The Bear, Bristol
The Bear is a pub at The Bear Hotel, 261 Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4SF. The Bear's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol council on 27 November 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- The Bear Hotel
261 Hotwell Road
Hotwells
Bristol
BS8 4SF - Council
- Bristol
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Bear’s food hygiene rating
The Bear's rating is 2 years old.
We have checked The Bear's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Bear
- 4The Merchants Arms80 m
- 5Rose of Denmark150 m
- 3The Pump House220 m
- 3Novia Scotia350 m
- 5The Lion Inn420 m
- 5The Cottage Inn440 m
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Questions about The Bear
What is the food hygiene rating at The Bear?
The Bear's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol council on 27 November 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Bear?
The Bear is at The Bear Hotel, 261 Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4SF, in Bristol. Bristol council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Merchants Arms, about 80 m away.
What pubs are near The Bear?
The closest pubs and bars to The Bear are The Merchants Arms (80 m), Rose of Denmark (150 m) and The Pump House (220 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Bear's hygiene rating up to date?
The Bear's rating is 2 years old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Bear on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Bristol council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.