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Pub 🐾 Dogs Welcome

The Bear & Swan

13 South Parade, Chew Magna

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In short: The Bear & Swan is a pub in Chew Magna, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 876 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.

Details checked · source: Google Places

Rustic village local with squint beams and rough stone walls serving locally sourced pub grub. Summary via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Free street
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The Bear & Swan

The Bear & Swan sits on South Parade in Chew Magna, a village pub with rustic features including exposed beams and stone walls. It serves British food using local ingredients, with a menu that includes afternoon tea and Sunday roasts. Beer, wine and cocktails are available.

The pub has outdoor seating, a dine-in area, real fires and can accommodate children and groups. Dogs are welcome. Bookings are taken. Meals typically cost between £30 and £49 per head.

Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see The Bear & Swan's own website.

🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails
🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍴 Dine-in

Opening hours

Monday
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Kitchen hours

Monday
12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 7:00 PM

What's nearby

  • Chew Pharmacy and Travel Clinic next door
  • Radstock Co-operative - Chew Magna next door
  • MoonDance Cafe next door
  • The Pelican, Chew Magna next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this pub's delicious and well-presented food, especially the afternoon tea with its varied selection of savory bites and fluffy scones, and the hearty Sunday roasts. They also highlight the friendly staff, cozy ambiance with real fires, and clean, comfortable rooms.

Some reviews mention the portions can be small.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Cuisine
British
Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (876 reviews)
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
Chew Magna

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of The Bear & Swan?

The Bear & Swan is open Mon–Fri 8am–10:30pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–10:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is The Bear & Swan any good?

The Bear & Swan is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 876 Google reviews.

Is The Bear & Swan dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at The Bear & Swan.

Is The Bear & Swan good for children?

Yes, The Bear & Swan is listed as good for children.

Can you book a table at The Bear & Swan?

Yes, The Bear & Swan takes reservations.

Does The Bear & Swan have outdoor seating?

Yes, there is outdoor seating.

Is The Bear & Swan wheelchair accessible?

The Bear & Swan has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

Is there parking at The Bear & Swan?

Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking.

How do I contact The Bear & Swan?

Call The Bear & Swan on +44 1275 331100.

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