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BEAR Ashbourne, overlooking St John Street - BEAR Ashbourne, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
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BEAR Ashbourne

4 (132)
£25 and under
Café
19 St John St, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1GP

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Dog-friendly
  • Vegetarian-friendly
BEAR Ashbourne is housed in the historic ex-Bennetts department store, breathing new life in to the space whilst taking care to preserve any historic architectural features that remain. BEAR was born on the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border, so investing in such an iconic location in Ashbourne feels like a great way to pay homage to the space and our history across the two counties.

From brunch to burgers, and coffee to cocktails, BEAR Ashbourne is open 7 days a week and has everything you need to move from day to night. ✨

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Ashbourne
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 132 people are saying

BEAR Ashbourne 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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BEAR Ashbourne offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "excellent coffee." Guests rave about the "fabulous" flat whites and flavorful dishes like the Buddha bowl. Some diners noted areas for improvement, such as inconsistent food quality and environment. Overall, it's a popular spot with great potential for a memorable visit.

132 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service bit of a low atmosphere for Friday evening but put this down to weather ? Food great and staff lovely

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  2. donna

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous experience, a great spot in Ashbourne. We had smashed avocado on toastbwothb2 poached eggs and sweet chilli sauce.... well my taste buds were literally tingling, wow to flavour and crunch of seeds galore. Fantastic. Mynfriend had a thoroughly delicious Buddha bowl. What a treat ... and the tastiest decaf flat white... omg best in town... so smooth.... fabulous service . Highly recommended. A must do.thank you everyone.

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  3. Julie

    Derbyshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two fabulous Flat Whites expertly made and professionally served. Table clearly reserved as booked. Great service.

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  4. Cathy

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good front of house service, tasty food and nice ambience

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  5. Lindsay

    Perthshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were excellent. The only downside was that we were between two tables with dogs yapping at each other really loudly in quite an enclosed bit of the restaurant. Not a very relaxing breakfast experience, but really good food.

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  6. Julie

    Derbyshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent coffee (Flat White) made by an experienced and talented Barista. Table booked and clearly labelled, service impeccable. Pastry and Espresso Brownie well made and a good accompaniment. Highly recommended.

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  7. Karen

    Yorkshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I didn’t enjoy my breakfast choice & had to leave most of it , really disappointed. I had mushrooms on sourdough toast with a side of halloumi . There was a very thick layer of Greek yogurt on the toast ( which was more like bread ) & then cover by cold mushrooms which were overly seasoned & not pleasant at all . It was a very odd combination . The two small pieces of halloumi were yummy & that’s all I ate really . I ordered a cappuccino which when it arrived was more like a latte with no foam at all . It was also luke warm 😞 My husband has the full English which he said was ok just cold !!!!! This was our first visit & have to say we won’t return & I won’t be recommending to friends & family

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  8. E

    Derbyshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Mouldy toast and raw chicken! The child’s portion of toast was mouldy, they kindly refunded it and sent out a new piece. However then the chicken on the flatbread was completely raw on some pieces. Some had already been eaten which we hope were fully cooked not partially but others were raw as soon as you cut through. The waiter was excellent in dealing with it but the kitchen staff should not be working there!

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  9. Sarah

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, amazing cocktails, attentive service. Special mention to Luke and Evan. We will be back!

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  10. Chris

    Worcestershire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food with plenty of choice for adults and children

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FAQs

BEAR Ashbourne offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01335 210322.

BEAR Ashbourne is rated 4 stars by 132 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
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19 St John St, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1GP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ashbourne
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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