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Bear, Wimborne

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71 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HS (View on Google Map)
(01202) 160111
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Formerly the Bell which became the Glassblowers by 2015, the Vintage Rooms by 2016 before undergoing major refurbishment in 2017 emerging as the Dancing Moose. Latest change was 17th October 2024 becoming the Bear - 'Coffee shop · Cocktail bar · Breakfast & brunch restaurant' though you can still sit in there and have a (keg) beer.

Historic Interest

19th century or earlier. Etched Strongs window. Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1153340. The etched window may have been moved inside 2024/2025.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Dancing Moose; Vintage Rooms; Glassblowers; Bell; Bell Hotel
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SED/233
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday
8:30am - 4:30pm
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Facilities
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Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
More: 3 (Wimborne Square), 4 (Wimborne Square), 13 (Wimborne Square)

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