Christmas at BEAR · 2026
Everything Christmas
at your local BEAR
From Thursday 12 November
The Christmas menu has landed
Our festive specials join the full BEAR menu, served right up to the end of December. Brunch is served all day, obviously.
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Biscoff & Butterscotch French Toast
13.90Caramelised brioche, Baileys whipped mascarpone, butterscotch sauce, Biscoff crumb (v)
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The Christmas Smash Burger
19.90Two smashed beef patties, bacon, camembert, cranberry chilli jam, sage mayo and a pig in blanket, with fries and a gravy dipping pot
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Camembert & Cranberry Toastie
12.90Camembert, smoked cheddar, cranberry chilli jam, gravy dipping pot (v)
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Caramelised Sprouts on Toast
9.90Coconut yoghurt, chilli oil, toasted hazelnuts, crispy sage, sourdough (vg)
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Hot Honey Pigs in Blankets
9.90With mustard mayo
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Christmas Loaded Fries or Tots
7.50Smoked cheddar, sage mayo, cranberry chilli jam, stuffing crumb, crispy onions. Add pigs in blankets 4.00
Look for the Crimbo Special stamp on the menu
Christmas drinks · from 12 November
Something warm by the tree
Hot chocolates piled high with cream, layered festive matcha and lattes with all the trimmings. Pull up a chair, you’re not going anywhere.
The Crimbo Catch-Up · 12 Nov – 31 Dec
Grab your favourite person. Catch up.
The festive feast for two, all day, every day, at every BEAR.
2Christmas dishes+2Drinks+1Side to share
£40for two
Just ask the team when you order.
Christmas parties · groups of 10+
Sort the Christmas do
Office party, family get-together or the whole gang: our sharing feasts land in the middle of the table (or as a buffet) and everyone dives in.
£35per person
Big Style Crimbo
Prosecco on arrival, the Big Cheese Fondue, hot honey pigs in blankets, smashed roasties, stuffing balls, gravy jugs and cake bites.
£21per person
Feasting Package 2
Meatballs & ragu, Disco Bowls, hot honey chicken tenders, halloumi fries, bhajis, hummus, flatbreads and tots.
£18per person
Feasting Package 1
Hot honey chicken tenders, halloumi fries, bhajis & raita, hummus & flatbread, garlic flatbread and two kinds of tots.
The organiser’s perk: a gift card for you
You did the hard bit. Book your Christmas do with us and we’ll say thanks with a BEAR gift card after the party.
Pre-booked parties of 10+ between 12 November and 31 January. Based on guests who attend, minimum spend £10 per head. One gift card per booking, given to the organiser once the bill is settled, and it can’t be used on the party bill.
Dusk ’til Done
£8 Cocktails& £5 Pints
from 3pm every day
Shopping done (or not). Either way, there’s a cocktail with your name on it, right up to 31 December.
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Blood Orange & Mango Spritz
Sarti Rosa aperitivo, prosecco, soda
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Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda
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Bramble
Gin, lemon, blackberry liqueur
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Tommy’s Margarita
Cazcabel blanco, lime, agave
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Orange Mimosa
Prosecco, fresh orange juice
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Coffee Cherry Negroni
Gin, Campari, cascara vermouth
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Any draught pint
£5, every one of them
From 3pm until your BEAR closes. Christmas late nights mean more of it, so check your store below. Over 18s only. Please drink responsibly.
Opening times
Christmas hours
Late nights, key dates and usual hours for every BEAR. Swipe through, or jump to yours.
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Ashbourne19B St John Street, Market Place, Ashbourne DE6 1GP
Key dates
- Christmas Eve
- 8am – 9pm
- Christmas Day
- Closed
- Boxing Day
- Closed
- New Year's Eve
- 8am – 11pm
- New Year's Day
- Closed
Late nights & changes
- Sat 21 NovAshbourne Lights Switch-On
- 8am – 9pm
- Fri 4 DecAshbourne Lantern Parade
- 8am – 9pm
- Sat 5 Dec
- 8am – 9pm
- Fri 11–Sat 12 Dec
- 8am – 9pm
- Fri 18–Sat 19 Dec
- 8am – 9pm
- Sun 27 Dec
- 9am – 7pm
- Mon 28–Wed 30 Dec
- 8am – 7pm
- Sun 3 Jan
- 8am – 7pm
Usual hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8am – 5pm
- Fri–Sat
- 8am – 7pm
- Sun
- 8am – 5pm
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DerbionUnit SU230, Level 2, Derbion, London Road, Derby DE1 2PL
Key dates
- Christmas Eve
- 8am – 5pm
- Christmas Day
- Closed
- Boxing Day
- Closed
- New Year's Eve
- 8am – 7pm
- New Year's Day
- 9am – 4pm
Late nights & changes
- Mon 7–Sat 12 DecLate-night shopping (kitchen till 7pm)
- 8am – 8pm
- Mon 14–Sat 19 DecLate-night shopping (kitchen till 7pm)
- 8am – 8pm
- Mon 21–Wed 23 DecLate-night shopping (kitchen till 7pm)
- 8am – 8pm
Usual hours
- Mon–Wed
- 8am – 6pm
- Thu
- 8am – 7pm
- Fri–Sat
- 8am – 7:30pm
- Sun
- 9am – 5pm
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Iron Gate7 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3FJ
Key dates
- Christmas Eve
- 8am – 5pm
- Christmas Day
- Closed
- Boxing Day
- Closed
- New Year's Eve
- 8am – 5pm
- New Year's Day
- Closed
Late nights & changes
- Sat 28 NovDerby Lights Switch-On
- 8am – 8pm
Usual hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8am – 5pm
- Fri–Sat
- 8am – 7pm
- Sun
- 8:30am – 5pm
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LincolnUnit 6, Corn Exchange Building, Cornhill Quarter, Lincoln LN5 7HE
Key dates
- Christmas Eve
- 8am – 6pm
- Christmas Day
- Closed
- Boxing Day
- Closed
- New Year's Eve
- 8am – 6pm
- New Year's Day
- Closed
Late nights & changes
- Thu 26 NovLincoln Lights Switch-On
- 8am – 9pm
- Fri 4–Sat 5 Dec
- 8am – 9pm
- Fri 11–Sat 12 Dec
- 8am – 9pm
- Fri 18–Sat 19 Dec
- 8am – 9pm
Usual hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8am – 6pm
- Fri–Sat
- 8am – 7pm
- Sun
- 8am – 5pm
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NorthwichUnit 4, Barons Quay Road, Northwich CW9 5FT
Key dates
- Christmas Eve
- 9am – 4pm
- Christmas Day
- Closed
- Boxing Day
- Closed
- New Year's Eve
- 9am – 4pm
- New Year's Day
- Closed
Late nights & changes
- Sat 28 Nov
- 9am – 7pm
Usual hours
- Mon–Thu
- 9am – 4pm
- Fri–Sat
- 9am – 5pm
- Sun
- 9am – 4pm
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Hockley36a Carlton Street, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1NN
Key dates
- Christmas Eve
- 8am – 6pm
- Christmas Day
- Closed
- Boxing Day
- Closed
- New Year's Eve
- 8am – 6pm
- New Year's Day
- Closed
Late nights & changes
Usual hours all season.
Usual hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8am – 6pm
- Fri–Sat
- 8am – 9pm
- Sun
- 8am – 5pm
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Stone57 High Street, Stone ST15 8AH
Key dates
- Christmas Eve
- 8am – 5pm
- Christmas Day
- Closed
- Boxing Day
- Closed
- New Year's Eve
- 8am – 9pm
- New Year's Day
- Closed
Late nights & changes
- Thu 19 NovStone Christmas Lights Switch-On
- 8am – 8:30pm
- Fri 4–Sat 5 Dec
- 8am – 10pm
- Fri 11–Sat 12 Dec
- 8am – 10pm
- Fri 18–Sat 19 Dec
- 8am – 10pm
Usual hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8am – 5pm
- Fri–Sat
- 8am – 6pm
- Sun
- 8:30am – 4:30pm
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Uttoxeter33 High Street, Uttoxeter ST14 7HN
Key dates
- Christmas Eve
- 8am – 7pm
- Christmas Day
- Closed
- Boxing Day
- Closed
- New Year's Eve
- 8am – 7pm
- New Year's Day
- Closed
Late nights & changes
- Thu 26 NovUttoxeter Lights Switch-On & Cracker Night
- 8am – 8pm
- Fri 4 DecFirst Fridays: Wreath Making Workshop
- 8am – 8pm
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun
- 8am – 4pm
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Wimborne71 High Street, Wimborne Minster BH21 1HS
Key dates
- Christmas Eve
- 8am – 9pm
- Christmas Day
- Closed
- Boxing Day
- Closed
- New Year's Eve
- 8am – 9pm
- New Year's Day
- Closed
Late nights & changes
- Mon 21–Wed 23 Dec
- 8am – 8pm
- Sun 27 Dec
- 9am – 6pm
- Mon 28–Wed 30 Dec
- 8am – 6pm
- Sat 2 Jan
- 8am – 6pm
Usual hours
- Mon–Wed
- 8am – 4pm
- Thu
- 8am – 9pm
- Fri–Sat
- 8am – 8:30pm
- Sun
- 9am – 4pm
Most BEARs are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Hours can change, so check your store page before you set off.
App-only · 12 Nov – 31 Dec
Christmas code drops
All through November and December we’re dropping surprise codes in the BEAR Everywhere app: free festive treats and money off your bill. They don’t hang around, so turn your notifications on.
- Get the app and sign up with your phone number.
- Turn notifications on so you hear about every drop first. Missed the pop-up? Settings, then Notifications, then BEAR Everywhere.
- Use your code when you order in the app, at any BEAR. You’ll earn points too.
BEAR Uttoxeter only
First Fridays
On the first Friday of every month, BEAR Uttoxeter stays open late for something a bit different. Here’s what’s coming up:
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Nov6
Clay & Cocktails
Make your own bauble, drink in hand. 6pm to 8pm.
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Dec4
Wreath Making Workshop
Make a wreath for your front door. Open till 8pm.
Gift cards
For the person who has everything
Brunch, coffee, cocktails, a cheeky Crimbo Catch-Up: a BEAR gift card covers the lot.
Christmas menu, Crimbo Catch-Up and code drops run 12 November to 31 December 2026. Dusk ’til Done runs from 3pm until close, every day until 31 December. While stocks last.
Over 18s only for alcohol. Please drink responsibly: drinkaware.co.uk