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Old White Bear

1 Well Road, NW3 1LJ Full details & map

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Time Out says 6 Users say 3/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Feb 16 2012

Bringing a half-pint of Cotswold chic to Hampstead, the Old White Bear attracts a dapper clientele, few of whom look like they've been gambolling over the nearby heath. With only two real ales (London Pride and Abbot Ale) and a tiny bar area, this is on the restaurant end of the gastropub spectrum but the vibe is relaxed and service friendly.

On Sundays the confident kitchen offers a couple of roasts alongside dishes such as sautéed calf's liver with lentils, cotechino (a type of Italian cooked salami) and salsa verde. Light, fragrant lemon and thyme stuffing and rich bread sauce accompanied juicy roast chicken which, like the sirloin, came with beautifully caramelised root veg. Greens cost extra.

Everyone orders the sticky toffee pud, we were told, and you're right to do so: it's a stunner. A dense, dark chocolate St Emilion, also £6, was no slouch either.

Tags: Historic, Speciality beers, North West, Hampstead, Pub

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Old White Bear details

Address

Old White Bear

1 Well Road, NW3 1LJ NW3 1LJ

Transport Hampstead tube

Telephone

020 7794 7719

Old White Bear website

Open 5-11.30pm Mon; noon-11.30pm Tue-Thur; noon-midnight Fri, Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 7, pavement ), Babies and children admitted, Function room ( 14 capacity ), Disabled ( toilet )

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Comments & ratings 3/5 (Average of 6 ratings)

By Kim - Feb 25 2012

5/5

Fantastice food and a great atmosphere - highly recommended!!!

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By JC - Feb 11 2012

3/5

Many locals may have thrown up their hands and decamped to The Duke down the road (arguably the last boozer in Hampstead) - and the new incarnation of Ye Old *is* much more gastro than pub - but the beers they do keep are always good and there are worse places to find a pint in NW3.

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By catheirne - Dec 18 2011

1/5

I'm only going to comment on the decor side of things as I was put off going there when I saw what had been done to this old Hampstead favourite. From old athmospheric local pub with lots of patina and warm, victorian paraphernalia fitting in with the area, toa poncey, alien decor that would fit a tapas theme restaurant in the west end but is out of place here. Sometimes, new landlords just don't realize what they've got... The food may be great (it was average before, I do admit) but I just don't have the heart to eat there now it's lost its original soul.

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By Ciara - Oct 12 2011

5/5

agreed - have passed this place many times but had first meal here last night.
The food was delicious - a reasonably short menu offering a great selection of dishes, we were a table of six and all were delighted with starters and mains.
The service is really something special - warm and efficient and very welcoming of our dog!
I am looking forward to my next visit already!