Located in Devizes’ town centre, The Bear is within 200 metres of shops and restaurants. Locally sourced produce is served in both the relaxed Bear Grills Bistro. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV feature in each room. Ales brewed 150 metres away are delivered by horse and cart to The Bear Hotel and are served in its cosy bars. Live music is played weekly in the soundproofed, 14th-century cellar bar at The Bear Hotel. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and pretty canalside strolls can be enjoyed just 5 minutes’ walk away, along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Free private parking is provided. With blue panelled walls and a large open-fire, the bistro offers freshly made burgers, char-grilled steaks and vegetarian dishes, as well as a varied children’s menu.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

Lee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely old hotel ,center of town, lovely staff nice big rooms
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Full of characters maintained much of the features of its past- relaxed and calm feel. Staff friendly and not over top. Room clean and comfortable bed.
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly reception, centre of town location, right beside 'The Corn Exchange' musical venue. Lovely open fire in the bar. Amazing history from the 1500s, virtyualy no level floors upstairs, reflecting its historic construction yet the decor was in...
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It hasn’t changed in the thirty years I’ve known it.
Jay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely old building and great staff. Good breakfast too
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast and dinner were good. Hotel own carpark a bonus
Callum
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great cosy bar downstairs serving local beers, nice breakfast in the morning
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food and beer. Great breakfast.
Libby
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A lovely night's stay in The Bear. We enjoyed the friendly helpfulness of all the staff, our large bedroom with a comfortable big double bed, and the sparklingly clean bath/shower room. Quirky old building with an interesting history, the hotel is...
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable room, very comfy bed. Excellent breakfast Good room facilities Helpful friendly staff. Good value , on site parking included

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Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

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From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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Children of any age are welcome.

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Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Pets are not allowed.
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