Oxford's favourite family restaurant.

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There are lots of different eating houses in Oxfordshire and The Bear and Ragged Staff is just one venue hoping to persuade you that we offer something different to our customers most of whom visit us on a regular basis.

If you continue your search through our website you will soon realise that we specialise in family catering as much as for discerning folk of all age groups who enjoy the comfort of our beautiful Bear restaurant as well as the Cumnor & Cromwell rooms each with a unique atmosphere.

We can talk all day long about our 14th century Pub/Restaurant with its oak beams and log fires - and you might also be mildly interested to know that not only did Oliver Cromwell once reside here along side some Ghost or another who is yet to appear to the resident owners or to any of our sober customers come to that.

What is more important in the 21st Century is the fact that we have established a unique formulae whereby we can cater for diverse groups of customers-and we refer particularly to families with children without disturbing the tranquility of the older generation who seek peace and quiet.

The Bear and Ragged Staff is a vibrant and happy place to enjoy your leisure time - and our diverse patronage from far and wide ensures that there is always something happening to keep you entertained.

You will note from our menu's section that whilst we offer a selection of diverse and interesting dishes we concentrate on typically english cuisine because that is what our customers enjoy most of all.

FOOD SELECTION in restaurants these days is dramatically different from what we have been used to over the years - and it is simply that we prefer to be traditional in our approach.

VALUE FOR MONEY - is a vital ingredient when eating out anywhere these days and the Bear will always appreciate the need to ensure its price structure remains competitive.

It is important however to stress that good food and all that we have put into our unique customer service cannot be provided for nothing and we hope we can prove to you the package of value to be found at the Bear meets with your continued approval.

So far as all younger visitors are concerned we do lots for them with special emphasis upon the well behaved ones " we are joking , of course ". It has been said that family groups which are the back bone to our society are generally a joy to behold in any of our restaurants - and during the summer months our outside eating coupled with the reserved children's play area is very popular.