Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 6274 reviews

What Nanny B doesn't like about Bear And Ragged Staff:
Disappointing Sunday lunch: (had Sunday roast) the portion was huge. The beef was sinewy and the roast potatoes and parsnips were undercooked. there was a huge amount of stodgy stuffing and the food was so highly stacked on the plate it made the already under cooked potatoes even less appealing . very disappointing although the carrots and Yorkshire pudding were good. I would have brought this to the attention of the... View all feedback. What places2seeplaces2go likes about Bear And Ragged Staff:
Visited here with family recently for Sunday lunch. Luckily we had booked a table, as it was so busy they were turning people away !!! Nice welcoming feel to the pub staff were very friendly. It’s dog friendly which is always a bonus. We went for sharing chicken roast. This was good with plenty of vegetables roast potatoes. Cauliflower cheese could have done with a bit more sauce. All in all a good meal and we were n... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
4.4 ★ from 50 reviews
jan
27.05.2024 - 10:01

It was early few people but loud not back ground music until the band came that’s different and sets a different atmosphere didn’t get to try the food has been...

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Dave
27.05.2024 - 10:01

Absolutely lovely pub with strong country vibe and core of friendly locals at the bar (which is always a great sign

John
27.05.2024 - 10:01

Great food and service. Will certainly be using again. Amazing Sunday roasts

Chris
27.05.2024 - 10:01

Lovely food, with good choice. Friendly staff. Shame no Christmas music which detracted a bit from beautiful trees and decorations.

Les
27.05.2024 - 10:01

Booked a table as we were passing to go to football ,had a wrap which came with portion of chips well presented , tasted lovely and served with a friendly waitr...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 691 reviews
places2seeplaces2go
23.02.2024 - 10:33

Visited here with family recently for Sunday lunch. Luckily we had booked a table, as it was so busy they were turning people away !!! Nice welcoming feel to th...

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travlarr
23.02.2024 - 10:33

Called in at the end of a lovely walk. Had a delicious Sunday Roast. Beef was tender and veg and Yorkshire puddings were great. Service was friendly and just ri...

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Nanny
23.02.2024 - 10:33

Disappointing Sunday lunch: (had Sunday roast) the portion was huge. The beef was sinewy and the roast potatoes and parsnips were undercooked. there was a huge...

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187stuartm
23.02.2024 - 10:33

Had a family meal here on a sunday. Arrived 1.5hrs early yet despite being busy were very accommodating and by the time we had got our drinks at the bar they ha...

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KuutxjvCD
23.02.2024 - 10:33

Delighted that we got the last table as a walk in for Sunday lunch. Been here many times and felt like we had won the lottery. Lovely waiting on the settee by t...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 894 reviews
Stephen
27.12.2023 - 01:54

Great food, attentive staff and good value for money. Highly recommended. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Boomer
27.12.2023 - 01:54

Lovely pub, good country feel to it and food is good always pop in here when visiting relatives. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Toby
27.12.2023 - 01:54

Nice pub, food, service Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Mark
27.12.2023 - 01:54

Great firework display Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

John
27.12.2023 - 01:54

Went on a quiet Saturday lunch with the in-laws, the staff were really attentive. I had the burger that was perfectly cooked. Price per person: £80–90 Food: 4 S...

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Menu
4.8 ★ from 6 reviews
Ray
24.12.2022 - 05:22

Many thanks to all those who visited us so pleasantly yesterday. we celebrated a special birthday and the staff was so helpful and pleasant. we will soon be bac...

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Փասիան
24.12.2022 - 05:22

I was thrilled with the vegan roast. Usually I am told that the vegan version is the same price, but minus the yorkshire pud and flower cauliflower not here. be...

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Shannon
24.12.2022 - 05:22

Service was very slow despite the restaurant being partially empty. We had to remind the waiting staff that we were waiting for menus and to order drinks. Food...

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Ray
24.12.2022 - 05:22

Arrived early lunch , sat outside as such a beautiful day . Ordered rare roast beef sandwich with triple cooked chips , best sandwich I've had out for a longtim...

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Faye
24.12.2022 - 05:22

A very cozy pub with friendly staff! the atmosphere is great and it is very clean. had a Sunday roast and it was nice! would definitely recommend the bark from...

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Facebook
4.3 ★ from 314 reviews
Foursquare
3.3 ★ from 12 reviews
Yelp
2.6 ★ from 3 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.8 ★ from 1420 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 1671 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1213 reviews

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