Bear Inn Street in Mendip

Lucy Laura Chloe great Thanks for assisting with the review, your service was greatly appreciated and the baby guinness was particularly lovely

Great experience delicious food fantastic service and wonderful atmosphere 😀 great pint too!

Visited with family. Great food and service. Will definitely return.

Food and staff were brilliant as usual.

First time visiting for food this evening. Everything was great, from being seated to paying the bill! Food was delicious, definitely the best meal we’ve had in a long time! And our server Laura was outstanding and so so friendly. Will absolutely be coming back very soon :)

Fantastic food, great staff. Easy to get parking and free once handed ticket in to staff.

The staff have great banter and are very responsive and respectful. Definitely would stay again and would recommend to any in the local area. After a long journey from Scotland it was the perfect stay.

As always, a pleasure to eat and stay :0)

Lovely food. Good price lunch menu, but 3 pudding options and one of them wasn't available. A little let down by service took ages to clear mains and had to ask for dessert tobe served.

Thank you for looking after all my dietry needs

Below average for a Sunday Roast

Slow service, had to ask twice for another drink. Hope our forthcoming Christmas Day experience will be better!

Long waits for our booked table, menus and food and the food was cold when it arrived and the manager was unwilling at first to speak with us he said to email him!!! I have been to your pub many times and have brought friends and family from Weston to show them how great it is but after this experience, I will never be back!

Couple of pints of Really Good Pedigree

Chloe and Ellen were very attentive and helpful, and the food was superb.

Lunch with family. If staying in the bear carpark make sure you select enough time its easy to overstay and pick up a £60 fine!

Lovely Sunday lunch. Hayley, our waitress was really great, such a hospitable lady. Thank-you.

Worse food experience we have had to date. Avoid

We waited for about 30 minutes before getting someone's attention to order. The woman took drinks and food order, then went to the bar and started on our drinks but left our order to start serving other people at the bar. After 55minutes I went to the bar to collect ( still unfinished) drinks order. Our meal eventually arrived at 5pm (1 hour after our arrival). One other thing that was disappointing was the number of dogs that were in the bar/ area. The food was fine, the service generally was appalling. When we left the staff were stood together talking quite a lot.

My husband and I arrived about 12.20 as we were meetong a friend for lunch at 12.30. We were shown to our table and given menues. It took a while for our server to take our order and she was polite and professional. At 13.40 we had still not received our food and the 2 hour car park we had paid for was obviously not going to be lonf enough so after enquiring at the bar ourcregistration was taken and the stay made longer. When the food arrived my fries were so hard I couldn't use a fork and the few I tried when using my fingers were to hard to eat. My friends pie looked grey and the pastry was hard to cut as it looked like it had been microwaved too long. All in all a very long wait for not very nice food

Great room, great food and very pleasant and attentive staff.

My partner and I had a really nice meal tonight and because I actually was not particularly hungry they accommodated my request for a small portion. We could tell that the two waitresses who worked our area were really really busy and they were both working really hard to look after customers. Both were very attentive and Chloe made sure we were well looked after.

Had a lovely lunch well presented, Hayley was very helpful, lots of different ages of people. Would recommend this to anyone.

The food is always good , the staff are friendly and there are generally offers available that make the prices very competitive - we go there on average once a month.

Ate in the bar as restaurant was full. Bar service was a bit slow, short staffed maybe? Had to ask to have our table cleared from previous people, but that was done quickly. Food turned up quickly and was nice. Self serve cutlery, sauces etc was a bit untidy and low on some items. All in all good experience but feel maybe a couple extra staff were needed to keep on top of everything. All the staff we did see were busy.

Great service, food and drink, very accomodating as I need somewhere to work for a couple of hours with a power point. My only comment would be the ladies loos were not clean, which is why I dropped a star.

Just left The Bear after a lovely meal. Special thanks to Eloise who made our experience very pleasant with her wonderful customer service! We will definitely be back to see her and the lovely Cerys again soon!

Popped in here for lunch yesterday while visiting Clarke's Shopping Village.On arrival we were greeted by a lovely lady and shown to our table. We both had starters , mains and a drink. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Will definitely visit again next time we are in the area.

Good place to stay; only had one night. Room comfortable, breakfast was good value.

Popped in for a quick lunch. Excellent food. Hayley looked after us. Will definitely eat here in future when visiting Street.

Lovely b&b. Very spacious rooms. Well appointed and parking available. Lovely freshly cooked great value breakfast with lots of options and freshly baked pastries particularly good. Home from home and will return.

Easy to book, lots of choice, good quality

Had a lovely few drinks at The Bear last week with food. It's got gastro pub vibes inside and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and personable - shout out to Eloise who was our server. Very polite and attentive without being intrusive. Poss one of the nicest places to go to in Street I'd say and will prob be my new go to for a nice meet up with friends!

Great food in a lovely environment with wonderful service from Hayley

Great place, delicious food, lovely outdoor space, the staff are friendly, plenty of parking. My kids enjoy the climbing frame. Space to bring dogs and very welcoming of dogs. Will be making this our regular!

Super evening at the Bear Inn. Really good atmosphere and ambience as a small group we had a splendid evening and meal and served by Ellen who was so delightful and efficient even hot our drinks brought to us later. The welcome from the staff and the atmosphere all added to an all round good time. Many thanks. Will be back in January hopefully do a stay in hotel on our visit too. Ruth

Leo and Tiana, provided great service overall good service from the other staff. All freindly and approachable staff. Fairly priced and a good aesthetic. (Didn’t have food so defaulted to 5 starts)

I can’t rate food because i didn’t eat any. The bar stagf were lovely.

I paid way too much for the room I received I was placed in a twin room right above the noisy refrigerator sounds. The room was warm with only a fan, which didn't help much. The coffee bags are awful. Instant coffee tastes much better. The staff was friendly. The room was clean, and the breakfast was good. But I paid less for my stay before this place for a more comfortable room. The other guests slammed doors until well into morning hours. Like every half an hour. It wasn't a good restful experience for me at all. £120 for that is not worth it

Had a lovely mid week stay at The Bear Inn, the team were very friendly and attentive and breakfast was spot on. Thanks team

The co workers couldn’t have been more accommodating. They took interest in our day and seemed genuinely interested in what we were saying. The food was okay- nothing stand out but overall we left satisfied. The Prosecco didn’t feel like it had been in the fridge for a long time which was soon remedied with some ice but would love to encourage a supply to be kept in a fridge in some volume (it’s just not the same if it’s not cold cold). Would we come again? Absolutely. I intend to bring my partner next time and stay a night or two in one of the rooms :)

This review would have been a one star and a result of me walking out if not for one of the waitresses at The Bear Inn. We arrived at 4:45pm and were seated by a young man on table 2. We waited until approx 5pm but no one had came to take our order. I ordered on the app so we could get some drinks, the availability of my drink was changed twice due to no stock. We waited until 5:30pm still waiting for someone to take our food order at this point I was about to walk out and go elsewhere. It wasn’t until a lovely lady who was waitressing came in to start her shift spotted us and immediately took care of us moving us to table 14 somewhere more comfortable and got our order out as soon as she could, amazing person to have at the bear inn and saved a £65 bill from walking out. She deserves all the praise, I think the young lad could use some retraining on customer service, he was pleasant enough to speak to just had no interest in looking after us. I’m happy to give the 4 stars completely because of that wonderful waitress who makes the atmosphere so hospitable.

The staff were really friendly, the decor was lovely and the food was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our family meal to celebrate my daughters birthday

Didn’t order food as wells there for a PTA meeting and just ordered drinks. But the staff were friendly and accommodating, and I find it always warm & cosy in there.

The welcome, food and atmosphere of the Bear Inn was exceptional as always. All members of staff dealt with where friendly, polite and courteous. Food was exceptional and no hassels when requesting items from the NGCI menu.

Good pub dog friendly too great food and good prices.

We both enjoyed our meals and the service was excellent. Hayley was exceptional, good staff

Most staff were very friendly although 1 member was unhelpful, locals very friendly too. Decor very nice but it was very hot inside. Great "bear" garden for the summer with a great kids playground. Food was below average apart from the kebab which was nice. Sausages weren't great. Kids burger tasted like a cheap frozen one. Skinny fries quite hard & dry so avoid those. Service a bit slow but they were busy so nobody's fault. Thanks to staff for their efforts but some of the foods need to be better quality for the price you're paying. The chefs are doing the best possible with the produce they're supplied with. Will try a different pub next time.

Nice place with lovely staff and good food.

Parked at The Bear Inn & paid parking. Went back after an hour to have food with the family. Brought another parking ticket only to get a parking fine in the post. As I paid cash at the machine & don’t have the parking ticket nothing they can do.A few people have said they’ve had the same problem. Won’t be going back there. I wouldn’t bother with this place you buy a parking ticket & still end up with a parking fine. In the photo you can see 2 tickets. What was a nice day out with family has ended up being a very expensive day.

We arrived about half an hour early for our booking so we expected to sit in the bar and wait, but were greeted at once by Chloe, one of our two servers who was extremely welcoming and took us straight to our table. The environment was cozy and comfortable and decorated beautifully. Both of our servers (Chloe and Laura) were warm and friendly and made us feel at home straight away. The food was impeccable despite it being very busy with only Andy cooking in the kitchen. We will definitely be coming back and recommending the Bear Inn to friends and family. We don't go out very often and were there to celebrate a 5 year Anniversary so it was a special occasion and Chloe and Laura made it even more special. Thank you very much girls!

Just had Sunday roast. Waited over an hour for it to arrive. When it arrived, for £15.50, it was the worst we've ever had. It was barely warm. I slice of carrot, 1 slice of parsnip, couple of small potatoes, two small slices of beef, a yorkshire pudding, a small spoonful of red cabbage and a few peas. The plate was warmer than the food! Wouldn't recommend the roast at all.

Lovely Hotel, staff friendly, food fantastic.

Absolutely fantastic service! The highlight of my evening was a waitress Eloise, who showed an outstanding attitude towards her job by regularly checking up on me, being very attentive to my food requests and simply a nice person to interact with! I highly recommend the place and you will be in extremely good luck if Eloise gets to be your waitress during your visit as she will definitely brighten your day!

Food was great but took about 45 mins for each course to arrive. Toilets were atrocious, human faeces all over the toilets and floor, when I informed the waiter, when I found it, she informed me she had already been informed yet didn’t have time to deal with it.

went to the bear for food. eloise was our waitress. super friendly. nice food, good portions and quick service despite being busy.

went for dinner at the bear inn and was served by a lovely waitress called eloise. super helpful and funny. food was amazing and served quickly. had a ‘passion fruit martino’ (no alcohol passion fruit martini) and it was fab. will be returning for sure.

A lovely welcoming atmosphere with lovely decorations and lighting. Food was excellent and staff were very kind and helpful.

Came in the other day, was served Eloise very attentive and bubbly, excellent service.

Booked a table for 7pm. Arrived and were seated straight away by a friendly member of staff. Our drinks order was taken by 10 past 7. It got to 20 to 8, nobody had been back to take our food order and worst of all our drinks had been sat on a tray on the bar for 30 minutes. The bar staff continued to walk past and ignore them, even taking trays to customers that had ordered after us. After half an hour we left and went to eat somewhere else. Like our drinks, nobody even realised we were leaving. Very strange and unacceptable visit. We are unlikely to return. James

Love The Bear Inn the food is always perfect and the staff are super friendly. They are really helpful and good with our children

Eloise was my server and I cannot fault it, amazing service will definitely return

Amazing cocktails! Had the best experience especially Eloise who looked after us! It was a lovely night!

I had an amazing time - thanks to Eloise! She was really lovely and welcoming and made our experience truly great. Will definitely come back!!

Solid restaurant in Street with gluten free options. If the weather is nice their gardens are great with picnick tables. AS an Inn, theyre decent as long as you have a car it can work well. No concierge, & no fridge.

Title: Exceptional Service at Bear Inn - Thanks to Eloise! I had the pleasure of dining at Bear Inn last weekend, and I have to say, the highlight of my experience was our waitress, Eloise. From the moment we were seated, she welcomed us with a warm smile and took the time to explain the menu specials with enthusiasm and knowledge. Eloise was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring we always had everything we needed. She made fantastic recommendations, and her insights on wine pairings elevated our meal to a whole new level. It's clear she genuinely cares about her guests' experience. Her prompt service, along with her friendly demeanor, made us feel truly special. Each interaction with Eloise was a delight, and her positive energy added to the warm atmosphere of the inn. I left Bear Inn not only satisfied with the delicious food but also genuinely impressed by Eloise’s outstanding service. I can't wait to return and hope to be served by her again! Highly recommend!

Lovely meal and time here last week, food was stunning but we received the most amazing service from our waitress Eloise, could not fault her, made our evening!

Had a great time with my family and my disabled family member. One waitress really stood out to me. Her name was Eloise, she catered to my disabled cousin in such a considerate yet thoughtful way and really made sure we had a great time at the Bear inn. She is one of many reasons we will be coming back!

Currently sat at a table in this restaurant. Absolutely abysmal service at the bar. No customer service, would help if one of the bar staff would crack a smile once in a while. It won’t ruin her make up! Waiting along time for food, when not busy. Will not be returning! Shocking

My friend and I recently went for the first time and had a wonderful time, great food and service! Eloise was our waitress and she was so lovely, definitely made our experience that much better. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a new restaurant to go to.

I have had a fantastic experience at the Bear. The staff were all really welcoming and friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The hunters chicken was delicious and so was the caramel tart.

Lovely atmosphere and even better service from Eloise, she was so accommodating and welcoming

I can’t thank Eloise enough for her outstanding service. Despite the busy atmosphere, she was patient and polite with our family of 5, and made our experience easier and enjoyable. Eloise’s customer-centred service deserves recognition.

Had a lovely meal out with my partner. Food was really good and the service from chloe was brilliant. She's an asset to the team and we'll definitely be back.

Had a fabulous meal. Good portions and great quality. Quick service too. Our waitress eloise was very helpful

We had a lovely meal here last weekend. Delicious food and a lovely ambience, loved sitting in the beautiful garden! I was especially impressed by the service. Our waiter Cerys was friendly, efficient and went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our meal, thank you Cerys! We look forward to visiting again soon 😊

The service is excellent especially from the waitress Eloise that is simply a lovely person!

Eloise was incredibly helpful and very kind 👏👍!! - phoebe

eloise and her workplace are amazing, they have great service and are really friendly to customers

Had a really lovely meal here with my parents, was served by Eloise who was super lovely and accommodating, food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely!

We had a lovely family Sunday lunch at The Bear. The food, service and ambience were excellent. Our experience was enhanced by the professional and polite attention we received from Cerys and Eloise. Thank you.

My family had a truly wonderful experience at the Bear. Delicious food, warm ambience, beautiful garden, and our waitress Cerys was just lovely! So helpful and kind. We can’t wait to go back.

My family loved our meal at The Bear! Our waitress Cerys made our experience so great - she was so friendly and attentive! Can’t wait to come back soon.

Good selection of ale and the staff had a great sense of humour. Our server Elosie was very welcoming would recommend. Thankyou

I went here a few nights ago had a lovely meal and drinks with some friends, it was lovely! Food was yum, and the service from the staff member Tiana was exceptional, she was very attentive to ensure we had the best experience at the establishment, would definitely recommend a visit!

I was in the other day with my friend, we got recommended it by a few other people. The staff were lovely (especially a girl called Tiana who was just so helpful), the food was delicious, could not fault it.

We will definitely coming back in March, already booked the accommodation. The whole experience was AMAZING, excellent customer service, very attentive to any customer needs. We stayed for 3 nights, and found the room very cosy, clean, comfortable. The restaurant had few vegan options. Cloe the young lady who look after us during dinner, was friendly, attentive, excellent service. The place itself is very old style English pub, Inn. Loved it.

Me and my partner had an amazing time at the bear inn. The food was lovely and service was impeccable, I believe the girls name was chloe. She did absolutely everything to help and did it all with a smile. Well done! Highly recommend visiting here!

We had a great experience here. The food was delicious and of great quality and the portions were a really generous size. All the staff were above and beyond and really friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!

We had a really lovely meal last week, amazing food and such a nice atmosphere. Service from our waitress, Eloise was brilliant, friendly staff which is so refreshing, we will definitely be back.

Was served by Chloe this evening and she was amazing

i went to the bear inn it was absolutely fabulous the service was outstanding especially eloise i thought she was amazing

We has a lovely Sunday lunch here. The atmosphere is really good. Our waitress Eloise was very attentive and couldn't do enough to help.

Absolutely amazing experience, the staff are brilliant and lovely, especially our waitress, Eloise, and the food was really nice. Would definitely recommend.

We visited The Bear recently and was pleased with the super service we recieved from our waitress Eloise. She is a credit to your establishment.

Lovely lunch - good food and great service from the delightful Eloise who was so sweet and helpful and efficient. thank you

A wonderful pub with a great atmosphere. Food and drinks both excellent value for money. The staff are attentive and can’t do enough to help. Our waitress Eloise was particularly brilliant - thank you! We will be back.

Eloise was extremely attentive and helpful. Delicious food and great service

Had a meal here for the first time in a while as was impressed with the choice and quality of food. Staff seemed knowledgeable and competent and our waitress, Eloise was polite and attentive. Would recommend booking especially at weekends and it was very busy. Will return again to try something different off the menu.

Recently dined at Bear Inn for a family get together. It was my first time there. The place was bright and clean yet felt cosy. The food was good and the big portions went down well with my teenage sons. However, felt I had to write to give our self confessed newbie waitress (Eloise) the review she deserved - outstanding. Friendly, efficient, intelligent and all done with a great smile. Good luck in your new job 👍😃