The Bear Inn, Wincanton - pub details
Address: 12 Market Place, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9LP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 22589)
Templecombe (4.1 miles), Bruton (4.5 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- TV, Big screen, Jukebox
- Pool table
- Food served, Real ale
- Function room for hire, Accommodation available
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> Current user rating: 6.0/10 (rated by 5 users)
> Local guide: Somerset pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Red Lion Inn, Wincanton (0.0 miles), White Horse Hotel, Wincanton (0.0 miles), Nog Inn, Wincanton (0.1 miles), Uncle Tom's Cabin, Wincanton (0.1 miles), Millers Inn, Wincanton (0.1 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Bear Inn, Wincanton
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| Just been in for the first time for a swift lunchtime pint - very pleasant 'olde worlde' town pub that is clean and comfortable. Very friendly bar staff. Menu isn't pretentious and offers normal pub grub and an extensive range of bar snacks all at very reasonable prices. The Ringwood Best was in tip-top condition. Also on offer was Abbot and Toby - blimey, I haven't seen Toby for several years now (must be the sheltered life I lead!). BobOs - 14 Oct 2008 12:43 |
| Male dominated bar hoggers. This has the feel of an old man's pub. It's smokey and slightly unpleasant. We went for food but changed our minds once inside because of the smell and general grubbyness. Other people who came for food after us and were accepting of the conditions seemed to have problems ordering food or even establishing if food was being served. There were three cask ales on offer, Abbot, Bombardier and Ringwood Best. The Best was served cool, but not in peak condition. Shame, because this place has an atmosphere and could be so much better. SilkTork - 11 Apr 2007 11:48 |
| Actually, I believe the nearest rail stations are Castle Cary and Gillingham. rentawitch - 20 Apr 2006 08:01 |
| This is an 18th century coaching inn. It can be tight getting a car in, goodness knows how they managed a coach and horses!! This is a superb pub, very much an institution in the town, with excellent resident and guest real ales, with mulled wine also on tap in the colder months. A real fire in the bar. Bar meals are served, there are also separate dining areas, a small entertainment area with a large screen TV, a pool table, and a pay juke box. They also have a giant Jenga set if you ask. It has a large hall available for hire; this is also used as a traditional skittles alley. The food is superb and very reasonable. Check out the Friday night steak specials. The Bear is run by Jo and Ian with help from Rosmar and other wonderful staff and extra help from Meg and Bones the dogs. Bones is currently working on a challenge for 'biggest dog in the world' it is thought! There is also very reasonably priced accommodation, some en-suite and some shared bathroom. The town is an epicentre for the fans of Discworld and Terry Pratchett because of the presence in the town of 'The Cunning Artificer's Discworld Emporium' just up the High Street. This is also a good place to stay when attending Wincanton races. rentawitch - 20 Apr 2006 08:00 |
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