The Bear Free House & Kitchen
A riverside pub in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Right next to the Swan’s Nest, with views across the River Avon and the RSC just a five-minute stroll away, The Bear has been Stratford’s riverside tavern for more than 360 years. A proper refurbishment has brought it back to its bustling best, and the cask ales are flowing again.
Inside, it’s warm and friendly with beautifully restored wood panelling, two roaring fires and an iconic pewter bar top. Outside, there’s seating by the river for a pint in the sunshine and a spot of people-watching. Pre-theatre pint? Post-show debrief?
Got a crowd? Our Clopton Room seats up to 30. Call the team on 01789 265 540 and they’ll sort the rest.
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
Main Menu
Our approach to food is simple: take classic pub dishes and do them really well. We put a lot of work into finding suppliers with top-quality ingredients, so everything that leaves the kitchen is hearty, tasty and exactly what you came in for.
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Sunday Roasts
What makes the perfect Sunday? Your favourite people round the table, a proper traditional roast with all the trimmings, and a pint of something good to go with it. Sorted.
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Our Ales
We’re serious about real ale. We’re always on the hunt for new beers from favourite brewers and exciting new breweries, and CAMRA has been kind enough to recognise our efforts over the years.
It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.
Private Dining
Tucked just behind The Bear, the Clopton Room is full of character and bathed in natural light. It’s made for the occasions that call for a little more room: a birthday dinner, a family get-together or a business meeting that deserves better than a conference call.
It seats up to 30 and is available to hire any day of the week. Our team will look after the details.
