Bear Tavern in Sandwell

Love the food and the staff are amazing Debbie Is Such A Lovely Staff Member very warm friendly and welcoming and she gives 100 percent tip service

Had to write this review today. Everything was great. From ordering at the bar to serving and checking on us Debbie gave us amazing service. Helpful, friendly, respectful. She’s an absolute asset to the team. Food was great. Love the availability on the menu. Especially the kids menu. Pub was clean and inviting. Thank you. Will be back soon

After shopping in Bearwood its always off to the Bear Tavern for food and drinks. Food always on point (sorry forgot to take a picture). Was served by Tara she is the best. Always got a smile on her face and very pleasant nothing is too much trouble.

Jack is so attentive and an amazing memeber of staff. Well done to all the the staff, but please recognise jack he deserves it.

Went here today for a Sunday lunch I love this place the staff and people are lovely the atmosphere is warm and friendly and the food is just great totally recommend you go here for a warm welcome check out their specials menu for during the week the prices are great value fir money x👍

Had a meal here, great pub food service was superb moved outside for a few ciders in the sunshine nice atmosphere. Always enjoy a drink or a meal here, would recommend

Food ,staff, service,beer all excellent. Sadly new layout not so good.

Only the second time I've been in the bear tavern and it was great. I was with my husband and we had a great time.

Great choice of beer friendly staff and decent food

So I've been here a couple of times now, as somewhere new to try and each time, it's been brilliant. Staff excellent, food excellent, pricing and portions excellent. So if you are looking for somewhere to go in the Bearwood area I would recommend

Went out for a drink with family and it was good

A great night of Jazz a Thursday, upstairs at the Silvershine Jazz Club.

Not a bad spot, always superior customer service here… which is unusual in this day and age..

Not a bad spot, always superior customer service here… which is unusual in this day and age..

Great local pub , wonderful staff a nice mid priced menu . A different atmosphere in the day time to the evening but it is nice to see a pub thriving like this is .it has a comprehensive range of drinks lovely food and the landlady Sandra keeps the place lovely and clean and takes care of the occasional troublesome customers, it has many screens showing various sports events but also has live music quite often . All in all a lovely place in a prominent location .

Great local pub , wonderful staff a nice mid priced menu . A different atmosphere in the day time to the evening but it is nice to see a pub thriving like this is .it has a comprehensive range of drinks lovely food and the landlady Sandra keeps the place lovely and clean and takes care of the occasional troublesome customers, it has many screens showing various sports events but also has live music quite often . All in all a lovely place in a prominent location .

Absolutely loverly breakfast cooked to perfection, great value and brilliant service. Everything was perfect literally!! Never had a bad meal in the place, the chefs are always on point. Thank you and heavily recommend this place for food and chilling!!

Went here with my son had a lovely meal staff was absolutely brilliant put ramps down for me to get in on a mobility scooter couldn't ask for a better day thanks guys and girls

This is a lovely pub. We cannot fault it. The staff are considerate, friendly and super efficient. It is a bright ,happy and welcoming space. It is presided over by the ever present landlady, Sandra and her husband who run it with a kind but firm hand. The food is super, beautifully presented and served promptly even at busy times. Highly recommended.

Nice pub, welcoming staff,only street parking is available.

Ok for passing lunch.. Nice outside seating areas

Ate here today with family. I must say our meals were superb. The burgers were lovely and it's good you can build your own combo. Mac and cheese, chicken skewers, onion rings and fries... Nothing was a disappointment. Our server Georgia was friendly, chatty and nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend this place.

I'd driven past this pub many times and decided to pop in as it looks nice from the outside. It looks just as good on the inside. There are plenty of staff, so no long waits to be served and they were all very friendly. We were made to feel very welcome. The beer garden is a pleasant area, with plenty of lights and a large screen tv. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Our food arrived quickly and tasted great. I would definitely visit here again.

First visit since the refurbishment. Food was excellent. The staff were super excellent - friendly and gave some great advice regarding cider and which to choose.

Much improved. I haven't been in The Bear for years. What a pleasant surprise. It was lovely inside. Felt very friendly. Good food and good beer.

Decent local bar. Food looked good.

I had a good time and the food was lovely

Very friendly place, great food and beer!!! Staff are super fun and make you feel at home!

Went there for Jazz and blues event. Large open plan bar. Does food which looked very reasonable. Bus stops outside.

Amazing place me and my husband had the classic meals they was amazing staff are very nice and always happy and greet you very well they go above and beyond

Nice local place, inviting, pleasant and welcoming establishment. Good food and offers.

I am unsure of the levels of service or the food quality, I do know, however that the place is a good vibe zone, positivity and happiness, kindness and freedom are highly appreciated and valued by the venue and the locals regularly frequenting thereof...

We liked this place from day one. We were well received! Today we have four people who serve us with joy and friendliness, three English and one Angolan! The food is well prepared on time and very tasty and at an affordable price with some days offering promotions!!! This Bear Tavern pub is welcoming! You can book in advance to gather your family or friends! Very good!!! My friends also gave it a 10! For entertainment, there are several LCD screens and a very good pool table to play on! There is access for people who use a wheelchair. It has a cozy garden! People who are smokers also have the freedom to feel free to smoke their cigarette! When I discovered this place (Pub Bear Taver) for the first time it was different, today everything is different and pleasant! It's our special place in Berwood!!! 🍻🍷🍸🍹🧋🥤🍽🌮🥪🥩🍲🥗🍤 Thanks...

we arrived at the pub with no expectation of getting a seat during the euro final even though we reserved a seat but with no confirmation the double act on the door did their best to accommodate and ended up getting a table for 6 sandra n tara were great. good night but she about the result. we had snacks during the game and the chicken wings were a plenty. at least a kilo. mahoosive n tasty. well done team. very welcoming

Went there to watch the England game last week Saturday, amazing atmosphere with staff who were incredibly kind, especially Debbie who catered to our every need! If you want an incredibly diverse pub with well priced food and drink, Bear Tavern is the one!

Came here first time in along time i have to say it is way better than before the new refurbished version is amazing very welcoming staff and very friendly it looks amazing

Tara, who I assume is the manager (she runs the place!) is a fantastic woman who does her job with pride and happiness. The bear is a great pub thanks to her and Josh. It's always friendly, always a safe place to be and an excellent all round local.

First time back after a number of years,great meal and few beers, pleasant staff,will certainly be back

Didn't have a great Guinness Gets very hot in the summer months

I come here all the time this is great if you want some tasty and cheap food the service is wonderful and the atmosphere makes you feel at home I very highly suggest

Great food great service great atmosphere 👍 I will definitely go again

Didn't eat but nice friendly pub

Considerably better than it used to be. It's now a reasonable chain pub.

Had a lovely evening with my partner. Food was spot on and prices were very reasonable. Staff were very professional and friendly. Football was on, and the atmosphere was convivial and lighthearted. Recommend it highly.

We have eaten at the Bear Tavern Smethwick on Sundays and midweek for several weeks since the refurbishment and have had excellent food on every occasion. The Sunday roasts are delicious, with quality meat, fresh veg and perfect portions at a very reasonable price. The staff are really helpful and friendly and there is a lovely atmosphere there. During the weekdays and as I’m of a vintage age I can take advantage of the pensioners offer of two courses for £6.99 which is just right for us. I highly recommend the Bear Tavern Smethwick

Had Sunday beef dinner like having a work out at the gym it was so tuff

A fabulous local pub. Yeah it's in Bearwood, which has its downside, but this pub has no downside. The food is delicious, and well priced. The drinks are great, and the service has been fantastic each time. Great job to everyone working there!

Not been to the BT for many many years and understand its had a makeover (probably a few) since. It was a simple family meal that offered great value for money and a dining experience that was relaxing whilst entertained with plenty of sky sports TV. Always a bonus. Service was excellent!

Possibly the worst glass of wine I've ever had. Thank you for your reply, I did ask if I could taste the wine but was told NO pretty a take or leave it. Wished i left it so truly didn't see the point of trying to exchange it.

Nice food and and nice and clean

good atmosphere. staff are fantastic. first time in since the refurb. food has good portions and real value for money in this great old pub. they also cater for gluten free ( non gluten containing food). look after the new refurb and jump on anything that starts to fail.

Love this little local in Bearwood, great family friendly pub and amazing staff that are very attentive. Not a fan of sports commentary blasting through the TV but that's all I can fault the place for. Besides, it's a pub, you need some background noise!

Georgina is a credit to the pub service was exceptional

For a family establishment, we was very disappointed with the treatment we received. Not child friendly at all even tho they cater for children.

Excellent staff, service and food. I have visited regularly with my fiancee from Yorkshire and have never been disappointed.

Fabulous meal as usual. Enjoyed the evening as usual. I am a regular visitor to The Bear and service and food is always of high standard. Staff are wonderful especially Debbie tonight. You are an asset to your team.

Georgina is an absolute legend she is so lovely and helped us out so much the other guys are amazing too god form is guys at CEX you guys are brilliant x

Watched the big fight and it was brilliant atmosphere and result you really can't Go to Bearwood and not go in to the Bear for a cheeky ale or 5

We had a Friday night reunion at the Bear. It was very busy, as long as you are advised the food might take a while it's not an issue. I had 8oz rump steak medium rare. Exceptional that's all I can say. Definitely will be back

The pub food is getting better all the time. The staff are always friendly and helpful. It would be good to have more variety of real ales but there are plenty of other drinks particularly lagers. Unfortunately, it's currently closed for renovation.

Me and my boyfriend found this pub in November and probably been there 20 times since. We usually go to another pub down the road but the service has been terrible recently so we ventured out. The Christmas decs are lovely the food is great very big portions and great value for money ,selection of drinks and offers are good but most of all the customer service from the staff is excellent. I have never been in a pub with better trained friendly staff. Always chatty smiley give good recommendations, inform you of upcoming events. This is the main reason I keep coming back because the staff are amazing!

Decent pint although 5.75 for neck oil. Ill stick to pilsner next time!

Great value food. Served piping hot, Nicely cooked. I would definitely recommend. Nice, friendly and polite staff too. Bearwoods answer to Wetherspoons!

I came over from Australia this week to visit my son who is studying at Birmingham University. We visited the Bear for a beer tonight, and stayed for dinner. My son had the katsu chicken, I had the fish and chips. Outstanding. Delicious, really well cooked, great portion sizes and the two meals together were £11.50. Add a couple of beers and a great experience for less than 20 quid. To top it off, the venue had very festive decorations, and the staff and service were first class. 2 staff members checked in with us to make sure everything was good with the meal. A bit (delightfully) unexpected given the experience at many other pubs. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Always a great pint in the Bear. Staff are always welcoming and have time for a chat, service is top tier as is beer selection.

Ordered an English breakfast this morning and was disgusted by the service ,I ordered breakfast with 3 slices of toast ,I got the breakfast and the sausages were tough and I had no toast ,when I explained I ordered 3 slices of toast I was given 2 slices of bread and butter ,which I refused and asked again for toast meanwhile my breakfast was stone cold ,she then returned with 2 slices of toast when I asked for 3 ,by this time the food was stone cold and she gave me the toast with jam and marmalade but only 2 slices ,it was my day off and treated my self to breakfast with my sister what a disappoint this experice was as I also deal with food service to a higher level.what they should of done was started again and done me a fresh breakfast with the 3 slices of toast I'd asked for ,but instead choose to leave me with a cold breakfast as they where to lazy to correct the issue correctly. I've been in here before and there is a young mixed race girl who works here she has excellent communication skills and gets everything right she serves you with a warm smile asks if your meal is OK she is a professional at her job so I praise her she makes you welcome

Wonderful service but I have to point out that Josh was so lovely and attentive I’ve been in multiple times and whether I’m having food or a drink he is always checking everything is okay and running around working away he is a true asset to the pub and Bearwood

I just can’t compliment them enough every time we order it is always fresh great job guys!

Great time for the kids, lots for them to do. A family friendly atmosphere with food and entertainment for all age ranges. Great to pass the time and have fun with your loved ones

Food was amazing😍 and the cocktails are really nice. Only bad thing is how loud the music is in the day, can be overstimulating with loads of chatter and then loud music on top!

Decent food for the price, always plenty of people in

The meal we had at the Bear 🐻 Tavern was a Seniors deal which is a choice of 2 courses a starter or dessert 🍨 and a main for £5.49 ....yes £5.49....!!!! I don't know how they can do it? We opted for the starter rather than the dessert and had the herby tomato 🍅 soup 🍲 which was lovely and thick and herby. We then had the mains I had fish 🐟 chips 🍟 and mushy peas 🫛 and my wife had the scampi chips 🍟 and garden peas 🫛 both were adequate and my fish could've been a little larger, but the tomato 🍅 soup and slice of bread 🍞 and butter had filled us up and as I said we had enough. The staff were very attentive and catered for our every need. We would certainly go back especially as the Strawberry 🍓 and Lime Kopparberg we had to drink 🍸 was a bargain at £3.50 for a 500ml bottle 🍼 All in all a great dining experience Keith Bracey

Great pub for a meal and decent beer 🍺. Staff are always friendly.

Staff are brilliant and the food more so! Highly recommend the breakfast!

Just to tell you that their onion rings have absolutely NO ONION inside... It seems some restaurants buy frozen "fake" onion rings, made of flour, eggs, onion flavour, and no onions inside. The waitress asked me: "You feel taste of onion, dont you? So, they are onion rings..." This is so cynical.

#speedy quiz always a great time and the quiz master is amazing as always ❤️

Phenomenal vibes, great fun each night from Monday quiz to Friday poker. With great food, drinks and company to top it all off!!!

Fab local. Greatest quiz going. Big shout out to Mike and the Speedy Quiz.

Teggridy farms approves this pub and it's quiz, especially blue shirt boy

The 🐻 tarven is a great place. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. I frequently visit there once/twice a week. They have two good snooker tables, free every Tuesdays after 8pm. They also have board games that you can ask for, our favourite is jenga and ludo. The staff, notably Fabulous, Jade, is helping, providing top grade customer services and always has a smile on her face. She catered to our needs, providing us with the opportunity to refill our drinks, informing us on upcoming bar events. And also, she notifies us 10 minute head before the last order of drinks. Overall the bar is great, has multiple TVs around the place; the sports channel is always on. And music playing in the background. I'd recommend for to anyone and everyone.

Nice friendly local pub , went with the lads who I work with while we have been down in Birmingham, staff are polite and friendly will be going back in there

Great service, very polite waitress, good food and made to feel welcome.

Always decent for foodie and football.

Wonderful place good food, came here today 10/09/2023, had steak was juicey and my son had gammon both meals were great, I keep coming here whenever I visit my son. Staff are super friendly and polite something I miss in this modern world. You have to try the Bear Tavern.

I’veneer here a few times now. In the past, with friends and always with our Guide Dogs who, like us are made to feel very warmly welcomed. This time I visited on my own with my Guide Dog and the warm welcome was as I remembered it before. The lovely young lady who served me ensured I had a suitable table, doggy had some water and she even brought a few treats for me to give to my boy. Food came within about 20 minutes, I had the the chicken katsu curry and my obligatory breaded mushrooms as a side. Food was piping hot and obviously freshly cooked. The pub was busy for a Monday I thought and added to the atmosphere which was very friendly. I didn’t feel out of place for eating on my own. Would definitely return soon and honestly, think the biggest draw for me to this pub are the staff.

Staff was very helpful and polite would go again

Very enjoyable visit with a good offer on the food

Realised I have not yet left a review for The Bear! This is a nice place to come for food, drinks and just relax. When working from home often causes a need to escape the house, can always find plug sockets for laptops, phones etc and the WiFi is spot on too for everything could possibly need. WiFi - 55.6Mbps download / 42.1Mbps upload speed according to Speedtest for my visit today at around 5pm. Drinks - Always served cold and fresh. Even when gets busy, do not have to wait long at the bar. When working and need to crack on - the app ordering is perfect too. No problems at all! Food - Spot on. I tend to go for the "Chick N Mix" for £8.79! Check the photo, its great. Lots of food, hot, fresh and tasty. Highly recommended! Staff - Thank you everyone here for your great service, it really is appreciated to be able to have a friendly chat when often come solo. From the warm welcome at the bar, and to bringing the orders to the table is fantastic, will keep returning for as long as continues! Atmosphere - Its a local sort of pub, but welcoming of everyone. Music as just the right level, pool tables, poker tables on some nights and quiz. A Gem of Bearwood! Only one suggestion for improvement... There is a lot vandalism on the wall in the gents toilets.... How about paint the section in front of the urinals with chalk board paint, and leave some chalks to use on it? Would cost very little and solve the graffiti by "allowing" it. Just a thought, a banter wall - hope you consider it :) Interesting point to note for those local and not... look up at the clock on the top. Only when doing this review today I noticed that there are bears all around it. The things you miss for all the years living around here until come to look closely. Conclusion: Highly recommend this place to anyone for drinks and food! 5* all round.

Brilliant pub with excellent staff. Would 100% recommend to anyone who would like a meal or a few drinks with family and friends.

Debbie one of the staff members really made our visit even better. She approached me so lovely with the best customer service skills. She was on top making sure our food was okay and happy with everything. Food was really good and for 2 meals for just over £10 you can not go wrong :)

Great food, my wife was very pleased that you do a gluten free menu, not many pubs do, as she can't have any food with gluten in it, aslo friendly staff

Good food at great prices professional friendly staff good range of drinks

Very friendly staff, food looked very good although I didn't eat, parking was not good but we did get a space near by.

A great selection of real ale. They also have a few different cyders. Edit 14/08/23 changed to 5 stars due to consistently good beer, consistently friendly staff 👍🏻

Lovely staff. Just went in for a beer after a long day. Nothing really special, but very convenient. Would go again

I attended the venue with my partner and our daughter on Sunday for lunch as were visiting the area and really enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the pub. The food was hot and tasty and we didn’t have to wait long at all. We were absolutely blown away by the great service, I would like to special mention to the girl who brought us our food and took care of us, she was so friendly to us and honestly made us feel so welcome she was an absolute star, we will definitely be returning.

I was there for a private party. My wife is disabled and struggles to walk. The staff were very accomadating opening side doors to make passage easier. They were all very friendly and welcoming. The upstairs room is divided into 2 rooms - both nice - but the back room was very comfortable. I didn't use the bar so I cannot comment upon it.

Food is actually beautiful in here been a few times now and been impressed every time

Very busy pub but always a good atmosphere

the place is always immaculate and clean staff are super efficient and friendly table cleared quickly have been to other green king pubs and there is no comparison would recommend this to everyone