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The Bear and Ragged Staff, Oxford, Oxfordshire

The Bear and Ragged Staff

4.5
4.5
208 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
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.

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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 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

Noise • Moderate

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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

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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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