Situated next to the Swan’s Nest Hotel, The Bear offers a beautiful riverside location with stunning views across the River Avon and is just a five minute stroll from the RSC theatre.
This historic inn first opened in 1662 and following an extensive refurbishment, The Bear has once again become the bustling, riverside tavern it once was, serving a great selection of cask ales.
The atmosphere at The Bear is friendly and informal. The stylish interior has a warm, cosy feel with beautifully restored wood panelling, two central fires and an iconic pewter bar top. There is also an outside seating area for you to enjoy your drink and watch the world go by.
We can also cater for larger groups in our Clopton Room, which can seat up to 35 guests. Our team can help with this, call 01789 265 540 to speak to a member of the team.
Car parking: Swans Nest Lane car park, CV37 7LS.
Opening Times
Open every day:
Monday: 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 11pm
Thursday: 12pm - 11pm
Friday: 12pm - 11pm
Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12pm - 10:30pm
Contact Details
The Bear Free House and Kitchen
Swan's Nest Hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LT
Our Food
Our approach to food is simple, we take classic pub food and do it well. Lots of hard work goes in to sourcing suppliers that can provide us with top quality ingredients to help us make everything we cook tasty and satisfying.
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Our Ales
We are passionate about the eight real ales we serve and enjoy searching for new beer from existing brewers and indeed new breweries; CAMRA have been kind enough to recognise our endeavours over the years – it’s a tough job but someone has to do it!