# The Bear & Swan, Somerset — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Rated 4.4/5 from 876 Google reviews. Rustic village local with squint beams and rough stone walls serving locally sourced pub grub.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chew-magna/restaurants/the-bear-swan (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

Pub 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# The Bear & Swan

13 South Parade, Chew Magna

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2586032922217388080&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/)

**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 28 August 2026 · 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](https://thebearandswanchewmagna.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

🍺 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

[More restaurants in Chew Magna](https://staycation.co.uk/chew-magna/restaurants)

★ 4.4 (876 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://thebearandswanchewmagna.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

[0127 533 1100](tel:01275331100)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Chew Magna

**Plus Code** 9C3V998Q+8P

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## 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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