The Bear Inn in Rhondda Cynon Taf

The food here was very average. The 'pie' is a pastry case filled with stew with a pre baked puff pastry topper so you didn't get that nice gooey pastry. One person opted for the Mezze plater to try and be a bit healthier and almost eveything on it was deep fried (including the bread!!) or out of a jar. Falafels were incredibly dry. Roast dinner however wasn't bad.

Great honest homemade food and good beer and wine. What more to you want from a pub, but this quality and value is very rare in our experience! Service with a smile. We loved it!

Didn't expect much from the look of the bar & back room, however the food was tasty, plentiful & perfectly cooked.

We were staying locally whilst visiting the Royal Mint. We booked a table for 6 people. We arrived half way through an England v Wales Rugby game, the pub had a great atmosphere full of locals and a separate dining area for our booked table. The food is fantastic, plentiful and home cooked and very reasonably priced. We loved the local feel of the place, super friendly staff and we had a great time. Thank you.

We came up on Sunday for lunch. My family live in Llantrisant and had heard good things. I had travelled down from Guildford. The pub setting is lovely. It’s old and just how I like it. Old, but clean and welcoming. 200 years old I believe? It was my cousins 40th birthday and we chose to come here. We were welcomed in and shown to our table. At the time the pub was not too busy but it got busy later on and that is always a good indication. We were able to order drinks at the bar and then went to the carvery. A good selection of meat. Gammon, pork, Turkey, rare and well done beef. I had the well done beef. It was absolutely gorgeous. Also opted for some pork. Vegetables were served to us on the table. Absolutely no complaints at all. If I could have eaten the roast twice over I would have done. Everything was perfect. And then on to dessert. Hard hard choice. I went with key lime pie as it’s quite hard to find in the UK. I have already said to my family that we need to go back just for pie. It’s just like they make it in Florida. Absolutely beautiful. Not too overpowering with lime but flavoursome. Everyone left happy and full. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and as I have said earlier, an indication of how good somewhere is is how busy it is and this place was full. Thank you for having us. I will be back even if it is for a slice of pie

Had a family birthday lunch here on Saturday and it was superb! The staff were friendly and welcoming as soon as we arrived. The food was excellent! Fresh, home-cooked & lots of it. Great choice of menu at very reasonable prices. Also spoilt for choice with the desserts menu which were also delicious. We will be back for sure and highly recommend!

Staff friendly surroundings very comfortable, the food was very tasty and left you wanting more. All in all a good lunch. Will be visiting again soon. Well done.

Incredible Sunday lunch. An amazing pub. The owners and staff were unanimously welcoming and lovely. The Sunday lunch is to die for. Unlimited food and a choice of beef, turkey, ham and pork. Or have the lot! Dessert too! What a treasure and we shall certainly be back. I cannot recall a better meal and extremely well priced. Thank you to all the staff.

Muchos gracias Natalia! Lovely meal at the Bear, we were recommended and you didn’t disappoint. The food was amazing (can highly recommend the lamb steak), lovely atmosphere and the staff were 10/10. We’ll definitely be back

A group of eight attendees all had an lovely experience. We were made to feel very welcome and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Was much appreciated. Very generous portions and the garlic mushrooms were to die for. Only downside was the lack of gravy with the main course but this was soon rectified when more was requested. The band playing later on in the evening was not so good but all in all had a great evening…..the company was amazing, such lovely people. Can’t wait to return 😎

I felt it was rather overcrowed especially with our experiences of needing to keep distanced when in restaurants. However, I put this down to the quality of food enticing more customers than really felt comfortable.

I wish we had tried this place before! Visited today with the family and it has to be the best Sunday carvery we have ever had! Plenty of meat and trimmings to go with it. Proper home cooked delicious food. Staff are beyond friendly and really made the experience welcoming and enjoyable. Huge choice of puddings that are included in the carvery price. We were made even more welcome by being able to have our fur babies in with us whilst we ate. This will definitely be our new family favourite and we will be back again soon. Highly recommend!

Probably one of the best dinners we have had for a long time, was very busy which is to be expected when an establishment is making food like this, wonderful service from the barmaid who even though she was busy nothing was too much trouble, the friendly chef serving the Carvery, and the waitresses were lovely too! Excellent meat portions and superb gravy, desserts outstanding, the only tiny negative and this is nit picking is it’s a bit cramped but the food and service more than makes up for this Will certainly be returning

Absolutely loved our visit! We received a friendly welcome and felt that the service was attentive and friendly at all times. Loved the location, there was a great atmosphere and the venue was quite quirky and tasteful. Two of us had the fish and chips off the specials board which was the best fish and chips I have ever had, all for £9.95. The chips were homemade and plentiful. Great value. I would highly recommend!

Went here yesterday for lunch with family, first time here and the food was amazing! Home cooked good quality food served by very friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recommend chips are especially amazing. Definitely coming back.

This is my partners and my favourite place to go for Sunday Lunch. The carvery is fantastic with a variety of meats, generous portions and full of flavour. The staff are incredibly friendly and they do their best to make you feel at home. I've been once since they have been open through lockdown and the steps they had taken to ensure safety for everyone were top notch. Absolutely love the place and I can't wait for normality to resume so that we can make trips there more often again.

Having already tried the fabulous Sunday roast dinner here thought we'd try another visit and dish. Can 100% recommend this place if you enjoy fabulous food, great beverages and a very warm welcome! Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had tbh, great portions and excellent prices! ✌

The food at The Bear has always been a favourite of ours & we once again enjoyed a fantastic meal there with friends. As ever their home cooked menu & daily specials presented difficult dilemmas...The sautéed mushroom starter was lovely & the mains (minted lamb steak, venison steak, rump steak, curry & veggie curry) were all absolutely delicious! All were accompanied by plenty of extra veg & the best home made chips ever! Excellent, friendly service & reasonable value. Lovely newly refurbished toilets too. Keep up the great work! We will definitely be back soon.

Lovely Sunday lunch, Very family friendly, staff couldn’t be more helpful 👍🏽 Kids loved it, and it came with desert which is always a bonus when you little ones.

Just returned from having Sunday lunch at the Bear Inn, Llantrisant.Haven’t been for some due to other commitments but are pleased to say that the food is still up to its usual excellent standard.Landlord Colin and Landlady Cielo along with their Team could not do enough for you.Will definitely return again in a regular basis.If you want a home cooked Sunday lunch this is the place to go!

Best roast dinner I can remember, previously during the week had insane fish & chips also! Fabulous friendly staff, log fire roaring away and great atmosphere 10/10

Came across this place by accident really but what a perfect find. Met my daughter and family mid way at this pub, wonderful place , very rustic , great food and value .can get busy.

My dad’s favourite pub for Sunday lunch. He likes to talk football with the owner. Excellent meal and we were large group of 18 but even then the service was still very good and everybody was happy. There was a vegetarian option which was not the usual nut cutlet and was excellent. We have been in several times and will certainly go again for the Sunday carvery which is exceptional value at £11 including dessert.

Warm welcome great food good atmosphere great traditional ales Would like to visit more often but live outside area

Called in to this pub for a drink , what a lovely cosy atmosphere , the food was lovely and the staff were friendly , well worth a stop off

went for an evening meal ,had the Beef and chocolate fudge cake. Prompt service,staff very friendly. Will most certainly pay another visit.Recommend It to our friends.

3 of us went for Sunday lunch, 1 vegetarian. It was a carvery which was nice but not exceptional. The staff were lovely and accommodating, but it was quite cramped.

Sunday dinner is simply immense! Four types of meat, plenty of veg (roasties and parsnips too) and even loads of crackling on the side to munch on! Lots of dessert option too and the price of dessert is included Very highly recommended

We visited for Sunday lunch today. The staff were friendly and helpful. My wife had beef which melted in the mouth. I had lamb and that was equally delicious. My only comment was that I didn’t think the vegetables were seasoned. However in today’s world of not being allowed salt you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. As a nice surprise the dessert is included in the price. My wife had cheesecake and I had rhubarb crumble with custard. Absolute lush

Good place with lovely staff and really good food would happily go back for another meal or to just meet up with friends and have a good few drinks.

Dropped in while staying at the Premier Inn a mile away as the Bull has Champions League on big screen BT Sport - Spurs v Ajax tonight.

We visited here for the first time just before Christmas for a family lunch. 9 of us turned up, half of whom were late however this was no problem for the staff. Service is by way of a carvery with a fine selection of meats roasted potatoes and parsnips with veg being brought to the table. It's not the biggest pub so it's a bit snug but everything was fine for us and we all enjoyed the meal which also includes a dessert for £9.00. We also had a visit from Mari Llwyd which was brilliant. A nice place for Sunday lunch with lovely staff.

Brilliant food from Colin and his team of brilliant workers always a breeze having a Sunday lunch here and always outstanding tasting dinner 😊

I called before booking to discuss GF options on the menu as my daughter is celiac and therefore booked a table.

Family meal at the Bear. Food is always delicious and plenty of it. Home cooked and super tasty. Service is warm and you always feel welcome. Hayley is the best waitress ever - always friendly, always happy. Love everything about the Bear. Thank You x

Great service, great food, friendly atmosphere. We had a lovely family meal on a Saturday early evening.

Nice food, a good choice for such a 'small' style pub, lovely welcome on a busy Saturday night. Would definitely return.

A hidden gem - One of the nicest Sunday roasts ever! The price of the dinner given the quality, really shocked me! Thought it would have been a lot more. The staff were also very welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. Can't wait to come back!

Honestly one of the loveliest roast dinners I’ve ever had out! Everything was homemade and you can tell. The dessert was incredible too. The staff were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us, and even brought our desserts into the garden so we could eat them in the sunshine!

Visited today with my friends for sunday lunch and it was so delicious. Really generous portions, good choice for vegetarians and the staff went above and beyond for us.

Good friendly pub in small village, ideally travel by car if not local as at top of steep hill. Went for Sunday lunch. You need to be careful as you could struggle to eat the very large servings of food, £10 for main and pudding. Would visit again but visit was while on holiday.

Visited the Bear on Sunday the 10th of June for Sunday lunch and I must say it was fabulous, we were offered a choice of 4 meats ,plenty of veg and also the desert was included in the price. My only criticism was that the gravy tasted a little powdery but would defiantly go back.

The Bear offers a good value Sunday carvery. A choice of 4 meats. It's really nice to be able to choose pink beef, a rarity at carveries where it's normally grey. The pudding is included in the cost, if you're too full, they'll let you take it home. It's nice to have crunchy pork crackling on offer. The roast potatoes seem deep fried which could be better. The staff are friendly and they have real ale from the local Glamorgan brewery which is really nice.

From the first day we entered the Bear Inn until present date we have always been greeted by the most friendliest staff, who always have a warm welcome. the landlord Colin is very accommodating and will alter your meal from the menu to suit you when ever possible. We have visited this establishment regularly for the past 7 months and have never had a bad experience from the staff or regular customers. This is the most relaxing, friendly place to have a lovely meal or just sit next to the glowing fire and have a few drinks, there is always a big welcome here.

Rude and aggressive owner Colin towards me in front of my 14 year old daughter, my partner and a bar full of customers. I popped in to speak to him to arrange a cancer charity night after it had been previously arranged by my brother with Colin the owner. I also had messaged the pubs Facebook page thinking I was talking with the owners a few days previously and was given the times they were open on the Saturday and Sunday to pop in to speak to them. Ordered drinks and asked to speak to Colin as had been arranged. Bar staff said he was in the kitchen and they would get him. When he came out he treated me unbelievably rudely and disrespectfully. He told me we were in the wrong pub, that it was another local pub we had arranged it with. He was looking at his bar staff for answers as I told him I'd been messaging someone from there yesterday. He insinuated I am a liar telling me they know nothing about it, someone's on a windup and the pub isn't even on Facebook. Then proceeded to aggressively say to me "What's my name then? What's my name?!" Then he walked away back the way he came. Disgusting unprofessional attitude from this business. Beware if you go to this pub politely asking if it's ok to speak to them about a charity night or if they are too busy. The response I got was disgusting.

Visited here on a Saturday evening while visiting family nearby. Had a nice meal. I had the scampi which was ok. Hubby had the venison which he said was really good. Friendly staff. Enjoyable evening.

Fantastic local pub, staff are fab and goes along way when they remember you from previous visits, tend to go most Friday evenings and the odd Sunday lunch, whether an evening meal, Sunday lunch or a few pints, food is fab, service is great and Colin is a great landlord, so nice to have a local again

Friendly place. Traditional pub grub. Hot meals, tasty. Happy customers and empty plates. Would return. Had lamb steak, bistro rump, plaice and a veggie dish. Cosy interior. Enjoyed family lunch.

My husband and I haven't been in here for a while so we decided to try the Sunday dinner. Well, the quality is exceptional. There is a choice of 4 meats which you have ample of I must say. There is an array of roasties, parsnip crisps, stuffing and other accomplements. You can have as much gravy as you wish with little individual pots to take back to the table. The piping hot veg is on the table when you return from the carvery. Drinks are really reasonable and the choice of 10 + deserts is unbelievable. Very cozy pub particularly when the fire is on. I know from previous visits that the steaks are great including the peppercorn sauce. Colin is a great guy who works very hard to maintain the high standards. The waitress's were very friendly too. Be prepared to feel stuffed when you leave. Couldn't fault it.

With a group of friends we came upon The Bear Inn. As they were advertising meals we thought we would go in for lunch. Unfortunately, though the bar was being used with the TV showing a football match,. the restaurant was deserted even though we could smell food being cooked. It was dark inside with no atmosphere so we turned tail and walked out. No-one tried to stop us or asked if they could help!

Heerlijk eten en borrelen in een autentieke pub/restaurant, dat kan bij de The Bear Inn. Tijdens onze 3 dagen in Crickhowell hebben wij er dagelijks gegeten.

It's s the best carvery we've ever experienced. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly, very very helpful staff. It was so lovely, we're definitely going back!

Two of us and my friend from London popped in there for a pint because the pub around the corner had no music but what a little find it was the three girls behind the bar where just great made us feel very welcome being from London we can only say thank you to all the locals every body would chat to us when getting there drinks and when they left atmosphere was lovely hopefully going back tonight thanks again the cockney boys

Disfrutamos de una cena agradable en este hotel cálido y agradable en Llantrisant. Mi hermana y su novio viven en este pueblo y visitaron la Bear Inn a menudo. Así entramos en un bonito pinta de oso con una buena comida. Buena carne y muchos vegetales con patatas fritas. Y: mayo!

Siempre genial para una excelente comida hogareña, servidos en un ambiente informal y acogedor con un personal cálido y amable! Fuimos de nuevo esta semana para una cena con amigos y era tan bueno como siempre! Precioso menú con especialidades deliciosas. Venado, carne de cordero, curry y pub clásicos - excelente habituales como siempre - Por no mencionar la impresionante casa patatas cocinadas! Gran servicio, raciones y relación calidad-precio! Volveremos pronto!

What a fab Sunday lunch...from a team if really welcoming girls to the head chef /landlord ?? Who were REALLY concerned our vegan wouldn't have enough to eat.The meat.roasties..stiffing and gravy were outstanding..finished off with a luscious sherry trifle.Amazing value will definitely back.

The best place we have ever been for Sunday lunch. Plenty of meat and you can have all different meats if you like with plenty of lush crackling which I especially love. You get roast potatoes, roast parsnips etc and they serve your vegetables on the table. This a a lovely family run pub with a lovely friendly welcome from everyone. Would HIGHLY recommend

What a Sunday lunch, just as good as a home cooked roast, and probably a bit better, especially the meat! There was rare beef, well done beef, pork, and turkey. Portions were generous, the rare beef was to die for and cut thick enough (but I'm sure could be cut to your liking). You go to the carvery area for your meat, yorkshire, roasties, potatoes, roast parsnips, stuffing, gravy, sauces and pork crackling. You can even take a jug of the lovely home made gravy back to the table. Veg is brought to the table in hot metal covered dishes. Today there were sprouts, carrots, peas and cabbage, all cooked nicely, and there's more than you can eat. There were around 10 dessert options to choose from, including crumble and custard, trifle, ice cream, and cheesecake. One of our party couldn't manage dessert so the staff kindly offered to put one in a container to take away!! Overall this was a lovely Sunday roast, you can put as little or as much as you want on your plate, drinks were very reasonable, and at under £10 for two courses, it's the best Sunday lunch I've had out for a long time. We'll definitely be back.

The food here is first class. I have been to lots of restaurants but The Bear Inn serves the tenderest, tastiest steak I have ever tasted. The meal is served with with ample fresh vegetables and your choice of potato and the staff are always checking to make sure that everything is ok and if anymore food is needed. The meals are always well presented and I guarantee you will not be hungry when you leave!

Lovely pub food , presentation and taste were really good, staff we're friendly. We would definitely return .

My husband, dog Ollie and I rented a fabulous cottage on Heol Y Sarn, Llantrisant for a long weekend visiting friends at home in South Wales, We walked the short distance up the hill to thie Bear Inn a fabulous pub where the locals are so friendly. The Staff (beautiful girls) and Colin and his family can't do enough to help you and are so kind. On the Friday night after a long journey we went to the Bear with Ollie and had the best steak and homemade Stilton and mushroom sauce and chips I have had in ages. The localpeople in the village of Llantrisant are so very welcoming and friendly. Today we went back to the bear and had a truly delicious 2 course Sunday lunch for a tenner!!! It was a pleasure to be home in lovely Wales am sad to be leaving tomorrow. To all the great people we met who made our stay special .. thank you xxxxx

I don't like giving bad reviews, but sometimes it's the only way management can rectify any problems which are experienced by customers. My rating of ** (poor) is not for the food - the Sunday lunch is thoroughly recommended as we experienced this on a previous visit - hence our booking for today (Sunday 5th March).In fairness the staff are friendly but it can get extremely busy on Sundays! We had made a booking for 2.30pm but the table was not ready so we waited for a table to become available. Other customers were in the same boat and once tables become available, they were shown to them. However, people who had tables reserved for times after ours were shown to them, and I had to twice remind staff we were still waiting. We decided enough was enough and was about to leave when we were shown to a table and decided to queue at the carvery.It was jam packed with people queuing , so that was the final straw for us so we went home hungry and prepared our own Sunday evening meal.It's a shame because the food here is good but it has put us off from ever returning back.

18 of us went for lunch yesterday. We were given a room to ourselves the service and food were above and beyond. I will definitely be returning, all home cooked, piping hot and plenty of it. A gem of a place.

You will not leave here hungry. Food is excellent and home cooked. The pub is cosy and the staff are very friendly, We have never had a bad meal here and return time and time again. Well worth a visit.

Lovley little pub in the village to have a quiet drink and a chat where you can actually hear them talking to you. Lovley bar staff and great service everyone is so friendly. Gives you a warm welcome.

Went here for lunch today and it was fantastic. Carvery style with 4 choices of meat and all the trimmings and plenty of well cooked vegetables. Excellent choice of puddings included in the price. All in all, a great choice but be warned you will need to book - it gets quite full and deservedly so.

We stopped here before going to the Royal Mint Experience for Sunday lunch after reading the reviews. We had a fantastic carvery Sunday lunch with a great choice of puddings for £9.95 for both courses in a busy traditional pub. The meat was carved from some lovely large juicey joints just how & what u wanted, along with parsnips roasters, Yorkshire puds, & lovely home made stuffing, the table veg was freshly cooked and hot, u can have as much nice gravy & sauces as u want. The staff were all helpful, hard working and kept everybody happy with clear tables. U need to book as it was busy and was filling up for the Wales V Italy 6 Nations match, I sure it would have been a great atmosphere there if we had time to stay for the match.

Had a superb meal up in the Bear Inn LlantrisantExcellent service, Colin and the girls always may you feel welcomeWe had Colin;s Sauté mushrooms for starter in a creamy stilton and peppercorn sauce, this is a fantastic dish and well worth a try.For main we had a top quality fillet steak, done to perfection, with plenty of chips and veg..Excellent value for money, especially for this quality of foodThe Bear Inn is a fantastic pub and Colin and the girls have done Llantrisant proud

This was our first visit for drinks after dinner in O Sullivan's. This is a quaint pub and with the decor and seating feels like you are having drinks in someone's sitting room. This pub is cozy and serves food and on the next visit we will definitely try the food.

Nothing fancy, nothing "special" - just a really nice quality Sunday Lunch. Good carvery style meat service with veg to the table. Nice selection of desserts. It's worth EVERY penny! £10 for dinner and dessert! Would definitely go back!

The food (particularly steak) is excellent and great value for money. Staff are lovely and very attentive. Highly recommend!!

Simply the best I work on cruise ships all over the world and had the best food money can buy .... This Sunday Lunch is up there with the best .. No limits Carvery as much as you want the Beef is to die for and the Gravy is the best I've tasted anywhere (wish I had the recipie) Take my word for it it's amazing you'll have to book its very busy specially around 1-1.30pm Enjoy !

Had roast dinner and it was fab rare beef mmmm turkey lovely loads of brill roast potatoes lovely gravy and my wife said veg was cooked just right staff very pleasant and efficient

2nd time weve been here for Sunday Lunch and impressed again by the food and service. Its a really busy place but all the staff/girls were friendly and helpful considering the amount of pressure they were under.Sunday Lunch is a carvery and although the food isnt refined - its tasty wholesome stuff with a choice of 5 or 6 meats, roasties etc and the veg which came directly to the table was pipping hot!!A choice of puddings are available - I had the chololate orange cake with cream which was to die for.All washed down with a pint of guiness - Lovely. The bear itself has an old pub type feeling which we found very pleasant and I guess it wont suit all tastes as its a far cry from the beafeaters and harvesters but a great alternative and fantastic service and value.AND all that food and pudding for under a tenner! I nearly fell off my chair. We will definitly be going back. Thank you.

Went for a sunday lunch after reading excellent reviews!! Once entering the premises there was a total mix up with the seating arrangement, I ordered a latte but was brought a black coffee.!!! We were not told it was a sort of carvery. Once we had stood waiting by the counter which was actually the door to the lounge for over 10 mins we finally got served with over cooked roasts, undercooked parsnips and cold stuffing, we then return to our table to find our vegetables were on the table in a little turin, there was hardly enough for one alone two. We spoke to the waitressess explaining our food was cold which she replied she would rectify this, when it was returned a few minutes later it was still cold!!!! The couple on the next table agreed that theirs was the same. The afters were included in the price so we decided to have home made apple crumble and custard which was not only cold but also burnt. I just could not believe this. The gentleman on the next table ordered a sweet with custard, when asked would he like it warm or cold he replied i would like it warmer than my dinner was. It came back cold which beggared belief. If you are thinking of going there i would truly think again.

Nous avons mangé 2 fois dans ce sympathique pub et avons les deux fois apprécié la bonne humeur et l'ambiance très agréable. Le patron-cuisinier est aux petits oignons pour ses clients et le choix de plats est varié.

Received amazing customer service and lovely food here today!! Highly recommended!! Will definitely be coming again!

We stumbled across the Bear inn whilst walking up to the village. We had a marvellous Sunday lunch there, the staff were very helpful and friendly. A large selection of food on the menu.

Excellent food, very generous and tasty carvery. The veggie option was also deliciously home made. Lovely atmosphere and great staff. Thoroughly recommended.

Enjoyed good service from friendly staff who were very helpful. The food was delicious and reasonably priced in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Unusual pub grub menu which was a delight as it included traditional casual dining plus some extra treats. It's a busy pub grub kind of venue but the food raises the game somewhat.

A choice of meats in ample supply and freshly cooked choice of vegetables. As much pork crackling as you can bear and the usual desserts, also in ample portions. I enjoyed it so much, I can't wait to go back.

Lovely little pub / eatery... dogs welcome in the bar area, nice big comfy sofas, huge fireplace which I bet looks and feels lovely in the cold winter months, staff lovely and pleasant.. went with a friend for a quiet meal, the finish cooking at 9pm and we were a little late but the chef still cooked for us which I thought was really nice of them, I had the Rump cooked to medium and it was perfectly cooked, lovely home made chips, very tasty , I will definitely be going here again

Ate in restaurant Saturday evening. Excellent service , friendly staff. Food delicious and beautifully presented . Portions generous. Will definitely eat there again.

The most delicious Sunday roast you will ever get, food is always hot and tasty with the most amazing home made stuffing and roast potatoes cooked to perfection. Highly recommend but book as it gets very busy. X

Love this place. Friendly little village pub with loads of character. Whether it's out straight from work with friends for food and a pint, a Saturday session to watch the rugby, live music on the weekends or Sunday dinner with the family this place is hard to beat.As far as Sunday dinner is concerned, Colin's mustardy ham, rare beef, secret recipe gravy and chocolate orange sponge cake are the highlights and the crackling is the best I've ever had.Try one of the Glamorgan ales brewed just the other side of the common. "Cwrw Gorslas" mmmm! There's a real fire for the winter and a beer garden for the summer, the pub's got it all.Really excellent value, phone ahead because space is limited.

Great value food, Carvery was delicious, but the gravy was spicy and wasn't labeled which my girlfriend didn't like and had poured it all over food which was a shame.

Having been to The Bear Inn several times for Sunday lunch, I felt it necessary to write a review to let others know how good it is!If you're looking for a proper 'home-cooked' Sunday roast....this is your place!! Several choices of meat and all the trimming as well as delicious desserts.....great value and brilliant food. The staff are always so friendly and helpful too!

My comments are limited to the two times I've used this local gem. On both occasions I went here it was a Thursday, I believe, and the whole pub was all mine. Service was polite and friendly from the attractive young lady who served me. The pints were superb, me being a real ale fanatic. A real pub atmosphere is a great plus. The food - First time I had the large gammon, and made the mistake of ordering garlic bread. Second time I tried the home made pie, and made the mistake of ordering chips. Both times I struggled to walk out, because I didn't want to leave a morsel. The food was amazing to say the least. And very,very generous portions. So now, I'm planning a day off my schedule to go back and stuff myself to the limit again. Excellent memory of fantastic pub food. See you soon, Bear Inn, I promise.

This is our number one choice for Sunday dinner. The carvery is excellent, always cooked to perfection and diners are served with a side dish of freshly cooked veg. The two course dinner, including desserts is less than tenner. Local (very) beers are available and the staff are lovely.

Me and the rest of my family have been going to the beat for years and we are still fascinated by how good the food is. I'm not a big fan of the menu but I have only ever eat on the actual menu once the rest of the time we only went on Sunday's. If you live near the llantrisant area please come here!

The only thing better than the food is the fantastic customer service. During the week and on the weekend the food is top notch and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommended.

Booked a table here today. Enjoyed a very filling, tasty Sunday Lunch! Plenty of gravy and sauces! Vegi lunch available on request.A varied choice of deserts. A good size with lots of cream Mmmmm!!All staff are helpful and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble.This pub is very authentic.Thanks guys. We will be back again soon!

Travelled from Pembrokeshire to see family and went to The Bear Inn for Sunday lunch.A lovely home cooked carvery with generous portions. The girls were great and really made a fuss of out 7 & 5 yr old grandchildren who thought their desserts were fantastic. We all enjoyed it so much we will be back.

Eaten in here a few times over the years although not for a few years now. Seems to have gone down a bit in the meantime although to be fair it was exceptional previously. Now more your typical pub grub. Staff are excellent, very helpful, friendly and cheery. Musical entertainment for the night was excellent. I agree with the previous reviews mentioning the access past the bar - not the best and find we comment on it every time so it must be annoying us.

Mediocre at best...Boiled Ham was off colour, chips (whilst plentiful) were not so appetising...steak and ale pie was topped off by a pallid looking misfitting lid of frozen puff pastry? Great hosts nonetheless, and a superb real log fire...good choice of beers too. Heard the curry is good but didn't follow up...it was...dunno what to say...want to try again but maybe not...awkward, really wanted to like this place!

Fantastic Sunday lunch 1st Class , a Carvery of the top order Gravy to die for (they won't tell you how it's made ) fab real ales , great atmosphere big roaring open fire .Have also been there for an evening meal which again was fabulous biggest rib eye streak cooked perfectly with home made chips .Nothing was too much trouble staff friendly efficient owner Colin very welcoming .They always ask do you want anymore of anything chips vegetables etc have you had enough of everything , just amazing easily the best pub / restaurant in this area nothing else compares with it Going again tomorrow , Can't Wait

seems to be a feature of Llantrisant pubs that there is a always a throng around the bar - despite room enough to sit away. This is intimidating if one simply wishes to buy a drink & pay for a meal. It's a particular problem in this pub, as it's always a squeeze getting from front door to rooms where food is served. Food is fine but we found everything had a hint of mint on one occasion. Do try & get there early when our pals perform as Hot Club Gallois/Royal Scam/Mike Morgan.

Haven't ordered food yet, have visited two or three times since moving here, and I've always felt welcomed by both staff and customers. The fire is great to sit next to if you can, but its warm enough for all to share. Can't wait to eat here!

Have visited on different occasions sunday lunch, Saturday lunchtime and in the evening for a drink. Always good food and pleasant staff.

We went for Sunday lunch here today. The food was excellent - plenty of meat and the service was quick and friendly. I highly recommend it!