Fino is a quaint wine bar in the village of Ambleside and was a stop off for us before heading to…read moreLake Road Kitchen for an evening meal. The decor is lovely and you can tell that the place is relatively new. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable when Neil C. asked to try a local gin. I would most definitely come here again!

Excellent resturant with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Great food and service.read more

Popped in here while back in the Isle of Man and on a night out for a few beers with mates around…read moreDouglas. As a general place to hang out it's not too bad, although it does look a bit chainy (if you were in the UK) and is maybe trying to be a bit cooler than it is. The staff were pretty friendly and I thought the beer selection was damn good, especially with them stocking loads of Okells (local beer) in bottles - including the big 660ml bottles (the holy grail) - I especially like their IPA (light green label) They also do quite a few lagers and good to see Sierra Nevada pale ale on tap too. I'd happily pop in for a pint if out but not really anything special as a bar.

Great atmosphere, and a tasty selection of menu items. Also a great bartender who is a master…read moremixologist. Recommend their Trio of Burgers...yum! Not for stuffy hipsters ... a great place to sit back and relax.

Great place, great music, the live bands are usually very good…read morekeep an eye on your drinks as its a bit dark. plenty of seating with a lovely cozy bit by a real coal fire in the winter

Great bar, live bands every night except Saturdays. Refurbished In 2008.read more

Excellent service, friendly staff, whether the girls or Mike, you're sure to get a nice pint and a…read moregood chat. Brilliant place to meet at the beginning of the night with friends for chat and bizarre, eclectic drinks. Fantastic bar in kendal!

Off the beaten track on Lowther street. Fair sized bar serving many local and international beers…read moreand ales. New. large sun deck is great especially in summer. Opening hours are a bit random so check in advance. Mike the owner is very friendly.

This is a smallish, family-owned and run restaurant, and it shows. Everything is carefully…read moreorchestrated and exquisitely planned, and yet it has a homey, casual feel. Reservations are a must, and my understanding is that they book up quite quickly, and that late arrivals are frowned upon. However, it's absolutely worth the trouble. There's no dress code, jeans aren't frowned upon, though people tend to dress a bit more nicely than they might for just a walk down to the pub. The food is absolutely lovely, well-thought and absolutely delicious, and even dedicated meat-eaters will find themselves quite satisfied at the end of the meal. The menu changes seasonally. Do linger a bit and have a cup of coffee or tea after your meal, if for no other reason than to try the homemade chocolates, they're divine.

This place gets four stars for the banter with the bar man. In terms of the bar itself, there's…read morenothing overt that sticks out to make this place unique -- it's cosy enough, with a fireplace and candles etc, but it's small and the decor doesn't say a great deal. You may notice it's got quite a local vibe too, since on our visit there were a few loud-to-rowdy locals crowded at the bar. Not that they were unfriendly, but for a single gal it could be intimidating to muscle in between 'the lads' in order to purchase a beverage. They have a cocktail menu, which is what we were after at the time, so I approached to see if we could knock up a few drinks. I was hankering for a straight up daiquiri, but this wasn't going to happen in Ambleside. He did, however, gladly make my Dad his very first white Russian -- which he loved. Happy days! Especially as that wasn't on the menu. For me, I had one of their in-house cocktails, which was strong, super sweet, and about 3 of my 5-a-day (it was loaded with fresh strawberries). That alone was enough to make me forgive Ambleside for the lack of proper cocktails. He blended it with ice, filled it with rum, and although it was slow to drink (ice cream headache central) it was delicious. Really decent lad behind the bar, and of course, plenty of lagers and such to choose from. They do food as well, I believe, but I've not tried.

Brilliant place drinks a bit dear but on par with other venues djs seem the best around . Venue is…read morea little scruffy but is soon having a re furnished

I came here tonight with a few work colleagues for a nibble after a long day at work…read more We had some queenies ( local isle of man seafood much like a scallop but smaller) see photo. These were tasty although did need a bit of salt and pepper added. Not sure about the chips ( french fries) it came with as think these were unnecessary and too heavy for this dish. The side salad with thin bread slices to dip in the sauce of the queenies was enough. We also ordered a side of sweet potato fries to share and boy o boy were these good!! You should get this as something to share! These are awesome!! My colleague had a sausage and mash meal and said it was good. It looked nice.( see photo) Good decor and nice food. One of the nicer bars to eat at in central Douglas.

Bar George is a large bar in what used to be an old Sunday School building. Because of this, it's a…read moremassive open space that works well when the bar is busy, but can lend a slightly uncomfortable atmosphere when it's quite. The walls are covered in humorous, wine-based slogans that, although funny at the time, have since slipped from my memory. The bar specialises in wine and the whole back wall of the bar features as a massive wine rack. I took the cheats way out and went for their wine of the month, a dry rose, just so I wouldn't have to make any tough decisions! That said, I would love to come back and work my way through their wine list (this may take some time). The clientele on this occasion were largely office folks enjoying a Friday evening tipple. I didn't try the food but the menu looked interesting, if a little on the expensive side in comparison to other places on the Isle of Man.

This restaurant is sumptious camp and divinely elegant and the food whether it is pizza,pasta or…read moreeven the Thai selection is superb .You will be infor a treat so dress to enjoy. Also must have one of the most comfortable smoking areas in Scotland. Quite superb all rounder.

purple brocade and all different rich styles decorated a lovely intimate dining room with very good…read moreand reasonably priced dishes. You need to taste the home made pasta ,great. will go again now we have discovered it