Hotels in Belper, Derbyshire

“Visited Saturday May 20th mid afternoon.Nice traditional pub, very interesting inside, from it's stone construction and room layout I imagine it's very old.The beer garden is really nice with standard picnic benches on a nice grassy area, the grass is real and there's some really well maintained flower beds and small shrubs.It definitely has a 'local' feel to the inside; however, outside is a mix of locals and non locals.Staff were friendly and approachable, beer choice was okay but not exceptionally exciting; however, you'll find something worth having.Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, especially if it's a nice day and you're able to sit in the garden.”

“Absolutely fantastic choice for a great meal! We visited at around 6pm yesterday after a nearby walk, we were shown to a lovely table for two (with room for a border terrier to stretch out in comfort) and drinks arrived promptly along with a menu and a 'specials' board. The choice of starters and main courses was varied and imaginative, but not too extensive. I was torn between three or four possible starters and mains, all were extremely tempting. In the end I opted for the glazed halloumi as a starter and the Bear burger (named after the venue!) with triple cooked chips as a main. The starters arrived and the border terrorist sat up and took notice... the halloumi was outstanding, crispy chunks (sesame coated) in a nicely gooey glaze which combined sweet and tangy perfectly, this dish was definitely the hallmark of a chef who knew what they were doing. The furry rambler was offered a little corner of halloumi and was equally impressed, and she can be very picky... by this time we'd already resolved to return. After an excellent starter I find there's always a fear that the main course will be an anticlimax, but we needn't have worried. The Bear burger exceeded expectations - the meat was rich and tender and full of flavour, and was perfectly complemented by the cheddar, chutney and garlic aioli. Everything about this burger was beautifully balanced, the flavours all came through without fighting with each other. The chips were 'proper', pub chips often disappoint but these were terrific, again it was obvious that the chef understands their art in terms of flavour combinations and techniques. The only distraction from the food was the snuffling and and paw tapping, which, in the end, had the desired effect - it would be churlish to deny a dog a few nuggets of burger and a couple of chips, especially when she kept her demands at a socially acceptable volume. Onto dessert, I chose the warm brownie served with ice cream and it was lovely, the middle was melting but not too dense and the outside suitably light and crisp. Chocolate is, of course, out of bounds for hounds, but ours enjoyed a lick of rich vanilla ice cream before settlling down in the car for a comfortable replete drive home. In all seriousness, this was a joy of a three course meal. The location is stunning, whether you eat inside or out, the menu offers innovative twists on familiar and well-loved favourites and the execution is superb, as good as anything you would find in the best 'gastro-pubs'. The people are lovely, welcoming and friendly and they made our day extra special. We will definitely be back, and we would definitely recommend the Bear Inn to anyoine who enjoys excellent food, a warm and welcoming ambience and an overall home-from-home dining experience. 10s across the board, from all three of us!”

“The food was delicious here. I had the chicken shwarma, which was flavourful and was quite a big portion. The caramel brownie was very decadent and rich. Our waitress was lovely and attentive. It's a well priced pub in a nice setting.”