The Bear, Alcester - pub details
Address: High St, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5AB [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 17783) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
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> Current user rating: 4.8/10 (rated by 10 users)
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user reviews of the Bear, Alcester
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| Another pub in Alcester that goes back a long way (in time and in layout). Not particularly characterful; there is a bar to the left with tables/high stools where most of the middle-aged drinkers yesterday afternoon were congregating, a lounge with sofas (all facing one another) and a big screen to the right, a corridor with diner-style seating and a room with a pool table. The Wye Valley HPA and Camerons Strongarm pump clips were turned around leaving just the Vocation Bread and Butter which was going to be my choice in any event and which was in good condition. Based on one 30 minute visit, I'd say it was a decent enough watering hole. paul_d102 - 16 May 2022 09:42 |
| Usually walked past this one on previous visits to Alcester (mostly weekends) as there is usually a disco and loud music booming out. However ventured in on a Tuesday night, had a half, whilst looking at the big screens, then left. No atmosphere, not much on offer real ale wise, modern decor OK but I think this place lives to party. Still it's another offering as part of the varied choice of venues in Alcester, but not my style. Wirral_RealAlians - 15 Jul 2012 12:05 |
| We, my wife and I, stayed in Alcester recently. We went into the Bear it was warm , friendly and had lovely staff. We ate there and the food was well cooked , hot, delicious and very reasonable. We were in town for four nights and this was such a great pub that we went back every evening - we could not see the point in trying anywhere else. The staff - after we returned for the second time - treated us like family . It was a very lovely experience and I recommend it . Big , old , refurbished but very well and so clean ! whitecorridor - 9 May 2012 19:37 |
| We, my wife and I, stayed in Alcester recently. We went into the Bear it was warm , friendly and had lovely staff. We ate there and the food was well cooked , hot, delicious and very reasonable. We were in town for four nights and this was such a great pub that we went back every evening - we could not see the point in trying anywhere else. The staff - after we returned for the second time - treated us like family . It was a very lovely experience and I recommend it . Big , old , refurbished but very well and so clean ! whitecorridor - 9 May 2012 19:01 |
| A very appealing pub from the outside but once you walk through the door, there is a huge overwhelming disappointment. The whole place has been thoughtlessly refurbished seemingly with little respect for the building�s history. It now very much aimed at the young drinker of no fixed taste who is more likely to be admiring the Sky match and the pool shots than the architecture and heritage. The main bar area off to the left is quite bare but at least has some of the old exposed beams. The sofas (without any tables in front of them) look rather out of place and there is very little other seating here. The beer selection is poor with no Real Ales and standard kegs, oh, and a Slush Puppy machine to keep the under 10�s happy. To the right of the bar is a large room with a wonderful vaulted roof and large brick fireplace that sadly is used for nothing other than to act as a useful spot for their �Watch Live Football Here� poster. The seating is by way of extremely uncomfortable benches and there is no attempt to retain the room�s essence. Mounted football shirts are on display where perhaps a few medieval artifacts (torch holders, shields, coats of arms etc) would be more apt. The area is presumably also used for DJs, karaoke, live acts etc - it deserves better. Down the centre of the pub is a corridor that was probably once an open passageway but has now been roofed over to create a larger interior. A row of seats line one side and there are quiz / fruit machines at the end. On the other side is another large room used exclusively for pool (2 tables). Again there are some nice features (particularly the fireplace with its adjoining cart wheel) but the room just begs to be admired by more than a lagered up pool player. To the front is a small recess with a dart board and another big screen and a table looking out into the pretty high street. All in all this is a bit of a waste of a lovely building and with a bit of imagination, care, thought and even some proper beers, it could be so much better. Maybe one day it will be. RogerB - 11 Dec 2006 20:36 |
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