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The White Lion Hotel & Restaurant

A large central Ambleside pub with food, cask ale and guest rooms, operated by Ember Inns in a prominent Market Place location.

The White Lion Hotel is one of Ambleside’s most prominent town-centre pubs, standing in Market Place with food, drinks and accommodation under one roof. Operated by Ember Inns, it serves familiar pub dishes alongside cask ales, wine and other drinks, with breakfast and all-day food available under the current format.Guest rooms make it more than a food-and-drink stop, while the location is particularly convenient for visitors arriving by bus or wanting to explore Ambleside on foot. The pub is family friendly and offers dedicated children’s choices. Room rates, menus, service times and offers can change, so check live availability and current venue details for your dates.

Prominent Market Place location
Pub food and cask ale
Guest rooms in central Ambleside
Family-friendly dining
The Cumbria Guru verdict

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A highly convenient all-rounder in the middle of Ambleside for pub food, drinks and rooms, rather than a quiet boutique stay or specialist restaurant.

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Last updated 22 August 2026.