The Bear
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About The Bear
On Bilton Lane in Rugby, The Bear is a pub with a menu of 61 dishes spanning starters like marinated mixed olives, hummus and pitta, and a jumbo sausage roll, alongside mini nachos, mozzarella sticks, and cauliflower wings. It opens daily, giving regulars a consistent spot to drop in through the week. A quiz night runs as part of the schedule, giving the room a set weekly draw beyond the food. Dogs are welcome, so those out with a pet don't need to leave it at home. Between the snack-driven starters and the quiz, the pub reads as a place built for casual, repeat visits rather than a single destination meal.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
61 dishes · mains £2–22- Marinated Mixed Olives£3.49
- Hummus & Pitta£3.99
- Jumbo Sausage Roll£4.49
- Mini Nachos£4.49
- Mozzarella Sticks£5.99
- Cauliflower Wings£5.49
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast with santa event, sunday roast pork, music bingo and allergy accommodations.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast with santa event, sunday roast pork, music bingo and allergy accommodations.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws consistent praise, with the pork singled out as delicious and hot, though one visit involved a nearly half-hour wait attributed to a busy room. Close behind, the breakfast with santa event stands out, with staff going through children's letters individually and catering well for allergies including coeliac. Diners also highlight the beef, cooked perfectly, and a two course lunch praised for excellent prices, alongside buffet catering for a guest's dietary need at an 18th birthday. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and efficient, one reviewer noting a server comped a glass of wine after a chicken burger came out tough. A music bingo night drew a sharper complaint, with wifi cutting out, games dragging over three hours, understaffed bars leaving orders backed up, and drinks called expensive. Several mention a relaxed atmosphere, including one solo diner reassured when staff looked after their dog at the bar.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws consistent praise, with the pork singled out as delicious and hot, though one visit involved a nearly half-hour wait attributed to a busy room. Close behind, the breakfast with santa event stands out, with staff going through children's letters individually and catering well for allergies including coeliac. Diners also highlight the beef, cooked perfectly, and a two course lunch praised for excellent prices, alongside buffet catering for a guest's dietary need at an 18th birthday. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and efficient, one reviewer noting a server comped a glass of wine after a chicken burger came out tough. A music bingo night drew a sharper complaint, with wifi cutting out, games dragging over three hours, understaffed bars leaving orders backed up, and drinks called expensive. Several mention a relaxed atmosphere, including one solo diner reassured when staff looked after their dog at the bar.
Featured reviews
- Emma Hutchinson
“1st time on my own with my pup. Great service, felt at ease. Girl at the bar looked after my pup no problems at all. Will brave it again!”
- caroline finlay
“Great 2 course lunch no fish but not a problem as plenty of choice. Prices excellent. Service very good despite being busy. Overall fabulous experience”
- Dottie Lawless
“The food is usually very good, but last night I had the chicken burger and it was like leather!! I did mention it to a member of staff, he apologised and when I ordered a glass of wine he didn’t charge. The staff are all very friendly and efficient. My husband and I will continue to go to The Bear fir meals.”
- Chloe R
“The team were lovely and very friendly, The food was delicious and the drinks were flowing nicely on a sunny day. Mark and Tracey were fun to have a chat with will definitely be back.”
- Eva Goodwin
“Music bingo was awful. Relied on pub wifi which kept cutting out. 4 games dragged on for 3.5 hours. Not enough bar staff. Bar was 3 deep all of the time with table orders taking priority. Glasses piled up. Expensive drinks.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
- Has live performances
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Highlights· 8
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Bear
- The George4.37900.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, mixed grill, good beer selection
- The Merchant's Inn4.61,5851.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
great beer selection, friendly staff, live music
- The Courthouse4.58531.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
friendly staff, woodfired pizzas, malaysian curry
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BearReservations · Good for kids | 4.4696 | — | £10–20 | breakfast with santa event, sunday roast pork, music bingo |
| The GeorgeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3790 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, mixed grill, good beer selection |
| The Merchant's InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,585 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | great beer selection, friendly staff, live music |
| The CourthouseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5853 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | friendly staff, woodfired pizzas, malaysian curry |
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