The Bear Hotel
1 High Street, central Marlborough · Inn
View on Google MapsPhoto: The Bear Marlborough
An 18th-century pub with rooms at the top of the High Street, run by Arkells brewery with live music and a café serving breakfast.
What's nearby
- Pino's next door
- Andrews Quality Meats next door
- Marlborough Town Hall next door
- St Mary's Church next door
- Waitrose & Partners 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Bear Hotel
The Bear Hotel has stood at 1 High Street since the 18th century and has been run under Arkells brewery since 1987, giving it a genuine pub identity alongside its eight en suite guest rooms. Rooms have been upgraded to a comfortable modern standard while keeping the building's original beams and period character, with a mix of family and double rooms available.
Downstairs, the Bear and Castle café serves breakfast, while the bar offers real ales, lagers and wines, with live music most Friday and Saturday nights and a monthly karaoke evening giving the hotel a sociable, sometimes lively atmosphere rather than a quiet retreat. Guests booking directly through the hotel's own website receive a complimentary breakfast.
Its position at the top of the High Street puts it within easy walking distance of every shop and restaurant in town, and it makes a convenient, character-filled base for walkers heading out onto the Marlborough Downs or towards Savernake Forest.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 2:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
At a glance
- Property type
- Inn
- Location
- 1 High Street, central Marlborough
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.0 / 10 (320 reviews)
- Prices from
- £95 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Marlborough