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MAKE IT A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER...

AT T H E B E A R H OT E L

We would like to invite you, your family & your friends to bask in our cosy,

glowing atmosphere while we help you create truly gorgeous memories.

From indulgent Christmas Luncheons to glittering Show Nights, we

promise to fill this year with a Christmas essence that will have you & your

loved ones reminiscing for years.

For all enquiries, contact our Christmas co-ordinators on

the following number and select option two:

+44 (0)1446 774 814 | [email protected]

Sunday 25th November Grizzlies Après Ski Lodge Opening FREE

Friday 30th November The Velindre Christmas Cracker Lunch £65

Friday 7th December Dazzle, Dine & Dance £38.95

Saturday 8th December Dazzle, Dine & Dance £38.95

Wednesday 12th December Festive Afternoon Tea with Neil Diamond Tribute £21.95

Thursday 13th December The Faulty Towers Dining Experience £49.95

Friday 14th December Dazzle, Dine & Dance £38.95

Saturday 15th December Dazzle, Dine & Dance £38.95

Tuesday 18th December Festive Afternoon Tea with Tom Jones Tribute £21.95

Wednesday 19th December Absolutely Swingtastic with James Williams £39.95

Thursday 20th December It’s Grease Lightning £39.95

Friday 21st December Schools Out £30

Saturday 22nd December Dazzle, Dine & Dance £38.95

Monday 24th December Christmas Eve with The Druids FREE

Tuesday 25th December Christmas Day £82.50 Adult / £40 Child

Monday 31st December Masked Gala Ball £80

CHRISTMAS FOR YOU AT THE BEAR

MAKE A NIGHT OF ITKick off your dancing shoes & enjoy a night cap in our resident’s lounge bar

before meandering upstairs to one of our luxuriously decorated bedrooms – it

certainly beats the search for a taxi on a cold Welsh Winter’s night. We have

created some irresistible Christmas accommodation deals especially for you.

With the festive spirits in mind, our prices are from £85, inclusive of a

full Welsh Breakfast based on two people sharing a twin or double room.

Accommodation party rates are available until 23rd December & upgrades

are available for those wanting a little extra luxury.



+44 (0)1446 774 814 | [email protected]

Private hire options available for exclusive celebrations with family or friends this Christmas.

For more details please call +44 (0)1446 774 814 or email [email protected]

L E T ’ S PA RT Y. . . !

Family, friends or colleagues, bring your party to join us for an unforgettable night in the festive surroundings

of the Bear Hotel. Revel in the glowing lights and sparkling decorations and sample mouth-watering flavours

from our award-winning chefs. Relax as we take care of every little detail, making sure you and your guests

enjoy the wonder of the season.

DAZZLE, DINE & DANCE

Friday 7th & 14th December Saturday 8th, 15th & 22nd December

£38.95 Per Person

Join us for a night of elegance &

excitement in our St Quentin’s. Make

a beeline for the dancefloor & show

off your best moves beneath our

sparkling chandeliers as our resident

DJ plays his top tunes! With a Three

Course menu included…let’s make it a

night to remember!

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA WITH...

Tom Jones tribute act

Tuesday 18th December

£21.95 Per Person

Join us for an afternoon of fun with the

amazing Mr Tom Jones Tribute with a

variety of the legends biggest hits and

festive afternoon tea ‘It’s not unusual’

for this event to be a huge sell out.

FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE

Thursday 13th December

£49.95 Per Person

This pitch perfect tribute to Faulty Towers starts as the audience waits to be seated then hurtles

along for two hours of fully immersive, highly improvised and site-specific comedy theatre. With

only a third of the show scripted, everything stays fresh as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up some

madcap mayhem and a three course meal - with the audience playing the part of their restaurant

diners. Do expect ‘a rip-roaringly hilarious night out’ with all the best gags... but don’t expect a

herd of giant wildebeest, and certainly don’t mention the war!

ABSOLUTELY SWINGTASTIC

Wednesday 19th December

£39.95 Per Person

We’re proud to present the king of swing

– James Williams at this unforgettable

evening! With a gorgeous three course

meal included, you & your friends will

enjoy every minute from the first bite

until the final curtain! Get your fingers

snapping and toes tapping…

IT’S GREASE LIGHTNING

Thursday 20th December

£39.95 Per Person

For one night only take a trip back to

the 50’s with our Rock & Roll band

singing all of the hits from the movie

Grease and all of the Rock & Roll

classics. ‘It’s Grease Lightning’ so

gather your Pink Ladies and T Birds

because there is a bottle of Prosecco

for the best dressed!

SCHOOL’S OUT

Friday 21st December

£30.00 Per Person

Schools out for Christmas. All your

favourite disco hits from the 80’s and

90’s altogether on one evening for

you to dance your socks off! Enjoy a

two-course dinner and then get on

that dancefloor.

CHRISTMAS THEME NIGHTS

Wanting something of your own? Get in touch with us to discuss private hire options in our St Quentin’s Suite, Ball Room & Grizzlies Ski Lodge.

Accommodation party rates are available throughout December and upgrades are available for those

wanting a little extra luxury. For all enquiries, contact our Christmas co-ordinators on the following

number and select option two:

+44 (0)1446 774814 | [email protected]

Neil Diamond tribute act

Wednesday 12th December

£21.95 Per Person

Enjoy an afternoon with our Neil

Diamond tribute and a ‘Sweet Caroline’

variety of treats with our festive

afternoon tea with a glass of bubbles

on arrival.

S TA RT E R SCreamy Carrot & Butterbean Soup served with Coriander Crème Fraiche (V)

Chicken Liver & Wild Mushroom Terrine served with Cranberry Compote & Oat Loaf

Blood Orange Sorbet served with Pomegranate & Fresh Mint (VE)

M A I N SRoasted Breast of Turkey served with Pigs in Blankets, Sage, Onion & Pork Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce

Baked Fillet Of Salmon Topped with Panko Crumb served with a Béarnaise Sauce

Chestnut Mushroom, Spinach & Feta Parcel served with a Pink Peppercorn & Mustard Cream (V)

All Served With Chef’s Vegetable Pot - Buttered Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Parsnips and Peppered Roast Potatoes

D E S S E RT STraditional Christmas Pudding with a Light Brandy Cream

Chocolate Torte with a Cointreau Cream

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with a Cherry Compote

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Freshly brewed coffee

FESTIVE PARTY MENUTHE VELINDRE CHRISTMAS

CRACKER LUNCH

The christmas party lunch you don’t want to miss is back again for 2018!

In association with Velindre & Fine Wines Direct, we are absolutely delighted

to present our infamous Christmas Cracker lunch – the unofficial launch of your

Christmas celebrations.

Enjoy a sumptuous three course lunch followed by tales from our famous panel,

a live Q&A, raffle & auction.

This is the perfect opportunity for entertaining clients, staff, or getting

together with friends to celebrate the festive season.

Tickets are priced at £60 per ticket

This menu is applicable to all of our festive party nights (apart from Schools Out & Faulty Towers).

If someone in your party has a specific dietary requirement, please get in touch!

F R I DAY 3 0 T H N OV E M B E R 2 0 1 8

To secure your booking, contact our events team on the following

number and select option two:

+44 (0)1446 774 814 | [email protected]

To make sure you don’t miss out on this incredible night, book a table for your evening with our

lovely events team on the following number and select option two:

+44 (0)1446 774 814 | [email protected]

CELLARS WINTER LUNCH

S TA RT E R S

Creamy Carrot & Butterbean Soup Coriander Crème Fraiche (v)

House Terrine, Sticky Fig Jam & Oat Loaf

Creamy Rosemary Button Mushrooms & Warm Flat Bread (v)

Blood Orange Sorbet (VG)

M A I N S

Traditional Roasted Breast of Turkey, Pigs in Blanket, Sage, Onion & Pork Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce

Festive Cumberland Sausage, Creamed Potato, Pink Peppercorn & Mustard Cream

Cashew & Walnut Roast, Roasted Tomato & Cumin Sauce (VG)

Fillet of Salmon, Creamed Leeks & Chestnuts

All Served With Chef’s Vegetable Pot - Buttered Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Parsnips and Peppered Roast Potatoes

D E S S E RT S

Traditional Christmas Pudding, Brandy Cream Sauce

Chocolate Profiteroles with Cherry Compote

Oat Topped Winter Berry Crumble, Vanilla Pod Ice

Lemon Tart Cointreau Cream

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Freshly Brewed Coffee and Mince Pie

2 C O U R S E £ 1 8 . 9 5 / 3 C O U R S E £ 2 2 . 9 5

Join us in our newly refurbished Cellars Restaurant this Christmas and bask in our cosy,

glowing atmosphere among family and friends.

TOWN & COUNTRY COLLECTIVE IN THE VALE

O S C A R S

T H E P E N N Y FA RT H I N G

T H E W E S T H O U S E

Whether it’s with family, friends or your work colleagues, we can provide all the trimmings that make

Christmas that extra special time of year to celebrate! ‘Tis the season to be merry after all! Whether it

be an intimate Christmas lunch or private dining in our cwtch. We have you covered!!

[email protected]

From festive afternoon teas, Santa Sunday lunches or Carol by Candlelight, The Penny Farthing is the

perfect venue this Christmas. Private hire options are also available for special occasions.

[email protected]

The West House will be open over the Christmas period for private hire, dinners and

accommodation should you wish to choose this as your festive venue.

[email protected]

GRIZZLIES APRÈS SKI LODGEO P E N A L L O F D E C E M B E R

T I S T H E S K I ’ S O N TO B E J O L LYFA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA…

And we have a reason to be! Join us at Grizzlies this December for some frosty fun,

you will really ‘après’ciate.

Standing proud in our courtyard, our Alpine lodge, complete with faux furs, stag’s heads and twinkling

lights aplenty, is the first port of call for those seeking festive fun. We will be serving up a selection of

suitably après beverages along with some seasonal snacks to ‘boot’, all helping add some rosy-cheeked

cheer this Christmas.

Our ski instructors will be putting on a calendar of events nearer to the ski season but in the mean time,

you can talk to our events team who would be happy to advise on some private hire options.

A L P I N E P L AT T E R

Mixed charcuterie, Baked

camembert, Rustic breads,

Pickled cabbage

£15 per person

S AU S AG E S & S T E I N S

Bratwursts, Sauerkraut,

Pretzels,

Stein of lager

£20 per person

G R I Z Z L I E S G O U L A S H

Beef Goulash, Tartiflette,

Rustic breads, Sauerkraut,

Apple Strudel

£25 per person

P R I VAT E H I R E O P T I O N S

Private hire available Monday through to Thursdays and can accommodate up to 50 people. We have created some food options but would be happy to tailor something should you have something

specific in mind.

**Room Hire may be applicable**

S TA RT E R S

Tian of Fresh Crab & King Prawn, Avocado & Lime salsa

Duck Rillette, Grand Marnier, Cranberry Compote & Toasted Brioche

Slow Roasted Red Pepper & Plum Tomato Soup (VG)

Poached Pear, Walnut & Per Las Tartlet, Balsamic Rocket Leaves (V)

Sloe Gin Sorbet, Melon Wafers, Blueberry & Mint (VG)

M A I N SButter Roasted Turkey, Traditional Pigs in Blanket, Pork, Sage & Rosemary Stuffing & Gravy

Pan Fried Fillet of Brill, Fried Scallops, Crisp Shallot & Lobster Sauce

Roasted Sirloin of Usk Valley Beef, Wild Mushroom, Pancetta & Merlot Jus

Roasted Chestnut, Butternut Squash, Mushroom & Cranberry Wellington, Sage Cream Sauce (V)

All served with Chef’s Vegetable Pot and Baby Yorkshire Puddings -

Braised Red Cabbage, Spiced Apple & Cranberries, Butter Roasted Carrots,

Brussel Sprouts, Parsnip Spears and Peppered Roast Potatoes

D E S S E RT S

Mango & Passion Fruit Roulade

Roasted Pistachio Winter Berry Pavlova

Christmas Pudding Served with Brandy Sauce

Warm Chocolate Fondant, Amaretto Cream & Cherry Compote

Welsh Cheese & Artisan Biscuits, Celery Sticks, Fig Relish & a Warm Baguette

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Cafetiere of Coffee, Rum & Raisin Fudge

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH MENU

To make sure you don’t miss out on this incredible night, book a table for your evening

with our lovely events team on the following number and select option two:

+44 (0)1446 774 814 | [email protected]

Imagine a beautiful Christmas feast laid before you, with everything

taken care of. Make the most of your time together and enjoy a

wonderful lunch with all the trimmings.

Treat your loved ones to a truly memorable Christmas Day lunch in the

stunning surroundings of The Bear Hotel.

Arrive to a glass of Peach Bellini before a delectable three course lunch,

rounded off with tea, coffee & fudge.

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See full menu on right hand page

T U E S DAY 2 5 T H D E C E M B E R / £ 8 2 . 5 0 P E R P E R S O N

NEW YEAR’S EVE MASQUERADE DINNER

MONDAY 31ST DECEMBER / £80 PER PERSON



+44 (0)1446 774 814 | [email protected]

S TA RT E R S

Salmon Gravlax, Beetroot Chutney, Horseradish Cream & Rye Bread

Goats Cheese, Rosemary & Red Onion Marmalade Filo Parcels, Butternut Squash Puree

& Balsamic Syrup (V)

Game & Pistachio Terrine, Fig Relish & Toasted Sourdough Bread

M A I N S

Roasted Rump of Welsh Lamb, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Rosemary & Honey Glazed

Roasted Carrots, Merlot Reduction

Spiced Duck Leg Confit, Braised Red Cabbage, Apple & Cranberry, Dauphinoise Potatoes,

Port & Merlot Reduction

Pan Fried Seabass, Pickled Fennel, Wild Mushrooms, Potato Gnocchi & Tarragon Cream Sauce

Corn Fed Chicken, Broad Bean & Pancetta Cream, Duchess Potato

Roasted Aubergine, Courgette & Pepper Charlotte, Aubergine Caviar, Parmesan Crisp

& Chargrilled Artichokes

All Served With Chef’s Selection of Fine Beans & Broccoli, Honey Glazed

Roasted Carrots, Baked Welsh Potato

D E S S E RT S

A Trio of Desserts:

Mini Pavlova White Chocolate & Raspberry Pistachio

Chocolate Cup Filled With Chocolate & Praline Mousse

Baked Lemon Curd Cheesecake

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Cafetiere of Coffee & Home Made Fudge

Dinner, Accommodation & New Year’s Day Brunch Package @ £145*

*£20 Single Occupancy Supplement

Make this New Year’s Eve one to remember, with a spectacular celebration at

The Bear Hotel. It’s the biggest party of the year, so dress-up, indulge in good

food & wine and dance your way into 2019.

O N A R R I VA L

Glass of Prosecco with Pimp up my Prosecco Bar, plus Warm Breads, Pesto,

Olive Tapenade & Balsamic Dip served on arrival.

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See full menu on right hand page

2 0 1 8 B O O K I N G T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S

1. Terms and Conditions apply to all guests attending Christmas events. All events are subject to availability.

2. All provisional bookings must be confirmed within 14 days of booking and a non-refundable deposit of £25.00 per person for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve and £25.00 per person for all other Events is due along with written confirmation and a signed booking form.

3. Any bookings which have not confirmed after 14 days will be released without further notification.

4. All balances, including accommodation must be paid in full 4 weeks before the event, together with menu selections.

5. We regret that all payments received, including deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

6. We regret that multi payments are not acceptable for one party booking. We can only accept one method of payment per party group and this is the responsibility of the party organiser to collect all monies owed.

7. All Prices shown are inclusive of V.A.T, but maybe subject to any relevant taxes/levies at the current prevailing rate in force on the date of the Event. Prices advertised are subject to change prior to Booking.

8. We regret that should your party size decrease in numbers, payments (including deposits) cannot be offset against food, drinks or accommodation.

9. In the unlikely event that the hotel is obliged to cancel the Event, all monies will be refunded or an alternative date or location will be offered.

10. Special requests (e.g. dietary requirements) must be made known to the hotel at least 14 days before the Event.

11. No additional food and drink are permitted into the hotel by party organisers or guests.

12. Smaller parties for New Year’s Eve will be seated on party tables of 8, 10 or 12, this may be applicable to other event dates to ensure a balanced table plan.

13. The Hotel reserves the right to amalgamate Christmas events to ensure minimum numbers are adhered to.

14. When the hotel has contracted entertainment through a third party we have done so in good faith and will not be held responsible for any changes beyond our control, this includes any act of god or crisis situation.

15. The Bear Hotel endeavour to ensure that all the information and prices are accurate both on the website and brochure. However occasionally errors occur and the Bear Hotel reserves the right to correct prices or other information in such circumstances. If a booking has already been made the hotel is entitled to cancel the booking without liability.

16. Christmas party accommodation rates are available from 1st December to 23rd December. Subject to availability.

17. You may have spotted our deliberate spelling mistakes! If you have, please let us know and you will be entered into a raffle to win a bottle of prosecco on the night of your booking.

Get in touch: +44 (0)1446 774 814 | [email protected]

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