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Royal Oak, Ambleside

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Operator: Greene King
Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BU (View on Google Map)
(015394) 33382
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A Greene King 'Local Hero’ pub that punches well above its weight. Visitors comment on the quality of the hospitality and the range of beers that includes Kirkby Lonsdale and Timothy Taylor in addition to the parent brews. The sheltered patio is busy throughout the year as a perch for people-gazing in the middle of the tourist maelstrom. Dogs are made as welcome as their owners by the efficient, friendly staff.

NB - reports in late November 2024 suggest that guest ales are not always available.

Information for this venue is provided by the Westmorland (Solway Sub Branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland
Last updated
19/06/2025
Last surveyed
19/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
KEN/596
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
10:30am - Midnight
Sunday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday
10:30am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Royal Oak, Ambleside.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Royal Oak, Ambleside.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kirkby Lonsdale - Monumental TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkby Lonsdale - Monumental
Kirkby Lonsdale - Monumental Premium Blond Ale • 4.5% Spotted 5 times.
Kirkby Lonsdale - Monumental
Kirkby Lonsdale - Monumental

Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Royal Oak, Ambleside.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kirkby Lonsdale - Devil's Bridge IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkby Lonsdale - Devil's Bridge IPA
Kirkby Lonsdale - Devil's Bridge IPA Premium Pale Ale • 5.2% Spotted twice.
Kirkby Lonsdale - Devil's Bridge IPA
Kirkby Lonsdale - Devil's Bridge IPA

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Royal Oak, Ambleside.

ABV 5.2%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestrial rugby
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Hungarian Goulash Special - also veggie version
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Standard GK pub grub
Live Music Live Music
Sunday acoustic. See Facebook
Garden Garden
Covered heated patio before entrance
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dog of the month competition
Games Games
Darts, dominoes, cards
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Covered and heated
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% on real ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (250m)
Stagecoach: 505; 516, 555, 599

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