The Bear and Staff
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19 reviews -
- Pub
Description
Taking up a prime spot in the bustling Leicester Square, The Bear & Staff is a traditional pub with a unique character.
Established in 1714, the pub has counted both villains and celebrities (such as Charlie Chaplin) as locals. In fact, one landlord lost his licence for Sunday trading and robbery – today everything is strictly above board.
On the menu you’ll find a great choice of hearty pub food dishes, accompanied by an impressive selection of local cask ales, wines, beers and spirits.
There’s also plenty to see nearby, including The National Gallery, a host of theatres, the Thames and Covent Garden.
Info
- Pub
- Chatting and Drinking , After work drinks , Eating
- Leicester Square, Leicester Square, Covent Garden
- Happily Affordable ££
- Taking Bookings
- Wheelchair Access
- No Door Charge
- None
- No restrictions
- Background Music
- Street Side Tables
- No queues normally
- Sky Sports
Hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 | 23:00 | |
| Tuesday | 11:30 | 23:00 | |
| Wednesday | 11:30 | 23:00 | |
| Thursday | 11:30 | 23:30 | |
| Friday | 11:30 | 0:00 | |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 0:00 | |
| Sunday | 12:00 | 22:30 |
Special opening hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 24th December 2025 | 11:00 | 21:00 | |
| Thursday 25th December 2025 | - | - | |
| Thursday 1st January 2026 | 12:00 | 22:30 | |
| Monday 22nd December 2025 | 12:00 | 23:00 | |
| Tuesday 23rd December 2025 | 12:00 | 23:00 | |
| Friday 26th December 2025 | 11:00 | 23:00 | |
| Monday 29th December 2025 | 12:00 | 23:00 | |
| Tuesday 30th December 2025 | 12:00 | 23:00 | |
| Wednesday 31st December 2025 | 12:00 | 23:00 | |
| Friday 2nd January 2026 | 12:00 | 23:00 |
Location
Address
The Bear and Staff, 12, Bear Street, WC2H 7AX
Area
Leicester Square
Nearest Station
Leicester Square (Tube)
Menus
Private Hire
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | - | - | - | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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