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Bear Freehouse, Stratford-upon-Avon

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Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LT (View on Google Map)
(01789) 265540
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The riverside Shoulder of Mutton, then a mere pub, was enlarged in 1673 by Sir John Clopton as part of his scheme to develop the Avon navigation. The Bear Freehouse is now part of the Grade II-listed Swans Nest hotel, next to Bistrot Pierre restaurant. Lunches and evening meals. Outside seating area.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed

Information for this venue is provided by the Shakespeare Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stratford-on-Avon District
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHA/160
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

North Cotswold - Windrush Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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North Cotswold - Windrush Ale
North Cotswold - Windrush Ale Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted 8 times
North Cotswold - Windrush Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
North Cotswold - Windrush Ale

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Bear Freehouse, Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 10 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Bear Freehouse, Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times
Boltmaker pumpclip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Bear Freehouse, Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Three to five ales available

Changing beers typically include: Hook Norton (varies) , North Cotswold (varies) , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Open mic Mondays / Live music event most Fridays
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Wheelchair access is via a fire door 30 metres past the side entrance on the left. Step free access throughout the pub. Fully accessible disabled toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Lunches. Evening meals.
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Johnsons:
Closest station (1200m)
Stratford Upon Avon
Directions
@south end of Clopton Bridge

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