Pub Details

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Coat & Bear

(formerly George & Pelican)

28 Bartholomew Street

Newbury

RG14 5LL

(01635) 243690

Social Links

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday
Noon–23:00
Tuesday
Noon–23:00
Wednesday
Noon–23:00
Thursday
Noon–23:00
Friday
Noon–23:00
Saturday
Noon–23:00
Sunday
Noon–21:45

Meal Times

Monday
Noon–21:45
Tuesday
Noon–21:45
Wednesday
Noon–21:45
Thursday
Noon–21:45
Friday
Noon–21:45
Saturday
Noon–21:45
Sunday
Noon–21:00

About the pub

The Coat & Bear is on the ground floor of a Georgian building with a Grade II* listing. The name of the pub with rooms is a nod to the Newbury-born Michael Bond, author of the beloved character Paddington Bear, as well as the historic Newbury Coat of 1811.

A Heartwood Inn, the pub opened on 29 October 2024.

A report in September 2026 said card payments only, cash not taken.

Historic Interest

Mid 18th century, Grade II* Listed. Historic England list entry 1219756

Regular ales

This pub serves 4 regular beers.

  • Renegade Good Old Boy
  • Sharp’s Doom Bar
  • St Austell Tribute
  • Timothy Taylor Landlord

Changing ales

No beers listed

    Source:

    Close to Bus Routes
    Close to Railway Station

    Transport

    Close to Bus Routes
    Close to Railway Station

    Nearby Bus Routes (<1/2 mile)

    Nearby Station (250m)

    Newbury

    Features

    Real Ale Available
    Cask Marque Accredited

    Three star – A pub interior of exceptional national historic importance

    Facilities

    Lunchtime Meals
    Evening Meals
    Dog Friendly
    Accomodation

    26 boutique bedrooms

    Restaurant Area

    Updated on 07/10/2026