My wife and I stayed three nights in room 33 at the Bear hotel in January 2022. We had a “good room” which was nicely decorated and spacious with a comfy double bed which came with eight cushions in addition to 4 pillows! Despite it being very cold outside the room was well heated all day. The bathroom was one of the best hotel bathrooms I have had in terms of space and arrangement. The shower over the bath was extremely powerful.There were tea and coffee making facilities in the room and these along with biscuits were replenished each day. Breakfast was included and was served from 7am. It was great with a good choice including a full Welsh breakfast and many other options. Service was excellent. (more…)
We’re proud to be able to say that The Bear Hotel Crickhowell has been family-run by the Hindmarsh family for over 40 years. Once one of four stops on the old London to Fishguard route, The Bear has been providing outstanding hospitality for more than 500 years. We pride ourselves on extending the same warm welcome today, as offered in times gone by. Our friendly atmosphere and high-quality service keeps people coming back time and time again.
Award Winning
The Bear was voted one of the AA’s Best Pubs in Wales for 2020. It is also one of the best pubs for walkers in Wales, and we were awarded a silver medal in The Great Outdoors Awards in 2019. We keep winning awards because people love what we do. Come and discover what makes The Bear so unique.
Four Legged Friends Welcome
Your four-legged friends will receive a warm welcome at The Bear and plenty of attention! Guests are welcome to bring well-behaved dogs inside the pub to the Bar area only, where we have water bowls and comfy spots by the fire for them to enjoy. If your furry friend is super lucky, there could even be a special treat or two in-store, and the chef might prepare them a bowl of their own.
In the heart of The Brecon Beacons National Park
All of this in the charming town of Crickhowell, winner of the Best High Street in Britain 2018 and Sunday Times Best Place to Live in Wales 2019.
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What our guests say after 500 years
Best hotel in Crickhowell with very high standards
Stayed for two nights and what a place they have, comfort, very well run, the staff are stand out, the standard of service they deliver is outstanding, the food is very high quality delivered hot and very well presented, bedrooms are comfortable and very well decorated, all in all the best place to eat and stay in Crickhowell, you will not be disappointed, thank you to all staff for a great and relaxing stay.
A fantastic traditional pub with fantastic choice of delicious food. It’s Dog friendly, which is a bonus.