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Golden Rule, Ambleside

Operator: Robinsons Brewery
Smithy Brow, Ambleside, LA22 9AS (View on Google Map)
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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 the Guide 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.

Information for this venue is provided by the Westmorland (Solway Sub Branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Lakeland
Last updated
25/04/2024
Last surveyed
19/02/2024
Pub ID
KEN/593
Asset of Community Value

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 looks like a 1970s addition with a pair of 1945 Gaskell & Chambers handpumps.

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Opening
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Changing

Robinsons range selected from regular beers, seasonal brews, and occasional specials such as the celebrated Old Tom.

Changing beers typically include: Robinsons (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Old Ale Robinson's Old Tom

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Yard at rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
No children in main bar
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Dominos, cards, and board games for young and old. If you prefer your entertainment electronic there is a silent games machines.
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Covered and heated
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Stagecoach: 505; 516, 555, 599
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