Located in the idyllic village of Cumnor near Oxford, The Bear and Ragged Staff is soaked in history and can be dated all the way back to the reign of Henry VIII in the 16th century.

Just off Appleton Road, and set in beautiful countryside, the pub offers stunning views over fields and woodlands which boast pheasant, partridge, deer, muntjack, rabbit and pigeon, all of which feature richly in the Bear's kitchen. Freshly cooked game, casseroles, steaks and pub classics are regular highlights of the seasonally changing menu which makes full use of locally sourced produce whenever possible.

A meal here could begin with starters of Welsh rarebit with mazuna and caramelised red onion chutney; seared buck haunch with pickled red onions, blackberries and hazelnut oil or Orkney roll mops with winter leaf salad and harvest bloomer. Alternatively, try sharing platters of charcuterie with goose liver and armagnac terrine, peppered pastrami and pickled chilli or mezze with feta and olives, cream cheese stuffed red cherry peppers and hummous.

The mains selection includes braised lamb shank simmered in aged Port and red wine and served with pumpkin mash; pan fried sea bass fillets with orange butter sauce and the house special Bear's Beef Brisket with caramelised onion mash, braised red cabbage and parsnip crisps.

The Bear also offers a pizza selection with toppings of chilli, basil and mozzarella; Milano salami, pastrami, Serrano ham, red onion and red peppers and spinach, garlic and feta. A set lunch menu is also available and on Sundays guests can relish a variety of traditional roasts.

Tempting desserts of plum and Port tart tatin with crème Anglaise, spiced Mandarin crème brûlée with chocolate shortbread or mulled poached pear with double cream and cinnamon tuile will satisfy even the sweetest tooth.

The drinks menu includes a carefully compiled wine list of premium whites and reds as well as a range of beers, ales, spirits and soft drinks.

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