Located just a short distance away from the spectacular Stock Ghyll Force, FRC café and terrace is a destination for visitors to Ambleside. This charming café has opened its doors to welcome walkers, their families and their dogs. Whether you are strolling up to visit the waterfalls, or on a longer hike over Wansfell, up to Kirkstone or beyond, a welcome awaits. Although predominately catering to walkers, we do offer limited car parking onsite, along with two accessible parking bays.
FRC café is open every day for brunch and lunch, as well as coffee, tea and cakes. We serve barista coffee from Cumbrian roasters, Carvetti, a wide range of teas and soft drinks, with local ales and a small but perfectly formed choice of wines and spirits. From April to October we are open Friday and Saturday evenings until 9pm, with pizzas served on the terrace. Bookings are required.
We aim to offer a unique customer experience, top quality dishes made with locally sourced ingredients from some of the many quality suppliers we have in the area, along with freshly baked bread, cakes, and pastries. We also have a small shop that stocks a range of locally sourced gifts and mementos. We aim to be a force for good, donating 1% of our turnover to charities that are involved in climate change and regenerative leadership - Tythe.org.
Join us for...
a first-rate
BRNCH
Whether you’re stocking up for the day with our Full Force Breakfast, or looking for a sweet start with our famous Pancakes, we’ve got you covered. Paired with the sublime Carvetii Coffee, we do Brunch the right way.
a top-notch
LNCH
From our chef's special Jamaican Jerk Bowl to the ever-reliable Avocado on Toast, there’s something for everyone at Force. Soups, Burgers, Curries, all made with local ingredients to the highest standard.
Monday – Thursday: 9.30am – 5pm.
Friday: 9.30am – 9pm.
Saturday: 9am – 9pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm.
Hot food served until 3.45pm. Pizzas served Friday & Saturday, 4pm – 8pm
We can cater for any dietary requirements. Please speak to a member of our team upon your arrival.
We have very limited on-site parking available for café guests, with a maximum stay of 3 hours. To avoid a parking charge, please enter your registration on the tablet inside the café as soon as you arrive.
As a popular stop for walkers, we encourage those who are able to reach us on foot to do so - enjoy the walk up to Stock Ghyll Force Waterfalls, take in the views, and leave the parking spots for those who need them most.
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the café and on the terrace.
Please keep dogs on a lead. Thank you.
Please note we do not take bookings for breakfast or lunch.
We have a spacious terrace and plenty of seats inside, our host will seat you on arrival.
For special events and evenings, bookings are essential.
Explore exciting events at Kelsick Assembly, from talks and workshops to community gatherings.
Whether you seek inspiration, entertainment, or a fun night out, our calendar has it all.
View our upcoming events.
Need a unique venue? Force is ideal for corporate functions, parties, or intimate gatherings.
Available year-round with amazing food and one of the best views in Cumbria!
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