The history of The Bear at Wantage is a long tale to tell, even though it doesn't quite go back as far as King Alfred's days, who was born in Wantage in AD 847. Suffice to say, as the town's largest hotel it has overlooked the historic market place for nearly 500 years, and in that time has been a staging point for thousands of weary travellers - as well as those wanting to fill up on great food and superb ales in sumptuous surroundings.
Today, The Bear is the hub of Wantage. You can expect to find busy mornings full of coffee/tea drinkers taking advantage of the complimentary cake (10-5) or evening patrons supping real ales or mini Prosecco. Award winning restaurant with head chef Dylan Bettson and 34 newly decorated en suite hotel rooms.
Your hosts Jo, Keith and Ellie (who moved into her first pub at just 3 months old) are joined by Georgia, the youngest in the family, having just completed her degree in Business and Event Management.hoping to put her talents to the test once the world is back to some kind of normality.
Today, The Bear is the hub of Wantage. You can expect to find busy mornings full of coffee/tea drinkers taking advantage of the complimentary cake (10-5) or evening patrons supping real ales or mini Prosecco. Award winning restaurant with head chef Dylan Bettson and 34 newly decorated en suite hotel rooms.
Your hosts Jo, Keith and Ellie (who moved into her first pub at just 3 months old) are joined by Georgia, the youngest in the family, having just completed her degree in Business and Event Management.hoping to put her talents to the test once the world is back to some kind of normality.
Services
You can expect to see anyone from 18 to 80 at the bar - either on their laptop browsing the web, enjoying a pint and a chat or having an informal business lunch.
Our spacious, old bar is frequented by a steady and diverse stream of people throughout the day, with an atmosphere that's busy, yet always relaxed.
Our spacious, old bar is frequented by a steady and diverse stream of people throughout the day, with an atmosphere that's busy, yet always relaxed.
For food, The Bear excels as well.
Our menu is fully chef prepared using only the best local produce by Head Chef Dylan Bettson.
For a quick lunch, we offer light bites to suit everyone, with quick service to match.
Or you may choose to dine in the Twenty Six restaurant, one of the the outstanding features of the hotel.
Our menu is fully chef prepared using only the best local produce by Head Chef Dylan Bettson.
For a quick lunch, we offer light bites to suit everyone, with quick service to match.
Or you may choose to dine in the Twenty Six restaurant, one of the the outstanding features of the hotel.
As the largest hotel in Wantage, we have 34 en-suite rooms.
For business or pleasure (and the surrounding countryside really is quiet beautiful) The Bear is the ideal location.
If you are looking for a 'staycation' this year we are the perfect base for many attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Bicester Outlet Village, Stonehenge and the cities/towns of London, Southampton, Oxford, Reading, Swindon, The Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon, Henley, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester and Burford.
For business or pleasure (and the surrounding countryside really is quiet beautiful) The Bear is the ideal location.
If you are looking for a 'staycation' this year we are the perfect base for many attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Bicester Outlet Village, Stonehenge and the cities/towns of London, Southampton, Oxford, Reading, Swindon, The Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon, Henley, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester and Burford.
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