Re:Vista in South Lakeland

We were a large party of 12 but unfortunately no-one can book a table on a Sunday! This is rare these days as people like to plan their mel times. We knew this is advance as we had been before. We waited for a short while and then the table was ready. This wasn't 1 table but we were spread across 3 separate tables which couldn't be put together and some had to sit elsewhere. This happened last time and this time we thought they would only allocate eating when it was ready for the whole party. Most went for the carvery. The vegetables were very good and the turkey really moist but the beef was so tough that you really needed a steak knife to cut through it. Overall a disappointing experience based upon the service, food quality and price/value for money.

Had the best steak pie I've ever eaten

Me and the missus called into the Ambleside Inn at around 4pm for a couple of drinks with a view to possibly eating later on. It was a busy bank holiday Sunday (Spring bank holiday) The bar was busy but didn’t take too long to get served. The drinks were pricey never the less we stayed for a few rounds and then decided to have a Sunday roast. We paid £21 each for roast beef, again pricier than most. It arrived pretty quickly and when it was placed down they looked dry so I asked if we could have some more gravy. The waitress said that would be another £2 each WTF!!! I explained this was disgusting but she walked away. Another member was passing and I asked to see the manager, he wasn’t available but this member of staff said extra gravy was extra but could see there was hardly any so on this occasion she would get some for us. The food was ok but nothing to shout about. Pale roast potatoes, tough beef and tasteless yorkshire puddings. Not worth the money. Very disappointed and hope they review this charge for extra gravy. Won’t rush to visit again.

Stayed at the nearby Haven site and as its been nearly 20 years since last coming in here, booked a table. Joshua, provided both bar and waiter service, was quick, efficient and very friendly. Couple of nice pints with the Cumbria ale and Dizzy Blonde. Meals were both superb and plentiful, and not overpriced. Fish & chips for me, rag pudding & chips for OH. Wanted the liver, bacon & mash but it had sold out, unfortunately. Clean and tidy pub that offers 7 rooms for accomodation. Nice beer garden to the rear to relax in. Only about 10/15 walk back to the caravan. Central village location and great base for exploring the South Lakes. Advised for a visit 👍🏻👍🏻

We were knackered after a load of personal stress and a walk from Ambleside to Grasmere (recommended) on a really hot day. SO ... we decided to have a pint (or several) on our return and we chose this place. Lovely staff, nice atmosphere and the 'early bird menu' for people like us who were past it by 8 o'clock (hic !) it was excellent. Seriously, this is a fantastic place to go. Also try the Royal Oak and the also consider staying at Rothay House for your accommodation. Hope this helps. Rob & Ruth.