The Bear and Ragged Staff in Cumnor,just a few miles from Oxford.The heart of the pub with Ancient chimneys, flagstone floors and mullioned windows with cut lintels make the bar one of the best places to be.The restaurant, center and South-confronting porch give spaces to every mood, winding stairs lead to comfortable rooms with old oak entryways & beamed roofs.
Where is The Bear & Ragged Staff located?
The Bear and Ragged Staff in Cumnor is only 5 miles from Oxford. There's plenty to do in close proximity and plenty slightly further afield that are well worth a visit. Submerge yourself in nature at Farmoor Reservoir or the Botanical Gardens are just a 20-minute drive from the Bear. Oxford is known for its extensive history offering many attractions; museums, the Oxford colleges, Punting, pubs on the water, even walking ghost tours around the city. From the Harry Potter tour of Oxford to Inspector Morse and Lewis, Lewis Carroll and of course, J.R.R. Tolkien. Oxfordshire is home to various distilleries and breweries; Cotswolds Gin, TOAD distillery as well as Hook Norton and Brakspear Breweries, all offering tours.
Does the chef at The Bear & Ragged Staff have a signature dish?
They always serve the good stuff. It's one of their most dearly-held values.Only serving what they would want to eat and drink themselves. Aubrey Allen 28 day dry aged British Steak served with Red Wine, Shallot & Bone Marrow Sauce, Watercress.
What type of food do you serve at The Bear & Ragged Staff?
A menu of freshly prepared seasonal food, achieved the 1 Rosette accolade following a recent anonymous visit by an AA Hotel & Restaurant Inspector. Demonstrating great cooking, serving food prepared with care, understanding and skill alongside good quality ingredients,showing standout food in the local area.They take huge pride in serving the best ingredients, from ethical producers,freshly prepared by the chefs.
What makes the dining experience unique at The Bear & Ragged Staff ?
Always serving the good stuff. For the past 18 years, they have sought out the best food and drink suppliers, ones that are more experienced in supplying Michelin-starred restaurants (and HM The Queen) than market town and village pubs.
With the best farmers, fishermen, and producers who share the same commitment to sustainability and high quality, whatever is in season and abundant in the fields and coasts, you will find on the menu. The Peach Group pledge to look after the world, make their teams' lives Peachy, and always serve the excellent stuff.
