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The Bear and Ragged Staff, Oxford, Oxfordshire

The Bear and Ragged Staff

4.5
4.5
204 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
The Bear & Ragged Staff in Cumnor is a world away from the Newbury & Swindon roads that stream past only a mile from its door. The heart of the pub is a glorious Tudor beauty. Ancient fireplaces, flagstone floors, and mullioned windows with carved lintels make the bar one of the finest anywhere. A comfortable eatery, conservatory, and South-facing terrace provide spaces for every mood – and winding stairs lead to cosy bedrooms with old oak doorways and beamed ceilings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01865 862329
  • Website
    http://www.bearandraggedstaff.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 9QH
  • Neighborhood
    Bicester
  • Parking details
    There is parking to the rear of the pub
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for brunch

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Healthy

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Bicester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bear and Ragged Staff offers "amazing food and service" with a diverse menu that changes seasonally, making each visit unique. Guests appreciate the "friendly and professional" staff and the welcoming ambience. With "excellent food, good variety," and a venue perfect for social gatherings, it's a top local dining choice.

204 Reviews

  1. LeonieB

    VIP

    London

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food as always. Helpful staff. Prefer the tables nearer to the bar area if available

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  2. Debbie

    VIP

    Oxford

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been having Sunday roasts here for years and today was awful. I had roast pork and couldn’t eat the meat as it was this slices of fat with no actual meat.

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  3. Stephen

    Manchester

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met with family for breakfast, lovely welcome, excellent choices for breakfast, food and service both excellent !!

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  4. Stacey

    Herefordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal for my birthday tonight. Staff were attentive but not too much. Food was AMAZING! What a treat!

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  5. Adam

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellant as usual! Restuarant was full a good indicator of what a great venue to visit. Service and food was great. Would recommend the bear to anyone

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  6. Mark

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly service, yummy food and a lovely environment for catching up with friends. Highly recommend

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  7. Dave

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Faultless service from sitting down, till departure. Excellent service, food, staff, wine, ambience. Just perfect.

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  8. Kate

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent t as always. Quality food. Good selection of specials. Friendly staff

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  9. Joan

    VIP

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Pleasant and polite staff. Great services

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  10. Mandy

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the aubergine burger which was really hard to eat. Much prefer a veggie burger. The humorous was delicious.

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FAQs

The Bear and Ragged Staff offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 862329.

The Bear and Ragged Staff is rated 4.5 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Bear and Ragged Staff

28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 9QH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bicester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is parking to the rear of the pub
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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