The Bear at Hodnet is a 16th century coaching inn offering a wide range of facilities for private and corporate guests. Allison and Ben Christie took over The Bear in May 2007 and have already refurbished the large function room and restaurant. More work will be done in the coming months to complete the updating of both the interior and exterior.

The building has the enticing character of a bygone age whilst providing the comforts and amenities of the 21st century. To make your visit even more special there is a friendly ghost called Jasper and a former Bear Pit with secret passages leading to the village church and Hodnet Hall.

There is a traditional bar with log fires, a restaurant, 8 letting bedrooms and two function rooms suitable for weddings, conferences, meetings and entertainment as well as the well-known Medieval Banquets for which The Bear is famous.