The Bear Inn, Cirencester Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere, I always seen it quite busy so I went to try it and I wasn't disappointed."
• "Very clean and upscale feeling to the pub while keeping a classic pub atmosphere."
• "The interior is lovely and the place has a good buzz to it."
• "Nice pub, comfy furniture and large fireplace."
• "Relaxing atmosphere with a great selection of beers on tap."
• "This inn has plenty of character with its old world decor and little snugs to eat in."
• "Very atmospheric beautiful old pub."

Cons:

• "They were understaffed so were only accepting bookings."
• "The only 1 star I knocked off as tables were quite sticky and not cleaned after previous customers."
• "Not much seating inside."
• "Nobody came to ask if we needed more drinks or if the food was ok."
• "We were originally seated in a dark area."
• "Waited 20mins then went to see if I could order from bar only to be told we don't serve food till 5.30pm."
• "Very slow service with staff members standing around the bar in the way."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Pub food at it's very best. Shin of beef pie with the very best pastry possible, crunchy chips with floury centres and piping hot too."
• "Food was excellent, especially the rice pudding which was an explosion of flavours in a bowl."
• "The desserts well I thought I had seen them all but no….. The Bear Inn has this delicious little doughnuts filled with salted caramel sooooio nice."
• "The steak and Ale pie was lovely and the chocolate brownie with granola really good."
• "Both the steak pie and fish & chips were one of the best we’ve had during our trip in the Southwest of England."
• "Delicious food, great atmosphere and very good value."
• "The food here is absolutely wonderful...good value for money too!"

Cons:

• "The lettuce on the chopped side salad was limp and chewy, and more or less everything was coated in dressings."
• "The roast potatoes weren't great - possibly overdone, leaving us very disappointed."
• "Food was ok but overpriced."
• "Incredibly disappointed with the food."
• "The flat chicken was very small with two yes 2 chips."
• "The chips were very disappointing, hard from the freezer."
• "Food was either cold or lukewarm."

Service

Pros:

• "Can't fault the food was lovely, friendly staff."
• "Staff are fantastic, really kind and helpful, great support to my wife."
• "Prompt, friendly service and nice atmosphere."
• "Lovely friendly pub. Staff were helpful and friendly."
• "Service was great got a lovely welcome from the man behind the bar."
• "Lovely food and really excellent customer service."
• "Staff at this pub are best in class, nothing is too much trouble and they’re friendly and welcoming."

Cons:

• "Service was ok think the gent was new, our order was a bit messy."
• "Staff wanted us to leave."
• "Drinks were at central London prices which surprised us."
• "Really expensive for what it was, in my opinion roast was worth about £7 but costed £13 instead."
• "Having waited 65minutes not even the starters had arrived."
• "Service very slow. Sat there for over half an our waiting to order our drinks."
• "The staff on bar came to my table and rudely told me you have not paid for the drink."