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The Bear Inn, Wincanton

Market Place
Wincanton
BA9 9LD
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E TA left this review about The Bear Inn

One of the few remaining Wincanton coaching inns, The Bear now has little in the way of outside areas other than a small garden at the side and a large car park. The single bar is carpeted and well lived-in, has exposed timbers and a pleasant atmosphere. There is an original stone fireplace hidden behind a church pew and a small modern woodburner in another fireplace. Basic pub grub appeared to be good value. The clientele were a mixed bunch, mainly locals enjoying a quiet pint, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Four handpumps on the bar: one was dry, the others dispensed Orchard Pig Reveller, Exmoor Ale and Tribute, reasonably well-kept but the Exmoor was nearing the end of its shelf-life. A decent local, not too grizzly, worth dropping in for a pint or a cheap lunch.

On 13th September 2017 - rating: 6
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BobOs . left this review about The Bear Inn

Called in 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 with two other pumps standing by. Better than average but certainly not a 10/10 like the last review - that elusive pub only exists in my dreams!

On 11th July 2011 - rating: 6
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Lucy Jefferies left this review about The Bear Inn

Friendly staff & locals, at least Abbot and IPA with occasional guest ales, and very good food.

On 22nd December 2008 - rating: 10
[User has posted 3 recommendations about 3 pubs]

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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Templecombe, 4.49 miles, 1 hr 26 min walk (show)
Bruton, 4.96 miles, 1 hr 35 min walk (show)
Castle Cary, 6.7 miles, 2 hr 9 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Bear Inn, Wincanton
11th Aug 2025, 19:25
Request to mark pub as open by ROB Camra approved
 
11th Aug 2025, 19:25
Request to mark pub as open submitted by ROB Camra, with included notes: Reopened according to Whatpub.

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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Micropub : No last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Pinball : No last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : No last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 11 August 2025 by ROB Camra
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