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Bear Hotel, Wantage

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Operator: Arkell's
Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AB (View on Google Map)
(01235) 766366
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Old traditional coaching inn on the Market Square, served by a single long downstairs bar, with a few tables outside in the covered cobbled passage once used by the horses.

Good value food arrives via a small lift. Groups, for example, walkers, should call before arrival. Breakfasts are served until 9am, 11am at weekends.

Acquired by Arkell's in 2006, the pub underwent an extensive refurbishment and has 34 rooms en-suite available.

Information for this venue is provided by the White Horse Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse District
Last updated
Last surveyed
08/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
WHS/063
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Monday
11:30am ‑ 2:00pm & 6:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am ‑ 2:00pm & 6:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am ‑ 2:00pm & 6:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Thursday
11:30am ‑ 2:00pm & 6:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Friday
11:30am ‑ 2:00pm & 6:00pm ‑ 9:30pm
Saturday
11:30am ‑ 2:30pm & 6:00pm ‑ 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Arkell's - 3B TasteMatch Prediction

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3B
Arkell's - 3B Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 11 times
3B
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Arkell's - 3B

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Bear Hotel, Wantage.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Arkell's - Moonlight TasteMatch Prediction

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Arkell's - Moonlight
Arkell's - Moonlight Premium Golden Ale • 4.5%
Arkell's - Moonlight
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Arkell's - Moonlight

This beer is served regularly at Bear Hotel, Wantage.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.7% Spotted 3 times
Wiltshire Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Bear Hotel, Wantage.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
In a separate area of the bar.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Courtyard at the rear.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Level access.
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Outside
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)

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