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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.

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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