Nicholson's Pubs

Welcome to The Bear and Staff, your local pub in London

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You will find The Bear and Staff in Leicester Square London within a short stroll of Leicester Square Tube, Charing Cross Road and Trafalgar Square - however you won't find another like it.

Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality.

Find us

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The Bear and Staff, 10-12 Bear Street,
London, Greater London, WC2H 7AX

Tel: 020 7321 0814

A unique city centre pub with a rich history

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The Bear and Staff pub has stood here since 1714, the name coming from the crest of the Neville Family. The pub counts villains and celebrities in its considerable history. One landlord lost his licence on proof of Sunday trading and robbery! The current building, dating from 1878, was once frequented by Charlie Chaplin and our restaurant is named in his honour.

Find us

The Bear and Staff, 10-12 Bear Street,
, London, Greater London, WC2H 7AX

Tel: 020 7321 0814

Opening Hours

  • Monday 11:30 - 23:00
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 23:00
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 23:00
  • Thursday 11:30 - 23:30
  • Friday 11:30 - 00:00
  • Saturday 11:00 - 00:00
  • Sunday 12:00 - 22:30

150+ YEARS OF SERVING UP SEASONAL SPECIALITIES & MOUTH-WATERING PUB CLASSICS

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As a British brand with a heritage of 150+ years, we pride ourselves on our position as purveyors of perfect pints and unbeatable pies, with tempting dishes on our British pub classic menus.

Imagine taking your seat for starters we know you’ll like… Pulled Duck Croquettes and Garlic Mushrooms on Sourdough, suited to every appetite.

And here’s something we can’t deny, we’re pretty famous for our hand-crafted specialty pies, including our brand-new Chicken and Truffled Oyster Mushroom Pie and our British Steak & Nicholson's Pale Ale Pie. Come out of the cold and try one for yourself, won’t you?

As well as our famous pies, we’ve got big twists on other classic pub food such as sausage and mash, mouth watering burgers and good old fish and chips. See our menu to discover them all.

Someone in your group got a sweet tooth? Here comes another British pub classic worth rushing to your nearest booth: our traditional new Bramley Apple & Blackberry Crumble. This is British pub food, done right.

CLINK CLINK, FANCY A DRINK?

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Here at Leicester Square London, we pride ourselves on serving an exquisite selection of perfectly-poured, ever-changing Cask Ales – including our very own Nicholson's Pale Ale, brewed by St Austell Brewery in Cornwall. You’ll also discover the wonders of our Gin Palace, featuring glorious gins from juniper-heavy and robust to sweet and fruity and every flavour profile in-between – all waiting at your local Nicholson’s in London.