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The Bear Inn, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset

The Bear Inn

4.3
4.3
233 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Bear Inn, formally known as The Bear, will be bringing you fresh seasonal ingredients to Bath through our innovative menu.

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01225 425795
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Have you got an occasion coming up? Our Private Dining Room is the perfect space for a drinks or dinner party with your friends and family. It can also be used for a private screening for the next sporting event or even a presentation to a new or existing client.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 01225 425795

Experiences

  • Six Nations: England vs Ireland

    Feb 1, 2025 only
    Big screens, cold pints and every Six Nations match. Book your seats now.
    Six Nations: England vs Ireland photo
  • Six Nations: England vs France

    Feb 8, 2025 only
    Big screens, cold pints and every Six Nations match. Book your seats now.
  • Six Nations: England vs Italy

    Mar 8, 2025 only
    Big screens, cold pints and every Six Nations match. Book your seats now.

What 233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Bath/Somerset

    Child-friendly

  • Bath/Somerset

    Good for groups

  • Bath/Somerset

    Healthy

  • Bath/Somerset

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bath/Somerset

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Bath

    Great for brunch

  • Bath

    Innovative

  • Bath

    Good for groups

  • Bath

    Healthy

  • Bath

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bath

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bear Inn offers a warm, lively atmosphere with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its standout Sunday roast and flavorful vegan options, the restaurant caters to diverse tastes. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and prompt service, even in busy periods. Ideal for family visits, including pets.

233 Reviews
  1. Nick

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Surprisingly quiet for a Friday night this close to Christmas, but the food was tasty, generous and our waitress was great. Highly recommend the turkey !
    The Bear InnResponded on December 15, 2024
    Hi Nick We are glad you enjoyed your visit to our pub and hope to see you again soon. Team bear inn

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  2. Iolanthe

    London

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice all staff lovely. Food was great just watch out if you want the steak ask for it a bit more cooked than you expect. Otherwise it was lovely
    The Bear InnResponded on December 15, 2024
    Hi Lolanthe Thank you for the 5 star review. we are glad you enjoyed your visit. Team Bear inn

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  3. Jackie

    Bath

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely dining area. Fanatic staff attentive and friendly. The food was nice - I had king prawn curry (with crispy samphire - delicious) and husband had sausages and mash. Flavour was lovely. We had cheese straws to nibble - they were much bigger than straws 😂

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  4. Andrea

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a last minute reservation and had no trouble booking. Service was outstanding from start to finish. Food was excellent and great value for money. First time we had been here and was made to feel very welcome. I would definitely recommend The Bear Inn.
    The Bear InnResponded on October 21, 2024
    Hi Andrea Thank you for your kind words. hope to see you again soon. Team bear inn

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  5. Karen

    Bath

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sunday lunch is one of the best I've had, food is consistently good each time we visit. Staff are great, they always make a fuss over my dog. The place has a very relaxed vibe which I like.
    The Bear InnResponded on October 16, 2024
    Hi Karen Thank you for the 5 stars we are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see again soon Team bear inn

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  6. Steve

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy pub which is a good recommendation to start with. Food was great and the staff were engaging, helpful and charismatic.
    The Bear InnResponded on October 12, 2024
    Hi Steve Thank you for the 5 stars and we are glad you enjoyed yor visit to our pub. Team bear inn

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  7. Veronica

    VIP

    Berkshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious dinner, sea bass was excellent and the cherry crumble was divine! Good service too.
    The Bear InnResponded on October 5, 2024
    Hi Veronia We are glad you enjoyed your visit to our pub and hope to see you again soon Team bear inn

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  8. Alan

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited the Bear Inn of Bath during our vacation through England and Ireland. We wanted to try a traditional Sunday Roast and we were recommended to the Bear by our innkeeper. We were warmly welcomed by the staff upon our arrival and seated at a table near the front windows. We ordered beverages (Guiness and a Lager) and placed our dinner orders (roast of Beef). The food came in a reasonable timeframe, was plated nicely and tasted delicious. The Yorkshire Pudding was exceptional! For dessert we had two pastry puddings with ice cream. The entire meal was outstanding and truly value for the price paid. The Bear is a mix of locals and guests to Bath. There were families dining (some with dogs) who knew other patrons, a group of locals in the pub area watching a rugby match and some other visitors (like us). This was truly one of our most enjoyable dining experiences during our trip through England. If you’re in or near Bath, the Bear is truly worth a visit.
    The Bear InnResponded on October 5, 2024
    Hi alan we are glad you enjoyed your visit to our pub. tea bear inn

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  9. Evie

    Bristol

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sunday roast was good, in particular the roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. It was also a very generous portion. The side of cauliflower cheese was a let down, very bland and not worth the money. All of the staff were lovely. We took our newborn baby with us and there was space for the pram next to the table without it feeling cramped.
    The Bear InnResponded on October 1, 2024
    Hi Evie We are glad you enjoyed your roast with us and we definitely will take your feedback on board about the cauliflower and work on improving it. Team Bear inn

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  10. Judy

    Sunshine Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While I enjoyed everything at The Bear Inn, I feel there could be one or two daily specials that don’t involve fried food or could include a lot more vegetables/salad for those that are wanting a much more wholesome meal.
    The Bear InnResponded on September 25, 2024
    Hi Judy Thank you for your feedback we will try our best to have more salad/vegetables option on our specials once they're out. Team Bear inn

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FAQs

The Bear Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 233 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bear Inn

6-10 Wellsway, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA2 3AQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Bath
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01225 425795
  • Private party facilities
    Have you got an occasion coming up? Our Private Dining Room is the perfect space for a drinks or dinner party with your friends and family. It can also be used for a private screening for the next sporting event or even a presentation to a new or existing client.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 01225 425795
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