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Bear, Esher

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Opens Tue at 10:00am
Operator: Young's
71, High Street, Esher, KT10 9RQ (View on Google Map)
(01372) 469786
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This large 18th Century coaching inn stands back from the High Street. Smartly decorated throughout. Bar area is to the front and left with more formal dining at right rear. The pub used to be the posting house and second stage for London to Portsmouth coaches and was used by Lord Nelson. The Bear & Ragged Staff (as it was originally known) was built on the site of the Earl of Warwick's hunting lodge (his crest included a bear). There has been a pub here since 1460. Nine ensuite bedrooms. Handy for Sandown Park racecourse. Quiz night Sunday. Occasional live music. Opens early for breakfasts. Changing beer is from Young's list.

Historic Interest

Facade and wings to outer bays at rear are C19.

Information for this venue is provided by the Kingston & Leatherhead Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Elmbridge District (B)
Last updated
15/12/2023
Last surveyed
01/06/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Young's
Pub ID
KIN/6907
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
7:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday
7:00am - 9:30pm
Friday
7:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday
7:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
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St Austell - Proper Job

This beer is served regularly at Bear, Esher.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Young's - London Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7%
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

This beer is served regularly at Bear, Esher.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Priority for hotel customers
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In bar area only
Accommodation Accommodation
Nine Rooms
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
White Bus: 458; Falcon Buses: 715; TfL: K3
Directions
On A307

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