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BEAR Hockley, Nottingham, Nottingham

BEAR Hockley

4.7
4.7
78 Reviews
£25 and under
Café

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2 people
11:30 p.m.

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Booked 9 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
BEAR Hockley is perched slap-bang in the middle of Nottingham's creative neighbourhood. With its small red frontage nestled in amongst the rainbow colours of Carlton Street, the store has a lot more to show off inside than first meets the eye. Expect light, breezy decor, cosy coffee & cocktail nooks, and (our favourite feature) a beautiful glass roof that floods the place with natural sunlight.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0115 697 3655
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Nottingham
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nottingham/Nottinghamshire

    Most Booked

  • Nottingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BEAR Hockley offers "fantastic coffee" and a "great atmosphere," making it a popular spot for brunch with a stylish, "lovely interior." While the "friendly staff" and "delicious food" earn praise, some diners note service delays and menu limitations. Overall, it's a lively venue worth visiting for its ambiance and quality offerings.
78 Reviews
  1. Lloyd

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came up to Nottingham for our son’s 21st birthday, who is at Uni. We took 6 of us out for lunch and have to say the food was delicious. We all loved our meals and mentioned you need to open Bear in Watford, Hertfordshire. It would do really well down here. Thanks for a fab lunch :-)

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  2. Joan VIP

    Atlantic City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We willre seated right away and the food was delivered quickly and was very tasty.

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  3. Susie

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really super brunch, excellent service. Efficient and friendly staff. No long waits for the food and staff very attentive. A pleasure, would definitely go again. Thank you.

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  4. Maria

    Berkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Glad we booked as most tables were reserved for Sunday brunch. The Turkish eggs were really delicious

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  5. liv

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for dinner - the atmosphere was great and there was a live musician. The service and food was great with also a good deal for cocktails.

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  6. hermione

    Nottingham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we went for valentine’s day, they had a live singer who was using our table but they quickly sorted us out with a new one, the singer really added to the atmosphere. we both ordered the chicken parm burger which can with some chips, it was lovely!! Service was great! Was in and out within an hour- food came in 15 mins. I’ve been before to Bear for the Brunch menu and always enjoyed it and the evening menu is just as special. Would recommend. Portions do run the tiniest bit small (i’m not completely stuffed at the end)

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  7. Charlie

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I'll definitely dine here again :)

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  8. Kady

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and great vibes! Will definitely be back

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  9. Khadija

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is quite pricey but very delicious, the cakes are amazing and the drinks are also very yummy

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  10. Irene

    Nottingham1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had to go to the bar to order and get water by ourselves.. essentially we weren’t serviced.

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FAQs

BEAR Hockley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0115 697 3655.

BEAR Hockley is rated 4.7 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.

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Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for BEAR Hockley

Carlton St, Nottingham, Nottingham NG1 1NN

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Nottingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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