eS Bar in South Lakeland

A wonderful meal with great service made it all the more enjoyable - finished off with a perfect cocktail. Fully recommend this to everyone

Fabulous food and hosting. We sought this place out after watching a review online and it did not disappoint. We visited before opening and chatted to Izzy who arranged our booking and was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and when we arrived, our server was Gaby who was so welcoming and helpful. The food was better than we’ve eaten in Spain - so tasty and fresh. Our best meal of the holiday 👍👍

Nachos, calamari was nice. Enchiladas were burnt and do not get the patatas bravas as they are not at all authentic unfortunately! Service was fine. Expected better if I’m honest from the reviews I’ve seen.

Ate here with our 2 kids aged 7 and 14. They both found something they loved. We had 10 dishes between the 4 of us which was recommended by the staff, this was just the right amount. Great drinks, friendly staff and a nice ambience about the place. Tucked away so don't miss it.

We visit Bar eS every time we stay in Ambleside because we love it! Quick, friendly service, great food which is served quickly and a good atmosphere. Thanks to Gabby for the speedy friendly service!

We ordered from the vegan menu and everything was perfect. Great food and great service. Thoroughly recommended.

Came on a very busy Thursday evening, glad we had made a reservation. As always food was fabulous, great choices on menu and served by a lovely young waitress with a smile. Can’t wait to return on our next visit to Ambleside next month

Great food, great drinks, friendly service, cosy casual atmosphere right in the centre of Ambleside. What more could you want?

Great Mexican tapas in a relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed a nice range of dishes, all of them very tasty. A good option for an informal dinner out although booking advised as it gets popular. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful.

The food was fabulous and the service received by Zara and her team was second to none. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Amazing atmosphere and amazing food as aways. We love this place. We have been here several times over the years and it never fails ❤️

Lovely atmosphere, great service, amazing food! Really enjoyed our first visit here and will certainly be back. Would recommend

We had a booking on a busy Saturday night, service was excellent, advised of a slight delay on food staff were attentive with updates and drinks. Food was great, hot, tasty and varied. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Tapas in the Lakes. Perfect setting in the heart of Ambleside, great food and great atmosphere. Also a reasonable price for all we ate and drank. Not our first time and won't be the last!!

This was our second visit to Bar ES following a visit 12 months previously. We found the bar just as good as on our previous visit. The food was tasty and well cooked, and there was a good choice of beers although I think the beer menu had been thinned down a bit since the last time we visited. (Where was the Verdant?!) Good casual dining spot for anyone visiting Ambleside. Recommended.

Excellent food, cocktails and great atmosphere for a Wednesday night out. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves tapas. All of the staff were friendly and very attentive. We really enjoyed the whole evening thank you.

Great food. Not overly expensive. Dog friendly. We had 3 or 4 dishes each which was enough. Along with a couple of drinks. Bill came to around 70 quid which is great

Fantastic meal here, as always! Food is delicious and all the staff are so friendly. Highly recommend Bar eS. One of our favourite places to eat in Ambleside.

Everything about our meals and service received was first class as it usually has been on our many visits in recent years. Tapas were very well prepared and tasty. The young man who served us(unfortunately didn't get his name) was friendly and made us feel very welcome. An asset to the new team there. We will be back on our next visit to Ambleside.

Lovely little hidden gem! Spoilt for choice for both drinks and food. Great atmosphere and wonderful staff! Thank you for being one of our fav places to eat.

Great visit. Seated downstairs. Bar stewardess was new but this was fine. She was really helpful and we had a great meal.

We visited Bar Es for the first time a couple of weeks ago. We made a mistake with our booking and had to call up to change it. Nobody answered and after several attempts I left a message. Later, I received a call back from...

Super place to visit whilst staying in Ambleside. It was our first visit and certainly won’t be our last. The food was very tasty and there was plenty of choice as vegetarians. We enjoyed the atmosphere there and were well looked after by George. Super...

Always great food and service! Highly recommended. Staff happy to help and nothing was too much trouble

Super friendly service, very fast food delivery and tasty variety of dishes covering both meat and vegan options. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant

Awesome staff food amazing and great value for money I would highly recommend . Lovely atmosphere and again the food was amazing

Food was amazing. Highly recommend the ribs, meat was falling off the bone 👌🏻 staff and restaurant are great too

I booked this restaurant weeks before we attended to make sure we got a table. The weekend away was based around eating here. It didn’t disappoint. The food was excellent, every dish was cooked to perfection. The staff were very knowledgeable too. We will be...

Nice venue, great service with a smile and lovely food. A good collection of tequila as well, always a plus!!

We ordered 9 different Mexican tapas and each one was delicious! We were initially sat downstairs which was dog friendly but as my son is allergic to dogs we asked to move upstairs and this was no issue at all. Service was very friendly and...

Food and service were excellent. The cocktails were great and we were well looked after all evening.

This was our first visit, it had been highly recommended and we had high hopes, we were not disappointed! The person who served us was helpful and courteous. They explained that the food would come when it was ready so arrival at the table would...

Great food and service as always. Few new staff members who were extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend if you’re passing or looking for some nice food!

Amazing food. Staff very friendly. Dog friendly. The atmosphere is fab. Great place to eat and drink 🍺 Vegan menu is fab

This is a great place to eat and drink, the tapas is really well presented and really tasty, craft beers and ciders are really great and the staff are really friendly, it's a quirky place which is really appealing and we loved out time there,...

Great night, food was incredible. The staff were spot on, explained the menu and service style well, look forward to coming back on our next visit to the lakes

Fantastic restaurant tucked away from the main road. Excellent food, lovely environment and would love to return again !

Had a lovely meal here with my husband, first time visiting the Ambleside restaurant and we really enjoyed the food. Staff are friendly and it's nice to see a dog friendly restaurant. Would go back if ever in the area.

We really enjoyed our visit to Bar eS. The staff are very friendly, especially the young Scottish waiter who looked after our table. We would definitely return next time we visit Ambleside.

After seeing a video online myself and two friends decided to give it a go while staying in Ambleside for the weekend. We ordered 7 tapas dishes and 3 desserts which was just about right for the 3 of us. We really enjoyed the food...

Superb in every way. Warm and inviting, friendly staff, excellent food catering for meat eaters and vegetarians. We spent 2 nights in Ambleside and ate there both nights despite all the choice on offer as it was that good. It's down a little alley so...

EXCELLENT FOOD & SERVICE IN CENTRAL AMBLESIDE- ALL THE FOOD BUTHE PATATAS BRAVAS WAS ESPECIALLY EXCELLENT. - STAFF WERE LOVELY & A GREAT ATMOSPHERE - WILL DEFINATLEY BE BACK .

This place is the BEST!!!! It never disappoints. The place is so casual and easy going, you feel comfortable straight away, but also feel special as the staff look after you brilliantly. Nothing is any trouble to them, they never stop looking after you and...

Probably my favourite bar and restaurant to go to when in Ambleside. Great food, beers (and cocktails) and atmosphere.

We were early doors on a Saturday and were met by friendly and welcoming staff and shown straight to our table. The menu was explained to us clearly and concisely leaving us in no doubt how to order. We chose our dishes and ordered some...

Fantastic food, fantastic service will definitely be back! Reasonably priced and a good selection, literally couldn’t fault it!

Went to Bar eS as part of a anniversary weekend away, and heard of this restaurant via Instagram. Venue is intimate and relaxed, clean with friendly helpful staff. Food came out quick and hot, and each dish was delicious. Would highly recommend.

There were nine of us, and a small dog, here for a family birthday. We pre ordered and everything we had was absolutely lovely. Good service despite lots of dishes and drinks arriving throughout the evening. Friendly place. Would definitely recommend and will go again.

Could not fault this place. Sat outside with heaters. Waitress advised on food choice and boy was it tasty - really quick and well presented. Not the first time here and defo returning. Well done all

Fantastic food, service and vegan options. Worth the 600 mile round trip! Can't wait to come back again soon

Amazing location and atmosphere. Staff Couldn’t have been more helpful with recommendations and drink ideas. Loved our evening there and will be retuning again. Would recommend booking to avoid disappointment as was busy but didn’t impact the service or quality of the food

Our experience from start to finish was amazing, we were greeted by a very friendly staff member and taken to our table. It was our first time visiting so we were advised how many dishes to select and had a friendly chat with the waitress....

I have been to Bar Es many times and somehow it seems to get better every time I visit! The food is always excellent, the staff always so friendly and helpful. It’s an absolute pleasure every time and I’m already looking forward to the next...

Have been to bar eS plenty of times and it never disappoints. I recently had my 30th birthday here and everything was brilliant! The staff were so accommodating for a group of 25 and the food was excellent as always. The party menu was more...

Busy, great atmosphere, amazing food, lovely wine, great cheesecake. Staff all friendly and knowledgeable. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back. My partners favourite was beef enchilada’s. Mine was everything 🥰🥰

Excellent food and great staff. Sebastian was wonderful! Honestly one of the best tapas places I've ever been to.

Excellent food, good portions and very attentive staff. Would definitely recommend this. Very reasonable price too.

Had a lovely selection of tapas and tacos . Great staff and friendly atmosphere . Will definitely be back .

There was a lovely relaxed vibe to eating at Bar eS. Service was prompt and friendly, food was excellent and served promptly. We were a group of 4 with a dog which was accommodated without a problem.

We visited the bar in Keswick for an evening meal. The food was lovely and tasty, the service was prompt and friendly and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. An added bonus was being able to take our dog. Thoroughly recommended.

A fantastic place for awesome food,drinks and service. We’ve used this bar nearly every visit to Ambleside and the sister bar In Keswick

Absolutely fantastic little restaurant. The food was outstanding and served at the right times. Apart from a small delay with our wine everything else was perfect.

We were very kindly squeezed in on a very busy Friday night and ordered 5 of the Tapas dishes following the advice that it would give us a good choice selection. They were really good sized portions and we felt like we had a mountain...

Excellent all round, including a call earlier in the day to clarify where we wanted to sit as we had requested a specific area of the restaurant.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. The premises are quirky and very pleasant to be in. The food on the whole was excellent but a couple of dishes (ribs and chicken drumsticks) seemed to be under seasoned and lacked depth of flavour.

Another fabulous meal, everything was 5 star, great customer experience with lovely staff, great atmosphere and fabulous food! Thank you

Found this gem during a visit to the Lakes, a friend had shared an Instagram reel about the place. Overall a great experience, the food was amazing and the venue has a great vibe with friendly staff. Will come back on my next visit to...

We stumbled across this place one evening while out for a walk through town. We fancied something to eat and popped in for dinner. The food was fantastic and the staff were so friendly. A lovely evening. Highly recommended.

We hadn't booked but got a table on a Saturday night. We ordered 4 tapas, 2 of which we enjoyed. A staff member came over and asked if everything was OK with our meal and we told her neither of us liked one of the...

We couldn't have asked for more - delicious food, very high standard of service, very welcoming & friendly. We will definitely visit again and would highly recommend for families, couples with or without a dog. Fabulous!!

Booked here during our stay as dog friendly. Food was all good but nothing outstanding. One dish was forgotten but soon served up.

Amazing atmosphere staff and food keep doing what you do! Always a great night thank you. The chorizo and meatballs are soooo tasty

Excellent tapas selection, all very tasty. A good craft beer on tap. The service was excellent, special mention to the young man in the skeleton head shirt! Defo recommend. The restaurant, not the shirt (although I liked the shirt….)

In town for 2 nights having taken part in the Trail 25km. Reviews were good and the menu had what we fancied. Greeting was ok, didn’t have a booking so was ok with getting a table in the covered area outside even if it was...

Fantastic food really nice service. We will definitely come back. Best food with hard all week. House rioja was very lovely.

What a beautiful experience. Lovely food and staff. Great service. Will definitely come here again. What else would you want ?

Small and quirky restaurant down a little street what a gem to find. Great service, nice atmosphere, good food and really good cocktails. A nice twist on your typical tapas with it being Mexican but still had all the typical bits you’d want to see....

This is a lovely little place to enjoy some tapas. The menu has a wide selection of dishes which are served a couple at a time to enable you to mix and match. All the dishes we had were lovely. The atmosphere is nice and...

We were recommended Bar Es by the owners of our B&B in Ambleside, and it didn't disappoint! The food was excellent, and reasonably priced and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Next time we are back in Ambleside we will definitely be returning.

This place is amazing, great staff... amazing food. Go, you will NOT be disappointed. You will be full..

This Tapas Bar turns out great food from the kitchen but unfortunately is being let down by front of house staff and cleaning staff. The casual cafe type vibe is great but its no excuse for basic cleanliness and the front of house and toilets...

Visited this fantastic little restaurant without booking so were lucky to get the only available seats which were at the bar. The food was superb, well proportioned, a little bit of heat but not too much and served promptly. Would not miss the opportunity to...

Really delicious mexican tapas restaurant. All the plates we ordered where delicious and a good size. Came here on a holiday to Keswick and was the best meal of the week. Delicious.

Lovely restaurant well placed in the centre of Ambleside. It's great if you want really good food & drink. The food is constantly good & cocktails are great. If you are lucky enough to visit when the tiramasu is on the menu it is the...

This amazing restaurant did not disappoint after reading great reviews. From walking in and getting a friendly welcome, this place made a great impression. The atmosphere was relaxed and in such a small restaurant, we ended up talking to people on other tables and this...

Turned up without a booking on a Wednesday night in the summer holidays and was quickly given a table outside which was perfect for the warm evening. Extremely welcoming and accommodating front of house and serving staff, suggested amount of dishes was spot on. Food...

Our local friends brought us here for dinner - what a treat! Delicious, freshly cooked tapas, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. We particularly enjoyed the quesadillas and tacos - every dish had great flavour. Good selection of less common lagers and ales.

Visited after seeing the raving reviews on Tripadvisor but were left a little disappointed. The staff were great and the cocktails were nice. The food comes out when it’s ready so a bit at a time. Personally we prefer our food together so we can...

Food, staff, ambience amazing. The restaurant is decorated in a fun way. The tapas were absolutely delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the whole experience and will definitely be going back.

An impromptu stop in Ambleside travelling down from the Highlands. We arrived at 5:30 with no booking knowing that their booking site showed no availability for the evening, however we were given a table for 90mins which was much appreciated. The food was fast and...

Visited 29th July while visiting the area for my birthday weekend. Absolutely loved the decor, right up my street!! The quirky way of ordering your food was good, and arrived as it was cooked. The choice was varied, and very tasty. The meatballs were "spicy"...

Really good and tasty food. Not problems with service or the food arriving in a prompt manner as some reviewers have complained about here, and this was on a packed Saturday night. Would definitely return when we are next in Ambleside.

We booked for Friday night, evening meal at 7.45pm for 2. We where especially looking forward to this, as the last time we went to Ambleside we couldn't get in, so this time we booked ahead of time. We were greeted nicely and seated at...

. was tasty, Drinks were also good. There is definitely some amazing food to try here. The chorizo was very tasty. The only thing to mention was we asked for a portion of onion rings and waited a long time (30mins) before asking the server...

The food and service was amazing. We were really looked after by all the staff. So many different tapas dishes to chose from. We shared 8 dishes between 3 and this was plenty. Every dish was full of flavour and just the right size to...

A really enjoyable visit. Great food, friendly staff, very well priced, and a wonderful atmosphere. The menu is varied and the ordering system is really easy.

I'd spotted this place on TripAdvisor before we went to Ambleside so we decided to try it. Of course, this place being number one restaurant to try, it was very busy. However, the staff were so good at squeezing us in on a table providing...

This restaurant is up a lane but don't be put off as once you are inside it has a fantastic casual, trendy vibe. The food was amazing and they do a great marguerita. The staff are really friendly and helpful too.

This was a bit of a mixed bag. Service was friendly, although rather slow at times. We ordered six tapas and it took an eternity for our first plates of food to arrive. Most of the tapas are priced around £7 to £10. Quality and...

Stopped here on the off chance we would get a table with the dog. Really welcoming and accommodating. Great menu and mocktail list (rare round here!). Delicious food. As usual massively over ordered but staff and kitchen happy to box up for us to take...