The White Lion Hotel

You'll find yourself on Market Place where the crowds naturally gather, and The White Lion sits bang in the middle of it all—no sneaking in through back lanes here. It's the kind of place where locals and visitors rub shoulders over ales and proper pub grub, with that comfortable warmth you want after a walk up Catbells or a rainy afternoon in town. The bar's got character without trying too hard, the sort of spot where you can nurse a pint and watch Ambleside life happen outside the windows, or settle in with mates for something more substantial. Service is genuine rather than fussed, and they clearly know what they're doing with both the drinks and the kitchen.