Bar: Noon - Close
Food Served most Lunch & Evenings
Subject to change (please see “what’s new” below)
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.
Posted: March 12th, 2022
The daffodils and crocuses are out, the sun has a bit of warmth and the lambs are playing in the fields. If the weather is not perfect, then call in for a pint and a tasty pie in front of our open fires. Very cosy. See you soon...
Posted: March 7th, 2022
We are closed from 5pm on Tuesday, just for that evening, to give our overworked staff some much needed time off. Open as normal from 12 noon on Wednesday.
Posted: January 3rd, 2022
Open daily for lunch 12pm to 2.30pm. Evening meals 5.30pm to 7pm. Bar open 12pm to 9.30pm every day.
Posted: December 31st, 2021
| New Year’s Eve 31st: Bar open 12noon – Midnight. No entry charge. Food 6-7.30pm Walk-ins and residents only, nearly full. Sunday 1st January 2021: Bar open 12pm–10pm. Food 12-2.30pm (sorry, no roasts today), 5.30-7.30pm Monday 2nd January: Bar open 12pm–5pm. Food 12-2.30pm We are then closed from 5pm Monday to 12noon on Friday 7th
Posted: December 17th, 2021
We are open every day through Christmas. 3 course Christmas Roast dinner on the 25th available for residents and non-residents (menu on the food page) Just a few rooms left now over Christmas and New Year, escape while you can! Up to 24th December: open every day for food and drink as normal. Christmas Day, Saturday 25th: Bar open 12pm–4pm, 6-9pm. Christmas Dinner 1-3pm, bookings essential. No bar meals available today. 26th - 30th: Bar open 12pm –10pm. Food 12-2.30pm, 5.30-7.30pm New Year’s Eve 31st: Bar open 12noon – Midnight. No entry charge. Food 12-2.30pm, 6-8pm 1st January 2021: Bar open 12pm–10pm. Food 12-2.30pm, 5.30-7.30pm
Posted: December 12th, 2021
Christmas Day! Fires will be roaring and we will be open for drinks only from noon until around 9pm.......... if you feel the need for some fresh air or have over indulged..... we don't judge!
Posted: November 19th, 2021
We will be CLOSED for a few days in the next weeks. Closed on these days: Mon 22nd Nov Mon 29th Tues 30th Sun 5th Dec Mon 6th Tues 7th Wed 8th Thur 9th Sun 12th Mon 13th
Posted: October 27th, 2021
Thursday 28th. A bit of water won't stop us opening! Swim here, paddle here, get very soggy getting here then dry out in front of our fires and enjoy hearty warm food and great local ales. We have lots of chefs today, so if you can get here we can feed you! The road is passable with care (as of 10am) but why not walk to us from Grasmere or Ambleside (via the Rydal hall track, not the under Loughrigg road (you will be swimming!)
Posted: October 27th, 2021
Put your wellies on, visit a waterfall.... or sit inside our nice cosy inn. The fires are roaring, the beer is the best around, and we are pleased to be offering food at lunch and in the evening everyday except next Monday 1st November. We usually have space for everyone at lunchtime, but do fill up in the evening, so the earlier you come (we open at 5.30) the better the chance of getting in, but no guarantees.
Posted: October 27th, 2021
We are fully open for food and drinks. We have plenty of staff, so come along and enjoy the open fires, tasty food and great beer. The traffic is moving freely on the road and there don't seem to be any problems on the A591 Ambleside - Grasmere - Keswick.
