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The Bear Inn, Didcot
North Moreton
Postal town: Didcot
OX11 9AT
Served areas
Reviews of The Bear Inn (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Komakino . left this review about Bear at Home
Quinno's below review remains an accurate reflection of this "in the sticks" country pub which straddles quality beer choice with dining. Four ales comprises TT Landlord and three locals with West Berks "Bear Beer", Loddon Hullabaloo and White Horse Colt. An extensive array of former pump clips sits above the bar including many locals.
On 11th May 2019
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about Bear at Home
A welcome revisit last month found four ales on the go (TT Landlord, Dark Star Hophead, XT2 , West Berks house beer ‘Bear’) which were all in good shape, around £3.50pp and eminently drinkable if somewhat samey in character (lightish hoppy bitters). Friendly barman (landlord?) and a good selection of bar snacks available, including sensibly-priced pork pies and scratchings. The pub is low-beamed and carpeted, with a food area off to the right with the left side for drinkers. The Gents is festooned with old newspaper cuttings and images of English sporting triumphs (though notably football is not included!). A selection of daily papers were available at the bar. There was also a simple but impressive bit of DIY, a wooden board with embedded bottle tops which was a talking point, as was the bear umbrella holder. ‘Bear gift packs’ which looked like the West Berks house beer bottled and sold in packs with a glass were stacked up at one end of the bar. I spent a bit of time outside soaking up the sunshine and noted an old red telephone box in the garden, along with interesting potted flora. Comfortably above average pub here and well-worth seeking out.
April 2010
A pretty good pub, although as noted elsewhere you'll be drinking alongside foodies and younger children which can be off-putting at some points. The ale range of four is usually fairly interesting and served well. The modern interior has some Laurence-Llewellyn Bowen style touches, though the open gallery above the bar gave the place a bit of charming uniqueness. A TV is discretely tucked away in a corner of the pub, which shows the sport. The pub garden backs onto the local village cricket green which makes for a classic summer spectacle. Not bad at all, worth seeking out if you’re in the vicinity. Rating 7
On 4th July 2013
- rating: 8
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Tim Haworth left this review about The Bear
Family run, 16th century village pub, serving real ales & home cooked food 7 days a week.
On 6th June 2006
- no rating submitted
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 02 October 2013 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 02 October 2013 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 02 October 2013 by Quinno _
- Car Park : Yes last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 02 October 2013 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Function Room : Yes last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Jukebox : No last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Karaoke : No last updated 02 October 2013 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Micropub : No last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Pinball : No last updated 02 October 2013 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 02 October 2013 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 06 June 2006 by hondo .
- Real Cider : No last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 11 May 2019 by Komakino .
