Located in Ambleside, The Old Stamp House occupies the historic building where William Wordsworth once worked. This intimate restaurant, with only 28 covers, is run by brothers Ryan and Craig Blackburn. Ryan helms the kitchen, showcasing his passion for Cumbrian cuisine through a tasting menu that tells a story of the region. The Old Stamp House was awarded a Michelin star in 2019, an accolade it has retained since. The restaurant's cuisine is influenced by the local landscape and, surprisingly, by historic seafaring trade. Chef Ryan combines traditional recipes with exotic ingredients, creating innovative dishes using locally sourced and hand-reared ingredients.
Details
| Location | Ambleside, United Kingdom |
| Price range | $$$$ |
| Cuisine (country/region) | British |
| Cuisine (type) | British European Innovative |
| Sustainability | Recycling (at least 50%) Renewable energy (at least 50%) Landfill Composting Local community support |
| Menu (options) | Gluten free Lunch menu Seasonal menu Tasting menu Vegetarian options Food/Drinks pairing menu Vegan options |
| Facilities/services | Booking essential |
| Atmosphere | Fine dining Celebration Romantic |
| Capacity | 0 - 50 |
| Frequency of menu updates | Daily |
| Interior style | British Colonial European Arts & Crafts |
| Design | Fireplace Art collection |
| Staffing | Sommelier |
| Source of produce (over 50%) | Local produce |
| Restaurants Profile Types | Restaurants Free |
| Meal Options | Lunch Dinner |
| Special features | Tasting menu Interesting wine list |
| Awards | Michelin 1 star |
| Dietary Preferences | Vegetarian Gluten free Pescatarian |
| Recycling | 50-99% Recycling |
| Recycling systems | Glass Paper/Card Food Metals Plastic |
| Food waste disposal (over 50%) | Local composting Mix of composting and landfill (<50% composted) |
| Community schemes | Local charity support |
