The Priest Hole Restaurant

A characterful restaurant inside historic Kelsick Old Hall, serving British and Cumbrian-inspired food in central Ambleside.

The Priest Hole Restaurant occupies Kelsick Old Hall, one of the oldest buildings in Ambleside, giving a meal here a stronger sense of place than many conventional town-centre restaurants. The kitchen focuses on fresh, homemade British food with Cumbrian influences, covering meat, fish and vegetarian choices in a historic setting.A terrace adds outdoor seating when conditions allow, while the Church Street location is within easy walking distance of the centre’s shops, pubs and accommodation. Menus and service times vary, so check current information before visiting, especially if you are planning a Sunday meal or travelling outside peak season.