Pub in Esher

Bear

71, High Street, Esher, KT10 9RQ

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 214 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Bear, Esher

About Bear

This large 18th Century coaching inn stands back from the High Street. Smartly decorated throughout. Bar area is to the front and left with more formal dining at right rear. The pub used to be the posting house and second stage for London to Portsmouth coaches and was used by Lord Nelson. The Bear & Ragged Staff (as it was originally known) was built on the site of the Earl of Warwick's hunting lodge (his crest included a bear). There has been a pub here since 1460. Nine ensuite bedrooms. Handy for Sandown Park racecourse. Quiz night Sunday. Occasional live music. Opens early for breakfasts. Changing beer is from Young's list.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.

Features

  • Dog Friendly: In bar area only
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music: Occasional
  • Sports TV
  • Family Friendly: Until 9pm
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Real Ale
  • Disabled Access
  • Accessible Restroom
  • WiFi
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Accommodation: Nine Rooms
  • Parking: Priority for hotel customers
  • Smoking
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
Young's
Phone
01372 469786

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 214 ratings

  • 3 out of 5Nico Fekete Perezon Google, September 2024

    We went for dinner with a group. The staff are lovely but thoroughly unprepared. No sauces ready, arrived at the end of the meal. No water for the table ready. Everything was a problem it felt. When you are in a group you try to get on but some of us were frustrated. The food? Nothing to write home about. Lovely place, needs improvement.

  • 5 out of 5Janine Martinon Google, September 2024

    Had a great meal at The Bear, there were 10 of us in varying ages from 2 to 90, everyone had an excellent time. The food was outstanding, most of us had roasts and the service was perfect. Service charge was high but then again so was our bill, its just a bug bear of mine I'd rather pay higher prices so its included and not have the service charge added at the end. Certainly one of the best roasts I've had out for ages.

  • 5 out of 5Louise Mellorson Google, September 2024

    Great service from The Bear in Esher yesterday. We had a work meeting for a small group of people and we had lunch there, which was great. They also provided a projector for no additional cost. Food was very good, and we are definitely pleased we chose The Bear. Thank you very much.

  • 4 out of 5Satveer Nijjaron Google, June 2024

    This is the second time I have stayed here, loved it the first time but this time was disappointed. The food seems to have changed, the quality of the meal wasn't great. I had a steak with rocket salad with parmesan and chips. The salad was not a rocket salad, it was a horrible lettuce. It wasn't even mentioned that it had to be substituted and when I raised it, it was just brushed off with an 'oh sorry'. It's a shame as the food used to be fantastic here. The rooms are always great, spacious and clean. The showers have a very low pressure though due to 'the age of the building'. Overall a…

  • 3 out of 5emmabpon Google, June 2024

    The Bear is a lovely pub, however the last 2 times we have eaten in the restaurant the service has been awful. The service is usually good right up until you get your food, and from then onwards it feels like you’re forgotten. On both occasions we’ve had to ask for our plates to be cleared and have had to find someone to give us the bill. It’s such a shame as the pub has a lovely atmosphere, great beer garden and the food is delicious! Just massively let down by the service in the restaurant side of the pub.

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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