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The Bear, Stafford
Stafford
ST16 2HP
Reviews of The Bear (Average Rating: 3½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve C left this review about The Bear
The attractive black and white exterior of the Bear suggests that this could be a decent pub, but alas I found it to be bland and very forgettable. The entrance leads to a street-level section with a couple of tables to the left and a pool table to the right that was being used by a group of young twenty-something lads. The red and yellow tartan carpet runs up steps that lead the rear where a bar counter along the left rear wall faces open plan seating. This counter supports Standard keg alongside Madri and two hand pumps, one of which was in operation drawing Bank’s Amber. This was served far too cold so tasted of little. On the bar is a massive cabinet of heated scratchings, I wondered how long the ones at the bottom had been in there. Televisions are found throughout, Sky Sports News was muted whilst some background music played. I don’t plan on revisiting here anytime soon.
On 22nd March 2023
- rating: 4
[User has posted 5228 recommendations about 5196 pubs]
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Will Larter left this review about The Bear
Sold by Marstons as part of a large disposal in 2019 - was then owned by Admiral. According to WhatPub it was taken over by Proper Pubs in 2021 and no longer serves food. However, it is not listed on the Admiral Proper Pubs website, nor on the Stonegate Proper Pubs (Great UK Pubs) list.
On 30th November 2022
- no rating submitted
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E TA left this review about The Bear
An historic ale house, dating from the 17th Century, ruined. The exterior is attractive enough, but inside it looks and feels like a low-grade works canteen. The single long conjoined bar/dining area lacks appeal and has been stripped of most of its character. The burgers look unappetising and dry, and they don’t justify the prices. It was noisy, the staff were nowhere to be seen and there was no real ale. I left feeling a little grizzly and probably won’t be back.
On 20th May 2019
- rating: 4
[User has posted 3280 recommendations about 3245 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No - No longer sell real ale - last updated 02 February 2017 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes - According to Twitter - last updated 21 July 2015 by Dave McNally
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 02 February 2017 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Quiz Night : No last updated 12 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : No last updated 02 February 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 02 February 2017 by ROB Camra
