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The Bear & Swan

13 South Parade, Chew Magna

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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

🍺 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