Quick info
About The Lily
On Lake Rd in Ambleside, The Lily is a bar and restaurant that pairs cask ales with British dishes. The evening programme mixes live music, comedy and quiz nights, so the bar doubles as a venue as well as a place to eat and drink. TV sports are shown for those who come to watch a match, and drinks offers run as part of the evening line-up. The address is 12-14 Lake Rd. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention quiz night, live music, thirsty Thursday and Long Island ice tea.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention quiz night, live music, thirsty Thursday and Long Island ice tea.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split sharply. Most praise friendly bar staff and a welcoming atmosphere, with a Red Lagoon and a Long Island iced tea singled out, plus reasonably priced food and drink offers. Quiz night, TV sports and live music also get mentions. One reviewer found the menu differed from the website, with no vegetarian option and three menus for four people. Another said a vodka drink had barely any vodka.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split sharply. Most praise friendly bar staff and a welcoming atmosphere, with a Red Lagoon and a Long Island iced tea singled out, plus reasonably priced food and drink offers. Quiz night, TV sports and live music also get mentions. One reviewer found the menu differed from the website, with no vegetarian option and three menus for four people. Another said a vodka drink had barely any vodka.
Featured reviews
- Heath
“The barman is cool and friendly. The owner does not talk to you Just gives the drink Very disrespectful. Weakend vodka Had no vodka in the drink sold for. £5.50. All other places in ambleside are really relaxed”
- Gary Hare
“Good to see Spud Murphy working after train spotting.”
- Laela Ezra
“Great food and drink, pretty reasonable prices.”
- Emily
“Upon arriving we were ignored by the staff despite having booked a table. After approaching the bar we were given 3 menus for the 4 of us. The menu did not match what was on their website and there was not a single vegetarian option. When queried, we were simply told the menu had changed. The pub was also full of rowdy locals. We left as there was no food suitable for half of our party. A disappointment as when we visited a few years ago the menu and atmosphere was great, not sure what has happened since then...”
- Vince Byrne
“Visited for thirsty Thursday. Had a Red lagoon and a Long Island ice tea, great service.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Low-key outpost for British dishes, cask ales & live music & comedy amid homely furnishings.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Sports
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near The Lily
- Royal Oak4.42,0500.1 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
cask ales, goulash, Windermere Pale
- Lakes Brew Co Tap4.81530.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingGood for kidsTakeout
spicy fries, stuffed streetfood toasties, west coast IPA
- The Unicorn Ambleside4.41,1290.2 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
recent refurbishment, monday pub quiz, beef bourguignon
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The LilyReservations | 4.3596 | — | £10–30 | quiz night, live music, thirsty Thursday |
| Royal OakReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.42,050 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | cask ales, goulash, Windermere Pale |
| Lakes Brew Co TapOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Takeout | 4.8153 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | spicy fries, stuffed streetfood toasties, west coast IPA |
| The Unicorn AmblesideReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.41,129 | 0.2 mi | — | recent refurbishment, monday pub quiz, beef bourguignon |
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