The Old Stamp House
Old Stamp House Restaurant
A Michelin-starred restaurant in the cellar of the former office of poet William Wordsworth. Its "A Journey Around Cumbria" tasting menu tells the story of the local terroir.
Located on Church Street in Ambleside, this restaurant occupies the building where poet William Wordsworth once served as the stamp distributor for Westmorland. It has been run by the Blackburn brothers and has held a Michelin star since 2019, still listed in the 2026 guide. It serves only the "A Journey Around Cumbria" tasting menu, which has featured Herdwick mutton consommé, venison loin, and sticky rum ice cream with toffee pudding. The restaurant has just 28 seats and requires advance booking by contacting the restaurant directly. It opens for dinner only on Wednesdays, lunch and dinner Thursday to Saturday, and is closed Sunday to Tuesday. It is an easy walk from the center of Ambleside.
Opening hours
Wed 18:00–23:30; Thu–Sat 12:30–23:30; closed Sun–Tue (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Ambleside
- Rydal Mount
- Wray Castle
- Grasmere & Dove Cottage
- Hawkshead
- Windermere
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
- Hill Top