Situated in a 15th century coaching inn, the Crazy Bear is a five star hotel in the centre of Beaconsfield offering two separate restaurants. The English Restaurant, as the name would suggest, specialises in modern British cuisine, perfect for those looking for something traditional with a bit of a twist. Here, you can enjoy contemporary cuisine made with the finest seasonal ingredients, cooked over the site’s Josper grill which is central to the restaurant’s ethos of letting the food speak for itself.
Inside, the decor is distinctive and eccentric, featuring clashing textures and patterns, lush fabrics, and brass accents, keeping in line with Crazy Bear’s eclectic but luxurious feel. Expect black leather sofas, exposed brickwork and ornate chandeliers, offering a fun and memorable spot for all occasions, whether you’re looking to pop in for a drink and nibble or settle in for a leisurely meal.
Menus are constantly changing with the seasons, but the a la carte might include the likes of grilled goats cheese with roasted pear and candied walnuts or cod fishcakes with tartare sauce and pickled lemon. Mains are kept hearty and satisfying with farm, ocean and field sections depending on your preferences. For a proper feast, order from the Josper grill for prime cuts of dry aged, grass fed black Angus.
The tomahawk joint is ideal to share between two. Elsewhere, guests can expect the likes of confit duck leg with put lentils and smoked bacon or braised lamb shoulder with cabbage and dill oil. Be sure to finish off with something sweet, with options which may include chocolate mille-feuille with creme fraiche sorbet, or steamed treacle sponge with lemon caramel and walnut ice cream.
Guests can also enjoy brunches, afternoon teas and Sunday roasts, depending on the time of day of the visit. Start your day with Turkish eggs with nduja and grilled flatbread, or mackerel rillette with poached eggs on toasted sourdough, or pop in during the afternoon for scones, sarnies, and a selection of loose leaf teas.