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Didn't realise how in demand Old Stamp House was - but have just managed to snag a place from the waiting list and am so excited, thank you for the recommendation! Also going to try to walk to Drunken Duck after busing down and spending an afternoon in Coniston; your recs seem excellent and we are very grateful for the tips.
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Jealous. Being the Lakes, you must book in advance, like now for the nicer places.
Drunken Duck. One of the best pub garden views I've ever experienced. Great drinks and famous food. You can get within striking distance (nearest bus stop 1/2 mile walk) on the bus from Windermere, take the bus to Hawshead change in Ambleside. Or do what we did if you fancy a medium hike and walk there from Windermere via the Bowness Ferry-Hilltop-Hawshead- Drunken Duck. - bus back.
Controversial, but Windermere is not good for food. BUT the café in the Jetty museum is great. The museum is great as well, a Stirling prize winner IIRC.
Other than that, Ambleside Fish and Chips on the lake, Old Stamp House Ambleside. Lots of the best gastropubs are hard to get to without a car, they tend to be up the end of valleys etc.