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Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

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Opens at 10:00am
Operator: Independent
High Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BW (View on Google Map)
(01873) 810408
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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.

Information for this venue is provided by the Brecknockshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Powys - Powys
Last updated
05/03/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BRR/002
Asset of Community Value

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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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 - 10:30pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice
Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 6 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted once
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Glamorgan (varies) , Gower (varies) , Grey Trees (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Smaller menu during afternoons, 2.15 to 6pm, 3-7pm Sundays.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Limited
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Camping Camping
Function Room Function Room
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Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
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Transport
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Directions
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