The Bear - Menu

41 Charnham Street, RG17 0EL, West Berkshire, United Kingdom

🛍 Pubs, Wine, Steak, British

3.7 💬 9424 Reviews
The Bear

Phone: +441488682512

Address: 41 Charnham Street, RG17 0EL, West Berkshire, United Kingdom

City: West Berkshire

Menu Dishes: 16

Reviews: 9424

Website: https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/berkshire/bear-hotel?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=PD_pubpage

"A disappointing experience for several reasons. Our water glasses were cloudy and grubby looking. Our main courses weren’t all brought at the same time and the food was adequate but not worthy of the price. Some of us ordered a mini pudding and coffee. We didn’t expect to get the coffees first, we assumed they came with the puddings. The coffee was lukewarm and would have been cold if I had waited until the puddings arrived. I thought the whole point of mini pudding and coffee was that they would be served together. And if not, then the coffee should be served last. I’ve never been in a restaurant where coffee came before pudding! My bakewell tart was indeed a mini pudding but didn’t really seem like a bakewell tart as it was more coulis than pudding and cloyingly sweet. It needed cream or ice-cream to make it palatable but it seems that isn’t served with the mini-version. The bakewell tart was broken and poorly presented, which was the case with most of our courses. Three of the puddings arrived and by the time the last two were served. The whole point of a family dinner is that you eat together! There was no apology or explanation for these delays. In fact, there wasn’t any point at which staff checked that we were happy or asked ‘is/was everything ok with your meal’? which is unusual for a restaurant of this kind. Our drinks were brought to the table and plonked in the middle, rather than served appropriately. The service in general was lacklustre and it was hard to get attention or service when necessary. It all seemed very unprofessional."

Full menu - 16 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Fish Dishes

Salads

Sandwiches

Indian

Salad

Main Courses

Rice

Mexican-American Food

Dessert

Lamb

Steaks

User User

Only popped in for a couple of drinks as we were staying in Hungerford but staff very jolly and helpfull

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User
User

We had two lovely meals and the service was friendly and efficient. We have been here before and will return.


Nicoline
Nicoline

Plates full up. Food was wonderful and delicious. Choice of french fries or chips. Friendly staff. Lovely evening.


Florence
Florence

The new chef has made an impact on the food quality. I think management should put large square umbrellas in courtyard. View menu


User
User

Lovely pub with good atmosphere. Excellent staff and the meal came quickly. Food was very good. Have been here before, just as good this time


Hovisbrownbread
Hovisbrownbread

Went for a beer with friends we approached a table only to be told it was taken by a member if staff who sat alone taking up a full table .Not good this particular member of staff is the most rudest person you will ever come across


Hugh
Hugh

Very poor service. food was over cooked, we had salad on a hot plate, so we had cooked salad, it over an 3/4hour for starters and hour to get the main course which rubbish. Staff we friendly. If we had been told there was a wedding going we would have gone somewhere else. View menu


Georgia
Georgia

Went for a meal the other weekend. Food and service were fine. Two weeks later price of the meal just went up by £60..... Apparently you need to register your car at the bar or reception. There is signage up in the carpark saying there is a maximum stay etc but nothing obvious about booking in your car when stopping for just a meal....no signs etc in the entrance that we saw.


mads
mads

Me and my partner took a trip to Hungerford and got stuck there late due to bus times (we are 18 and don’t drive) it was raining heavily and we asked the hotel receptionist if we could sit inside to wait for our bus, she was lovely and kindly said yes to us. Genuinely lovely atmosphere, everyone was welcoming and smiled at us even though we weren’t there for any specific services. We ended up ordering some food and it was delicious and served quickly. We want to go there again to stay!


User
User

A disappointing experience for several reasons. Our water glasses were cloudy and grubby looking. Our main courses weren’t all brought at the same time and the food was adequate but not worthy of the price. Some of us ordered a mini pudding and coffee. We didn’t expect to get the coffees first, we assumed they came with the puddings. The coffee was lukewarm and would have been cold if I had waited until the puddings arrived. I thought the whole point of mini pudding and coffee was that they would be served together. And if not, then the coffee should be served last. I’ve never been in a restaurant where coffee came before pudding! My bakewell tart was indeed a mini pudding but didn’t really... View menu

Categories

  • Pubs "Discover a cozy atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and classic pub fare. Enjoy comfort food favorites like fish and chips, burgers, and wings, paired with a refreshing pint or creative cocktail."
  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity. View menu
  • 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.

Amenities

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  • Takeout
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  • Mastercard

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"We came here on a Sunday afternoon for a Birthday dinner and was very disappointed. We have come here multiple times over the years and the service and food were always great. This time however was completely different. As soon as we arrived for our reservation we were met (eventually) by someone who I assume was the Manager, he went off to prepare our table and then did something else. We were left waiting in the entrance for nearly 10 minutes before someone else took us over. We were sat at the back of the place by ourselves and felt totally ignored the whole time. Probably because we had a baby and pushchair with us, whereas the table next to us that kept ordering wine got all the attention. The Manager was also joking with them about driving home which was not appropriate given how much they had all drank. We all ordered the rib eye steak as medium and all of us ended up with different cuts and variations of cooking. The rib eye was awful and none of us finished as it was fatty and full of gristle. We also asked 3 different people for water for the table and only when I stood up and found someone did we get any. When we were all done we were waiting for the bill which never came so we all got up and walked to the front counter. It should be pointed out that we could easily have walked out as most of the staff were sat around eating their dinner (one girl with her feet literally on the table). Unless this place gets much better service and food quality I would strongly suggest avoiding."