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Opens at 12:00pm

Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LT (View on Google Map)

(01789) 265540

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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 14-02-2019

(Pub, External). Published on 12-09-2017

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: 29/07/2025
Last surveyed: 17/07/2023
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 - 9:00pm

Tuesday

Noon - 9:00pm

Wednesday

Noon - 9:00pm

Thursday

Noon - 9:00pm

Friday

Noon - 9:00pm

Saturday

Noon - 9:00pm

Sunday

Noon - 9:00pm

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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: Fuller's - London Pride , St Austell - Tribute , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Source: National

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