# Bear & Staff Public House, London — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.4/5 from 2,660 Google reviews. Victorian pub with pavement tables and dining room named after former customer, Charlie Chaplin. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/london/restaurants/bear-staff-public-house (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pub 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Bear & Staff Public House 10-12 Bear Street, London [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10842250041977471661&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Bear And Staff](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/114684035357051421196) **In short:** Bear & Staff Public House is a pub in London, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,660 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places Victorian pub with pavement tables and dining room named after former customer, Charlie Chaplin. Summary via Google ## About Bear & Staff Public House Bear & Staff Public House sits on Bear Street in a Victorian building with pavement seating and a dining room. The pub takes bookings and welcomes groups and dogs. The menu centres on traditional British food, with pies and fish and chips among the dishes served. Portions are reported as generous. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Bear & Staff Public House's own website](https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/london/thebearandstaffleicestersquarelondon?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-homepage). ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM **Friday** 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM ## What's nearby - Wyndham's Theatre next door - Pizza Hut Restaurants Leicester Square next door - Maharaja of India next door - The Moon Under Water next door - Prince Charles Cinema 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this pub offers delicious traditional British food, especially the pies and fish and chips, with generous portions. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, and the cozy, authentic atmosphere. Some reviews mention the service can be slow. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (2,660 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** No **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** London Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/428024). [More restaurants in London](https://staycation.co.uk/london/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (2,660 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/london/thebearandstaffleicestersquarelondon?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-homepage) [020 7321 0814](tel:02073210814) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** London **Plus Code** 9C3XGV6C+8G ### 🏨 Places to stay near London Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Google does not list Bear & Staff Public House as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Bear & Staff Public House? Yes, Bear & Staff Public House takes reservations. ### How do I contact Bear & Staff Public House? 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