The Bear Cross

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  S Coupland (Coupe)

  ·1 month ago

  “Went for birthday meal 31 st August. Ordered a king prawn tempura starter. Mine was forgotten, so had to go back to the bar and ask where it was whilst everyone else had almost finished theirs. Bad start. There were no king prawns - it is misleading - it is manipulated mashed prawn type bits shaped like a fish finger. It was not horrible - but it was not king prawn tempura. I hate being menu misled like this. I had Cajun chicken & chips for main. Chicken was ok but a bit dry. The chips were awful - scrag/bitsy ends mostly. My daughters looked great though - so there was a lot of inconsistency even at our table. Pudding was lush and the best thing of my experience. Would not go back. Not worth the money - no love put into the good whatsoever- just sad & mediocre at best.”

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  Dean Darby

  ·1 month ago

  “As we have just moved into the area my partner and i decided to pop in and have roast dinner, Apart from it being fully booked, we were put down the back in a corner. table was filthy and we had to sit and wait for it to be cleaned . No cutlery out. I then asked to be moved, which they happily did. We ordered our roast dinner and I can honestly say it was probably the worst I’ve ever had. bland, tasteless and cheap produce. Yorkshire pudding was missing. We had to ask for it, but the woman replied I’ll find out . the food was lukewarm. The service wasn’t great. It was almost like a school dinner or an old people’s home I’m undecided. I think it’s safe to say we won’t be returning and if we do, it would just be for drinks. But on the flip side they do accept blue light discount ( winner )”

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  janine newman

  ·2 months ago

  “We stopped here for lunch. The food was good and really generous portions. The staff and service was absolutely excellent, shout out to Jean and Cassidy who made our experience here extra special with their kindness and attentiveness. If we didn’t live 300 miles away we would definitely be back!”

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  Sue Fraser

  ·3 months ago

  “We dine here regularly, and the staff are outstanding. Unfortunately, the quality of the food seems to be deteriorating. My Sunday lunch was mediocre. The broccoli was past its best (and a tad on the yellow side), and one of my lamb chops was nothing but fat. However, the staff are what make us return - they are attentive, lovely to talk to, and concerned to get it right.”

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  Tracy Burns

  ·4 months ago

  “I felt that the bearcross had gone down hill since my last visit. The food was okay but not special as it was last time and lack of care in the decorating of the loos with a lot of paint splashed onto the toilet roll holder and dado rail etc emphasised a general decline.”

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  Lynd

  ·4 months ago

  “First time we've been here in a couple of years and honestly think it's gone downhill. Food wasnt all that. My wife left her fish n chips due to it being very oily and bland and ended up sharing my 4 year old daughters pasta, who was served a j2o in a large glass with a straw half the depth. I also found it really weird that they had a child's menu but no childrens cutlery. Such a shame as it used to be one our favourite spots.”

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  Gary Ellis

  ·4 months ago

  “Popped in without reservation and there was plenty of seating available. The creamy garlic chicken and the apricot and blue cheese chicken were both very tasty apparently. Unfortunately the fish and chips was lacking in any sort of flavour including the peas which was disappointing. Nothing wrong with the quality or quantity but just didn't taste of anything sadly. Fursty ferret pint and 0% strawberry gin fizz were very nice.”

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  Donna Ellis

  ·6 months ago

  “Visited today for coffee & cake with friends and had a lovely morning enjoying the freshly made cakes that were on offer. We all chose different cakes and envious of each others! Reasonably priced unlike high street chain coffee shops. Have visited a couple times now - great cake, coffee and service and would definitely recommend.”

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  Ma Bolton

  ·6 months ago

  “Had the most fabulous meal today. Beautiful fresh salad and a gluten free spiced chicken burger which was a chargrilled fillet rather than bread crumbed processed fillet. Delicious 😋. And the best bit glutenfree profiteroles!!!!! Will definitely be visiting again.”

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  Rachel Trott

  ·4 years ago

  “The food was 1st class. We had a really fussy eater with us and they couldn't do anymore to accommodate her. All staff were wearing masks and tables were spaced well so felt very safe. Five star for the food and service and atmosphere. Best meal we have had at a restaurant for a long time and a reasonable price.”