Opening Hours

Bar: Noon - Close

Food Served most Lunch & Evenings

Subject to change (please see “what’s new” below)

News

We are optimistic that the worst of COVID is past and the coming summer will be fantastic. Let’s hope the weather is as good as last year!

We have used the lockdown to upgrade a lot of this charming building, including a big improvement to the bar rooms, re-instating the fireplace (with logburner) in the large lounge, adding some fine antique furniture..

New Years Eve

Posted: December 31st, 2022

We are open until after midnight. Free entry. Food is served 5.30pm to 8pm. No reservations taken, just walk ins. New Year's Day Sunday roast 12-2.30pm, and evening 5.30-7.30 normal menu.

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Happy New Year 2023

Posted: December 31st, 2022

We are open until after midnight. Free entry. Food is served 5.30pm to 8pm. No reservations taken, just walk ins. New Year's Day Sunday roast 12-2.30pm, and evening 5.30-7.30 normal menu.

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Christmas opening

Posted: December 16th, 2022

Open every day until 3pm on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas day, open as normal noon on 26th December until 8th January. We will be open late on New Year's Eve.

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Winter opening

Posted: November 25th, 2022

We are closed on these dates: 4pm Sunday 4th December to noon on Friday 16th December. Closed on Christmas Eve until Boxing day. Open as normal noon on 26th December until 8th January.

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Badgercam

Posted: October 20th, 2022

The fabulous BadgerCam is back on now. Our furry friends are coming out anytime after 9pm at the moment. See if you can spot them.

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Autumn Colours

Posted: September 28th, 2022

The leaves are turning, the evenings have a chill in the air and the Lakes are feeling a little bit calmer after the summer madness! Go for a good walk then venture into the cosy Badger Bar where the fires are lit, the food is good and hearty fare and the beer is even better.

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Friday 16th September

Posted: September 16th, 2022

Sorry, no food for non-residents tonight. We are very short of chefs.

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Queen's funeral Bank Holiday

Posted: September 16th, 2022

We will be open 12noon to 10pm every day, including Monday 19th September. Please note we do not have a TV in the bar.

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Queen's funeral Bank Holiday

Posted: September 12th, 2022

We will be open as normal on Monday 19th September.

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Summer holidays

Posted: September 2nd, 2022

Don't get stressed by the crowds in Ambleside and Bowness, visit the tranquil Badger Bar instead. Our large and very fabulous beer garden awaits. Grab a summery Aperol Spritz or a golden ale and relax, you're on holiday!

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