The Lamplighter Dining Rooms in South Lakeland

As soon as we walked through the door the staff were welcoming and very attentive. The food was lovely and good value for money. We sat outside which is a great little sun trap for those rare sunny days in the Lake District. We would high recommend and we will definitely be back .

Decided to eat here on our last night of our mini moon. We pre booked via website as we did try couple days before off the cuff but it was busy. The food was lovely, I had stuffed chicken breast and chocolate brownie and my husband had the lamb special of the day and sticky toffee pudding. We also had a bottle of wine. We're usually just a pub grub type but went for something a bit more special. We both said we enjoyed it.

What a pearl in Windermere! Perfectly located, very nice rooms with good space and modern bathrooms, excellent breakfast, and parking right in the town center.

This would have been a 5/5 if it wasn’t for the restaurants “dogs are welcome” policy. Dining room is nicely decorated, staff courteous and professional and food of an excellent quality and beautifully presented. What let’s this establishment down is the fact that you’re forced to share your dining experience with several dogs one of which urinated on the floor during our meal. Both my partner and I are animal lovers but really feel a restaurant of this calibre and price bracket is no place for animals. When exactly did this become ok or the norm that you can book a table in a nice restaurant where your bill is in excess of £50/70 per head and because others can’t bear to leave their animal for a couple of hours we’re subjected to whimpering, growling and in our case peeing near our table. We watched fellow diners pet and stroke their dogs,wipe dribble from their mouths then use condiments others will unknowingly use straight after them. Indoor restaurants are no place for animals and I feel sorry for establishments like this that probably feel held to ransom on such policies with so many now refusing to leave home without them. Unfortunately until such a change I wouldn’t recommend it nor return.

We stayed for one night in a premier room, lovely big room which had everything we needed. A super spacious bathroom with both bath and overhead shower. Everything was spotlessly clean. The highlight of our stay was the food, absolutely incredible. We had dinner and breakfast and both meals were outstanding, I thoroughly recommend the chicken dish at dinner while my husband had the duo of pork which he said was fabulous. I also had a rhubarb and custard cocktail, tastes just as you think it would, brilliant concoction!!! Thank you for a very good stay indeed.

Today we had Sunday lunch for 8 persons here and a dog! The restaurant was extremely helpful pre-booking and during our time there. The food was delicious, hot and cooked really well. It all arrived looking delicious, steaming hot and plentiful. All the staff were super friendly.

We visited as a family of four with two young children and could not recommend enough. The Lamplighter has benefitted from renovations to the dining area and was very comfortable with a great atmosphere. Throughout the evening, staff were polite, friendly and attentive and very welcoming. The food was delicious and clearly freshly cooked. My wife had battered fish and chips and myself, a curry. Both were very tasty and it was great to see that the childrens meals were also of a high standard, with the chicken goujons being chicken breast as opposed to processed meat. Portion sizes were very good too. We had a lovely evening and would highly recommend.

Just stayed one night as part of a short break to the Lakes. But will go again I dare say. Reception very efficient and pleasant. Parking not easy but we got the last space! Dinner excellent, and the individually cooked breakfast was most welcome.

We visited the Lamplighter on Saturday 23rd March, we were in a party of 10, the service and food was amazing, the staff couldn't help enough, i would definitely recommend this restaurant.

We had the most incredible Sunday lunch with James and the team. The food and service were impeccable. We were a large group of 23, and we were looked after so wonderfully. Would recommend to anyone visiting The Lakes.

We have stayed here several times and each time we have been highly satisfied with everything. Our bedroom always warm , clean and inviting. Staff efficient and friendly and the food is amazing. Always well presented , plentiful and tasty - best of all served on a hot plate! Will definitely return and recommend.

Let's start with dinner: The starters were all really good. The hummus was incredibly refreshing, and was an excellent starter. Some of the party had the parfait starter, and it seemed to go down incredibly well. My little sister enjoyed the bread (mostly because she was having some of my mother's parfait with the bread) and one of my brothers had a prawn starter. He was reluctant to share, but they were also good. The main courses were pretty good. They accommodated changed (and still produced aesthetically pleasing dishes). My sister and my brother's girlfriend swapped the peas on their fish and chips (and the carrots were incredibly tasty, orange and tarragon glazed I believe), and I swapped the croquettes for mash on the chicken breast. The scampi was good, and the tartare sauce was very refreshing. My little brother had a burger. He loves burgers and wasn't let down by this one, although we were pleasantly surprised by the battered gherkin ontop of the burger (although we did play a great guessing game of what was it?, with guessing including black pudding and a small sausage). My father's lamb ballotine was incredibly tender and the accoutrements were also enjoyable, although if you get mash, you may want some gravy for it. The dessert was very hyped up. My brothers had brownies. They clearly enjoyed it. My sister and I enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding. The 'Thunder and Lightning' ice cream was honeycomb and was also enjoyable. The hotel was comfortable, although the twin bed room was way smaller than the double bed rooms. It was still perfectly comfortable in the twin bed rooms. Each room has a coffee machine. The breakfast was also good.

We were a group of 12 visiting for a 60th birthday for Sunday lunch. The bespoke food menu was what drew us all to the Lamplighter Dining Room initially as we’re all foodies. I contacted James prior to visiting and placed a pre-order on the Friday prior to our arrival. This was a first for us as it meant multiples of two or more people could choose their own cut of meat and how it was cooked. We received a warm welcome on arrival. Then we were shown to our own room to the rear of the restaurant, being such a large group. There was a great selection of wines and drinks for us to choose from too. We were offered a choice of two homemade soups to start which were both delicious. This was then followed by the main meal which included Leg of Lakeland Lamb; Roast Best End of Lamb; Roast Fillet of Lakeland Beef and Chicken. All accompanied with large quantities of vegetables, gravy and Yorkshire puddings. Everything was cooked to perfection and there was plenty of meat, even enough for a doggy bag. The staff were very attentive throughout and gave us a good amount of time before our puddings too. We all thoroughly enjoyed the meal and found it a great experience. We would all definitely make a return visit.

We had a lovely family meal for my 40th on the 30th december, waiter very attentive and food was amazing. Highly recommend the lamb!

Don't get me wrong I was very hungry, but the Sunday Lunch I ate here made it into my top 3. I loved it! The service and staff were fantastic, the dining room was old school but classy....but the food was the star of the show, rightly so. 10 out of 10, a real credit to all involved.

Initially booked for the 1st night of our 2 night kiddie free break we had to cancel due to adverse weather conditions which impacted on our travel arrangements so we rebooked for the Sunday & so glad we did, from the exceptionally warm welcome, in a lovely atmosphere, taking in beautifully prepared & presented starters, Panko Coated King Prawns (so light) & Chicken Liver Parfait to a mouth watering main of Lakeland Lamb Special & Breast of Lakeland Chicken it was a wonderful evening out, given that ‘special’ feel by the impeccable attentiveness & attention to detail of Jeff (hope i’ve got the right spelling), just good old fashioned service that left us feeling we were the only ones there, on what was a fairly busy evening & for that I cannot thank him enough. Everyone needs to experience a Jeff at least once in their lives. So looking forward to the next time, whenever that may be.

Amazing serivce really tried hard to squeeze us in on a really busy night. Food was delicious. Staff were friendly, welcomed my doggo.

Fabulous restaurant with great food and lovely staff. Easy parking right outside. Really enjoyed our evening here, can recommend.

One of the best meals I’ve had while visiting the area. Lots of choice on the menu. Service by staff very professional and attentive. Food excellent quality and cooked to perfection. Worth every penny! Just one thing I’d suggest to Management - signage in the entrance lobby directing diners to the dining room reception would be a good idea. I wasn’t sure where to go when I arrived!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay as well and breakfast and dinner. Rooms are modern, cosy and warm. Breakfast and dinner, both included in the deal, was generous and so tasty. Will definitely visit again.

We dined here when staying in Windermere for a couple of nights. The service was excellent. Staff could not be more attentive. The restaurant has an element of class. The value for money of the food and wine was excellent. Not overpriced and worth every...

Staying in Windermere for 2 nights and both of us fancied a meal with chicken which we couldn’t get in the hotel, we’d spotted the menu during the day & thought we’d give it a try, never thought for 1 minute it would be almost...

Stayed here for two nights and it was lovely! Great service upon arrival with the host making a huge fuss of our dog. The building itself is a little dated but the rooms were absolutely lovely and more modern. Breakfast was great with the lady...

Booked last minute. Absolutely fabulous can’t recommend enough ! Breakfast was beautiful and the lady who served us was so friendly . Dog friendly and it was so laid back . Can’t wait to return . Thank you so much

We went with friends relaxed evening. Such a lovely restaurant. Excellent staff would definitely go back. The staff make this place special

I can't quiet put my finger on it but there was just something about this place that makes it good rather than great. I couldn't fault either the service or the food but somehow you felt like you were in someone's front room rather than...

Went with friends as a part of 40th celebrations. The food, staff, atmosphere was amazing. 5* for all. Will definitely be back.

We booked the Lamplighter for dinner after a recommendation from a local. We'd been staying in the Ambleside/Windermere area for 5 nights, and I can say that this was the best meal that we had. Chicken Liver Parfait & Fish Goujons, Lamb Special and Sticky...

Food is lovely. Husband had lamb rump and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had a wonderful confit duck leg. Would have liked a little more veg. Only criticism is the Guinness was from a tin.

Stayed at this pleasant hotel for 4 nights. Amenities were good. Well looked after by the friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast very good. Loved the well presented evening meals. Very enjoyable visit.

We were travelling all day, feeling a little exhausted and hungry. We happened on to this very nice, clean spot with a quiet surrounding for dinner. The staff was so nice, polite and helpful . Food was wonderfully displayed and tasted even better. The next...

We didn't book a table, even though there were a number of empty tables in the bar we were told to go down the stairs to a horrible room, guessing that was for the naughty couples who didnt prebook room!. Ordered 2 glasses of wine,...

Stayed here fir 1 night . Had evening mea; amd breakfast. Evening meal lovely and breakfast ok. Room ok but waitress serving in morning was misserable. just dropped food on table . Blond hair and tatoo on her neck. Would have been nice when we...

The food was delicious and all came in good time. The staff were super friendly too. 100% recommend! Also lots of GF choices!

Having a roast anywhere other than home is always a risk. Today we had the pleasure of eating at the Lamplighter restaurant. The service and food were excellent. This was the best roast dinner I have ever eaten in a commercial setting. 6 veg, roast...

We were a table of 9 and had the full Sunday carvery family tbale expereince! 3 differnt meas and the vegatarian option were ordered and all were excellent. Loved the family table experience where we could serve ourselves and try whatever we liked. The meat...

Where do I start?? From the moment we arrived 2 hours early for our accommodation check in, we knew it was going to be a pleasant experience. Tiff advised our room wasn’t ready yet, so we went for a walk. Came back to the car...

First time visiting and can honestly say I was very impressed. As we only booked a day in advance, we only had the option of Sunday lunch, but it did not disappoint. The beef was cooked perfect, the roast potatoes were delicious, and the yorkshire...

After seeing some excellent reviews, we booked the 3 course Sunday lunch. At £36 per person and given they make a big fuss about pre-ordering your cut of meat, we expected something amazing. The soup and pudding were lovely but the main was disappointing to...

My friend and I had dinner at The Lamplighter restaurant. I had the curry with chicken and my friend had chicken croquettes. The food and service was excellent. On the best meals that we had while in the UK. Great atmosphere and the music is...

Im not sure where to start.. not often i leave long reviews and not often i dont like so many aspects of place! I dont recommend if someone look for a good quality ,safe place and delicious food! 1) parking very small-twice we have to...

Went here for dinner Can book dog friendly if you require A little dated decor but the food is gorgeous and the waitress was very attentive

The dinner and breakfast were equally great and the room was excellent. Very comfy bed and will now be a regular stop over. Great price point for the quality makes this a number one option.

Food was very good, huge fish and ships! Staff is friendly. Dining room nice and clean Enjoyable dinning here.

Great sleep, nice and quiet Ace food and beverage and Nora our grench pointer dog slept in the bed and thought it was great.

Was recommended this place by friends. Didn’t book and were made to feel rather unwelcome by the manager. However the waitress that came to serve us more than made up for it. The food was delicious and the service excellent. I just hope the next...

Unfortunately the dining room is uninspiring. Breast of Lakeland chicken was good. However, the curry, even though the menu stated "'mushroom, artichoke and chickpea' served with Chicken" turned out to be either the vegetables OR chicken! It was most disappointing

Lovely meal and great service from waitress. Bit of a strange set up and looks quite fancy but it isn't really posh.

Very helpful friendly staff, booked for 4 nights with breakfast included, great value for money and central location.

Manager is rude and creates an unfriendly atmosphere. Staff weren’t friendly and unwelcoming. Food is ok but very overpriced for what it is. Toilets dirty. Overall misses a lot of standard expectations when eating out, but charged a premium for it. Wouldn’t recommend visiting.

The service was attentive, however I felt that the food intolerance I mentioned before ordering was not taken seriously enough. Fortunately my meal was safe enough in this respect but mainly because I took care in my menu choices. Sadly my choice, the chef’s special...

We had drinks outside earlier in the week, the cocktails were excellent and good value. Arrived for dinner and we were well looked after by Kasia, nothing was too much trouble, very efficient. Two bottles of wine, reasonably priced. Food was well cooked and tasty....

Visited on a Sunday evening for dinner & it had the potential to be very good but unfortunately failed miserably We were too late for the Sunday Lunch Roast menu so chose from the a la carte. I had the “Lamb Dish of the Day”...

Had thelast meal of our break here. Very good. Good food, good staff. Can't fault anything. We were very pleased with our night there. Actually based on our restaurant experience we would look at staying in the Guest House part if we return to the...

Went here for an evening meal whilst on holiday in Windermere. It was a very warm evening and we were able to sit at a table outside The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was amazing and very reasonably priced. I’d definitely...

They do not serve food on the gorgeous outside terrace which is a real shame in the lovely summer weather we’ve been having.

Stopped here for a drink while visiting Windermere, as large outdoor seating options on a lovely sunny day. Small range of beers on tap, but still something for us to choose, staff were welcoming and friendly. The inside area, was beautifully presented, clean and inviting....

We ate here for my husbands birthday in May this year. The food was absolutely delicious. Not sure who the man was that served us but he could have been more friendly. I said to him that our meal was delicious complements to the chef...

There was a lot like about this place. It’s not fancy, but is right in town and walking distance to most things. The rooms are immaculately clean, with nice towels and linen. The parking is tight for bigger vehicles. Someone sideswiped and scratched our car...

I'm writing this review with mixed feelings because while there were some aspects of our experience at The Lamplighter Restaurant in Windermere that we enjoyed, unfortunately, the negatives greatly outweighed the positives. The venue itself is located in a picturesque part of Windermere and seemed...

Absolutely fantastic food. My wife and I had a starter and main course each and the food was delicious. I’ve never done a trip advisor review before but the food here was that good that I felt the need to on this occasion. 100% recommend...

Lovely hotel which we first visited 28 years ago ...they looked after us very well on our silver wedding anniversary..rooms wonderful and food fantastic...all clean and son of the previous owner was wonderful

Excellent in every way. Ambience, food and service were all perfect. Our family of 8 all had a lovely evening. Others have rightly praised the lamb Ballotine which was delicious. Head waiter John was attentive without being intrusive, as were his other colleagues. Will definitely...

The BEST Sunday roast! Cooked to perfection, great sides, good choice of wines / drinks. Staff were very attentive and passionate. Defo worth a visit!

Very good food and choice , friendly service in a pleasant environment! Highly recommend More of a dinning room experience than a pub table environment, which is preferred

So pleased to have chosen this restaurant. We went for drinks first day and were so impressed with service that we decided to have dinner the next day. We were surely not disappointed. Keep up great work, guys!

Not family friendly - rang and booked a table for 3 adults and a baby in a pram. Even though this was fully explained and confirmed during booking there was no adequate space for us, we were told to leave the pram in the entrance-...

We was here on Saturday night and it was amazing. Food, service, wine and atmosphere all 10/10. Will be telling everyone about this place and will definitely be back.

Lovely restaurant Great service Fantastic food Really enjoyed my evening with my partner here, nice and relaxed environment

We went as a family for Sunday lunch and it was fantastic, faultless and the service was amazing! Can't thank the team enough.

Had a lovely meal with a friend. The service as friendly and efficient. We loved our main courses but the desserts were something else. I had the raspberry brûlée and my friend the pineapple and coconut posset they were both delicious. We will definitely return.

DBB in Windermere. Lovely food and overall ambience. Room was much smaller than expected - no easy chair. Nicely decorated room and spotlessly clean. Sadly no voile blind behind the usual blind -not ideal given the window and outlook.. A cold night so grateful for...

2nd visit since June last year and last I'm afraid. What a mistake, I think it was a manager who looks so bloody grumpy and can't crack a smile, which is important in hospitality and especially an expensive restaurant. I ordered the lamb dish, just...

The B&B is warm and inviting with lovely staff. Our room was small but had everything we needed. Immaculately clean with a superb bathroom. Great shower and wonderful bath with an abundance of hot water. Breakfast choice and quality fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble.

Our first trip to the Lake District, been the best trip! Arrived at the lamplighter to friendly professional staff. Room was the perfect size with a very modern bathroom. First holiday with the dog. Breakfast was lovely and the Sunday roast was very good. Will...

Amazing hotel! We booked this due to bringing our Labrador on her first holiday! We had a lovely room with plenty of space for all 3 of us! Food here was amazing too. Location is just at the top of the main “strip” of local...

Wow, really amazing, great quality and not shy on the portions which lots of places can be. Would highly recommend and will be back ourselves.

Pleasant setting but the food just doesn't match the prices ! Good wine range and well cooked meat and fish BUT the menu feels outdated and lacks choice. E.g. very limited choice of vegetables. Sorry, but really felt like 1990s food at 2023 prices...

We are currently staying at the lamplighter for a 2 night midweek stay for a trip to the Lake District. We have been before for their EPIC Sunday lunch (you must try if here on a Sunday!!!) but never been hotel guests and I just...

Visited for Sunday lunch on their pre order set meal. We had beef rib and lamb shoulder between 4 of us and it was exceptional. The service, food and portions were perfect with an excellent selection of Sunday lunch staples. I honestly cannot recommend highly...

We stayed three nights this January and had booked the restaurant on the last night , the food was well presented and very tasty indeed , all the staff we encountered were exceptional and friendly at any time , nothing was too much trouble for...

Lovely place, small cosy hotel with amazing food and outstanding customer service. We have stayed at many of the expensive places in the area over the years and The Lamplighter has it all, great location, free parking, lovely comfortable rooms and amenities. We had a...

Felt uncomfortable and place was pretentious and food over priced - I was expecting a gastro pub really from the menu on trip advisor- Don’t think I would go back

Following some good feedback our daughter treated us to a Sunday lunch at this place. Upon arrival we were ushered into a dated room that could only be described as a 1950s railway station waiting room. It was bright, cold, quiet (we were the only...

We stayed at the hotel for a family gathering of 11 people and 3 dogs. From the time we arrived to the time we left we were made to feel at home and it was so nice to be able to relax with the dogs...

We, a three, were persuaded by the great reviews. We all started with the pea soup which we all found delightful. Two of us (both bald) had delicious lamb dinners. Wonderful Lakeland lamb; creamy mashed potato; carrot crush and a dreamy gravy. We were thrilled!...

We spent a night there just before Xmas to celebrate a birthday and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised! The staff are great and the food was gorgeous ! We had an excellent three course meal with drinks and coffee and an...

We had a fantastic stay and meal - the food was all really well cooked, great choice on the menu and the service was first class. Couldn’t really fault anything at all about the place and will definitely return in the future.

We were in Windermere for a long weekend, a group of 'girls' celebrating a special birthday. We chose the Lamplighter based on reviews and location, and it was the perfect choice. We were a large party, 13 of us, and James asked us to pre-order...

Had a meal for four here and lived up to it's reputation. A fantastic meal had by us all and as for the dessert, well, xxxxx. Would thoroughly recommend the restaurant. The service was attentive and the food itself lovely. A good choice from the...

Similarly to a previous review, I don't think this establishment's Sunday dinners are suitable for those with intolerances. A family member had mentioned my dairy intolerance when booking and again when we arrived. When booking, my family member was told the roast dinner would be...

I have just been for Sunday lunch. ( the daily menu is also available and sound fantastic) The carved meal was AMAZING! What an experience. First we had soup and some bread. They brought out a full chicken and carved it up in front of...

We had a delicious Sunday Lunch at the Lamplighter on Sunday 6th of November.The staff were excellent,friendly and nothing was too much trouble.We have eaten in this restaurant on several occasions and always found the same high standard.When visiting the Lakes we always book this...

Had our 3rd stay here last weekend. There is such a tranquil feel at the hotel, making it very conducive to a relaxing break. The hotel is bright and clean, the food is excellent and comes very well presented. The staff are warm pleasant and...

We had a great meal out for the family of eight to celebrate our silver wedding party, although it was only on a Tuesday (1stNov) . With a great choice on the menu and a nice cosy table setting (simple red roses in the bud...

We chose The Lamplighter for our 20th wedding anniversary weekend away and we were not disappointed! Fabulous clean and spacious room, very friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and fantastic food, both for evening meal and breakfast. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

We arrived early but that wasn’t a problem. The portions were very, very generous and tasty. The staff were very friendly. A lovely evening ☺️

A lovely evening meal here, good service, well laid tables, felt special. The veggie options were appreciated and the smoked brie lovely. The pasta could have been a little more al dente and the amount was so large was it was a little off putting! But would certainly visit again.

My husband and I booked a table at the last minute after spending a day out walking. The Lamplighter is a short walk away from the cluster of main restaurants in Windermere and we were so pleased that we chose it. The service was amazing from the moment we entered and were greeted by the lovely waiter, throughout our meal, when we were served by a very friendly waitress, until we left - faultless. We both enjoyed our meal which was nicely presented. The only negative comment I would make is that the dining chairs were a little uncomfortable to actually eat, although they were fine to sit back and relax in.

Loved the food. Not often you have the option of a suet steak pudding on the menu. Great meal and lovely relaxed dining. We will come back again.