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The Bear (Arkell's)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Arkell's - Spring HopperGood2
Arkell's - 3BNot Tried0
Arkell's - Belt DriverNot Tried0
Arkell's - Wiltshire GoldNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Bear, Marlborough, Wiltshire
Picture 2. The Bear, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Visits Details

28 Apr 2026 (Magnus Greel)
A few folk sat around the bar in this large edge of town no frills locals pub with a choice of seating areas on different levels.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Arkell's - Spring Hopper4.00GoodCreamy tropical fruits fare with a resiny finish.
Arkell's - 3B4.00Not Tried
Arkell's - Belt Driver4.20Not Tried
03 May 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon first impressions from the exterior lead to believe this was a foody house however not so with the bar area fairly busy with drinkers. Was recommended by the landlord of the Blue Boar in Aldbourne.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Arkell's - Spring Hopper4.00AcceptableCloudy salty and cloying
Arkell's - 3B4.00Not Tried
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold4.00Not Tried

About The Bear

The pub sign. The Bear, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent-
Good1
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1AA.

In High Street, a rambling Arkell's house on several levels internally. 7 letting rooms.

We have visited this pub twice, seen 4 different beers and tried 1 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SN8 1AA