The Bear in Wiltshire

Roast dinners are amazing, we had beef and lamb which the meat was so soft, shame we didn't stay long enough to try the pies.

Discovered The Bear whilst searching for somewhere to have Sunday lunch. Two roast beef, one Caesar salad and a mushroom and Stilton pie later we were all impressed. The largest, crispiest Yorkshire puddings (also with the pie) and magnificent meals with as much on the plate as anyone could wish for. Good service with a smile and really good value. We were impressed. A very happy accident.

walked in when I saw it was steak night. We ordered 2 rib eyes and a veg burrito which were all cooked well and plenty of it. Well worth a visit and the barman/waiter/concierge, though busy as he was alone, still had time for us. We would have given a five star but the limited menu would put some people off.

We stopped off at BoA for a bite to eat & came across this little gem, wasnt sure I wanted a pie, but the menu looked great. So we ordered a steak & stilton & steak & cheese, they came with fries or mash and green veg & gravy. Pies were filled t the brim with meat, very tasty and pastry was light & fluffy. They are definitely worth the award winning accolade. The whole meal was buearuful , so filling. Staff were so friendly and inviting. My dog was even looked after by the lovely waiter. 5 stars and more

Absolutely brilliant roast dinner. It has changed hands and is now very good. Lovely garden/patio. Dog friendly. I will definitely return. Had a lovely time there today.

Never again. When this was the pie place, it was amazing. Now, it’s just awful. Terrible beer and service, and so run down. Toilet missing seat, dangerous steps inside which are broken & falling away, damaged tables outside.

We haven't been here for a while and dropped in for a pie only to discover it had become a pub/curry house. Unperturbed we pushed on (there are worse things that could befall us). The chutneys with the pops, most notably the lime pickle, were fresh and delicious. The three mains, all off the specials section, where good to better and the dhall was utterly lovely. We will definitely come back or maybe order a takeaway when I will check out some of the classics; chicken dhansak anyone?

What can be said again another pub switched into an Indian with a menu as long as your arm and cheap booze to try and counter the awful food, weird and ruined maybe just try being a sports bar with every sport under the sun on like you already have!

We chose the restaurant over the bar. It was rather cold but our waiter plugged in a portable heater which helped enormously. Our meals however warmed us up, hot, spicy and totally delicious. Bollywood Massala, Lababda, Nan, Pilau Rice and Saag Aloo.

After ordering our drinks, we took a seat outside in the courtyard. The lights and the newly added gazebo had a nice feel, however was a little cramped. Unfortunately, our conversations were interupted by the barman, who just served us drinks. Smoking and speaking (to someone) very loudly about how he wasn’t very happy with the managers. However he then started SWEARING very loudley. Completely unprofessional and very rude. We also noticed that the serving staff were coming out and smoking too. In my opinion they shouldn’t be in the eyes of the customers smoking whilst on service. Especially if they are going to be not covering up their work uniform. Such ashame as it was my favourite place to go in Bradford-on-Avon.

Had our third take away this evening since they started and it is consistently very very good. These guys know what they are doing without a doubt, the restaurant will hopefully get busier as word spreads around. Great service too. A big bonus to boa. Only drawback are drinks for non eaters are expensive and not great, so maybe not a place to stop for a pint / glass of wine etc

We have always loved this pub, with great cider choices. But it is even better now that it serves curry. As a local we have been here twice in the last week. First time it was just my wife and I for a meal and a drink in the bar. The menu is fantastic, with a great range to choose from. If you like your bog standard style of curry the jalfrezi, but the second time we went, I took the in-laws and went for a chefs special, in which the flavour was fantastic. Everyone had something different, and each fish was exceptional. The quality of the produce used in their curries was really good, I can’t recommend this place highly enough. We will definitely be in here a lot.

We visited on a Saturday night but didn’t stay due to the disco lights, which were really off putting, the place was empty so either an unpopular idea or it was early. Not somewhere to have a quiet drink on a Saturday night

Great location, and attentive staff. Sadly only 2 real ales on and both pale. One was poor taste so reluctantly chose default Fosters. Have real ale deliveries stalled ? Choice was lacking and quality lacking. Is the cellar man at fault ? Quirky interior and comfortable seating with unique patio/ garden are endearing. Atmosphere lacking. Would have tried home made our if hungry, maybe next time. Will give this place another shot after seeing reaction to review.

So a pub offering real ale, cider and pies, what’s not to like!- moving back to the area after too many years away, I need a local, so I wander to the Bear to watch England get embarrassed by the Irish!- the place was rocking, a tad middle class Bath rugby, so very civilised, great cider, pies looked great but not the opportunity to really road test them - but that will come, probably tomorrow !

Popped in on a Sunday but had no time to saviour the roast. It looked good. Nice warm welcoming pub with gas fire which gives off a lot of heat. Dogs welcome. Barnes let me taste the ciders. Not sparkling do not to my taste. Excellent selection however. Good local traditional pub.

We had some beer and tried our first steak pie. We loved the bar with its decoration and sayings painted on the walls.

the food is very nice here I would recommend you try the steak with red wine sauce it is amazing the staff are very nice

Wow. I'm not kidding we have just had the best Sunday lunch. On our way home from Warminster we wanted to find somewhere to eat. It was getting late but The Bear had a nice looking menu. Opting for Sunday lunch was a great decision. The presentation,service and food could not be faulted. Thank you

Le dio a este pub una llamada para reservar una mesa después de un amigo nos recomendó las tartas. Optamos por 1700 en un sábado, ya que queríamos tomar un niño de 4 años y 4 adultos y me dijeron, no son un establecimiento familiar y no aceptan niños después de 18. 30. Me dijo no te preocupes que estaremos en y fuera de 18. 30 y me dijeron que no podía garantizar que. Cancela la reserva y será llevado a otro sitio. El servicio es muy pobre y la actitud.

Situado cerca del centro de Bradford on Avon, el oso es un pub que sirve poco craqueo decente cervezas así como comida excepcional a precios muy buenos. Visitamos esta noche, tuve una pinta de tributo y una torta de carne que era excepcional. . Ofertas. tienen una buena comida que aquí se ofrecen. Nos sentamos en el pequeño jardín en la parte trasera. . Que tiene una televisión en la pared. . . muy acogedor así como barato. Visitamos 7 mayo 2017.

In the middle of a small village, very nice dinner with british pie: very big and tasty. The service has been fast and owners are friendly.

Specialise in Pies and Roasts on Wednesday. very simple food and very reasonable prices. It is not a fine dining experience but would appear to be a friendly meeting point and good for quick lunches and early dinners

Quisimos probar una de sus tartas porque vimos que habían ganado varios premios por ellas, pero cuando vimos el tamaño y dado que no se podía pedir una unidad para compartir, muy a nuestro pesar desechamos la idea.

Por desgracia no hay salsa comida encantadora grueso, que es importante para tarta y adecuada, un buen pastel de puré con verduras frescas y llenas de una abundante comida

Asked a skinny girl for advice as to where to eat and was told to go here. The offer was two roasts and you get a free bottle of wine. As I love a roast dinner and it was beef we swiftly ordered and was given the wine. The roast arrived which looked lovely but sadly all the veg was hard and the beef was nearly raw and chewy, the gravy was like dishwater. Wouldn't give it to the dog. Chef really needs to learn how to cook. Struggled to drink the wine mixed with lemonade, foul. Waste of money.Never ask a skinny girl for advice on food !

returned here over the weekend in spite of the poor showing last time where the food seemed to come from a disinterested kitchen. Even though the host through his reply seemed a tad sensitive to criticism and unlikely to take legitimate comment on board, this visit was much more positive. Everything was better - cheerier staff; fuller pub and a bit more life; and better food. My rabbit pie was a delight and the veg did not come across as an afterthought this time. My son had a burger - recommended if you are all pied-out but you'll really have to stretch per bite - they are HUGE. Thank you The Bear

We go here a few times in the colder months for the pies. They really are awesome and don't think they could be any better. I personally would not try any other food here as I'd say the speciality is definitely the pies

We visited the Bear pub to have a lunch and to order some pies to take home. Outside they have an extensive list of pies which you can take home frozen we were going to have a meal then take some home but the attitude of the elderly man behind the bar was unacceptable.When i asked if we could take an order of pies home that we had taken some time choosing from the list outside he didnt really answer me but muttered something i said we would like to take some pies home he said I havent got many I said it says outside you have some frozen he turned and left he didnt even tell me he was going to look in the freezer he was so grumpy it was unbelievable he came back and said there are no pies there No apology I couldn't believe what he was saying as there was a freshly chalked board outside advertising all the choices of pies he then said he has to make more he s only just come back from spain he is so unfriendly We couldnt believe the unwelcome tone the place was empty and no wonder.We spoke to tourist information they recommended The Dandy Lion Pub well what a difference we were welcomed from start to finish the food was exceptional the staff we helpful and friendly the manager came to talk to us it was packed but the service welcome and food was a cut above it was also Dog friendly and they made a lovely fuss of our little dog.So forget The Bear and go to the The Dandy Lion.

Came here for dinner with my parents, who had had a great meal previously. Unfortunately the chef was away, and so the menu choice was greatly reduced. However what we did have was excellent. Really good pie with great selection of vegetables. Will just have to go back to try the pie I really wanted!

Been here many of times and the pies are the best around and the selection of ciders is awesome.You order your food at the bar, the staff are friendly, with a cosy atmosphere, you can eat in or go outside in the courtyard

Came here whilst on the canal and noticed the signs for the pies. Absolutely brilliant pies, some of the best we've had! Nice selection of ales/ciders.

Was in Bradford-on-Avon shooting a wedding so traveled up the day before. Looking for something to eat we stumbled across The Bear Inn. Wasn't too sure if pie is what we wanted but thought we would give it a go as it stated that their pies had won a multitude of awards.Bar is well and truly stocked to the brim with every spirit you can think of which was a pretty good start. Decided to have the Beef and Stilton pie and the wife had the Brisket pie. Both cam on a bed of Mash and seasonal veg. The pies are absolutely delicious. Literally filled to the brim with meet I can honestly say I have never had a pie with so much filling. Superb flavour and great value. We got the around 7pm on a Friday evening and were lucky because by 7.30pm the place was rammed solid. Highly recommend this place for great value eats and great drinks.

We stumbled upon this pub by accident when we stopped in Bradford on Avon in late August. We were drawn in really by the pies on the menu.The pub inside is quite antique, and our table had a little box of pub quiz style questions and answers to keep ourselves entertained while we waited for the meal.We ordered the steak and guiness pie and lamb shank. Both were extremely good, served with mash and vegetables. Service in the pub is excellent and we would definitely recommend.

Stopped by here for drinks with coworkers a few months ago and saw the many signs proclaiming their great pies.On this trip back to Bradford-on-Avon I decided to stop in to try a pie. I chose the chicken and mushroom and it was amazing! Very flaky buttery crust, tender pieces of perfectly seasoned chicken, and just a wonderful pie unlike any I've ever had (though I am from the US so not as many savory pies).I wish I came earlier in my trip so I could try another pie, maybe a steak pie next time!

Came back to see if the pies were as good as I remembered. They were! Well done. I had the BBQ pulled pork pie and can thoroughly recommend it. In fact, I wish I was still eating it!

Sunday evening meal, at a real favouriteA fixed price, and the addition of a delicious yorkshire pudding & roast potatoes.One tiny criticism would be the roast potatoes seemed to have been deep fired - but the steak & black pudding pie totally made up for it!

read about this Pub on trip advisor so thought we would give it a try, there was 6 of us in total with 2 teenage kids in the party. The pies are what this little gem of a pub are know for and believe me you won't be disputed, there so some of the best Ive tried. We had a Veggie in the team as well and they where raving about the Feta and Peppers pie they had. All the meals come with enough mash and veggies to sink a battleship so great value for money as well. the two girls running the bar where brilliant and attentive as well.All in all 10 out of 10 !!

We stopped by last Wednesday night. Pies were amazing. Large and full of top quality steak filling. We had two of the Steak and Stilton (outstanding) and two Steak (also outstanding). Veg and mash also really good. Some of the best pies we have ever had. Pub itself is OK. Ladies had decent cocktails. Beer was good. Not overly busy but it was a Wednesday.Overall, very impressed.

A huge selection of cide,r a must for those that want to taste many different times.Intend to return for those reasons and maybe try a pie

Lovely room, but difficult to get the washbasin to empty correctly...!Good value...nice bed, and then found the shower difficult to adjust... Unusual artwork... especially the material off-cuts collage?

We had researched the bear on the internet before going and we were looking forward to trying the famous pies along with the range of ales. We called in for a quick drink and to enquire as to whether we needed to reserve a table for the evening but discovered that they no longer do gluten free pies - apparently "they were too much trouble". So they can cater for vegetarians who follow diets which are a life-style choice but not people who have no choice over what they can eat. They should update their website. Disappointing.

Very disappointed that we were not allowed to order one meal to share between us. I have a small appetite so did not want a full meal. Ended up going elsewhere to eat.

This is a proper pub with a great selection of ciders. 6 of us went for a meal on a Saturday. Staff were very friendly, and the food was great. The selection of pies were phenomenal and the quality of the food was great. Food does take a while to come out, but this is made perfectly clear on the menus and it is definitely worth the wait. Never had a bad meal there.

Great pies and the warned cooking time was slightly longer than it took. Watch out when football and rugby on the TV is on very loud.The venison and blueberry pie was fantastic.

I was welcomed by friendly staff who were patient and helpful with choosing from the impressively stocked bar. The pub itself is a beautiful traditional building (shame about the tacky slogans on the walls). Its a bit dark and quite chilly. The food was very good and good value but unfortunately the meal was ruined by the appearance of a rather angry chef who berated the lovely young man behind the bar. I felt this was wholey unprofessional and completely disproportionate, perhaps the chef should remain in the kitchen at least there he does some good.As the title says this could have been a much better review!

cant explain how bad the service was, young gentle man at bar was very arrogant, and stuck up. won't eat here again, pie was very burned and i will be in contact formally as the service in this place still annoys me so much.

Had the venison and blueberry pie, which was amazing and even the 'regular' pie was big!The atmosphere is great and they allow dogs!

Just simply amazing! Friendly staff,a fully stocked bar including lots of cider, the most fantastic and a warm,cosy feel. The standard pies are enough to satisfy even the biggest appetite, but the large pies are certainly worth the wait!

2nd trip to The Bear and had the Steak and Stilton pie again...yum :)I would certainly recommend it.

Found ourselves in here on the off-chance on a Saturday night and fancied some simply pub grub. Loved the fact that they bar had chosen to focus on pies as their staple offering but left feeling a lit let down.Large piies, served simply with mash and veg. Unfortunately, they just weren't tasty enough and lacked seasoning. The vegetables need more love (read that as butter).Eighties music was fun though!

Went for a Sunday roast, but ended up sharing two different pies. They were both simply excellent, although not cheap. Good fresh veg and mash was nice too. Reasonably priced wine list, with some nice offerings too. A couple of fine details let them down (simply didn't listen), but overall I look forward to returning this winter.

We were driving through Bradford-on-Avon on our way to Bath and decided to stop for Sunday lunch and were hoping to find a nice pub to do just that.There are a few pubs in the village and as this was our first visit to the area we just plumped for the one that looked like it was going to deliver - we definitely made the right choice.You can order a large or small traditional Sunday lunch - we were advised that the small isn't a child's portion and would be ample - it most certainly was! The beef was cooked to perfection, the roast potatoes literally the best I've had and the variety and freshness of the vegetables was superb - not forgetting the lovely Yorkshire Pud of course!The pub itself is quirky in design with our only disappointment being that the light could have been better as we couldn't read any of the leaflets that were on offer.The staff were very friendly - and from the look of the pies that we saw going to another table they are just as good as the traditional Sunday lunch.We will definitely return to The Bear Inn and recommend it for a meal that surpassed all our expectations.

Had an incredibly enjoyable Friday evening eating pie and reading from the quiz cards. Both my partner and I had pies (mine steak and Guinness, and my partner chicken and chirzo) and both throughly enjoyed trying to squeeze it all in since neither of us wanted to leave any. Also had an enjoyable pint. Would recommend to anyone

We stopped here just for a drink while the rain eased off - but my curiosity got the better of me and I looked at the menu. They have a decent selection of things - definitely something for everybody but the real star of the show is the huge choice of pies, available in 2 sizes. The small size is "for those with a lighter appetite" - well, I wouldn't say I had a lighter appetite but the small pie is more than enough for any person. To put it in to perspective - it eclipses any supermarket bought pie on size, then when you add in to that the amount of filling they put in to them - it's a full on meal. Pies come with mash and veg so for about £12 you get a proper meal. We didn't see the large size - but that has to be for a very hungry person or perhaps to share.Drinks are pretty standard prices - there was a deal on the house wine if you ordered between 5:30 & 6:30 so we made the most of that. I'd definitely go back.

Been to Bradford on Avon a few times and never considered staying here, but what a mistake I have been making. It is a pub with rooms, my room was big and clean, it was on the first floor next to the road but I was provided with ear plugs and an eye mask.The treat is the pub downstairs, without doubt the best in Bradford and the pies, well worth coming here just for those! Check out the menu!

There aren't many proper pubs serving pub food in BOA anymore (all have turned into fancy Bath type restaurants) but this one is the best!Love the pies, love the roasts, just love all the food! Great selection of ales/cider/wines & very good prices for both drinks & food.Look forward to my next visit.

We decided to go to the Bear after hearing great reviews on the pies! The pies were good, but after trying to order a Steak and Stilton pie I was told they had none.. Nothing mentioned when given menus! There was 0 atmosphere and wording in the menu that made me feel quite uneasy 'MAIN MEALS CAN'T BE SHARED'. This seemed massively over the top! I don't think we will return

A very quaint pub open on a Monday night when all the rest of the restaurants in Bradford-on-Avon are closed. Many type Meat Pies to choose from, very tasteful and generous portions. Would eat there again.

Nice local pub with a good selection of beers. But it's all about the pies. These are proper pies - not stew with pastry on top! They come in 2 sizes - small (very big) and large (massive). The large size is better value, and they will happily wrap up your leftovers (no one finishes their pie) for you to take home. Makes a great lunch the following day.

We went in @ 20.00, expecting to have a lovely meal. Apparently not on a quiz night, they serve to when they decide - always nice to know the rules!Such a shame as we would have eaten there again.

Great place to have a drink after work. Double spirits with mixer an amazing £3.75. Staff very friendly. Great music. New food menu covers all bases. Nachos, burgers, pies, omelettes, pasta, sandwiches and so much more. Loads of local ciders. Great value for money.

Can't recommend this place enough - absolutely delicious pies! So upset we're only here on holiday and live 5 hours away otherwise we'd be regulars! Also enjoyed a takeaway from here - so so yum!

We stopped by late on a busy Friday night and had to wait a while for the pies to be freshly cooked, but it was worth it. The legendary pies lived up to their promise, and left us full to the brim! Delicious food.

Last year we visited The Bear at lunch time for one of their legendary pies only to be disappointed that they only sold a limited range of the junior pies. So this time we decided to visit at night for an evening meal. We arrived at 6.30pm so it was still fairly quiet. I decided to have the steak and guinness whilst my husband had the steak and peppercorn pie. It took half an hour to arrive just as they had advised, so we had a pint of Tribute on draft to pass the time. My!! How I wish I had just stuck to the junior size pie. It was absolutely enormous !! My eyes had definitely been bigger than my belly! My advice : cut the pie in half - eat one half there and take the other half home- even my husband came nowhere near finishing. However, what must be made clear is that this was one of the most delicious pies I have ever tasted. Thoroughly recommended.

popped in for meal sunday 5th april saw menu pies pies pies and more pies so had a pie , have to say best pie ive had in my life

The size of the pies justifies the price tag (and you get a doggy bag so we ate pie again the following evening!). Great atmosphere and service.

Although we arrived quite early the place was already busy with both drinkers and diners, but the solitary barman/server was cheerfully and effectively carrying out both roles. He dispensed drinks, took orders and served food whilst still managing to interact with customers and make small-talk, always with a smile. We were impressed! When our pies arrived we were even more impressed - they were absolutely delicious; we had steak and Guinness, steak and stilton and rabbit, and all were piping hot, and very generously proportioned - thank goodness we all went for the "Junior" size! The accompanying vegetables were perfectly cooked, not at all soggy. And to top it all, the bill for three meals and a perfectly acceptable bottle of Sauvignon Blanc came to under £12 per head thanks to a couple of generous mid-week offers on both food and wine. Highly recommended!

My partner and I went here on Saturday 7 February and had a great meal. The Bear is renowned for its pies - an amazing selection - and all come with veg and mashed potato. There's a great choice of pastry, too, although we both had shortcrust and it was delicious - definitely not out of a packet! The wait was quite long - but all pies are cooked to order, therefore we didn't mind waiting. Mine was traditional - steak - and superb, although the pastry was a little burnt (I would've complained but we had waited quite a while and it would have meant waiting a lot longer - so I put up with it, and it wasn't a major issue). The other one was chicken and mushroom with tarragon: so tasty. The pies are HUGE and but the pub supply containers to take home, which I did use for mine. Carrots a little hard but not complaining, although some may dislike; and the gravy, although nice, was probably granules and not that distinct.It was a real treat - if you like pies, this is the place to go, although there are other options, too. Great ales as well - we had Bath Gem which is great! Worth booking as we didn't and got the last table (by the door/window - quite cold) - and this was at 6pm.

Great pub, popular with locals. Good beers and ciders for the non-beer drinkers. They specialize in meat pies (also some vegie). The "junior" is huge, plenty for one person. Only criticism is that they won't let people share a meal.

The Bear is a quirky pub that eally only serves home made pies.We ordered the junior pies as we uderstood that the standard ones were only for folks who were really hungry.The pies weren't cheap but inview of the quality the price was right.Junior pies were under £10 . standard pies £13.95 if I remember correctly. We would go to The Bear again .

We decided to spend a day in Bradford-on-Avon having driven through it on our way to catch a flight for our holiday a few weeks ago. It looked to be a delightful village and it was. We had already stopped for a coffee but the main event of lunch was to be here after reading the reviews of the pies. We entered on a Saturday afternoon and it was surprisingly quiet but we didn't complain as no problems getting a table. My only disappointment is that only the junior pies are available at lunch times and we were really looking forward to the steak and guinness pie. The junior pies are smaller and much less variety than the normal sized ones. Actually for a lunch time the size was just right. When it arrived with veg and mash and a small jug of gravy my stomach gave a cheer! The pie lived up to my expectations. The gravy was gorgeous with a hint of rosemary, the pieces of steak were huge and tender no bits of gristle and the pastry flaky. Service, sadly not the best I've ever had,however this would not stop me returning as the quality of the food was excellent.

We were directed to the Bear Inn by the B&B, Alisa House, and we had the Steak and Ale and I had the Chicken and Stilton pies. They were extraordinary. We couldn't finish and were offered doggie bags (not taken up as we were in transit). Awesome.

Living locally I have often frequented this establishment without complaint however on my last visit I was shocked at how bad the service was. A few friends and I asked if, instead of the mash and veg the pies are usually served with we could have chips. I thought is wasn't an unreasonable request but the barman really huffed and puffed about it. Eventually we agreed a compromise whereby we would have pie and veg but with chips instead of mash. When the food came out it was pie, veg and mash. No chips. I stopped a passing waiter and explained. He assured me the chips would be right out. 20 minutes later and we had finished our food. The chips hadn't arrived and the waiter walked past without so much as a glance in our direction. I stopped him again and he went to chase it up. When he came back he advised that the chef had "closed the kitchen" and we wouldn't be getting our order. I asked to speak to someone in authority and the barman who had taken our order came over. He was extremely rude offering no apology and when I suggested that a round of drinks or some money back might be appropriate he gave us four pound coins, one for each of us! I again politely expressed my dissatisfaction and all the barman said was "well you know not to come here again hen don't you!" Yes I certainly do!

Have tried on several occasions to eat here but it is always full, so it would seem its excellent reputation was well deserved. Sadly we found that not to be so on a recent visit.This pub is renowned for its pies and is currently running a special offer where you get a free bottle of wine if you order four pies. This was not our sole reason for trying again, but a good incentive.On arrival we were told there were no pepper steak pies, and in fact no pepper steak of any sort. Rather odd then that there was pepper chicken available... Be that as it may, we proceeded to order three pies and something else, only to be told that two of the three pies (Junior Chicken and Mushroom) were not available - hence the peppered chicken option.The one pie which did arrive was large and tasty and probably did live up to its reputation. The other servings were very generous in their portion size.Two of our party said they would definitely return... two still need to be convinced.

Pies are so big I almost couldn't finish it. And that's saying something! Top quality taste as well. Going to have to search long and hard to find a better one!

Popped in with friends for an evening drink, small place but well laid out, with a lovely little patio area outside. Lack of drinks available to choose from however, no smirnoff ice, then they had only 2 choices of a bottle cider available! Won't be rushing back

Well with the £50 train ticket & five hour round trip. Amazing meal as ever with the best pie & a great bottle of wine. Never disappointed!

The Sunday beef roast was very tender and accompanied with delicious selection of steamed veggies and yorkshire pudding. The following night we had one of the home baked beef pies. Best pie I have ever had. Choice of pastries is offered. Be warned the serving sizes are very very big. I went for the junior size and still found it more than ample. Highly recommend this place.

This place was a complete surprise. From the outside it looked rather drab and not too inviting. Inside however the choice of drinks and food was excellent. For the drinks we were offered a little "taster" of the local ales before selecting the one we wanted. The pies were out of this world! The choice was excellent and the quality of the food was super. The size was huge too! In fact as value for money goes this palce is a real MUST.

We stayed here for a night to break up the drive from Cornwall to London and it was a excellent surprise!Our room was huge, very clean and beautifully decorated.We went down stairs for our dinner, the pub was lovely and the young man behind the bar was so helpful and friendly. The pies looked so good so I went for the steak and mushroom and my partner had the chicken and chorizo. They were both tasted amazing and where huge! I couldn't finish mine and my other half struggled. Worth every penny!A bonus of staying there was that we got 20% off the food!!

Went on a quiet night a Tuesday, we were well recieved at the bar, chose our pies & waited about 25 -30 minutes didnt really notice the time,as we had a side salad buffet which as such is free while we were waiting. My wife had the chicken & mushroom with chips & i had the steak & stilton with mash potato , we both agreed were very good & boy such good portions, almost left some, but i like a challenge.All washed down with a very nice Dartmoor Ale.In all we arrived there at 6.30 & were back home by 8pm, with no dishes to do a nice way to start the evening.We will return.

Came here for a sunday lunch after being recommended by the Tourist Info, and so glad we did.The £10.99 roast menu offers a selection of meats and access to the salad bar. The salad bar is really tasty, with lots of different options, but leave yourself some room, because the mains portions are enormous! Neither of us could finish.The roast beef was, no exaggeration, the best I've had. Tender, cooked to perfection and bountiful. My partner also really enjoyed his steak and stilton pie (which was huge despite being a 'junior' one).I enjoyed the wide range of ciders, particularly the Lemon and Ginger one.The pub itself is nicely and quite uniquely decorated, and looks fairly new. The garden courtyard was comfortable and attractive. The barman was very friendly and attentive - excellent service.Would definitely return.

We just came back from visiting Bradford-on-Avon, and were pleased with the beautiful area. When we visited The Bear public house on our first day, we noticed they had a good choice of their home made pies, we thought we would have food there the day before we came home. They stopped serving the food at around 20.20hrs, which was a shame as we liked the look of the menu of home made pies. Nice ales and a brilliant choice of Gin's and Vodka's. 'Josh' the barman who was a very friendly man, kept us entertained for the evening. We just regret not getting chance to sample the food.

An amazing pie experience at the bear. This unique, small & very different pub, offered fabulous food in the form of unique pies, which were served with an incredible selection of drinks includingStill cider.

My husband, daughter whose 4 & I tried to eat at this establishment whilst on holiday but on turning up at 6pm were told that children weren't allowed in after 7pm and as the meals take a while to prepare then we couldn't stay!! My husband was very disappointed as he loves pies and it was due to his love that we chose the pub. We then decided to try The Castle Inn who were glad to accommodate our daughter and served a fantastic meal, with exemplary service and we'll happily go back again.

As advertised, this is a pie and pint place, but well worth a visit. But be warned- unless you haven't eaten for days, stick to the Junior pies (or ask for a doggy bag, if you have the full size ones- they are huge!) A good atmosphere and excellent range of very tasty pies; (salad bar less exciting).

We visited after a long day of travelling. And having been to the previous property before..were excited to go eat some pie!Nice atmosphere. Feels homely and rustic. Service was quick and pleasant. The young waiter was an absolute pleasure. And the food was stunning. Massive chunks of meat and plentiful fillings. I opted to have puff pastry on mine for a change. New favorite i think :)Hubby couldnt finish his.. but i hung on in there! But its nice that if you cant finish it. They offer you a takeout box and you enjoy the rest at home (they are huge!!)See you soon!

This is rapidly becoming my favourite pub in Bradford-on-Avon. Great beers with some from local small brewery's and some well known national brands. The food is pretty much pies and you get a salad bar visit as a starter. Whenever I have been in its been warm and busy, nice to see a real log fire not some "fuel effect" imitation. If you want a great watering hole in the town centre then give it a try.

Really love this pub. Especially as we love pies and the selection of great ales and beers. The pub offers a different culture than other places such as a salad bar, selection of dips etc and then of course a variety of every pie you can imagine, cooked fresh to order and always delicious. Check what size you order though as your eyes could be too big for your belly! Enjoy!

Good value for money Well furnished and comfortable rooms well worth a visit and stay Pub food (pies) we can really say are filling and good value for money, only dislike was the parking issue but staff tell you where to park for free.

The pie we had, Steak and Stilton, was indeed very good. However it didn't pay off the horrible service. We tried to eat there twice before, because some of the people in the group were really keen on it, and every time the kitchen was closed,at 14h for lunch and then at 21h for dinner on a Saturday. We understood that, this is a small town. However when we finally got there on the right time, everything went wrong. The first of my friends to order was told there weren't any kind of steak pie only to see the rest of us being served exactly that later. When the last of us went to order, about 15 minutes later than the others, we were told that the chef was too busy and they were not taking any more others. Trying not to have dinner separetely, half of us were made to wait another 40 minutes to order. When we finally got the food, it was indeed very good, but we were frustraded and angry and the whole experience was not enjoyable.

Don't ever waste your time coming here! We were treated like dogs! Absutelly terrifying service! It completelly ruined the night. We almost had to beg to be served any food. Do yourself a favour and spend your valuable money somewhere else.

They may well have the best pies in Wiltshire, but we never got to find out as they were closed at 1pm on Tuesday 26 nov. The web site says they should be open 11am onwards. More fool us (and the other 4 disappointed folk who were outside) as we had made trip to BoA specially to try pies. Should Have rung up . . . Shan't bother to go over there again

5 friends and I visited on Sunday 20th for lunch. I had the beef roast and it was great. Massive with beautiful flavours. And a nice touch of a free salad bar. Very reasonably priced too.

When deciding where we wanted to eat, my friend found that The Bear apparently has the best pie in Wiltshire! They DO!! We both had the chicken and mushroom (free salad bar) and a huge plate of potatoes and vegetables. It was delicious. We were visiting the area and didn't realise it was a pub, and I had my 18mo old son with me, so the barman did tell us they don't usually let kids in after 6:30pm but since it wasn't busy and since my son was asleep, they would allow it - he was kind about it though.

Having visited the bunch of grapes and got such great service from the young barman we decided to go to the bear as we had been told that the grapes had decamped to the bear. Pie was nice but sad to see that the nice barman that had been so welcoming before had left! Decor is interesting!! And we didnt like coming out onto the very busy road

The management of the Bunch of Grapes has now decamped over the road to the much larger Bear. But the pies and the real ale have gone with them, thank God. They offer the best range of mouth-watering, desperate-Dan sized pies you could ask for - 18 at last count. I'm addicted to the beef and stilton, but they're all great. This place isn't doing my waistline any good at all, but what a way to go! Oh, and if you don't like beer, the house wines are good quality and modestly priced too.

Saw that the Bear had a buy one get one half price offer on pie and mash during Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Popped in on Wednesday to give it a go. I had the beef and Stilton pie and it was pound for pound the best pie I have ever eaten. Hand made and freshly cooked. It was full of huge chunks of good beef and layered with Stilton. It was so goo I went back last night for the chicken and chorizo pie which again was amazing. To top it all off the venue is ambient and buzzy and full of locals supporting the trade. Will 100% be coming back. Well done guys and keep up the amazing work.