The Bear in Bath and North East Somerset

The Bear offers a great atmosphere for couples, families and friends. The staff are friendly and helpful and the food is excellent, especially the Sunday roast (vegan option is one of the best I’ve had in Bath). It shows loads of different sport, without the vibe of some other sporting pubs, and Ali is always happy to switch the TV to the rugby (even if it is to watch Bristol Bears!). We moved locally in the spring and this is a great local pub!

Great place, excellent and attentive staff and very nice food. Could not be better for dinner (accommodation also highly recommended by friends who stayed).

We had a family meal at the Bear in August and could not fault it. Today we went again for Sunday lunch and ordered the Sunday roast. Whilst the overall quality of the food was very good the three of us all noticed that the amount of roast beef was noticeably smaller than on our previous visit; and we all had some gristle which was difficult to cut without a steak knife. The restaurant was very full and it may be that portions were reduced accordingly. It should be said that service was very good and the staff were polite and personable as always.

Called while staying in B& B close at hand. Served with excellent pints and a very tasty meal and dessert. Staff very friendly and efficient. Would definitely go back if in the area.

The beer was cloudy so I took it back only to to charged a second time, They are constantly changing products (Beer) We will avoid this bar from now on.

On our visit to Bath, we tried this pub. Good chicken Kyiv. Nice mashed potatoes and vegetables. We had room for dessert, so we shared the Eton Mess and enjoyed it. We're likely to return.

A great place to get a proper old school full English breakfast. No pretense, no nonsense, no gluten free rubbish, no vegan crap just proper traditional food. Places like this need to be protected, there are too many gastro swanky snobby cafes popping up over Bath, it's great that this place is still going. And not an Avocado in sight.

Great service and good food in a busy pub on a Tuesday evening. We had a very nice meal, unrushed and relaxing. Recommended.

We arrived on a very busy Saturday lunchtime and the staff were very polite and attentive. They gave us enough time to decide and took our drinks and food order with no problems. The food arrived very quickly and it was very fresh and hot. I thoroughly enjoyed the moo and blue pie, was a perfect balance of steak and Stilton. Great crispy fries which didn't sog up when the gravy was added. The only problem was that our waiter forgot to put one desert through, however I really admire the way he owned up and apologized and took full responsibility for it. It didn't effect our meal at all. The whole table thoroughly enjoyed the entire meal, with very pleasant and hard working honest staff. We will certainly be back. My one very small criticism is that a wider range of beer would be appreciated. But full marks!

Hoy disfruté de una deliciosa cena asada para llevar del Bear. La comida era tan buena como los asados que hemos comido en el restaurante. Bien empaquetado, sin recipientes de plástico, lo cual fue una agradable sorpresa. Rosbif perfectamente cocinado, patatas asadas, pudín de Yorkshire, 5 verduras diferentes y mucha salsa: ¡asado perfecto los domingos!

En primer lugar, los mejores asados del domingo en Bath (en mi opinión) y visitamos al menos una vez al mes.Hoy comimos dos hamburguesas y papas fritas halloumi de su menú para llevar, ¡una degustación absolutamente fantástica!Antes sabía sobre la comida gratis para el personal del NHS, que soy yo. Sin embargo, me sentí mal por tomar comida gratis, así que pregunté si podía pagar al menos la mitad o dejar una propina grande, pero insistieron en que era gratis.Lugar increíble! Muchas gracias por apoyar a su NHS y, a su vez, espero que todos los que lo aceptaron en su oferta vuelvan a visitarlo como clientes que pagan cuando pueden abrir nuevamente; sin embargo, si ha probado su comida, es muy probable que vuelva a visitarla. Solo estoy triste porque no hacen sus asados para ir. . .Lamentablemente, solo puedo dar la calificación máxima de 5 estrellas, ¡ya que merecen una estrella extra por hacer un esfuerzo adicional!Nuevamente, muchas gracias y hasta pronto!

Lovely pub and food is good - just pricey. Staff frequently change so service hit and miss. Better in the daytime for coffee - child-friendly during the day.

We had arranged to meet our friends for a meal and they suggested the Bear. We hadn’t been in there for years and heard good things about it so we went. The decor is modern and a very warm friendly feeling as you walk in. The bar staff were very friendly and service was great. There was four of us and after looking at the brilliant menu we decided three of us would have the Bear burger with extra onion rings which were amazing and my wife had an 8oz sirloin steak. The steak was £21.50 which is well worth it for an amazing steak. The whole evening was brilliant. Look forward to coming again.

I hate to write this about our local pub but we both had very poor meals. I had a falafel burger which hardly tasted of chickpeas, had a sticky doughy and unpleasant texture and certainly didn't taste of falafel. I strongly suspect it was a low quality bought in catering burger. It was complemented with ok French fries and an inedible come slaw that had salt added for some strange reason. My partner had the chicken burger which she described as 'ok' but she also couldn't eat her salty come slaw.. Sadly we won't be eating here again and can't recommend it to our friends.

Acabo de terminar una comida realmente impresionante. Teníamos el portero - mejilla estofada de res, literalmente derretida cuando la cortaste. El entrante de ensalada de calamar frito que era increíble, y la panceta de cerdo. El cerdo estaba perfectamente preparado con un crujido encantador en la parte superior crujiente. El fondant de chocolate negro lo terminó, ¡sin palabras! Gracias a nuestro encantador servidor Celia, que fue muy acogedor y amable durante toda nuestra visita. Volveremos a visitar pronto!

Very friendly waitress and excellent food. The Sunday roast was magnificent and plenty of it. A enjoyable evening

Muy buen pub, bastante ocupado en el bar. Agradable personal amable. Teníamos 8 oz filete especial 16. 95 cada uno. Cocinado según lo solicitado y agradables salsas de acompañamiento pero tuvo que pagar extra por esos. Menú una compra caro para un pub, de ahí las 4 estrellas. Volvería y lo recomendaría a otros.

Las habitaciones del hotel son muy frescas, limpias, grandes y espaciosas. Decorado con un sabor muy fresco. Se encuentra a 15 minutos a pie del centro / estación de autobuses. El desayuno incluido también era de buena calidad. La comida de la noche era comida y calidad de pub promedio pero el personal fue genial! ! !

We were walk ins on Sunday morning. We were served really promptly by friendly staff The vegetarian breakfast was very tasty and had good portions. The full English breakfast was similarly delicious and plentiful we would return

We spent a pleasant evening here drinking and awaiting the rest of our family, prior to having a meal here. It was interesting to watch the clientele change from those dropping in for a drink after work on a Friday night to those coming out for the evening. The lights were dimmed, fairy lights put on and the atmosphere subtly changed.We chose to stay in and sit on the settee but many were outside in the sort of beer garden (more an area). From the window we could just make out the sun setting over Bath. The only slight spoiler was that there were some people in the pub with a dog which kept barking. I don't see why we should have to put up with that. Most others took their dogs outside. Eventually, another customer, braver than us, went over and said something and the dog miraculously shut up.This selfish behaviour from its owners aside, we had a lovely evening; moving through to the main dining area when our family arrived where we all had a good meal. We all chose the goat's cheese and beetroot salad starter which was lovely. Then my sister and I had the excellent butternut squash risotto while our husbands chose meat and fish-based dishes. Desserts afterwards were also good although my chocolate ice cream was a bit too rich for me at that point. The bottle of Pinot Grigio we washed everything down with also helped enhance the experience.We enjoyed breakfast here on another day. I wish we had stayed here now.

Me and my boyfriend went for a drink after arriving for the weekend and found the staff and atmosphere very welcoming. Would recommend for food and drinks.

We had just checked into our guest house a couple blocks away, and it being late, we were told to hurry if we wanted to find any food nearby. This is just a couple of blocks from where we are staying. I had ordered a salad with salmon, but they had run out of salmon. So we both had fish and chips-they were awesome! Both the fish and the chips!! Pleasant surprise! I would have rated it a 4 if not for the lack of what I had originally wanted.

We are here earlier in the week and were very satisfied with our meals. Good service, nice atmosphere. We ate on a Tuesday evening and were pleasantly surprised to discover that one meal of our two was free.

We stayed at The Bear Hotel and we found the food at the pub downstairs convenient and surprisingly delicious, so much so that we kept returning. The staff are super friendly and they really seem happy at their work. My personal favorite menu item is the pan roasted salmon. The calamari starter, shepherds pie, and pork chop are also lovely. The slow roasted pork belly is a must try for Sunday lunch.

Recommended breakfast here by friends in Bath. We were staying locally and decided to try it out. Good menu selection and friendly service. Unfortunately, we did not have the chance to sample the evening ambience, and a few beers, but the bar looked well stocked.

We were staying very near to the pub so spent a couple of evenings here before heading to our hotel,we found it to be a very friendly pub,the staff and customers were very welcoming.The decor is laid back and casual.We tried to have a meal here on the Sunday night but sadly we were too late,the kitchen closed at around nine.

First night in Bath and this was our local. The choice of ale was good, the food was lovely and the staff were really friendly. Couldn't have been happier.

Visited on a Saturday evening with my partner. Pre-booked - waitress was really friendly and chatty. Atmosphere inside was great - there is a separate restaurant area and the locals weren't rowdy. Food was delicious - a nice spin on calamari with the rocket and fried noodles! Loved my steak main, especially the chips - they were wonderful. Really pleased we went, would definitely recommend.

Just around the corner from our Boutique B & B, it offers a nice variety of food. I had hake and it was deliciously prepared in a butter and caper sauce.

Just a small group, six in total, our fourth visit this year. Let’s start with the booking, it’s important to book, it helps the staff and is a great way to avoid disappointment. Booking made, and an allotted time given. In particular the roast beef is selected, assurances are given that if there are any problems then we will be contacted by phone. The party arrive and stand in line, obviously the time slot doesn’t always work, 15 minutes later we get our table. Oops small problem the Beef has gone finished none left but we can select an alternative, oops what happened to the phone call? Not to worry we will settle for what is available, a drink would be refreshing! Oops no service, not to worry we will go to the bar and order it ourselves. Drinks order taken, oops the waitress that took the order decides to take another order from a prospective client that had just appeared whilst we waited and waited. Drinks eventually served so we could return to our food.

Day of booking good communications from restaurant that some of the menu was unavailable due to lack of food delivery, due to weather. They were very accommodating on the evening though making sure there was a good selection to choose from. Gluten free available on the menu, but we were informed it is not a strictly run kitchen that can guarantee no cross contamination.

Stopped off for drinks the other night and loved the atmosphere; A proper pub/bar but friendly, quirky and some nice touches like a decent range of gins. Other than slightly uncomfortable stools (forgiven) - really liked it and would visit again to try the food!

Had a lovely meal at the Bear last night the fried buttermilk chicken was excellent. Staff went out of their way to accommodate us when we asked for things that weren’t on the menu and altered dishes to suit dietary requirements.

We were recommended this pub by Gray's Boutique B&B.; The food was delicious. We had the Korean Chicken which was 'hot' but delicious. The staff and customer service is excellent and the menu choice not vast but varied enough for most tastes. The gin list is also worth checking out.

Close to Wentworth house loved everything I ate and drank there. Friendly and helpful staff and friendly patronage

The Bear was recommended for food by the B&B; we stayed in further up the road, should we not want to go the whole way into the city centre. My food, the Korean-style chicken hit my taste buds spot on, delicious. Good food, good service, good price. No hesitation recommending/returning.

Sausage and mash with onion gravy, delicious. A nice little walk up from Leighton Townhouse. A good feel for local color. Wish I could've come back another evening to sample more of the menu, but only had one night.

We went in for a couple of evening meals whilst we were staying in Bath. We were greeted warmly and chatted with the manager and the staff. The wine was excellent and reasonably priced, the food was excellent, plenty of it and cooked to perfection. The menu was a little limited but still plenty to satisfy most people.

Came for a few cheeky pints before a friends wedding, estrella and roast ox started my day with a delight.

Came here for a few beers after a round of golf nearby. Good selection and really friendly girl on the bar. Slightly different interior to what we expected - having not been before and only driven past.

Poor facilities very pricey and the food was awful had many things on the menu unavailable so disappointing

Just moved to the area and discovered this gem. Visited with a large party and waiting staff were amazing, the atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. We were all big fans of the Korean chicken! Highly recommend for a nice pub in Bath

Have eaten here several times now since its change of ownership. The quality of the food varies greatly and is overpriced for what you get in this area of town.

arrived couldn't miss it with the big bear looking at you

Very sticky table never a good start, beers ok, my burger was over cooked to the crispy stage but my friend enjoyed his lamb burger. Was the nearest pub to where we were staying but we didn’t return.

Excellent night stay. Simple room but clean and comfortable and nice bathroom. Lovely sheets! Very welcoming and good pub food for dinner. Excellent breakfast with poached eggs and avocado. £79.00 including breakfast made it excellent value and only 10 minutes walk into Bath.

As part of my partner's Significant Birthday celebrations we treated the four kids to a lunch at The Bear. Living close to the pub, we have seen it in various incarnations, but friends had recommended the current management's approach to wining & dining 7 customer service. We were not disappointed. Service could have been a bit quicker, but to be fair there was a bar full of rugby fans and a party from some company or other. Three of us had "posh burgers", two had steaks and one the Korean chicken. No complaints! Various desserts filled what remaining space there was!

I like the food and drink and general feel of the restaurant. They've a few children's toys too which is always helpful. Unfortunately it's let down by the fact that you can't order vegetables. The children's meals such as fish and chips are just that, no peas or anything healthy. We asked to order a side of veg but they didn't do any. Only coleslaw, which they said wasn't suitable for children. Some meals have vegetables incorporated but apparently the vegetables can't be sold as a side. We don't eat meat (do eat fish) and my son has a dairy allergy so we had no choice but to order him fish and chips with no veg. Not ideal in 2018 when we should be more aware of childhood obesity and the need to be encouraging healthy eating. I don't mind them having occasional chips and unhealthy food as a treat but I do mind not being able to combine this with anything healthy. A real shame because otherwise the food would be good.

Dropped in here because weather was awful and was pleased we did. Staff were friendly and welcoming and gave advice on drinks and food options on offer.

We were staying in a hotel close by and planned to walk down to the city centre. We passed by the Bear and am so glad we called in here for food.

We stayed for one night. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay including a great selection of quality hot drinks.

Second year we have eaten here when visiting Bath and we would highly recommend. They were really busy so service was a bit slow but food exceptional, well worth the wait.

Only ten minute's walk to central Bath, the Bear is a fantastic option, with eclectic decor, comfortable appointments in good sized rooms. Shower pressure great, wifi that works, road and pub noise minimal, and car parking at the rear, this was a unique establishment in inner Bath. The host was really helpful and genuinely welcoming, and the breakfast HUGE from a good selection of quality options. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

Rooms were very clean, the guys were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing too! Very close to the centre of Bath. Next time we are in Bath we will be staying here.

Stayed in Bath for a weekend away with friends and the manager at our hotel recommended The Bear for a Sunday lunch. We fully intended on having the roast however went with the leek and potato soup in the end which was amazing and a meal in itself. Great atmosphere inside the pub and lovely interiors.

My boyfriend and I are staying in Bath for two nights and our hotel recommended we try this place out for dinner so we did! It was amazing, I had the korean chicken and he had the pork belly and then brownie and creme brûlée, we both thought the food was delicious and very filling. The decor was beautiful and the service was top class, we are thinking about going again tomorrow night. Thank you!

Last minute change of plans we decided to ring and see if we could get a table for 12 of us for last night (Friday) and they happily got us in. Well thank god they did this place is lovely! The service was fantastic, our waitress was lovely. The food was gorgeous and well presented (the pic doesn't do it justice).

A really really lovely place to stay! Fab room, cool bar, lovely breakfast. Close to bath and free parking! What more could we have wanted

My husband and I had dinner at the Bear, and enjoyed it from the decor to the food. It was all delicious, and the staff were friendly and skilled. We would happily return!

Lovely place - great room. Breakfast amazing. Easy public transport into town. Great friendly staff.

We stayed here for one night for our mini break to Bath and we're very pleased.

Staff were lovely and welcoming. Brought biscuits for the dog and provided great table service. The food was delicious and a nice step up from the usual 'pub grub'. Will definitely be going back!

Stayed here for one night only on a Saturday night. Very impressed. From the moment we walked through the door we were made to feel welcome and treated in a friendly, informal and efficient manner. Our room was spot on, with a balcony and walk in shower, with a comfortable bed. We were rear facing as well so no road noise, and despite being fully booked, including a hen party, had an undisturbed night's sleep. Bar staff all friendly and happy (which is unusual in my experience!). We didn't eat there in the evening but had drinks in the bar. Furniture, decor, atmosphere all good. We had breakfast before departing, which did take too long to arrive, but had we not had somewhere to be, maybe that wouldn't have been a problem. Highly recommended. A special mention for 'Kat', who greeted us on arrival - first impressions are important, and she was a star.

I like to eat out, I enjoy good service , I hate poor service, I have been eating here for years but the current management really have lost the plot I really do not want to be negative but, my visit was a catastrophe , we booked in , we stood in line, there was no eye contact we waited on line still no eye contact, eventually we were served,I asked who was in charge, no response, I asked a second time, still no response, I was eventually shown to a table , the menu was selected , a simple Pizza was ordered,! It was served , hey there was no tomato in the base , I drew it to the attention of the waitress, lots of apologies, question for the third time who is in charge, more silence, eventually I am informed that the manager is away, there is therefore no body in charge so I ask my self why do I visit and give my money to these folk do they deserve it, I leave you to decide.

My first visit here with a large group and have to say the staff were great . Very friendly and helpful and the food was great .

We went down to The Bear for a bite to eat and unfortunately we were very disappointed.

What a great value place to stay. Competitively priced, the rooms are spacious with a nice feel to them, design and style, good shower, good facilities all around.

Myself and my husband stayed here last weekend for 2 nights. The room was very clean and very shabby chic which we loved :). The only thing I can say is that the room was very hot on both nights but we managed. We walked down to Bath on both nights for food and returned to the Bear for a few drinks later. Felt so welcome and they have a very laid back approach which we both liked.

We haven't been coming here for quite some time. First there was the decline, and then the new 'Zazu' era, which was unBEARable. It seems the owners finally realised that they weren't running a town-centre hipster bar and creche.

First off, excellent location and lovely staff. Checked in 3pm. Room was basic. Didn't like the rough timber bed frames although mattress comfy and linen good quality. It was the floor however that was dreadful. Original floorboards painted. It was uneven, dusty and cold. My sister and I shared a twin room at the front as the room had secondary glazing it was relatively quiet considering location on busy main road. Oh well we were only in for one night. We had booked a VIP meet n greet with Gino D'ACAMPO at Bath Forum a short walk down the road.There was a door on the landing which lead out onto a flat roof

Staying in Bath for 2 nights, working out of Brizzle. Walked down (literally) into Town yesterday to be met with 'like it or leave it' attitude in the local Brew Houses...tonight, a brisk walk up the hill and I'm in the Bear for a couple of pints and a bite to eat...what a difference!!

This was our first venture with our 9 month old daughter so we were a little apprehensive. No need to be. The hotel is wonderfully welcoming. The staff are extremely helpful, and the room was spacious and nicely appointed. Breakfast was freshly prepared and was very impressive, and there are often offers on the evening menu, which again is excellent.The bar is well stocked with 3 of the 4 ale pumps on. The beer was well looked after. The location is good - about a 10 minute walk down a steep hill into the centre, but the walk up the hill back to the hotel might not suit everyone. Fortunately there are very frequent buses which stop right outside and take you the 2 stops to the centre, and back again.

We visited The Bear for a Sunday lunch birthday celebration, and can't recommend it enough. The atmosphere and the service were fantastic, we were all made really welcome (including dog, baby and teenagers). Food was first class. As a vegetarian, I particularly recommend the wild mushroom croquettes with wild garlic sauce, which was really delicious, served with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and all the traditional Sunday roast vegetables and very good value at under £10. The carnivores all thoroughly enjoyed their pork, chicken and beef roast dinners and the wide variety of perfectly cooked accompanying vegetables - the red cabbage dish was especially good, and the roasted cauliflower. Definitely the ideal place for a family celebration lunch enjoyed by all, we'll be back!

I am really glad to see that things have considerably improved since my last review just after the Zazu's Kitchen people took over.

So glad we've found our new local! Food is delicious and the service was fantastic. Would really recommend! We'll be back.

Stayed for one night in the Byron room. The room was really big and furnished with everything you'd need. The bathroom was pretty high spec with a double shower.

We had lunch there before going to Stonehenge after a stay in Bath. Service is excellent, food is really good quality and quantity wise. Not expensive and the atmosphere is customer friendly. Great place to go!

We were staying nearby and The Bear was recommended by a member of our hotel staff. The menu is not big, which in my opinion is a good sign that the food is fresh and there is not a bank of microwaves in the kitchen. We could have had scallops or a middle eastern dish from the specials menu and it was difficult to choose what to have. We had well-cooked sea bass with samphire and a warm potato salad from the main menu, then shared a gorgeous - and generous - sticky toffee pudding. The atmosphere is friendly and casual and the staff helpful and friendly.

We went for the early evening Pizza deal on a Sunday and found it to be cheap but very well cooked and presented. The Garlic bread is huge and needs to be eaten by two or more. Service was fine and the plates were hot. Nice airy feel to the place.

Have used this location on previous visits (and used it as well previously for Accommodation). Largish open area, quite a lot of dining space, some on large pinewood type tables. Reasonable spread of pub grub menu, burgers pizzas and other items.

Had Sunday roast here a few days ago. I had pork belly on recommendation from my son and my husband had the lamb. Both meats were tender and succulent.. Served with a very good variety of vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. My only very minor quibble would be about the potatoes. The were fine but I wondered if they were frozen. The meat was cooked to perfection and we enjoyed our meal very much. Best Sunday roast out we have had.for ages.

Lovely room, friendly staff, beautiful food, perfect atmosphere, quirky decor in rooms but it all works perfectly. Location perfect for a walk into the city to all of the attractions, beware though it is downhill on the way there up hill on the way back, but the park and ride is only up the road about a mile away and is really good value. I will be recommending this hotel to my family and friends.

Great friendly atmosphere and really good food. So far above a gastro pub. Very comfortable as a solo traveller. Highly recommend

One thing that cannot be denied is that the Bear do know how to reinvent themselves, this involves change, and for change to be successful you need good (great ) staff, and that seems to have been achieved, polite staff great atmosphere good food and all priced at good value for money.

My Girlfriend and I went here for our romantic valentines dinner while staying in Bath. The atmosphere was amazing - staff were friendly and welcoming, the venue was spacious and calming & the candles were a great touch.

Incredibly busy, so decided not to wait to eat but staff were fab as was the red bear beer and the bath gin. Thanks guys.

Eaten here on two occasions. First breakfast, ordered eggs florentine. Arrived on a sweet tasting cheap muffin with hard eggs. Second occasion, sandwich for lunch - very small, very basic, poor quality and limp salad on side - at £7.50 very steep! Stick to the coffee only in future.

Visited the Bear Saturday night 28/1 as friends were staying here. Decided to eat as we had not been able to for most of the day so we promptly accosted a menu and ordered. 3 burgers and an ox cheek ragu soon followed and they were pretty decent, not great but still good. The burgers were a good size and taste and the ragu was really good. Few points I did pick up were the pasta on the ragu being slightly undercooked thus making it a little rubbery. Personally I found the boards for the burgers were all wrong and would work better if they were square or rectangular. Also no homemade chips, there cheaper to produce and such better quality compared to frozen. That being I'd happily eat there again and probably will as we live close by now. Though one place they really do need to improve is the bar and waiting staff. Lacklustre, pretty miserable, don't know the menu or kitchen operation too well so struggle with complicated orders, apathy in dealing with customers. Maybe it was a long day but a smile makes a difference. Good priced beer and wines are a good point given the competition in Bath. All in all a good place just needs that little touch more.

Went with friends for dinner on a Saturday night, they were busy but we had a reservation and were promptly seated. We orders starters and mains and then proceeded to wait over an hour for any food to arrive. When it did it was our main courses. When we said we hadn't had our starters yet the response yet was would we like our dinner in reverse...baffling when surely the obvious offer should have been so sorry we'll bring you your starters ASAP. By this point we were hungry and a bit fed up so we said fine, the mains which were then placed in front of us were cold. New ones arrived a few mins later and the waitress's offered is a free drink-didn't exactly make up for our experience and won't be going back again.

Brilliant atmosphere, amazing service and great food, was made to feel welcome instantly, we popped in on Bank holiday Monday and it was so good we returned the very next evening.

We dropped in on a Sunday and they'd run out of pizza dough but we settled in with a bottle of wine and they let us know when they'd made some more. Great pizza, yummy wine, good night :)

Stayed here for two nights. Free parking, big room, wonderful choices for breakfast and the friendliest staff you could ask for. Plus, the Gem bath ale they have on draught was one of the best pints I've had. We'll definitely be staying again. Thanks to all at the Bear that made our stay a great stay.

We concur with other reviewers: the staff make this quirky hotel - nothing is too much trouble & their friendly demeanour ensures that you feel at home. We stayed in Sand where the roll top bath gave the minimalist rooms a luxurious top note. Breakfasts were good & the dinner we had superb. Why not a 5? For us, just a little attention to detail was missing (water glasses in the room, hooks for towels, ensuring breakfast food was thoroughly cooked). However, we would certainly make The Bear our port of call again.

Situated on the end of bear flat on the south side of Bath this is a good place for a pub meal in friendly relaxed surroundings away from the very crowded city centre of Bath

Just returned from a wonderful short break to The Bear and was very impressed from start to finish, the welcome was fab the room was spacious and comfortable, and the restaurant served some marvellous food. The atmosphere in the restaurant / bar was alive every night and a joy to be amongst. We would highly recommend this hotel if you are visiting Bath as it's ideally located for all the amazing things bath has to offer.

Came here for a quick lunch, this was our first visit and we most definitely will not be coming back. we weren't greeted by any member of staff and when we had been greeted, the staff member was very rude and arrogant. When taking our order the man did not ask us if we wanted any drinks, instead he rudely got his co-worker to come and take our drinks order.

Programmando una tappa a Bath ho prenotato questo Inn immaginando di approdare in un albergo confortevole e caratteristico. "Caratteristico" lo è sicuramente, ma per il confort il prezzo e la presentazione su Booking.Com facevano supporre qualcosina in più. Per una sola notte, comunque benone. L'arredamento vintage, il calore accogliente dei proprietari e della cameriera ti fanno trovare bene. Discutibile le scale strette e ripide sulle quali issare il valigione da viaggio, il disordine nei corridoi, un certo afrore dalle tubature del bagno. Letto ottimo, buono il breakfast, utile il parcheggio interno. Ma che voglio di più?

What a wonderful welcome. Fantastic bar/ restaurant. The bar manager took time to explained the menu and made us feel right at home. My husband said his steak we the best he had in years. It was served with a delightful crab and lobster butter. I had the mussels which did not disappoint. Glad we decided to eat here and not walk into central Bath. Throughly recommend this place!!

We ended up eating here by chance - drawn in by the menu, albeit slightly trepidatious over how few people there were on a Saturday lunchtime... All the food turned out to be inspired, delicious, and presented well. Two meat-eaters, 1 vegetarian and 1 vegan all well catered for, including a tasty curry and a generous scotch egg starter. The staff were brilliant, great service! Very glad we ate here!

We remember this place when it was pickled eggs and pork scratching! We went in not quite knowing what to expect and it was a revelation. Great food - interesting variations on "standards" , well presented but in decent portion sizes. Great flavours. I had a sweet potato curry which was superb as was the rest of the food. Being a Saturday night it was busy but staff were attentive and enthusiastic with time for everyone and good knowledge of the menu and the beers on offer. All in a great restaurant/pub and worth a visit.