The Bear Inn Stock Essex

Venue Details

Address: The Square
Town/City: Stock
County: Essex
Postcode: CM4 9LH
Tel No.: 01277 829 100
Website: http://thebearstock.com/
Ave. Price per couple - excluding Wine (Ł): 70.00
Facilities: Parking • Disabled Facilities • Function Room • Kid's Menu • Garden • Bar/Lounge • Credit Cards • Lunches • Breakfast

The Bear at Stock, Essex is now under new ownership and Richard and Brenda extend a warm welcome having tirelessly refurbished the pub. They wish to bring back some of the values that made The Bear a thriving local meeting place whilst continuing to provide some great food which has in the last few years won The Bear awards including an AA rosette for 2005/2006 for outstanding cuisine and two Michelin knife and forks for 2006).

Staff at The Bear believe that through a commitment to quality of service and value for money, they will be able to entice customers old and new, to partake in the relaxing environment they are keen to provide. Running coffee mornings, dining and providing some fine beers will help their mission to become the number 1 pub in Stock and the surrounding area.

With their refurbishment The Bear now has a warm and cosy feel to it as soon as you enter through the door with an emphasis on comfort within a traditional environment. Added to this separate function/dining rooms and a very large beer garden (perfect for al fresco dining in Summer) and The Bear is also a perfect venue for private events and functions like wedding receptions, private parties and business seminars.

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User reviews

Average user rating from: 3 user(s)


Overall rating		8.0
Overall		8.7
Food		8.7
Service		6.7
Ambience		7.7
Value		7.7
Toilets		8.7
Recommend		8.0

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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Wonderful food and friendly service!, Wednesday, 26 March 2008

Written by Claire Walton - View all my reviews - #1 Reviewer


Overall rating		8.9
Overall		9.0
Food		9.0
Service		10.0
Ambience		8.0
Value		9.0
Toilets		8.0
Recommend		9.0

We had a wonderful evening which started well by being offered a choice of which table we would like to sit at....how often does that happen? The menu was relatively small but had a good variety of dishes. The mussels were cooked to perfection and everything was well presented and made with good quality ingredients. On the night we went they had a live singer (was not aware of this when we booked) which was very pleasant and not obtrusive to our meal in any way. All in all, good food and service, clearly managed by people who care about their customers. Will definitely go back.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Shambolic booking!, Saturday, 16 February 2008

Written by Anon


Overall rating		5.4
Overall		7.0
Food		7.0
Service		1.0
Ambience		5.0
Value		5.0
Toilets		8.0
Recommend		5.0

Booked by telephone 3 weeks prior to Valentines night only to arrive on the night and find they had no record of our booking. No apologies were given. We were offered a small table in the corner that had not been prepared. We were made to feel like we were lying and had not booked at all. After they speedily made up our table we were asked twice for our drink order. Our food came pretty hastily once ordered although the amuse bouche arrived along with the starters. For a valentine's day meal the food was well put together, tasty and imaginative with generous sized portions. By now the restaurant had filled up and after waiting over 40 minutes for the bill we were charged extra for our coffees which should have been included in the set price. Nice restaurant but very disappointing service. Would recommend anyone wishing to dine here to double check their reservation!

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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful

BEAR PH, Sunday, 30 December 2007

Written by Tony and Julie


Overall rating		9.7
Overall		10.0
Food		10.0
Service		9.0
Ambience		10.0
Value		9.0
Toilets		10.0
Recommend		10.0

We carried out a visit to the newly refurbished BEAR in Stock this weekend. The owners Richard and Brenda made us very welcome, the atmosphere was just right and the food excellent. This is a great family pub and resturant that I would recommend to anyone.

Tony

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