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The Bear
Wareham | 01929 288150
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The heart of  The Bear, where a warm welcome always awaits. A place to celebrate, recuperate, meet friends or just be.

A selection of  teas and coffees are always available together with a wide
choice of ales, ciders & handpicked wines, all designed to be enjoyed by themselves or to pair beautifully with our menus. Also, it’s home to our legendry hand crafted cocktails.

In case you needed reminding, cocktail happy hour is daily between 4 and 6pm.

Cocktails & Wine List
Paddington £10.50 Our classic cocktail with Tarquin's blood orange gin & marmalade, grapefruit juice, dash of ginger wine,topped up with lemonade.
Pina Colada £9.00 Aluna coconut rum, coconut milk & pineapple juice.
Bloody Mary £9.50 A unique savoury cocktail with true multi-flavours of sweet, sour, salty umami & spicy
Passionfruit Martini £9.50 Alluring favourite, packed with fruity flavours, vanilla notes and vodka.
Mai Tai £9.50 A delicious blend of white & dark rum with a sweet & fruity twist.
Disaronno Sour £9.50 The perfect balance of sweet & sour. Almond aromas & citrus lemons, in a tumbler glass.
Espresso Martini £9.50 The ultimate pick you up & calm me down. Black Cow Vodka, Conker Cold Brew, simple syrup & a shot of espresso.
Mojito £9.50 A classic, all time favourite. White rum, lime, mint & sugar, topped with soda. A choice of: Classic, Strawberry, Passionfruit, Mango or Lychee.
Old Fashioned £9.50 Whiskey based, giving a rich complex blend of flavours with a hint of sweetness, a trace of citrus and satisfying smooth finish.
Margarita £9.50 Tequila,cointreau & lime ~(if you're feeling adventurous ask for spicy option).
Aperol Spritz £9.50 This Italian cocktail is light & refreshing, with a bittersweet aromatic taste. Perfect on a summers day.
Negroni £10.50 Classic, bittersweet cocktail made with equal parts of Gin, Campari and sweet Vermouth.
Dorset Cooler Mocktail £7.00 (Alcohol Free) Your choice of Passionfruit, Lychee or Strawberry, enhanced with citrus notes, topped with refreshing soda.
Fizz & Champagne
Artigianale Prosecco, Italy £32.00
English Oak Chinkapin Rosé £52.50
English Oak Engelman Cuvee £50.00
English Oak San Gabriel £60.00
NV Taittinger Brut Reserve, Reims £80.00
NV Bollinger Special Cuvee, France £89.00
Whites
Pinot Grigio Ombrellino Catarratto, Italy £26.00
Eclat de Mer Sauvignon Blanc,
France
£27.00
Hillville Road Chardonnay, Australia £28.00
Villemarin Picpoul de Pinet, France £30.00
Finger Post Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough, New Zealand
£35.00
E Bonneville Chablis, France £47.00
Sancerre Blanc Due Armand, France £57.00
Reds
Balade Romantique Pinot Noir, France £26.50
Hillville Road Shiraz, South Africa £27.50
Vista Plata Malbec , Argentina £28.50
Pavillion Des Trois Arches Merlot, France £29.00
Pasqua 'Desire, Lush & Zin' Primitivo, Puglia, Italy £32.00
Al Galera Poetico Tinto, Portugal £36.00
Sangiovese di Toscana, Italy £37.50
Esprit De Lussac, Lussac St-Emillion , France £55.00
Rosés
Ombrellino Pinot Grigio Delle Venezia Rosé, Italy £24.00
Balade Romantique Rose, France £29.00
Chateau Minuty 'M de Minuty' Rosé, Cote de Provence, France £41.00
Crescendo White Zinfandel, Italy £29.00

Stay, Eat & Meet at The Bear

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Accommodation

Our beautiful bedrooms are all individually designed and each one is as unique as the famous bears they've been named after.

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Food

We are proud to serve great food, great coffee and great cakes from breakfast through to dinner.

Reservations & More

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Bar

Serving a wide selection of hand crafted cocktails, mocktails, wines, beers and spirits with a emphasis on showcasing our local brewers and distillers.

Drinks Menu

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Functions

The Bear’s versatile layout means we can provide spaces for all manner of meetings, eatings and celebrations.

Functions at The Bear

News & Offers

STAY WITH US IN AUGUST!

A great location to stay if you are exploring The Isle of Purbeck including Wareham, Swanage, Corfe Castle & Studland.

Midweek Summer Stays – 15% Off in August
Dreaming of a peaceful escape or romantic nights away? Book directly on our website with code AUGUST15% or call 01929 288150 to enjoy:

• 15 % off all midweek stays (Sunday–Thursday) during August 2025
• A delicious breakfast included every morning
• Straightforward, no-fuss booking—offer not available elsewhere

EARLY EATS MENU — Available Daily from 5 to 6pm

A small, delicious, great-value menu with something for everyone.

• 4 of our most popular dishes – just £15 each
• Children’s menu – £9.95, including a squash drink
• Homemade cakes or ice cream for dessert

Book or pop in, place your order between 5 and 6pm and vacate the table by 7pm. It’s perfect for a pre- or post-cinema bite, a post beach treat—or even to dodge the traffic! By the time you leave, the roads will be clearer, and everything will feel that little bit better.

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