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It's something of a surprise to find a pub as amiable as this on what is the least appealing arm of Camberwell's beleaguered crossroads. A former Victorian gin palace dominated by a horseshoe bar, the Bear has scrubbed up nicely and now oozes warmth, especially by candlelight.
Despite this, it's still very much a locals' boozer, with an unusually fine selection of cast ales (look out for the occasional beer festival), a decent range of bottled beers (Duvel, Peroni, Anchor, Erdinger, Chimay Blue), a well-chosen wine list and good-value food among the consumable attractions. The rear room, decorated with stopped clocks and china dogs, is an easy place to while away an evening. There's also a popular quiz on Tuesdays.
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Open 4-10.30pm Mon; noon-11pm Tue-Thur; noon-midnight Fri, Sat; noon-10pm Sun. Food served noon-3pm, 7-10pm Tue, Sat; noon-3pm, 6-10pm Wed-Fri; noon-4pm Sun
Credit cards MC, V
Facilities
Tables outdoors ( 4, pavement ), Babies and children admitted, Function room ( 40 capacity ), Entertainment ( quiz 8pm Tue ), Wireless internetBear map
Comments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 1 rating)
This place is brilliant- can't believe it has not got more stars- Food is best gastro pub food in Camberwell. Chefs are really skilled and know what they are doing. Never been let down by the food once. Still remember my first dish there from 4 and half years ago it is that good!!
The listed link to the Bear website takes you to the Bear in Stratford-upon-Avon! Here is the link for the Camberwell Bear....
www.thebear-freehouse.co.uk
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