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Originally a 15th Century coaching inn, now an award winning hotel and Guide regular. The multi-roomed bar enjoys grand surroundings with exposed beams, wood panelling, fine settles and an eclectic selection of furnishings and decorations. The two bar rooms have exposed fireplaces, as does one of the side rooms. Usually four ales to choose from, with guests often from independent Welsh breweries. Food is excellent and the varied menu features much local produce. The Bear is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park.
Historic Interest
Early to mid Georgian with parts dating back to the 17th century, possibly the 15th. Grade II*Listed. The 'Bar to the Bear Hotel' has a separate Grade II listing. Historic Wales list entries 7200 & 7201.
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed status: II*
A coaching inn at least 17th century with a three-storey early to mid Georgian hotel building with a porticoed entrance; also, an early 19th century extension housing part of the bar. Note the etched half inner doors – one with ‘Wine Spirit & Ale Merchant’ and both having an etching of a bear.
The bar nearest to the coaching arch has a parquet floor, fielded panelled bar counter, old shelves for a bar back with no fridges, impressive Welsh Dresser, old dado panelling and an Art Deco glazed stone fireplace. Note the two sets of old bell pushes – one with ‘Ostler’, ‘Boots’, ‘Maid’, and ‘Waiter’ pushes; the other has ‘Bar’ and ‘Service’ ones. It has incorporated a separate room on the right where there is an old stone fireplace and a high-backed settle
On the right is a second bar with a wood block floor, old bar counter, old part glazed bar back, old fireplace, old dado panelling and it has been opened-up to include two small rooms. There is a dining room on the rear right and other rooms. Upstairs is a function room with a large stone fireplace and dado penelling with the odd bell push.
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This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.
Bear Hotel, Crickhowell
Changing beers typically include: Glamorgan (varies) , Gower (varies) , Grey Trees (varies)
Source: Regional
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Garden
Family Friendly
Disabled Access
Parking
Dog Friendly
Accommodation
Camping
Function Room
Newspapers
Real Fire
Restaurant
Separate Bar
Smoking
Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub
Quiet
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