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The Old White Bear was a gastropub in [[Locale Hampstead|Hampstead]].  It [https://twitter.com/OldWhiteBearNW3/status/429432707157082112 closed] in February 2014 after being [http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/unhappy-hour-backlash-as-two-historic-london-inns-are-sold-for-37million-to-become-homes-8994916.html sold to property developers], though as of the time of writing there's a [http://owb.org.uk/decision/ campaign] to reopen it as a pub.

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Gastropub (or self-described "restaurant and bar") in [[Locale Hampstead|Hampstead]].

Previously a traditional real ale pub (as the [[Olde White Bear, NW3 1LT|Olde White Bear]]), it reopened under new management in March 2010.  The focus and ambience have changed completely, though there are still two handpumps on the bar; in July 2013 these offered London Fields Hackney Hopster (&pound;1.95/half) and Sharp's Doom Bar.

On a Friday afternoon in July 2013, most of the tables were already set with cutlery, napkins, and glasses <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9291525379/ photo]</small>, though a couple were left bare for drinkers.  Music was playing, not too loud.

As of July 2013, lunch and dinner <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9291537153/sizes/l photo of dinner menu]</small> are served 6:30pm-10:30pm Mon; noon-3pm and 6:30pm-10:30pm Tue-Fri; noon-3:30pm and 6:30pm-10:30pm Sat; and noon-3:30pm and 6:30pm-9:30pm Sun, though bar snacks are available all day.

[[Kake]] tried one of the bar snacks, the broad bean puree with bruschetta (&pound;4.50) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/9291531213/ photo]</small>.  This was pretty good, with a nice texture and flavour to the puree.  The thin shavings of parmesan on top went well with it, and the accompanying bruschetta was made with good bread, competently toasted.

[[Kake]]'s verdict: I enjoyed the food and would consider coming back for more.  However, despite the friendly service, the ambience doesn't really appeal to me; it's just a bit too posh (an impression not helped by the casual bigotry being expressed by the customers at the table next to me).

Accessibility: A large step to get in.  Toilets are up another flight of steps.

See also:
* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pub/1314 Fancyapint review]
* [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/55738/ Pubs Galore comments]
* [http://www.timeout.com/london/bars-and-pubs/old-white-bear Time Out review]
* [http://eastlondondrinker.wordpress.com/2010/06/29/the-old-white-bear-hampstead/ Thoughts Of An East London Drinker review]
* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/8323/ Beer In The Evening comments]

<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], July 2013.</div>
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