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Overlooking the historic market place of Wantage in Oxfordshire since the 16th century
The history of The Bear at Wantage is a long tale to tell, even though it doesn’t quite go back as far as King Alfred’s days, who was born in Wantage in AD 847. Suffice to say, as the town’s largest hotel it has overlooked the historic market place for nearly 500 years, and in that time has been a staging point for thousands of weary travellers – as well as those wanting to fill up on great food and superb ales in sumptuous surroundings.
Today, The Bear is the hub of Wantage. You can expect to find busy mornings full of coffee/tea drinkers taking advantage of the complimentary cake (10-5) or evening patrons supping real ales or mini Prosecco. Award winning restaurant with head chef Dylan Bettson and 34 newly decorated en suite hotel rooms.
Your hosts Ellie (who moved into her first pub at just 3 months old) is the Sous Chef and Georgia, having completed her degree in Business and Event Management looks after front of house. They are supported by their parents Keith & Jo who have 29 years experience in hospitality.
The team have brought The Bear back to its best, providing the perfect venue for a relaxing stop-over, quick lunch or special dining experience. We cater for Weddings, Christenings, Special (or not so special) Birthdays in fact any large, or small, party and all geared to your needs rather than set menus with no flexibility! The Bear offers everything you would expect from a modern hotel and bar – and more.
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in the last weekIts right in the town centre. You can not miss it. Rooms are smaller than on the pictures, but water pressure in the showers is great, beds are comfortable , unless you're not a fan of memory foam. No air-conditioning but bearable in the hot summer. It may be a bit daunting, as the place is a maze if youre looking foe your room, but everything well marked, good visual management so you always get where your need to go. As a bonus, the place is full of pretty girls serving, but the BEST of bartenders by a country mile is James. He knows what you need, when you need it, before you even open your mouth. He's a legend.
Hazel Van Hove
in the last weekLocation: Wantage city center, nice to be in the city center. Room: good accommodation, although the showers didn't drain well, leaving dirt and soap residue behind. Breakfast: included in the price. Nice that there was something for everyone to choose from (continental buffet, English Breakfast, eggs with bacon/mushrooms/tomatoes made to order). Service: pleasant service, although it was rather distant and functional, nothing more.
Nicholas Jenkins
a week agoVery poor service!!
Matt Shaw
2 weeks agoThankfully we only popped in for a meal around 7pm on 16th July; that was a bad enough experience without actually staying there too. Ordered a large steak pie and a sirloin steak. Asked for medium on the steak, got one that had spent a month in Hell on a high heat before being served up. Pure rubber. Should have known really given the time it took them to bring the drinks out (although they did at least apologise for that). When it came to paying, I gave up waiting and went to the desk to sort it. There's only one till point there and the lady there was doing "something" on it so had to wait for her to finish. There was no friendliness, just mumbling about something. Got home and felt "uncomfortable" in the stomach. My partner wasn't quite as lucky with "just a feeling" and is still suffering with upset stomach and sickness through Friday so - yeah - cheers for that. Even without the after effects of the dire food (seriously how do you mess up a steak and poison someone with a pie?!) I wouldn't return based on the service alone. In fact, I'd probably find more nutrition if I lick the pavement outside.
Nathanael Moxon
a month ago