The Bear - Menu

16 The Square, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM4 9LH

🛍 Pub, Steak, British, Vegetarian

4.5 💬 4003 Reviews
The Bear

Phone: +441277829100

Address: 16 The Square, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM4 9LH

City: Chelmsford

Dishes: 12

Reviews: 4003

Website: http://thebearstock.com/

"We went for a midweek family lunch and having seen the menu before arriving, we were impressed with the range of choices which are often limited in other places and can only say that the quality of dishes more than delivered not only in taste but also in size for those that had the Lamb Shank. Loved the mushroom risotto as a starter which was also a healthy portion so really pleased an alternative was chosen to the lamb! The service was excellent, attentive whilst unobtrusive and pleasingly we were not rushed out of the door. Definitely a place to return to in the future."

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Catherine Catherine

Lovely lunch by the pond . Xxx service great food tasty and well presented x

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Olivia
Olivia

A great spot for lunch, lovely food and cocktails! Our waitress Caitlin was so friendly and attentive


Alison
Alison

Beautiful food. Nice place to eat. Waitress was efficient but no interraction apart from asking what we wanted to eat


Becki
Becki

Had a lovely birthday lunch with friends. The food was excellent and service was great We will definitely be back again soon!


Laraine
Laraine

This restaurant never disappoints everytime we visit we have a great meal with great service and no issues a favourite place to lunch or evening meal services and staff are excellent and the food is just perfect


Cherish
Cherish

Came for my friends 25th birthday, was such a lovely meal with excellent service. Our waitress was Caitlin and she was super friendly and helpful. Food was incredible and the drinks were flowing would definitely come again!!


Laura
Laura

Excellent, friendly and speedy service. We sat in the bar for lunch and all had starters and mains, the soup went down a treat which was cauliflower and brie that day! All the food was hot and well prepared, we look forward to returning very soon!


Noaman
Noaman

Great little place, the service is very nice here, you are welcomed with a warm approach and if you are a regular, they recognise this and definitely appreciate your business. The quality of the food is great, it's presented well and has a good taste, from the starters to the mains, the taste and satisfaction from food is spot on. The cost of the food and drinks can be a little excessive. However, highly recommend for anyone and definitely holds a spot for us to visit again in future.


Bibblebot
Bibblebot

We eat at quite a few decent pub restaurants and the food we had here was average and over priced. No better, no worse. We both had the chicken. It was slightly over cooked and there was little flavour to the sauce. I asked for chips instead of dauphinoise and if these were home made then I'm an astronaut. Overall, food was not even close to somewhere like the Old King's Head or Coach and Horses and a number of others. We had some white wine and whilst again a little over-priced, it was a nice bottle and would recommend (chenin-blanc). However, service was excellent.


runningwild32
runningwild32

We went for a midweek family lunch and having seen the menu before arriving, we were impressed with the range of choices which are often limited in other places and can only say that the quality of dishes more than delivered not only in taste but also in size for those that had the Lamb Shank. Loved the mushroom risotto as a starter which was also a healthy portion so really pleased an alternative was chosen to the lamb! The service was excellent, attentive whilst unobtrusive and pleasingly we were not rushed out of the door. Definitely a place to return to in the future.

Categories

  • Pub Enjoy a lively atmosphere with our classic pub favorites. From hearty burgers and fish 'n' chips to savory pies and craft brews, our menu promises a cozy experience ideal for unwinding with friends.
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
  • Vegetarian Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.

Amenities

  • Seating
  • Free Wifi
  • Visa Card
  • Live Music

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"I was appalled at the quality of service from the moment I arrived to the moment I left, which was about When I arrived I was not asked if I would like a drink, and I wasn't asked throughout the whole meal. The waitress should have seen on the table that we only had tap water, and asked whether we'd like another drink. Then, we ordered our first round of hot food. I pressed the help button and after waiting for a good minutes for the waitress finally arrived. I felt it was too long. At this point in the evening there were three full tables in the whole restaurant so I thought the amount of time we had to wait was poor. Then the food started coming over, but the food didn't come altogether. A couple of dishes came and then a few more and a few more after that. This meant we didn't all eat together, we ate all at different times. I had ordered two dishes to eat at the same time and they didn't arrive at the same time. Very disappointing. The third order of hot food was beyond a joke. It was clear that one of the two waitress wasn't feeling very well (I overheard one of the chef's telling her to go home). She was our waitress. So, we ordered the third round of hot food. minutes later we still didn't have our food. In this time the chef was talking to the ill waitress. I then pressed the help button and I explained that we'd ordered some food and had been waiting a rather long time. I then look round at the waitress and chef and it was absolutely clear that the order didn't go through so it was only then that the food was starting to be cooked. The waitress who took the order explained that there's been lots of issues and she was sorry. As a customer paying for a meal, I don't care about the issues, I still expected good service and my food to turn up. Overall I thought the service was absolutely terrible. I will not be visiting this restaurant again and I will not be recommending the restaurant to anyone."