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BEAR Ashbourne, overlooking St John Street - BEAR Ashbourne, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

BEAR Ashbourne

3.9
3.9
126 Reviews
£25 and under
Café

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8:00 p.m.
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Booked 5 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
BEAR Ashbourne is housed in the historic ex-Bennetts department store, breathing new life in to the space whilst taking care to preserve any historic architectural features that remain. BEAR was born on the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border, so investing in such an iconic location in Ashbourne feels like a great way to pay homage to the space and our history across the two counties.

From brunch to burgers, and coffee to cocktails, BEAR Ashbourne is open 7 days a week and has everything you need to move from day to night. ✨

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01335 210322
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Ashbourne
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 126 people are saying

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BEAR Ashbourne offers "lovely food with plenty of choice" and "amazing cocktails" in a vibrant atmosphere. While some guests experienced delays, the "friendly and attentive" staff ensured a welcoming environment. Despite occasional hiccups, diners praise the "inventive menu" and comfortable setting, making it a popular choice for brunch and gatherings.
126 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I didn’t enjoy my breakfast choice & had to leave most of it , really disappointed. I had mushrooms on sourdough toast with a side of halloumi . There was a very thick layer of Greek yogurt on the toast ( which was more like bread ) & then cover by cold mushrooms which were overly seasoned & not pleasant at all . It was a very odd combination . The two small pieces of halloumi were yummy & that’s all I ate really . I ordered a cappuccino which when it arrived was more like a latte with no foam at all . It was also luke warm 😞 My husband has the full English which he said was ok just cold !!!!! This was our first visit & have to say we won’t return & I won’t be recommending to friends & family

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  2. E

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Mouldy toast and raw chicken! The child’s portion of toast was mouldy, they kindly refunded it and sent out a new piece. However then the chicken on the flatbread was completely raw on some pieces. Some had already been eaten which we hope were fully cooked not partially but others were raw as soon as you cut through. The waiter was excellent in dealing with it but the kitchen staff should not be working there!

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  3. Sarah

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, amazing cocktails, attentive service. Special mention to Luke and Evan. We will be back!

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  4. Chris

    Worcestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food with plenty of choice for adults and children

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  5. Erica

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drink were great, it was just ashame the waiter was abrupt.

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  6. Sonia

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very cold so uncomfortable having a meal. Kept my coat on Met friends not seen for a long time so a special occasion regretted here. Expensive egg dish and shells in it. Friends left after the meal at Bear and went somewhere else to eat! Local but wont go again. Tables were very close to each other crammed in

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  7. Matthew

    Devon

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Busy between Christmas and New Year 2pm sitting. Limited menu, and even part of that was unavailable. Low on staff, particularly in the kitchen, and consequently long wait for food. When it came it was nice. Good buzzy atmosphere.

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  8. Claire

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food . Great service . Comfortable . Will be back

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  9. Angela

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Experience. Friendly and attentive despite being busy. Lots of delicious food to choose from and all very tasty. Would definitely return.

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  10. Angela

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A lovely coffee shop with fantastic cakes and friendly staff. We had arranged to meet friends for a chat over coffee but found the music just a little too loud to hold a conversation.

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FAQs

BEAR Ashbourne offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01335 210322.

BEAR Ashbourne is rated 3.9 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for BEAR Ashbourne

19 St John St, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1GP

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Ashbourne
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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