Pub in Camberwell
Bear
296a Camberwell New Rd, Camberwell, SE5 0RPClosest station: Denmark Hill, about 16 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 225 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Bear
Casual, easygoing outpost offering a variety of beers, pub grub & vegetarian options in cosy digs.
Having closed in Nov 2017 and the upper floors converted into flats, the pub finally reopened in May 2023 under new management. Bright, spacious interior with central bar. Open vinyl session and quiz night on Sunday.
Main online presence is Instagram @thebearcamberwell
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Events: Weekly open vinyl session and quiz night
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 3015 5168
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 225 ratings
5 out of 5Y Con Google, September 2024
Amazing chefs table experience, food was incredible, expertly prepared, the chef also made a few adaptations for veggie dishes. Small plate format but substantial and enough to share, highly recommended for an intimate dinner date or special occasion.
5 out of 5megan duffyon Google, June 2024
We were very impressed with the food, service and ambiance in The Bear. It’s an extremely unique dining experience with all tables being a chef’s table, and space for around 6 couples making it intimate as the chefs serve the exquisite food. The atmosphere is very relaxed. The food is perfect for sharing, with one dish coming at a time meaning you have time to enjoy the flavours before moving on to the next course. We will be dining again soon and recommending it to our friends.
5 out of 5Sunny Buddon Google, October 2024
The chef and crew here are insanely good. The crab and the scallops were perfect dishes and the deserts are too good. Almost want to keep a secret but I am too nice and have to share. Get down there before it gets famous
5 out of 5Olivier Son Google, March 2024
This is a pretty spectacular food experience — a completely open kitchen serving interesting twists on classic European dishes. Special mention for the XO sauce but it was all really very good. Enjoyed that you could drink pints from the room next door alongside the refined and exciting cooking.
5 out of 5Olivia Lyonon Google, October 2024
10/10/10 don’t miss out on the kitchen counter experience. Each dish we tried was insane, the ambience was immaculate and the service was a perfect balance of attentive but relaxed and fun. Was also surprisingly great value considering the overall experience and quality of food. Hope they’ll still be around next time I’m in London.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.