the Badger Bar on the A591. Pop up for refreshments on 28th July, the last Thursday of the month.
Beatrix Potter is 150
Posted: June 25th, 2016
2016 marks 150 years since Beatrix Potter was born. To celebrate, why not visit the world premiere of the Beatrix Potter Musical Adventure in nearby Bowness which begins on Monday 27th June.....
Great North Swim
Posted: June 10th, 2016
Good luck to all the swimmers this weekend. The water in Windermere is lovely and warm after all the hot weather. Relax afterwards with good hearty food in our lovely pub and beer garden.
Road re-opens!
Posted: May 22nd, 2016
At long last the A591 is open after the flood damage, so Keswick is now only a 20 minute drive. Workmen are also repairing the little footbridge opposite the bar, and it should be finished in a couple of week.
The Fred Whitton Challenge
Posted: May 4th, 2016
Counting down the hours to the Fred Whitton Challenge! 2000 cyclists are taking part this weekend in an 112 mile trek over some of the areas hardest mountain passes! We've a special pasta dish on the menu for that much needed carbohydrate-boost! Weather is set to be good & we look forward to cheering you on & serving a very well deserved pint afterwards!
Bluebell Heaven!
Posted: May 3rd, 2016
May is our favourite month here, with Spring bursting forth. The sun is shining and finally it is getting warmer. The woods around are now getting their stunning carpet of bluebells - come and see, its glorious.
