The Coat & Bear Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5EU

  • 26 bedrooms

Named after Newbury born Michael Bond's beloved character Paddington Bear

Set in a beautifully restored Georgian listed building on Bartholomew Street, the Coat & Bear combines the charm of a classic pub with the comfort of boutique hotel, right in the heart of Newbury. With 26 newly designed bedrooms and a lively gastro pub downstairs, it offers an ideal base for exploring Berkshire, visiting Newbury Racecourse, or accessing London, Oxford, or the North Wessex Downs. Whether you are visiting for a weekend break, business stay, or a dog friendly getaway, this stylish pub delivers.

Offers

  • Bedtime Treats

    Overnight stay with supper from £75 per person. Offer includes £25 per person supper allowance and a cooked breakfast in the morning. TREATS promo code auto-populates via the link so just choose the date you would like to stay and your preferred room type.

  • Soufflé Away

    Enjoy a two-night stay from £158 per person.  

    Includes – Two night stay with breakfast each morning, dinner allowance of £20 per adult to spend on the first night, and a soufflé per adult on the house. To book, enter the two nights you would like to stay and the Soufflé Away package will appear.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Gastro Pub
  • Log Fires
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

Charming and characterful, their rooms are full of furnishings that will make it hard to leave. Whether you fancy a cosy snug room to lay your head or an indulgent soak in a roll top bath. Choose from Grand, Luxe, Really Fancy, Fancy, Really Comfy, Comfy, and Accessible bedrooms. Each air-conditioned room comes with a cold drinks fridge, complimentary Bramley products, luxurious linen, a complimentary sweet treat, Roberts radio, Smart TV, safe, and tea & coffee making facilities. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub in some rooms. For families, the Really Comfy and Fancy rooms are ideal spaces. Accessible ground floor rooms come with bathrooms with handrails, a mobility friendly walk-in wet room shower with emergency pull cord, and low level sink.

Food & Drink

Step inside and you will find elegant dining spaces, cosy nooks, and seasonal menus celebrating fresh and vibrant flavours. Curl up with a book in a fireside snug with their signature Marmalade Sandwich cocktail. Expect refined pub classics, chargrilled steaks, seriously good sides, delicious desserts, and a traditional roast on Sundays. The beautifully renovated bar retains a cosy atmosphere and is an ideal place for pre-dinner drinks or a relaxed evening pint.

Breakfast includes a full English (or vegetarian), Burford Brown eggs your way, buttermilk pancake stacks, avocado on toast or cinnamon French toast. There is also an unlimited cold buffet of cereal, fruit, juice, tea, and filter coffee.

Nearby

Newbury Railway Station – Convenient train link.

Newbury Racecourse – Racecourse and events venue.

Donnington Castle – Historic ruins overlooking Newbury.

Highclere Castle – Famed “Downton Abbey” house.

Kennet & Avon Canal – Riverside walks and scenic pathways.