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Drunken Duck Inn, Ambleside

Barngates
Barngates
Postal town: Ambleside
LA22 0NG
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Will Larter left this review about Drunken Duck Inn

This seems a lot less posh and forbidding than I remember from my last visit, which must have been before I started writing pub reviews and therefore probably more than 15 years ago. The bar has several tables, a settle and a few regular chairs as well as bar stools. There are five hand pumps with four Barngates beers at the time of my visit (see photos). The Brathay Gold was pretty good (NBSS 3.5) but the Goodhews Stout was not as good as I've had at other pubs in the Lake District. £5.50/pint is not hugely expensive for this area now, and it's good to be here for the view, if nothing else.

On 19th January 2024 - rating: 6
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Drunken Duck Inn

Rural pub/restaurant seemingly in the middle of nowhere, that is home to the Barngates Brewery.

The bar area is nicely appointed with plenty of hops on the ceiling. There is a separate dining area off to the left. A few locals were sat at the bar, whilst diners were also having a pre-meal drink in the bar area. A dog was barking at every single person entering, apart from myself.

The 4 Barngates ales on offer were Cat Nap, Goodhew's Dry Stout, Cracker & Brathay Gold. My stout was enjoyable.

On 27th November 2021 - rating: 7
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Graham Coombs left this review about Drunken Duck Inn

The beers from the on-site brewery are superb without doubt, but apart from that it is a poncey restaurant with prices to match. Very disappointing, unless that is what you are looking for.

On 23rd August 2011 - rating: 6
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Alan Hurdle
Windermere, 5.81 miles, 1 hr 52 min walk (show)
Staveley, 9.45 miles, 3 hr 2 min walk (show)
Burneside (Cumbria), 12.33 miles, 3 hr 58 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Drunken Duck Inn, Barngates
25th Jan 2024, 12:48
Picture submitted by Will Larter approved
 
25th Jan 2024, 12:48
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Pub Details

Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.

  • Accommodation : Yes - 11 rooms. - last updated 15 March 2023 by Tris C
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 March 2023 by Tris C
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Will Larter
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 15 March 2023 by Tris C
  • Dog Friendly : Yes - Website says in bar only - not restaurant or rooms - last updated 24 December 2023 by Will Larter
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Will Larter
  • Micropub : No last updated 15 March 2023 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Will Larter
  • Real Cider : No last updated 27 November 2021 by Blue Scrumpy
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