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Bear Freehouse, Stratford-upon-Avon

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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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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
26/11/2024
Last surveyed
17/07/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHA/160
Asset of Community Value
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 - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

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Changing beers typically include: Fuller's - London Pride , St Austell - Tribute , 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
Disabled Access Disabled Access
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
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Johnsons:
Closest station (1200m)
Stratford Upon Avon
Directions
@south end of Clopton Bridge

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