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An event space in a pub with wooden floors, high tables, leather benches, and large windows at The Bear.

The Bear

Pub

Swans Nest, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS –
Stratford-upon-Avon
From £18
min. spend
Up to 60
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Bear

The Bear Free House at The Bear
The Bear Free House
Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
100 standing
The Bear Free House is a private event space in The Bear, a compact pub room notable for its direct riverside outlook. Design: The room has dark wood panelling, a wooden floor and an ornamental fireplace, with a mix of bench seating, armchairs and high tables. The proportions are modest and the fittings are traditional rather than contemporary. F...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £20 minimum spend
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The Clopton Room at The Bear
The Clopton Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
45 seats
The Clopton Room, a Dining Room in The Bear, is a private dining space defined by a central crystal chandelier that anchors its modest, domestic scale. Design: The room has painted timber panelling, hardwood floors and a low, beamed ceiling; round wooden tables and mixed vintage chairs create an unfussy, homey layout, while wall mirrors and brass ...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £18 minimum spend
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
The Bear Free House
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 min. spend
The Clopton Room
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
Tuesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
The Bear Free House
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 min. spend
The Clopton Room
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
Wednesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
The Bear Free House
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 min. spend
The Clopton Room
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
Thursday
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
The Bear Free House
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 min. spend
The Clopton Room
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
Friday
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
The Bear Free House
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 min. spend
The Clopton Room
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
Saturday
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
The Bear Free House
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 min. spend
The Clopton Room
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
Sunday
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend
The Bear Free House
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 min. spend
The Clopton Room
7:00 – 23:00
from £18–£31 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Bear

The Bear is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Situated next to the Swan’s Nest Hotel, The Bear offers a traditional English country pub with stunning views across the River Avon.

The atmosphere at The Bear is friendly and informal. The stylish interior has a warm, cosy feel with beautifully restored wood panelling, two central fires and an iconic pewter bar top. There is also an outside seating area for you to enjoy your drink and watch the world go by.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At The Bear, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Bear is located at Swans Nest, in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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