The Bear Hotel Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BW

  • 35 bedrooms

Award-winning historic coaching inn

The Bear is a family-run, award-winning coaching inn with over 500-years of history. Renowned for delicious food, well-stocked bar, and cosy character, the pub has 35 immaculate bedrooms. Voted by The Telegraph as one of the prettiest towns in Britain, Crickhowell sits in the Brecon Beacons National Park near Abergavenny. Book a stay, enjoy the great outdoors, and immerse yourself in nature.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Gastro Pub
  • Log Fires
  • Parking
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

The Bear Hotel has a mix of beautifully decorated classic, courtyard, and feature bedrooms.

Each room is immaculately furnished with locally inspired art, luxurious bedding, and comfortable sprung mattresses.

Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome on request with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub.

Breakfast is a real treat and includes cooked to order options and a continental buffet.

Food & Drink

The Bear Hotel Crickhowell serves modern British comfort food, gastro pub, and international dishes. Their menus are created from the finest, local, and seasonal Welsh produce.

The pub works closely with national and local breweries. The bar is well-stocked with local, regional, and established ales, guest bitters, ciders, premium lagers, fine wines, artisan spirits, soft drinks, and mixers.

The dog friendly bar is a cosy sanctuary with oak beams, wooden floors, and open fires.

Outside, their beautiful garden is the perfect place from which to enjoy al fresco drinks in the summertime.

Nearby

Crickhowell has won many accolades in the recent past including the “Best High Street in Britain” and Sunday Times “Best Place to Live in Wales”.

The vibrant and friendly town is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Usk Valley. The Crickhowell bridge dates to the 18th century and is one of the longest stone bridges in Wales.