White Bear — Restaurant in London

🚇Farringdon 🍺 £6.80 Mahou ❤️ A simple but stunning traditional boozer. . The White Bear is located close to Smithfield Market on the border between Farringdon and Clerkenwell. The nearest Tube is Farringdon which is just a five minute walk away. . There has been a pub on the site for centuries, the current property was rebuilt in 1899 by the City of London Brewery Co. and suffered bomb damage in the second world war. . This is a one bar boozer which is traditionally decorated with some stunning features. The servery is on the left hand-side and has some intricately carved woodwork on the backbar. The centrepiece here is the beautiful Victorian fireplace which is surrounded by fabulous glazed tiles. The walls are a mix of wood panels, glossy embossed wallpaper and tiled also. The seating is a mix of wood benches around Britannia tables, stools around poser tables plus traditional tables and chairs. . The beer line up was all keg and had a mix of mainstream and craft options. I opted for a pint of Mahou, my pint was superb and price point was above average. The Food menu is all about Pizza, Charcuterie and Cheese plates. A 12” pizza costs around £12, there are lunchtime pizza deals for £4, if you fancy sharing a Charcuterie Board, it’s £25. . I visited mid-afternoon on a Friday and the pub was quiet. There were a few punters sat outside enjoying the summer sun plus a regular sat at the bar offloading his day to one of the staff behind the ramp. The soundtrack was an eclectic mix of rock and hip hop which wasn’t too loud and set a pleasant backdrop. The service was great, the two staff on duty were very welcoming and courteous. . The @whitebear.farringdon has had a rough ride in recent years and remained closed for some time, It was great to see this boozer back open and trading again. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here, the beer was on point, the decor is fantastic and you’ll be well looked after. Get this one on your list. . ℹ️ Info correct on...

I booked a table for 15 for a work social at White Bear and we were given the whole downstairs area which was super cute and cosy, vibey and had a private bar. It was quite hot as it was right by the pizza oven but the lovely staff brought us down a giant fan when they could see we were struggling which was perfect. The pizzas were absolutely delicious and the service of the one barmaid manning the private bar completely alone (didnt catch her name but had brown hair) was incredible. She was running up and down the stairs getting drinks from the main bar for us and dealing with the chaos of the definitely more than 15 people that turned up. I havnt had such good service from anyone in London for a very long time, she made the evening perfect and couldnt do enough for us. Thank you so much for being so nice and chill, you made the evening perfect! Would definitely return to White Bear, such a nice and atmospheric pub compared to so many blah ones in the area....

Ah, the White Bear Pub in London. One of the quintessential joys of visiting the capital is stumbling upon these small, charming pubs—an experience rarely matched in other parts of the country.

Nestled in a cozy corner, the White Bear is a haven of friendly yet efficient service. By the time you're on your second, third, or even fifth round, the staff not only remember your drink but have it ready with a smile. The tables outside are often filled with business folk who look like they've been marinating there for hours, basking in the pub's convivial atmosphere.

The beer selection? Simply superb. Whether you're a fan of a crisp lager or a hearty ale, the White Bear has you covered. It's one of those rare gems that make London pub-hopping such a delightful adventure. If you haven't been, go. If you have, go again. The White Bear is, quite...