The Bear in Oxshott reopens after refurbishment with new menu and terrace

Zoe Gater

A much-loved Surrey pub has reopened its doors following a major refurbishment.

Located in the heart of Oxshott, The Bear has returned after an extensive top-to-toe makeover, bringing a fresh new look, revamped menus and a renewed focus on relaxed socialising.

Blending heritage charm with contemporary design, the newly imagined space features cosy seating alongside mixed-height tables, making it just as suited to a quick pint as it is to a leisurely Sunday lunch.

Outside, the team has transformed the sun-trap terrace with new decking and festoon lighting, creating an ideal spot for al fresco drinks with friends and family.

The Bear’s new chapter brings a packed calendar of events that aim to unite the community, including weekly quizzes, monthly ‘Butcher’s Block’ steak nights and Friday seafood specials.

Behind the bar

Guests can expect a well-rounded selection of cask ales, IPAs and pale ales, alongside Hawkstone and Jubel Peach.

There’s also a globe-spanning wine list and a lineup of seasonal spritzes, including a martini spritz with olives, a white sangria with peach, and a raspberry honeybee made with Beesou honey. Non-drinkers are catered for too, with alcohol-free options like 0% Amalfi and berry Hugo.

On the menu

In the kitchen, head chef Toni Mitchell is serving up a menu packed with elevated pub classics and seasonal British ingredients.

Starters range from chicken and bacon Caeser bon-bons to a prawn and crayfish ‘Bloody Mary’ cocktail, while mains include pork, apple and leek toad in the hole, Jacob’s Ladder short rib and minted Welsh lamb and pea pie.

And for group dining, there are generous sharing plates designed for grazing, with a standout dish being the fondue-style Welsh rarebit with Guinness chutney and soldiers.

Sundays are all about the roast, with a line-up of prime cuts including crispy pork belly, West Country beef and lemon and thyme roast chicken, alongside a wild mushroom and asparagus wellington.

Expect all the trimmings, from golden roasties to towering Yorkshire puddings, with the option to go all out with a short rib sharer.

The Bear is open seven days a week.

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