Bear Tavern Reviews Summary

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The pub has a nice enough atmosphere and I'd visit it again."
• "Great local boozer full of characters, good service and a laid back and relaxed atmosphere."
• "The pub was busy for a Monday I thought and added to the atmosphere which was very friendly."
• "There's always a nice atmosphere here."
• "The atmosphere there is really nice and the place looks cosy and well decorated."
• "Nice friendly atmosphere too."
• "A family friendly atmosphere with food and entertainment for all age ranges."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately visited on a ManU champions league night. Overwhelming smell of testosterone as the pub filled up with footie lovers."
• "The left side of the pubs TVs are very loud when sports kick off."
• "Only bad thing is how loud the music is in the day, can be overstimulating with loads of chatter and then loud music on top!"
• "Although probably the best watering hole the high Street has to offer the pub is suffering from the sad decline bearwood, a place I lived in for twenty years plus and loved seems to be falling into."

Service

Pros:

• "Very well organised, lovely food at excellent prices, and extremely helpful, courteous, efficient staff."
• "The staff are approachable and friendly and the service was efficient and quick despite it only being table service."
• "Seriously blown away by how friendly this pub is."
• "The staff are friendly welcoming and genuinely interested nothing is to much."
• "Thank you everyone here for your great service, it really is appreciated to be able to have a friendly chat when often come solo."
• "Service was very good and staff very friendly and helpful."
• "The staff are very enthusiastic and friendly just what you want in a pub/restaurant."

Cons:

• "Served my 2 year old some brown salad and tried to say it was the cut of the salad."
• "Staff are racist. Spent 15 minutes waiting to get served and got ignored by all staff."
• "Very disappointed with the service of the manager."
• "Okish. Found bar staff a little sarcastic. Would be wise to query price for drinks as it differs by the hour."
• "Had to walk to the bar downstairs for our drinks and carry them up."
• "First impressions are nice as you walk in however the bar lady was really blunt and rude towards me … poor service and walking around with a baby in her arms behind the bar."
• "Every time I walk in the women with glasses always goes to other people 1st!"

Food

Pros:

• "Great food, tasty, generous portions and well presented."
• "The food is excellent always consistent."
• "Food - Spot on. I tend to go for the 'Chick N Mix' for £8.79! Check the photo, its great."
• "The food was served quickly and it was all delicious."
• "My grandson loves the chocolate brownie."
• "Food was lovely, nicest chips i've had in years......crisp & golden."
• "Food is always fresh hot & tasty."