Ye Olde White Bear, Hampstead

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location:

Hampstead

address:

Well Road, NW3 1LJ

phone:

0871 258 5118*
* calls cost 10p/minute, click here for more about 0871 numbers.

nearest stations:

Hampstead London Underground station
(270m) - zones 2/3

Hampstead Heath Railway station
(800m) - zone 2

Finchley Road and Frognal Railway station
(1.1Km)

Belsize Park London Underground station
(1.2Km) - zone 2

Finchley Road London Underground station
(1.3Km) - zone 2

bus routes:

46, 268

how to find it:

Hampstead: turn right on Heath Street and then, after a few minutes, turn right onto New End. The pub is just ahead of you on the left.

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opening times:

Mon-Fri 11:30-23:00
Sat: 11:00-23:00
Sun: 12:00-22:30*
* opening times can change, please check with the pub before organising important events.

nearby attraction(s):

Fenton House (350m)

Camden Arts Centre (990m)

Street View - click to see the area around the Ye Olde White Bear

Considering the history, character and heritage of Hampstead, its surprising that there aren't more classic pubs in the area. Of course, many have now smartened themselves up and moved into gastropub status, or simply closed down. Nevertheless, Ye Olde White Bear certainly has a good claim on being the best pub for a drink in Hampstead. It's comfortable and friendly, has board games and an impressive selection of six real ales which on our last visit included no fewer than four guest beers. Food wise, there's a relatively unpretentious pub menu which - especially considering the neighbourhood - is well priced. We've heard that there's been a decline in recent months regarding the food's quality, but we didn't have any problems on our last visit. Overall, the least pretentious and most homely pub in the area: a splendid establishment.

reviewed:
12/11/2008

Eating at the Ye Olde White Bear ... we last ate here on 04/10/2008

Traditional pub grub menu. The club sandwich and the chicken pie our group ate were both well made, while the burger (£8) was also fine, if rather on the small side.

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