• The Bear Hotel, 
  • 71 Highstreet, 
  • Esher, 
  • Surrey, 
  • KT10 9RQ

01372 469786

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WELCOME TO THE BEAR HOTEL

An enchanting and historic pub and hotel at the heart of Esher, Surrey for over 300 years. The best place to feel enriched by local heritage, culture and great beer.

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HOTEL BEDROOMS

Each one of our stunning classic bedrooms is unique and all hint at the heritage of one of Esher’s oldest coaching inns. With stylish and modern design, let our hotel be your home away from home.

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FOOD & DRINK

We offer a stylish bar and restaurant showcasing the best of British food and drink, with a seasonally changing menu and exceptional ales on tap.

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Our historic and enchanting hotel with 7 bedrooms has been a home for travellers since the 18th century.

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A premium and sophisticated dining experience in our historic restaurant. Championing the best of British ingredients and delivering a tasty menu for you to enjoy.

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Welcome to The Bear Hotel

Standing tall at the top of Esher High Street, The Bear Hotel is Esher’s historic flagship and has been home to many travellers and locals alike for over 300 years. The Bear Hotel boasts 7 classic bedrooms and an enchanting back dining room ready to deliver our premium dining experience.

Join us in our restaurant where we serve seasonal British dishes, all created with the freshest ingredients. Take a look at our Butchers Block, featuring the best prime cuts of meat, sourced by our Head Chef Antonio who ensures a succulent cut every time.

We’re working hard to get the festive season off to a sparkling start! Whether you’re looking for a sit down Christmas dinner with family & friends or a fun work do with drinks & nibbles, you will have the best Christmas party in Esher here at our pub. Take a look at our menu’s on our Christmas page or yule be sorry!

The Roaring 20’s are about to make a return, and we have the perfect way for you to celebrate! Scroll down to see what we’re doing for New Year’s (Hint: it’s going to be a big one)

Ideally located a short distance from Esher train station and only a few minutes from Sandown Racecourse. The Bear Hotel is famous for hosting race-goers, business travellers and families alike. With a dog-friendly attitude in our bar area too, everyone is welcome.

Our General manager George, and the rest of the team look forward to meeting you!

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Sandown Racecourse

An Esher tradition to drink at The Bear before and after your racing experience. Enjoy our cosy Pub and open garden to celebrate your winnings with friends.

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Live Music

The Bear provides a fantastic location to escape the ordinary and experience a music filled evening. Live music plays inside the Pub and in the Garden when it’s sunny!

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Your Sunday Made Better

Freshly prepared roast dinners using only the best of locally sourced ingredients, cosy restaurants with friendly waiting staff and a wide variety of delicious wine to match any meal – join us for a perfect Sunday.

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Wine Down Wednesdays

Every Wednesday, our Grapemaster & Head Waiter Fraser will be roaming the restaurant and bar area with 3 different wines ready for you to try! With a chance every week to win a glass of wine too, why not make a date night out of it by having dinner with us too.

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Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve Party!

100 years later and we’re back in a prohibition state – All alcohol is outlawed and you’ll have to start the new year 100% sober – word on the street is that the Bartenders at The Bear in Esher want to host the best New Year’s Party around and they’ve been secretly brewing their own liquor in our Hotel rooms ready for any secret sales to Bear party goers – You’ll need to whisper the password Don’t let the guards catch you or you’ll face serious jail time.

For those who don’t need secret service over the bar there’s plenty of room for dancing along to our Jazz music, and DJ that joins us later in the night. We’re expecting full dress up, lots of cigars and mustaches – so don’t miss out on the number one event that brings the Roaring 1920s 100 years into the future and right on your doorstep.

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Christmas 2019

Join us this holiday season as our team have set out to make Christmas 2019 the best Christmas yet

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