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Bell & Bear, Emberton

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Opens at 4:00pm
Operator: Independent
12 High Street, Emberton, MK46 5DH (View on Google Map)
(01234) 385537
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Stone-built pub with a slate roof. Rescued from closure by community purchase, the old Grade II building houses a long narrow bar with high stools and - past the real fire - tables, chairs and settees at the far end.

A pleasant village, country pub that welcomes both locals and visitors from further afield

The bar has four hand pumps, offering the house ale as a regular (XT4) and a rotating selection of three guest beers, usually from eight local breweries, plus some 'national favourites; there is a fifth pump offering Saxby Cider. The ales currently being served and those "coming soon" can be viewed via their website.

The comfortable lounge is behind the bar, providing a quieter area that can also be used for eating from food vans.

Local independent food vans and pop-ups visit usually three times a week; see Event list on website or Facebook page for details.

Large rear patio with ample seating and the garden area beyond has children's play equipment.

Aside from a small, hard-to-enter car park, parking is on the street.

Information for this venue is provided by the Milton Keynes & N Bucks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Milton Keynes (B)
Last updated
29/03/2025
Last surveyed
15/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
BELL AND BEAR LIMITED
Pub ID
BUN/1780
Asset of Community Value

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Private limited Company (1). BELL AND BEAR LIMITED. Year Purchased 2021.

The pub closed in May 2019. The owners Wellington Pub Company, put the pub up for sale. At a public meeting in Aug 2019 a community group was formed to raise the funds to purchase the pub, with 84 people investing in a community share scheme, with shares in the Bell and Bear Limited which was formed in Jan 2021. The pub reopened in late 2021. The pub is run by a management committee elected from among the 84 shareholders, who are overwhelmingly local villagers. The Bell & Bear is community-owned and community-run.

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Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
No Service
Monday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
XT - Four
XT - Bell & Bear - House Beer
(XT - Four)

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 15 times

Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Bradfield - Farmers Blonde
Bradfield - Farmers Blonde

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

Towcester Mill - Mill Race
Towcester Mill - Mill Race

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Great Oakley - Tiffield Thunderbolt , Nene Valley - Mid-week Bender , Roman Way - Senate Gold

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Thu-Sat only and via food trucks
Live Music Live Music
Both live singers/bands and open Mic nights.
Garden Garden
Large rear patio with tables and benches and a garden area beyond.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Slightly awkward off-street car park, sometimes also used by food vendors.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Often well-behaved dogs everywhere.
Camping Camping
But quicker across fields; 2 camp sites nearby (1000m)
Events Events
Monthly Book Club; Quiz Nights; Games Nights.
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Saxby
Community Pub Community Pub
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Planned for 11-13 July 2025
Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)
Red Rose: 21 (Not a frequent service, finishes late afternoon. No Sunday service.)

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