The Bear on the Square

I had a great overnight stay at the bear on the square. The only problem was parking. I worried about leaving my car parked on the square but had no choice. Maybe having some designated parking for the b and b guests would help with this.

The cleaning staff were polite and helpful. A simple room with minimal amenities. Clean and comfortable.

Just what we needed for our visit to Millom. We had an issue in the morning as had no water, but it was fixed as soon as we reported it.

I admittedly arrived at a busy time and The Bear was reportedly chronically short of staff. Whilst the room and its cleanliness was excellent, the human side was somewhat chaotic. I queued twice for approx. 15 mins in total only to be told, in regard to ordering food, that the chef was very busy and not feeling well. I could not order any food and whilst sickness is unavoidable no decision was made to stop food orders for the evening. That lack of a decision was the problem and frustrating. I was told I might be able to order later but I'd need to wait and there was no certainty. I cut my losses and went to another nearby pub where I received calm service and great food.