The Bear and Ragged Staff

4.5

208 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 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.

Private dining

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Location
28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 9QH
Phone number
01865 862329
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is parking to the rear of the pub
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 208 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
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Loved For

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for brunch
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for business meals
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Kid-friendly
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for fine wines
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Romantic
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for special occasions
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bear and Ragged Staff is celebrated for its "superb, great food, service, and atmosphere," making it a favorite spot with "consistently good food" and "friendly staff." Diners love the "delicious food" and "warm welcome" with a cozy ambiance. Despite minor critiques on pricing and menu variety, it remains "highly recommended" for its enticing dishes and attentive service.

208 Reviews

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Annabel
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited for breakfast on a Sunday morning, plenty of availability for a last minute booking. Food was exceptional and the service was great. We will definitely visit again.
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gidge VIP
Oxford18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Ambience and service Definitely recommend for a great meal
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Stephen
Oxford2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, an excellent meal, served efficiently and promptly.
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stephen
Oxford2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very pleasant setting the service was very attentive. The food was of a good quality
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LeonieB VIP
London32 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
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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Debbie VIP
Oxford1 review
1.0
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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Stephen
Manchester8 reviews
5.0
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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Stacey
Herefordshire3 reviews
5.0
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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Adam
Oxford3 reviews
5.0
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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Mark
Oxford2 reviews
5.0
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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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 208 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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

Additional information

Phone number
01865 862329
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is parking to the rear of the pub
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

The Bear and Ragged Staff

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Private dining

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What 208 people are saying

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