Golden Rule

Ambleside, United Kingdom

4.9

Open now

7 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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Telephone:
+44 15394 32257
Website:
www.goldenrule-ambleside.co.uk
Address:
Smithy Brow, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AS
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
800 ftThe White Lion Inn
840 ftRydal Road Health Centre (W bound)
850 ftRydal Road Health Centre (E bound)
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Accepts Credit Cards
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Noise Level
Loud
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
No
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Open now
Local time (Ambleside) 6:07 PM Friday, June 27, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Tuesday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Friday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am – 12:00 am

Description

Specialties

The Golden Rule, tucked away off the main road in Ambleside, is a traditional and unchanging multi-​roomed pub in the heart of The Lake District with a reputation that spreads around the world. Ever popular with varied mix of local residents, visitors from near and far, the young and old, walkers, climbers, mountain bikers, artists and writers, the Rule is just the place to have a drink and a chat. No ‘background’ music to shout over, no meals, no noisy games machines and no big screen TV flickering away in the corner. The Golden Rule, the hidden gem of Ambleside, well worth visiting again and again.

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7 reviews of Golden Rule

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Place rating: 4
Thames Ditton, United Kingdom
This is one of my favourite pubs in Ambleside. Small and traditional inside, friendly bar staff. Excellent selection of ales that changes quite often. If any ale/​pub/​walking fans are in the area, this is one you cannot miss.
Place rating: 5
Baltimore, MD
Excellent local pub with a quality selection of real/​cask ales. The Golden Rule features numerous indoor and outdoor seating areas, and draws a good mix of locals and tourists. You know a pub is good when you see a barkeep from a rival pub there after his shift is up! I didn’t get any food, and understand that there’s only a limited snackish selection. I saw one person get a Scotch egg, and it was MASSIVE! The bar staff was friendly and welcoming, taking time to talk and joke around. Good, fun, friendly pub with good ales… what more can one ask?!
Place rating: 5
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Still love it! I really love the fact that even when it is very busy, there is always somewhere to find a seat so you and your friends can have a chat! I also like the little rooms off the main area… it helps spread out the masses. Still my favourite pub in Ambleside!
Place rating: 5
Sheffield, United Kingdom
A really nice pub. Slightly off the main tourist route through Ambleside is definitely a positive and helps to set it apart from many others around.
Place rating: 5
Ambleside, United Kingdom
A real pub for real people. Genuine straight up deal without lots of fuss. A decent pint of Robinson’s Bitter and the Scotch Eggs shouldn’t be missed.
Place rating: 5
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Definately the best and friendliest pub in Ambleside. Its located on Kirkstone Rd at the bottom of the struggle.
There is a great selection of regular and locally brewed beers, the staff are very friendly and has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. They don’t do food as in meals though there is usually a selction of homemade sandwiches and ppork pies on the bar.
There’s also a small seating area outside at the back of the pub, dogs are welcome too.
Place rating: 5
Leeds, United Kingdom
Absolutely the best pub in Ambleside! Good ale (again, I’m not obsessed, I swear!), dog-​friendly (again, you’re proably sensing a theme here), attracts similarly-​minded ‘active in the day, find a good place to drink in the evening’ kinda people. Hidden away off the tourist track slightly, no airs or graces, just a decent pint. Some brilliant parties, usually unplanned!