The Pier Cafe Bar in South Lakeland

A wonderful find. A warm welcome with great service and food to be found here. Had the warm Brie bacon and cranberry baguette which was delicious. Situated right on the pier with fabulous views. I would thoroughly recommend this place and will be back someday.

Visited yesterday with my mum & Aunt while staying in the area. What a lovely little place. Inside & outside seating with a lovely outlook over Lake Windermere. Very friendly helpful staff & the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Lovely fresh bread with loads of filling & a good choice of fillings to choose from. I did see a sign saying dog friendly. Will definitely be back when next in the area.

We were staying in Ambleside for a long weekend and took a walk to Lake Windermere. We were looking for a cafe for a bite to eat and came across the Pier Cafe. The staff were friendly and helpful. The views were perfect especially as it was such a gorgeous day. The food was delicious. A small full English breakfast and a BLT baguette plus two cappuccino's. It cost £25 for everything. I can definitely recommend visiting here and wouldn't hesitate if visiting the area again.

Just to about ok charging over £5 for two teas albeit green and regular but when did the lakes get so pricey. It was clean and a throwback to the 70s as i dont think it has seen a make over since the 1970s

Warm and friendly (warm in every sense). Good coffee and cakes. Good place to wait for the lake cruise. (Just don’t ask to use the toilets if you’re not a cafe customer as I heard so many doing… they mean it)

A lovely cafe overlooking lake Windermere . Very friendly staff and so efficient and helpful . Varied menu and our selection was first class . Plus a great selection of home made cakes like Rocky Road .

We always call at the Pier Cafe every time we visit Ambleside. Staff are always friendly and helpful. A great location overlooking Lake Windermere. We enjoyed a nice lunch. Well worth a visit.

We popped into the Pier Cafe to get a coffee before we had a boat trip on Lake Windermere, when we arrived back we decided to go in again for some lunch. We were not disappointed and we had cheese and bacon melts, they were delicious and well presented. Thoroughly enjoyed by us both and just like to say the cafe itself was immaculately clean and well maintained with staff who cleared the tables once people had left.

Came here when in Ambleside. Friendly waiter and service and central to boats . Everything is in takeaway style because of covid which we understand however feel the baguette could have come with a side salad with the price we had paid . Nice and tasty tho ,

Another great vegetarian breakfast, including Quorn sausage. Everything cooked to perfection and very friendly staff

Visited this Cafe yesterday morning for breakfast and was taken by the cold unfriendly approach adopted by the waitress towards me. Whether it was to do with Coronavirus problem who knows. Entered the Cafe mask on plus sanitized hands and asked by waitress (What do you want) not good morning or how can I help? I ordered a breakfast and sat down to a lovely view across the lake. My tea was in a paper cup and received my breakfast over my shoulder in a take away box with wooden knife and fork. No asking how my breakfast was because it was good, if they'd ask? I had no contact from the staff until I left the cafe where the waitress said thank you. Unfriendly, cold and atmosphere, doesn't make me go back again. I travel for work, smartly dressed and polite and don't deserve this attitude even in a pandemtic.

We visited The Pier Cafe twice during our stay in Ambleside. Friendly staff and excellent quick service. Plenty of choice on the menu.

Just stopped in for a drink before waiting for the ferry. I had a beer and my wife had a hot chocolate. It was nice that the beer was from a local brewery and the hot chocolate looked really good!

Lady on the till made you feel like everything you ordered was a problem for her. She told my partner after all ready seeing him that he had to go and use the public toilets. Even though he was a customer and did the same to other customers. Didn’t provide me with a cup for my tea had to ask for sugar stirrer. Made everything very unrelaxing. Partner ordered a well done bacon and egg barm took at least half an hour to come. They said it was because he wanted it well done. It turned up hardly cooked so goodness knows what not well done looks like. They made you feel like you had to take out by asking you a million times when you had all ready sat down and it was obvious you was eating in. It’s over priced. The coffee tasted like warm water. When I asked for another butter for my scon she just got me one and stroppily handed it me saying nothing. For some reason the women in this place must feel superior to the customers as everyone in the que was made to feel uncomfortable. She made what was supposed to be a very simple thing into a huge deal. There definitely needs to be a more friendly less stressful person on the till. Won’t be going again and I would imagine a lot of the people I saw being served won’t either. May I add there was only us in there when we ordered. Very dissatisfied that I spent my money in there

terrible and rude service from the staff !!!!!!! I came with my friend and i’m the only one who ordered food but my friend just came in to the cafe later and then short hair staff ark my friend what time you want to order and said you wanna sit only ? So bad because i already ordered and my friend just came to cafe for say hi to me. I never been rude service cafe like this cafe before 😏😏😏

This was our first visit to The Pier Cafe Bar. We ordered a pot of tea for two and some cakes. All staff were friendly and helpful. Great views of Lake Windermere from our table. Prices were reasonable. A small selection of gifts and souvenirs were for sale.

Visited Windermere over the bank Holiday weekend and called into this place for 3 lattes, 3 sausage baps and a coffee. They wanted nearly £40 just because it's sat next to the lake. Cheaper and better places to dine in Windermere. Absolute rip off.

We always eat here when we are on holiday. Great service and lovely homemade sandwiches. Probably the best chip's for miles! Lovely watching the boat's go by. Definitely worth a visit.

¡Desafortunadamente ni siquiera tuvimos la oportunidad de comer la comida debido a un miembro del personal muy grosero! El muchacho joven que tomó nuestro pedido era encantador, había algunos pequeños juguetes baratos a la altura de los niños en el mostrador para la venta que mi hijo y otra niña estaban mirando. ¡Mi hijo estaba terminando unos dientes de broma baratos cuando esta mujer habló sobre mí y el joven y preguntó si los estaban comprando y comenzó a murmurar sobre tener que volver a ponerlos en la bolsa!Luego procedió a dar la vuelta y comenzó a ponerlos de nuevo en la bolsa.En este punto, salí y el muchacho se encogió de hombros para disculparse, ya que no creo que sea la primera vez, ¡debería haberme preguntado por qué estaba tan vacío a las 12:45!No alentamos a nuestros hijos a tocar cosas, sin embargo, cuando se muestran tan obviamente para los niños que no pensamos que esto sería un problema en absoluto. Íbamos a comprar algo, sin embargo, su actitud era horrible, ¡básicamente estaba obsesionada con ellos en lugar de hacer su trabajo!Tal vez si ella está tan preocupada por ellos, muévalos a un estante más alto lejos de la vista de un niño.La comida se veía muy bien y la cafetería estaba limpia con preciosas vistas.¡Realmente espero que ella no sea la dueña!

Pedimos una taza de té para 2. Nos cobraron 3. 90 y cuando miramos en la tetera - ¡solo 1 bolsita de té! Indignante.

Compró dos conos de helado anunciados en 2. 40, total 4. 80. En cambio, llegó a 5. 30 como habíamos elegido un tipo diferente de cono. Esto no está claro en sus signos. Guy dijo que no lo tiraría si no lo quisiéramos. Sólo 50 p de diferencia, pero ¿por qué todos tienen que estar en la marca? No te dejes engañar como nos sentimos.

Restaurante a un precio razonable en el muelle mientras espera su bote. Desde sándwiches fríos / calientes, papas cargadas, pocas comidas cocinadas, bebidas, helados y postres tentadores puede encontrar algo para todos. Hay algunos recuerdos para comprar también. He estado allí en casi todas las visitas al muelle de Ambleside.

Been here last year and could not believe how good it was then. This time there was 10 plus 2 dogs of us incliding 4 children and 2 dogs.The whole experience was brilliant, the food and drinks well priced, but more importantly, the quality was fabulous.Highly recommended

Having had a tranquil boat cruise on Windermere,stopped off here for a snack of teacakes which had a lovely cinnamon flavour and a hot drink,just watching the world go sailing by. A lovely warm welcome and we'll decorated for Christmas.Very helpful and cheerful staff.

Good choice of food, lovely and clean. Bacon sandwiches really good as is the full breakfast. Great way to start the day. You can eat inside and out. Perfect place to wait for your boat trips.

This is a nice little cafe, right on a the pier / ferry terminal. It’s an ideal place to have a tea and cake whilst waiting for the ferry. It’s clean and tidy and has a good selection of food and drinks at reasonable prices. It has lovely views out over Windermere and the mountains. Will definitely return.

Lovely location overlooking the lake, great watching the boats go by.

Comfortable cafe on the pier at Ambleside Pier. Good range of snacks and light meals; lovely views over the lake and can sit watching steamers come and go. Staff friendly and welcoming. Food takes a little time to arrive as it is all freshly made to order, but high quality ingredients nicely presented, reasonable prices. Dogs welcome inside and outside picnic tables and the café is exceptionally clean.

We popped in for some lunch having just arrived on the ferry (I was tempted in by the 10% discount). We managed to get a table outside so we could take in the views of Windermere. Service was quick and our food arrived promptly, we had a sandwich each and a drink and we then went back for some caramel shortbread as it had caught our eye whilst ordering our sandwiches. All the food was tasty and the prices we paid were what we expected for a popular tourist town. We would visit again should we return to Ambleside in the future.

On the day we visited, for some reason they said they were not open properly and not serving anything from the kitchen. You could buy hot drinks and Ice cream, but no hot snacks. Normally there would be a reasonable variety. It is on the pier opposite the ferry booking office, so would be a good place to wait for the ferry if you have just missed the last one. Reasonably spacious, but the seating would not encourage you to make along stay. Great view of the lake and Langdales across.

I ordered full English and got just that. With toast. Well cooked and served. Not busy but that’s the time of year. Coffee ok but machine coffee not as good as freshly filtered. Nicely surprised by the quality.

Whiled away some time in this cafe on a beautiful, sunny autumn day - corner table with stunning view of the Lake and beyond. Ended up ordering the day's Specials - all good - and some tea which the cafe owners should be thoroughly ashamed of serving - very expensive dishwater at a cost of a fiver for two. Heard another customer complain, I don't think the waitress gave a damn. Shame, would have given 5 stars if tea not so diabolical.

After a Lake cruise on a cold wet Monday, called in here for lunch. Nice BLT baguette and jacket potato. Place not very busy, very tidy and well looked after and warm. Prices as expected. Would go again

Great choice of hot and cold food. We opted for sandwiches where were well filled. Nice cafe. Friendly staff.

Went with my small family for late lunch. Was very over priced for what we had. Again over pricing because of its location. Hot chocolate was nice but jacket potato was part cooked in microwave. My child's sausages were cheap processed type and my partners chicken burger he claimed was just ok. Wouldn't go again.

Después de haber viajado a ambleside en ferry que queríamos algo para almorzar mi esposa tiene que usar un scooter de movilidad, así que parece que hay un número limitado de lugares que han hecho que ella acceso adecuado uso no hay problemas en la cafetería o podíamos haber utilizado las mesas de afuera. La elección de la comida es buena de bocadillos fríos o calientes para comidas calientes todo fue hecho y la comida cuando llegó era muy agradable y fresco. Tuve un asado de jamón y queso se derrita en un marrón baggette que estaba buenísimo la esposa tenía un cinturón que ella dijo era bueno cada comida estaba muy bien presentada en el plato. El café es clara y limpia, con excelentes vistas hacia el lago

Estuvimos encantados con este café magníficamente ubicado. Desayuno con nuestra hija de cuatro años con vistas al hermoso lago Windermere superó nuestras expectativas: la comida estaba muy bien cocinado, solicitudes especiales cumplió sin ningún problema; servicio rápido amable y profesional, una buena relación calidad-precio y vistas impresionantes. No puedo esperar a volver!

This is the second time we've been to pier cafe and to be honest I thought the service was poor . tables were dirty and the menu was a bit poor . The young chap that serve me give me the feeling that he didn't...

Esta debe ser nuestra 3ª parada aquí para la comida en nuestra visita a los lagos, me encanta el café, pero en esta ocasión, tomamos el té con la esposa, el tocino, queso brie y arándano baguettes son divinos y son un firme favorito conmigo. La mujer elegir el jamón y queso, pero fue dejado liberar un poco decepcionados ya que el queso no era Chedder, y estoy de acuerdo haber visto chedder queso disponibles con todo en el menú y junta. Esto no impidió el hecho de que muchos de los cafés donde vivo podría seguir allí ejemplo de cómo servir comida! ! No puedo esperar a volver de nuevo pronto.

We' d been there before , but they must have changed the opening times, we arrived at about 8.30 hoping for breakfast after a trip from the midlands ,it was open last year but staff at the pier weren't sure when it would be open, one of the staff said "about 9 o'clock, or just after"..they opened about 9.15, we felt we were a nuisance, rather than customers. We won't go there again next year, a dissapointing start to our holiday.

There was not so much as a greeting, welcome or smile from the staff member who made us our coffees when we called in here after walking from the town centre to the lakeside. The coffee was really awful as well. Too much too hot milk (which spoils the coffee) and not enough coffee so it was tasteless and horrible really. There's some fantastic friendly coffee houses in Ambleside who do amazing coffee and this is not one of them! A disappointing visit for such a beautiful location and for almost £6 for 2 lattes, we wished we had tried one of the other places on the lakeside that look like they do better coffee, tho it wouldn't be hard to do better or even just offer a friendly hello.

Called in for a coffee and some cake while waiting for the boat . Clean and tidy , staff were friendly , reasonable prices . Coffee was hot and good quality and the coconut and jam slice was delicious . Will visit here again in future

For me a local a trip out on the steamer and then some food here was a great day. The service was very very good and the food very nice. Worth stopping for lunch

We stopped here before our boat arrived. The cake was really nice, but the drinks were average. Wouldn't say it was great value for money, and customer service needs working on

Stopped off here for a coffee and tea with my girlfriend after we'd rode down on the motor boats and treated ourselves, the weather was glorious and a very summery atmosphere. The coffee and tea were lovely and the coffee and tea were made and bought locally which was nice. I would Give it a 5* but the cakes we bought let it down just a touch, I ordered a Bakewell tart and I didn't enjoy it, the fondant icing was an inch thick and the pastry were dry, I am a pastry chef so as you can tell I like bakewells but it weren't my cup of tea. The place is lovely and well worth going if your going to or through Ambleside! Avoid the bakewells though if your not to keen on icing as there's a lot of it.

Stopped off here for a quick drink after we arrived in Ambleside. Sun was shining so I opted for a milkshake. Unfortunately they did not have my favourite to vanilla left so I opted for a strawberry one. It was really nice and served in an old fashion 1950s style glass. dogs are not allowed in here but there was a bowl of water outside for them. Cafe is right next to the cruise terminal which is handy if you're a bit early for your boat. They had stopped serving food by the time we arrived which was approximately 4.30-5PM.

I visited Windermere for the day with my partner and my 2 children, aged 4 and 2. As we sat down on an outside table, my partner went to the bar to order food and drinks. As he was doing so, I opened a sandwich packet for my children, which we had prepared at home. Then the said grey haired man (with a moustache) came outside to me and said 'this isn't a picnic area' (in a really rude manner). I then said that my partner was at the bar buying drinks and food, to which the man replied (in front of my children) that I was really rude opening sandwiches from home (for my children). To my shock we left the cafe and we were very disappointed and upset at the way we were spoken to. All because I opened a sandwich from home for my two young children who were very hungry. Absolutely disgusting!

Decent hot baguette and functional sandwich could have been a little bit more exciting. Although polite, service was a bit slow.

We got off at the pier on the first rainy day of May 2016, and were disappointed at the weather and to add further we were attended to by an unfriendly staff at the counter. The only good food item were the hash browns.

My husband, two children and parents have just visited this cafe. Its location looking on to Lake Windermere is spectacular and the coffee and scones were delicious. However, the whole experience was ruined by the absolutely appalling attitude and service by the person who served us. He was unwelcoming, rude and sarcastic. His whole approach was not only unprofessional, but totally unacceptable and inappropriate in a customer-facing setting like this one.Whilst we realise he may be having a bad day we would urge him to remember that his customers are more than likely to be on holiday and would appreciate a smile at the very least.

Took a boat ride from Windermere over to Ambleside and grabbed a spot of lunch at this cafe. It was lovely and cosy to get in from the cold. Sat by the window with a beautiful, breathtaking view of the lake and revived great service and food. Would recommend to anyone who wants to grab something to eat and take a break from walking around the lakeside.

Nipped into the Cafe on our short visit into Ambleside had a Bun and a Drink was very tasty not that badly priced and the views over the lake where beautiful, the staff where all friendly and the Cafe allowed dogs Into part which really pleased some of the walkers out for an afternoon stroll

Just popped in for a couple of coffees and cake to take on the boat trip. The coffee was fine and my son said his cake was good. The food being eaten by the other customers looked very good. However the attitude of the lady who served us was appalling. She was snappy and rude, and was sarcastic towards me when I didn't specify what kind of coffee I wanted, or when my son failed to say 'plain' when ordering his flapjack. She could have said helpfully that they had plain or fruit and which would we like, instead of barking 'plain?' and staring at me like I was an inconvenience. We would have eaten here after our boat trip but unfortunately this rude woman lost the cafe our custom. What a shame as it was a nice cafe in a beautiful spot.

Called at the Pier Café Bar twice, once for lunch and once for afternoon coffee.Service was fine and the drinks were realistically priced.Lunch was very satisfying and reasonably priced. The view from the café across Windermere to the fells beyond are superb and well worth taking in.Parking is adjacent to the café, but will cost you £2.Great place to wait for the ferries if you are taking a cruise.Toilets on the pier are very clean, if a little basic.

Unplanned visit after kayaking in Windermere. Fantastic, traditional Lakeland slate Tardis containing an array of fresh, homemade produce from soups to paninis & cakes. Great service from a happy team too.

I visited today with my partner, my little dog and friends for lunch, we were on the lake cruise from Lakeside and decided to call there as it was 'dog friendly'My friend is also in a wheelchair and seemed to manoeuvre round to a table with ease as the tables weren't crammed in it still enables people to get past our table easily. I had the baguette of the day ( bacon, Brie and cranberry) and it was delicious, the soup my partner had was true to description home made vegetable and looked thick and wholesome. The service was fast and pleasant and I would certainly return if we were to come back

Perfect venue for a coffe and snack while waiting on the Windermere boat trips which are just outside the door.

What a brilliant cafe, situated on the pier its a hidden gem you almost walk past! The food was superb and freshly made to order. Service was fast and the tea was superb! The staff are very nice and very friendly they really know how to excel in customer service and it shows!

We had tea and a cake at the pier cafe whilst waiting for the ferry to bowness. Nice clean place with average but nice food. Good price compared to some in the area, and of course it has a superb view out across the lake. Nice friendly staff, good place to stop for tea when in waterhead.

Pier cafe as the name suggests is right at the ambleside pier where you can take cruises to windermere and other locations. Cafe offers typical English foods from sandwiches to burgers and salads. We had a good chicken burger which comes with fries and salad. It was really filling. Price was more than i expected. So have a look at the menu before you decide to order any food. Ambience is quite nice, staff is friendly and hence you will have a great time here.

Once again called in hear last weekend for a brew while heading up in to lakes for the day . 1st class service and a great brew with a fantastic View to over Lake Windermere. Thank you

A family group of 11 ate lunch here today, lovely fresh food and staff were well able to cater for large group. Husband left mobile, we returned 30 minutes later to find it locked away safely. Thank you to all your very honest staff.

Went on our last day for a full English breakfast. Had two full breakfasts at £5.95 each, great value, very large portion. In a good location just on the pier near to the ferry terminal. Dogs are allowed in the cafe. Will definately return for a good breakfast.

This is a good place for a drink and a snack while you wait for a boat. The views from the cafe are excellent. Watch boat life go by on Windermere.There are a wide range of snacks or you can have something more substantial. The melts are particularly good and my Lakeland Lamburger was delicious.Decent pot of tea. But you can get alcohol, if you prefer.

After asking for daily special chicken burger, we were brought out 2 lamb burgers. Whilst I was ok with it my partner doesn't like lamb. They took hers away and returned with a chicken burger accompanied by the original chips refried . Shocking service .

Called in to get out of a cold wind. My partner & I both ordered the pea & mint soup. It took quite a while to arrive but it did not matter as the views from the café were superb, looking across the water towards the hills & watching boats coming in out from the pier. The soup, when it came was delicious & hot. Recommended.

This little cafe is great, with amazing views of Windermere you could sit there for hours watching the water and boats,This Cafe is a great place to rest your feet while exploring Waterhead and Ambleside.They have a good selection of drinks and some lovely cakes to try .The staff were very friendly with good service.

Whilst waiting for our boat to sail back to Bowness we called in here for some drinks, as we had previously eaten but thirsty. Loads of drinks to choose from and a clean seating area both inside and out. However the menu choice is great and the food coming out of the kitchen looked lovely, so perhaps next time we're in Ambleside we'll give the food a try!

We called in for a drink and piece of cake while exploring Ambleside and Waterhead one afternoon and were all very impressed by this great little cafe. Reasonably priced drinks, tasty cakes and such a great view of the water and surrounding hills.

Ideally located for those waiting for a lake cruise. Really fresh food and great coffee and really nice staff. Breakfast looked great but had already eaten so had to give it a miss.

Stopped by while I was waiting for the next boat to arrive. Was not expecting anything more than the usual cafe providing convenient food and drinks. Burgers and chips however well exceeded my expectations. Worth a visit if you had the time.

Just returned from a visit to Ambleside and we called in for breakfast at the Pier Cafe. Very impressed with standard of food and also you get a fantastic view of Lake Windermere. Would certainly recommend a visit.

Stopped hear this morning for bacon roll & coffee. It was very nice and freshly cooked. Fantastic service & very clean. The view from the window overlooking windermere lake was just what needed after long drive to start my holidays in Ambleside

Stopped here for breakfast on way to Loughrigg for a walk. Great sausage / bacon butties (amazing bread). Very friendly and informative staff but some waiting at busy times.Only bugbear is the parking - £2 for all day at pier which is not really bad, but for having a cup of tea it is annoying when we spent about £30 in the café. They even tried to stop us parking later in the day about 1 hour before the stated closing time. Come on pier give some concessions and use some common sense..

4 of us had lunch, 2 lamb burgers 1 soup and I baguette with chips, good value for money quick service nice and tasty will definitely be going again

Chose this cafe for a snack and hot drink,..having forty mins to wait for our boat. It does hot and cold foods, nothing fancy but cooked fresh and as our table was nearby the kitchen door,....left open , we could see that the place was immaculately clean...floor was literally shining from obviously thorough attention given from pride in their business! Tables and chairs lovely quality. Good value for money and the staff obviously love their jobs, it showed in the care and attention given. All round nice place.

Lovely setting watching boat come in at jetty. Clean, good food but beware.......EXPENSIVE. People waiting for trip on Lake are captive crowd.

Great location but the food is overpriced and very average, disappointing how these places trade on location alone. Should have gone for the fish and chips next door

Six friends all had a full English breakfast and all agreed it hit the spot . Only complaint 2 of us asked for no beans and were not given an alternative but still charged full price . On the whole a very clean cafe with good service .

Had two lovely full English Breakfasts at The Pier Cafe and this is one of the best breakfasts we have had for a long time. For £5.95, could not fault it, had a good plateful of food, very filling. Also lovely latte and cappuccino coffees. Seating in or outside of the pier, ideal for us as we had the dog, so decided to sit outside with great views. When we do go back to Ambleside, we will return.

Try the lamb burger mmmmm and the breakfast is very good .A good spot to watch the boats come and go . A few seats on the pier but not many

Dropped in for some late lunch after a trip on the Windermere lake cruise. My two girls had kids sausage, chips and beans which was as you would expect. My wife had scampi and I had battered fish. Cannot complain, everything was a reasonable price for where the cafe is located.