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Operator: Northern Union Pubs
1 Well Road, Hampstead, London, NW3 1LJ (View on Google Map)

Reopened on 15th Dec 2021 - see https://www.oldwhitebear.com/. Three cask beers available. The pub is run by Northern Union Pubs which is owned by the team who set up the Leeds Brewery (now closed and beer brewed at Kirkstall). This is their third pub in north London, all follow the theme of having been taken on after being closed.

£4 a pint on all real ales on Mondays all day, on Tuesdays from noon to 5pm.

https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/business/old-bear-pub-opening-in-time-for-christmas-8547544?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

http://camdennewjournal.com/article/historic-old-white-bear-pub-in-hampstead-will-open-again From London Drinker magazine -

"There is promising news about the Old White Bear in Hampstead. According to reports in two local papers, the Ham & High and the Camden New Journal (both 1 September), the pub, which has been closed since 2014, will be open again before Christmas. Sam Moss, who already operates the nearby Haverstock Tavern, has taken a lease on the ground floor and basement from owners, the Max Barney Pub Company and renovation work was in progress in early September. Mr Moss, who also owns the Leeds Brewery, told the Ham & High, “We want to reopen it as a pub at the heart of the community, a proper boozer. We'll do some food as well but it’s going to be very, very much a pub.”

This is a well deserved triumph for the local community, in particular the Save the Old White Bear campaign, who have defended the pub against development plans and other odd events for seven years. This includes obtaining and recently renewing its Asset of Community Value listing. They never gave up hope of getting their pub back and it is looking as if it was worth the effort."

The layout and shape of the pub will look familiar to previous users and the bar remains in the same position. The central area in front of the bar is for drinkers with bar stools available, the side rooms both have with fireplaces. Both rooms have large wooden bench style tables and a parquet floor extends throughout.

We have retained an old picture of the pub being how it looked before closure.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
20/04/2025
Last surveyed
17/12/2024
Leasehold owner
Northern Union Pubs
Freehold owner
Max Barney Pub Company
Pub ID
NLD/6052
Asset of Community Value
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Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 3 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Five Points (varies) , Leeds - Leeds Best , Oakham - Citra


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Irish Folk First Friday of the Month
Garden Garden
Seating at front might be summer only
Events Events
Hampstead Comedy Club every last Thursday of the month, Quiz Night Every Wednesday
Function Room Function Room
Function space and private bar can accommodate up to 40 people seated and 80 people standing.
Real Fire Real Fire
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Five Points
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount with memberhsip card - not Mondays
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Closest station (1650m)
West Hampstead Thameslink
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
Hampstead

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