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The Restaurant at Macdonald Bear Hotel, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

The Restaurant at Macdonald Bear Hotel

3.5
3.5
12 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for business meals
Formerly a 13th century coaching inn, The Bear Hotel sits serenely at the centre of the charismatic market town of Woodstock, close to Blenheim Palace. Complete with period features, oak beams and rich interiors, it’s a hidden gem where the combination of history, and exceptional service ensures a memorable dining experience.
Enjoy modern English fare with seasonal ingredients complemented with an impressive drinks list. Our creative chefs have designed a stunning menu– a creative fusion of traditional and modern English cooking.
You’ll be well looked after by our friendly team who will help you select the perfect drink to complement your food. You can also enjoy Afternoon Tea or snack in The Churchill Lounge featuring comfortable sofas and pretty views across the quaint market square.

Of course, you can also be sure to receive a warm welcome and the meticulous service you’d expect from Macdonald Hotels.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0344 879 9143
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    A la carte
  • Private party facilities
    yes up to 20
  • Area
    Woodstock
  • Cross Street
    Park St, Woodstock OX20 1SZ
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Hanborough train station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Breakfast

    GBP 24.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Breakfast is a reminder that every day is a fresh start, full of possibilities." "Starting the day with intention and a nourishing breakfast." "Breakfast is a celebration of the simple joys found in the morning routine." "Nourishing the body and soul with a breakfast that warms the heart."
    Breakfast photo
  • Festive Afternoon Tea

    GBP 32.00 per person

    15 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Introduced in the Victorian era by British royalty seeking a late afternoon snack between lunch and dinner, the quintessential joy of Afternoon Tea can now be savored as an indulgent pastime with friends, family and partners. Our dedication to using the finest ingredients ensures that our Afternoon Tea is always a special experience to be shared - whether you’re treating mum to a memorable day out or you just can’t wait to catch-up in style as part of an important social occasion.
    Festive Afternoon Tea photo
  • Festive Menu

    GBP 40.00 per person

    29 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Come start the Festive Season with Festive Themed 3 Course Menu
    Festive Menu photo

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.5
3.5 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.1Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

12 Reviews
  1. Helen

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The decor is dated and looks lacking in cleanliness. The staff were disinterested and verging on rude

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  2. Saloni

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely Sunday lunch here! The food was delicious and all of our party said it was one of the best quality meals we have had out in a long time! Service was really great too.

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  3. David

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable Meal with family at Christmas at The Bear. Food was excellent.

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  4. Steve

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The dinner menu was quite limited and I think I would struggle to find something appealing if I was staying for more than one night. However, having made a selection the food and service were both excellent. The ambience was OK but I was shocked that there were so many children and toddlers all over the restaurant after 9 p.m. Hardly the fault of the hotel, but it detracted from the evening - maybe a ‘family area’ would help ? Same story at breakfast too.

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  5. Kaloyan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had wonderful time over afternoon tea. Very friendly personnel, amazing presentation, great atmosphere especially around Christmas and delicious food. Strongly recommended!

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  6. Anthony

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal in a beautiful setting. Very friendly staff.

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  7. Russell

    Hampshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very much looking forward to visiting as looked lovely from outside and menu offering looked good. However drinks took a while to arrive and server brought over wine but left it on the table saying she cannot open a corked bottle so someone else will be over. The starter whipped Goats cheese, not whipped at all just a slab of blow torched goats cheese log. Prawn linguine awful pasta overcooked, no flavour in the sauce just like a tin of tomatoes. Steak was poor like it had been frozen prior, watery and bland. It was a special birthday and they offered a free dessert as a birthday treat which is a nice touch but crème brûlée very runny and over powered with lemon was meant to be with shortbread but came with a coconut macaroon? Cost just under £200 and felt really poor value. We then went into the bar for a night cap and the barman spent all night talking to a lady at the bar who left her coat and bag on the only table by the open fire but never used it which I felt was very rude. I don’t usually leave poor reviews however this was a massive disappointment all round and I hope my feedback may encourage the powers above to step in and enforce some well needed improvements.
    The Restaurant at Macdonald Bear HotelResponded on 23 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially on such a special occasion. We aim to provide excellent service and high-quality dishes, and I sincerely apologize for the delays, the issues with the wine service, and the quality of the food you received. It’s clear that there were several areas where we fell short and I understand how disappointing that must have been. Your comments about the dessert and the bar service are also concerning, and I will be sure to review with the team. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention, and I can assure you that we will take steps to address them. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and I do hope you will consider giving us another opportunity.

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  8. Andrew

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were greeted and served by Dawn who was extremely pleasant and helpful . Nothing was too much trouble for her and she went out of her way to make our visit enjoyable .The food and wine was very good

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  9. Amanda

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked afternoon tea for my daughter’s birthday Seemed to have defaulted to lunch 🥗🤷🏻‍♀️ To be fair they sorted this out and we waited around 45 minutes so the chef could prepare Food was tasty 😋 The service was slow and we had to keep asking for tea cups, spoons, jam etc We paid the service charge which we didn’t really want to but……. We were 2p short which they made us pay😢 I’ve never sent a negative review but it was poor, and the staff were not attentive or friendly Very disappointed for a supposedly 4 * hotel ☹️
    The Restaurant at Macdonald Bear HotelResponded on 23 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not live up to expectations, especially for your daughter’s birthday. I completely understand your frustration with the lack of attention to detail with the service. It's disappointing to hear that the staff were not as attentive or friendly as they should have been, and I sincerely apologize for that. I also regret the situation with the service charge and the 2p discrepancy—it should not have been an issue, and I’ll ensure that this is addressed with the team to prevent similar occurrences in the future. We truly appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service moving forward. I do hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to make things right.

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  10. maudl

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was expensive and low quality. Wine was not the vintage shown on the menu and was served basically warm. Service was poor, wine poured all over the table cloth. All in all not good value for money at all.
    The Restaurant at Macdonald Bear HotelResponded on 23 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. It’s disappointing to hear that both the quality of the food and service fell short, and I apologize for the issues with the wine and the service you received. We aim to provide an exceptional experience, and it’s clear we missed the mark during your visit. Your comments about the wine and the overall value are concerning, and I will be sure to pass them along to the team for review and improvement. We value your input, and I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.

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The Restaurant at Macdonald Bear Hotel is rated 3.5 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Restaurant at Macdonald Bear Hotel

Park St, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SZ

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Park St, Woodstock OX20 1SZ
  • Area
    Woodstock
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Hanborough train station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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