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Updates
Possibly closed in Tier 2
Phone to check 015394 32257
If open, food all day until 8pm
First come, first served basis!
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Golden Rule
Smithy Brow
Ambleside
LA22 9AS
Social Links
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Visit Golden Rule on Facebook
Follow @goldenrulelakes on Twitter
Opening Times
| Monday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Tuesday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Wednesday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Thursday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Friday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Saturday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Sunday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
Owner
Robinsons Brewery
About the Pub
One of the oldest hostelries in Ambleside at the bottom of the infamous Struggle leading up to Kirkstone Pass with a good range of very well kept and served Robinson's ales. An exceptionally high-quality traditional pub with a cosy feel: real fire, bench seating, historical rock-climbing photos decorating the walls. An attractive snug is popular for families with children. All areas are regularly packed with jolly locals and students from the nearby university facility, mingling with visiting walkers and climbers. The Rule has featured in Good Beer Guides since 1977 as a local fixture.
Historic Interest
Built c1683, a multi-roomed pub situated close to the main car park. The main bar has old fixed seating and a late 50s/early 60s fireplace but the bar counter and back look like 1970s replacements. The small room on the left has more fixed seating and bell pushes but difficult to age. Front right small room has leatherette fixed seating which looks 1960s. Small bar at the rear right looked like a 1970s addition with a pair of 1945 Gaskell & Chambers handpumps but was removed some years ago.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 4 regular beers.
- Robinsons Cascade IPA
- Robinsons Cumbria Way
- Robinsons Dizzy Blonde
- Robinsons Wizard
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 3 changing beers.
Changing beers typically include:
- Robinsons --varies--
Robinsons only selected from regular beers, seasonal brews, and occasional specials such as the celebrated Old Tom.
The pub's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles:
- Old Ale
Robinson's Old Tom.
Source: Regional
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
Weston's Old Rosie - pasteurised.
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Cask Marque Accredited
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Quiet Pub
Facilities
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Disabled Access
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Pub Garden
Yard at rear.
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
No children in main bar.
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Traditional Pub Games
Dominos, cards, and board games for young and old. If you prefer your entertainment electronic there is a silent games machines.
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Newspapers
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Real Fire
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Smoking Area
Covered and heated.
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Golden Rule
Smithy Brow
Ambleside
LA22 9AS
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
Nearby Bus Routes (400m)
Stagecoach: 505; 516, 555, 599
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