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BEAR Hockley, Nottingham, Nottingham

BEAR Hockley

4.7 (85)
£25 and under
Café
Carlton St, Nottingham, Nottingham NG1 1NN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    Carlton St, Nottingham, Nottingham NG1 1NN
  • Neighborhood
    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

Menu

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What 85 people are saying

BEAR Hockley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Nottingham/Nottinghamshire

    Most Booked

  • Nottingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BEAR Hockley in Nottingham shines with "excellent food" and "friendly staff" creating a "lovely atmosphere." It's perfect for family gatherings or brunch with friends. Guests appreciate the "efficient and friendly service," with standout experiences like live music enhancing the ambiance. While some find it a bit loud, the overall experience is delightful.
85 Reviews

  1. Helen

    Nottingham/Nottinghamshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always go to Bear, when we are in Nottingham for a family catch up. We love it! The food is excellent, the staff are friendly and the place has a lovely atmosphere

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  2. Harry

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A nice place to go out for brunch with friends. Staff were friendly and told us how ordering worked as it was our first time (order at the bar). Food was good, not the cheapest but worth the price. My only complaint was that it was really loud but that's not the restaurant's fault. I would come back again.

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  3. Helen

    Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely atmosphere white peach iced tea really refreshing

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  4. Alan

    Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Good location. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will be back.

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  5. lisa VIP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service really look after you and remember you

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  6. Deb

    Devon1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    If you would like to eat without the deafening noise of a barking dog then go somewhere else. This is 5th or 6th time at Bear and is certainly the last. The service is consistently shambolic - a shame as the menu is fab.

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  7. Lillia

    Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service for a table of 11. Everyone enjoyed their food.

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  8. Lloyd

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  9. Joan VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore22 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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  10. 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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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 85 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for BEAR Hockley

Carlton St, Nottingham, Nottingham NG1 1NN

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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