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The Bear and Ragged Staff, Oxford, Oxfordshire

The Bear and Ragged Staff

4.5
4.5
200 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
The Bear & Ragged Staff in Cumnor is a world away from the Newbury & Swindon roads that stream past only a mile from its door. The heart of the pub is a glorious Tudor beauty. Ancient fireplaces, flagstone floors, and mullioned windows with carved lintels make the bar one of the finest anywhere. A comfortable eatery, conservatory, and South-facing terrace provide spaces for every mood – and winding stairs lead to cosy bedrooms with old oak doorways and beamed ceilings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01865 862329
  • Website
    http://www.bearandraggedstaff.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for brunch

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Healthy

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Bicester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bear and Ragged Staff offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service," including a diverse menu that changes seasonally. Guests appreciate the "friendly and professional" staff and the beautiful setting. While some meals received mixed feedback, the overall consensus is that it's a "great local gastro pub" worth visiting.

200 Reviews

  1. Adam

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellant as usual! Restuarant was full a good indicator of what a great venue to visit. Service and food was great. Would recommend the bear to anyone

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  2. Mark

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly service, yummy food and a lovely environment for catching up with friends. Highly recommend

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  3. Dave

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Faultless service from sitting down, till departure. Excellent service, food, staff, wine, ambience. Just perfect.

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  4. Kate

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent t as always. Quality food. Good selection of specials. Friendly staff

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  5. Joan

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Pleasant and polite staff. Great services

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  6. Mandy

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the aubergine burger which was really hard to eat. Much prefer a veggie burger. The humorous was delicious.

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  7. Mark

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good choice of food and a great venue for a catchup with friends.

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  8. Helen

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Great that they change the menu - now on the autumn menu. Steak was perfectly cooked and the blade of beef was superb. As always the chunky chips are a must

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  9. LeonieB

    London

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious fish . Always great food. Good value . Great local gastro pub

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  10. Michele

    Oxford

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was just OK Nothing to write home about as the chips were not triple cooked, fish was nice though . Rather expensive, noisy and excited kids on nearby table. They had a party going on at same time hence noise at front largely from band. Not worth the distance and would probably not go again.

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FAQs

The Bear and Ragged Staff offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 862329.

The Bear and Ragged Staff is rated 4.5 stars by 200 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for The Bear and Ragged Staff

28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 9QH

Additional information

  • Area
    Bicester
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is parking to the rear of the pub
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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