Bar eS Ambleside

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  Katie Robinson

  ·1 month ago

  “Absolutely fabulous find - head down the alley and you won't be disappointed. The vegan menu was extensive and absolutely delicious. The mushroom soft tacos and refried bean nachos were superb and the margaritas were great. My meat-eating partner was equally impressed!”

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  AlexWhewell

  ·2 months ago

  “Amazing tapas! Great food friendly service and buzzing atmosphere. Definitely worth a look as an alternative to many of the standard pub food options”

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  Owain Williams

  ·2 months ago

  “We popped in as a walk-in and grabbed one of the last tables. It was super busy as the kitchen seemed to be struggling but the food was worth the wait. Great selection and tasted amazing. Would recommend booking if we were to go back. We ordered 5 items and it was the ideal number for 2 people.”

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  Sian Thomas

  ·3 months ago

  “Loved our visit to Bar eS. The dishes we had were all excellent and tasted really fresh. Great selection of beer and cocktails, loved the Bakewell Sour. Relaxed atmosphere and the staff were super friendly and helpful. One of best meals we’ve had in a while. Recommend getting the pulled beef Enchilada.”

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  Jacob Halsey

  ·3 months ago

  “Delicious food. Friendly service. Good value and portion sizes. I would definitely return next time I am in the area. In particular we enjoyed the nachos, gambas pil pil, spare ribs, and calamari. The beef quesadilla was ok but not very flavourful, could do with some more spices and more cheese.”

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  James Murtagh

  ·4 months ago

  “We visited Bar Es in Ambleside for a celebratory meal and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were able to get a same-day booking for an early dinner at 5pm, which worked perfectly for us. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, taking the time to explain how the ordering works, talk us through the specials, recommend dishes, and suggest drinks. Their enthusiasm and knowledge really enhanced the experience. Following our server’s recommendation, we ordered 4–6 dishes to share, and every one of them was excellent. The standout dishes were the patatas bravas, which were perfectly crispy with a delicious sauce, the outstanding salt and pepper squid, and the nachos, which were an absolute winner. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails each, all of which were well made and complemented the food beautifully. Although the table was needed back by 6:30pm, we were made aware of this in advance and never felt rushed. The service throughout was top-notch, the food was exceptional, and we left happy, full, and smiling. A must-visit when you’re in Ambleside! 👏🍹”

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  Ryan Martin

  ·4 months ago

  “Great tasty food. Good portion sizes considering its tapas! We left full with some food still left”

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  Debbie McColl

  ·4 months ago

  “This restaurant was directly next door to our digs in the Lake District. Wow. Beef quesadillas one of the nicest things I’ve ever tasted in my life. All dishes very tasty and big portions. Margaritas = strong :-)”

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  John H

  ·8 months ago

  “We visited here when staying in Ambleside. The food was amazing, staff were really friendly and a great night out. We tried to visit on our first night but missed out on table, so we booked up for the following night through their website. We were told approx order 4-6 dishes between the two of us, so tried 5 different dishes. It was Taco Tuesdays, so picked the two meaty taco dishes on the menu in our selection. The food came out at varied times, freshly made. It allowed us to enjoy every dish as it came out and felt less rushed. All the food was lush and the pint of Wingman definitely was a good combo. We would visit again when back in Ambleside and try more of the menu.”

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  Tom Winstanley

  ·1 year ago

  “Couldn't fault it, didn't have a reservation but the staff got us in with a short wait. The cocktails were lovely and the food was very good. Special mention to our server Evan who was super warm and welcoming and just really polite, definitely enhanced the experience!”