The Bear & Blacksmith, Chillington

31/08/2026

07/08/2026

🍨 The Bear’s Trifle
​Forget everything you think you know about traditional trifle. James has completely elevated this menu showstopper! ⚡️
​We’re pairing locally grown rhubarb with velvet-smooth white chocolate crème pâtissière, delicate génoise sponge, and torched Italian meringue. Served with honey and ginger ice cream, it's sweet, tangy, and dangerously moreish. 🤤✨
​Crafted with love, packed with flavour, and proof that our dessert game just got a serious upgrade. 🥂
​Grab a spoon before it's all gone.

17/07/2026

Happy Friday! 🎉 Yay, the weekend is basically here and we have two fantastic gigs lined up that you really don't want to miss!

​Tonight, we have The Hungry Bears taking the stage at 8pm! Come on down, show them how we party, and give them a proper, warm Bear and Blacksmith welcome to start the weekend right. 🍻

​Then on Sunday, the insanely awesome Busta Groove are back and taking over the garden from 3pm. ☀️🎷

​Grab your mates, get yourselves down here, and we will keep the beers flowing and toes tapping! 🍻💃

11/07/2026

Sun’s out, salads are in! ☀️🥗🧀

​It is an absolute scorcher out there today, and our garden is calling your name. Skip the kitchen heat and join us for a light, refreshing lunch.

​From vibrant, crunchy salads and delicious light bites to the ultimate grazing board, we’ve got everything you need to fuel your sunshine afternoon. Pair it with an ice-cold beer and you're sorted. 🍺✨

​The perfect spot for a relaxing al fresco lunch.
​📍 The Bear and Blacksmith

02/07/2026

🎶🎙Get ready for an absolute belter of a night! 🎙🎶

The legend that is Becky Brine is back at the Bear and Blacksmith this Friday at 8pm. 🥳

​If you were here for her last gig, you know exactly what we’re talking about, the turnout was brilliant, the vibes were immaculate, and she honestly just brings the house down every single time. It’s impossible not to love her! 🕺

🍻 Clear your schedule, grab your favourite people and come and join us for another epic night at the Bear and Blacksmith. It’s going to be a brilliant night, and we can’t wait to see you all there! 💃✨️

26/06/2026

Out with the old, in with the new! ✨ We are absolutely loving our beautiful new menu holders. 😍 We love focusing on the finer details to make your experience with us extra special. 👌 Come on down, grab a table, and see what’s cooking! 🍽️🍻

20/06/2026

Still searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Oopsie! Well don’t panic, we’ve got you covered! 🎁
​Our new vouchers are the perfect treat for any dads, grandads, or father figures who deserve a feast fit for a legend. 🍽🍷
Whether he’s a fan of an indulgent treat or you just need to get him out the house, treat him to something he will really enjoy. 🍻
​A massive shout-out to the brilliant Futureclient for once again pulling it out of the bag for us; we honestly love having a constant stream of fun new projects to work on with them. 🎨 Bring on the next one!

Don't forget about that super star father figure in your life,
​Pop in and grab one this weekend! 🏃‍♂️

18/06/2026

🎵 LIVE MUSIC TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎵

​The super fun, super talented Greg and Zoe are back tomorrow night at The Bear and Blacksmith from 8pm!
​They’re silly, they’re fun, and they’re absolutely impossible not to dance to. 🕺💃
​Come and sing and dance your way into the weekend with these absolute legends.
See you tomorrow night, Chillington! 🍻✨

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12/06/2026

🥂 Wedding Bells at the Bear & Blacksmith! 🥂

​Tomorrow (Saturday 13th June), we have the absolute honour of hosting the wedding of two of our wonderful locals, Tara and Nick, right here at the pub!
​Because we are hosting their special ceremony and daytime celebrations, our doors will be closed during the day and we will be serving no food at all tomorrow.
​But the celebrations don't stop there... 🎉
​🕗 From 5:00 pm we are opening up the party to the whole community! Anyone and everyone is welcome to come along, grab some beers, hit the dance floor, and celebrate with the newlyweds.
​🎤 At 7:30 p.m. We have the fantastic Becky Brine performing live to get the evening reception properly rocking!
​We are sorry for the daytime closure, but we are incredibly excited to host such a special day. Huge congratulations in advance to Tara and Nick, we can't wait to celebrate your love story.
​Love is in the air, the beers are chilling, and the dance floor is ready. Come down from 5pm tomorrow to raise a glass and dance the night away with the happy couple! 🍻✨

04/06/2026

🎨 Another Local Legend Graces Our Walls! 🍻

​As you know, supporting our incredible community talent is a massive part of who we are, and we are absolutely thrilled to introduce you to another brilliant local artist whose work is also on our walls!

Meet the legendary Jim Griffith! 🖼️✨

​Jim’s pieces are an absolute must-see. Heavily inspired by the stunning beauty, unique character, and ever-changing moods of our gorgeous coastline, his paintings capture everything from bright, sunny day coastal shots to peaceful harbour scenes. 🩵⛵️

​Whether you’re a total art enthusiast, a coastal lover, or just popping in to enjoy a few cold beers with friends, definitely take a wander and explore these beautiful works displayed throughout the pub.
​Almost everything is available to purchase, with all the details displayed right alongside the artwork. Let’s show some massive love to our local creatives, and who knows, you might just find the perfect piece of the coast to take home with you! 🏡❤️