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Bear, Bedford

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Opens at 12:00pm
92 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NN (View on Google Map)
(01234) 630235
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Traditional High Street pub dating back to the 19th Century. Single bar with a separate lower seating area with tables looking out onto the High Street. The premises have had various styles over recent years but has now reverted to being a straight-forward pub. Check the Facebook page for details of live music and any other events. No real ale nowadays.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Bedfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Artisan Tap; Snug
Local Authority
Bedford (B)
Last updated
04/09/2025
Last surveyed
02/12/2023
Leasehold owner
Proper Pubs
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
BEN/33
Asset of Community Value

Beyond the small front section, formerly a shop until the 1970s, there is a long narrow bar that was originally two rooms. A bar counter, which looks to be from the 1930s, runs almost the length of the room. The counter front has patterned panels recently painted a pastel shade of green - sadly the cupboards that had similar panels have been replaced by fridges. Other 1930s fittings include minimal panelling on the walls also painted a pastel shade of green and stained and leaded exterior windows. There is a short partition as you enter the room, where the counter curves (modern glazed section on the top) - no bar back in this area just modern tiling on the wall. There is also a dumb waiter in the left hand portion. Originally you walked down a passage on the right to get into the pub.

Beyond the small front section, formerly a shop until the 1970s, there is a long narrow bar that was originally two rooms. A bar counter, which looks to be from the 1930s, runs almost the length of the room. The counter front has patterned panels recently painted a pastel shade of green - sadly the cupboards that had similar panels have been replaced by fridges. Other 1930s fittings include minimal panelling on the walls also painted a pastel shade of green and stained and leaded exterior windows. There is a short partition as you enter the room, where the counter curves (modern glazed section on the top) - no bar back in this area just modern tiling on the wall. There is also a dumb waiter in the left hand portion. Originally you walked down a passage on the right to get into the pub.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - 1:30am
Saturday
Noon - 1:30am
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
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Garden Garden
Rear patio
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pool
Smoking Smoking
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Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Bus station
Closest station (1000m)
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