The Bear in Chester: photos, reviews

About

The Bear in Tattenhall, Chester, offers a delightful blend of comfort and quality at an affordable price. With an impressive Google rating of 4.8, this charming inn and gastro-pub is perfect for a family dinner. Guests can enjoy the warm and welcoming ambiance while savoring exceptional meals-be it lunch or dinner. The menu caters to diverse dietary preferences with vegan and vegetarian options and features a variety of drinks from cocktails to craft beers.

The Bear also stands out for its myriad of offerings; from live music and performances to free Wi-Fi and a creatively designed en-suite room for those who wish to extend their stay. Guests can dine inside or enjoy meals on the south-facing terrace, making it a versatile spot for any weather.

Friendly and attentive staff ensure a pleasant experience, and the large, beautifully maintained walled garden adds a touch of serenity to your dining experience. With options for private dining and reservations, it's ideal for gatherings and special occasions. The Bear welcomes everyone, including the LGBTQ community, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all who visit.

Price

$$$$ 20 - 30 GBP

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee, Serving food, Serving food at bar

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Post Office

Bus stop 20 m walk

Park Avenue

Bus stop 334 m walk

Rocky Lane

Bus stop 395 m walk

4.8

based on 30 reviews

Google

4.8/5 30 reviews

Gary Lewis

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Have recently visited twice just for afternoon drinks in the garden area. Service was very courteous, friendly and attentive on both occasions. Food looks very appetising and we plan to book for a meal there very soon.

andy

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Been twice this summer and we're returning for a birthday meal next week. The term 'gastro-pub' is frequently misused to described mediocre eateries serving run-of the-mill pub grub arranged fancilly on modestly sized plates. To their great credit, The Bear is a welcome exception to such dissapointing experiences. It serves exceptional restaurant standard meals at affordable prices in a newly refurbished bar, that also boasts a large external patio and beer garden. On our first visit three of us selected our own choice of starters and main courses from the menu. All of the dishes were cooked to perfection (including the fish) and presented appealingly. The food is freshly prepared and is nicely chosen to mix quality ingredients and complimentary flavours. It compares very favourably with many restaurants that would charge double the price simply because they have a mention in a foodie guide book. Our second visit was for Sunday Lunch. We opted for the black pudding and apple bon bons, and the calamari as small starter dishes, followed by the traditional roast beef dinner. Once again everything was well cooked and seasoned perfectly. The beef came as two generously thick slices, which was a pleasant surprise having been seriously dissapointed by the portion sizes in some other pubs in the vicinity. The roast potatoes were crisp on the outside, soft in the centre. Veg was red cabbage, carrot and broccoli all cooked perfectly. The Yorkshire pudding went down a treat with the bone marrow gravy. If your hungry get a side of the tasty cauliflower cheese, it's fantastic! I forced myself to have a slice of the chocolate lime and pistachio tart. What a treat! All in all I'd say other local eateries like the Grosvenor Arms, The Pheasant and the White Horse will need to up their game. There's a new pub in town and it's a belter.

Becki Bell

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great pub with a modern menu at reasonable prices and good portions. Lovely setting in center of Tattenhall. Great dining area with views of the chefs in the kitchen. Two outdoor areas with ample seating. All of the staff were very friendly. Id highly recommend a visit and worth the drive slightly out of Chester.

The Bear in Chester