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Bear's Lair is a pub in Berkeley, CA.

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Christine Laurance
Christine Laurance -Google user
a year ago
What a great place, especially for families! The staff is friendly, attentive and bilingual should you be more comfortable speaking Spanish! Everyone at our table enjoyed their delicious breakfast of perfectly cooked pancakes, eggs, bacon etc! I know it sounds like a lot but order...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lotThey’ll love the bear theme!
Mark Webb
Mark Webb -Google user
9 years ago
I come here about 2 times a week and the food is absolutely amazing. The beer selection could be a bit bigger. The atmosphere is very modern. If you are looking for a dirty and sweaty bar scene then this place is not for you....Read More
Thomas Venus
Thomas Venus -Google user
8 years ago
Great bar, good food and service. I've been to The Bear's Lair only one. There were students and others. Most tables inside were reserved at Dinner time (on a Thursday), so if you go with a bigger group you should reserve. You can sit inside or...Read More
Brendan McMahon
Brendan McMahon -Google user
2 years ago
I love the positive reviews and I guarantee that anyone who loved the food in the past is going to love it even more this year. Super talented chef, amazing menu and remarkably hard working staff. Do yourself a favor and stop in before...Read More
Jacqueline Nguyen
Jacqueline Nguyen -Google user
Edited 9 years ago
This new Bear's Lair is completely different from the eye sore it used to be before the Lower Sproul renovation. I went here for the first time a few months ago and was surprised to see a place like this on campus. Modern, clean, and...Read More
Paul McDonald
Paul McDonald -Google user
8 years ago
The bears lair has pitchers! Came just after reopening a year and a half ago and it has vastly improved. Pitchers are the soul of the Bear's lair and opening manager does an incredible job taking care of people suggesting beers and understanding what people...Read More
Everardo Legaspi
Everardo Legaspi -Google user
a year ago
Re-opened earlier this year and there are some definite upgrades to food and service. Would recommend if in Berkeley.
Atmosphere: 4
David Santo
David Santo -Google user
15 years ago
You go for the beer and the atmosphere, not the food. That said, this place is GREAT for gameday drinking, watching sports after (or while you're supposed to be in) class, and getting a great college bar experience.
Ambrose Leung
Ambrose Leung -Google user
9 years ago
What can I say about this place. The current Cal students are just so fortunate to have such a bar on campus with good food and reasonable price drink.
John Daniel
John Daniel -Google user
6 years ago
$4 Trumer Happy Hour! If u need to have a meeting on campus between 3-6pm go to Bear's Lair!
Jay Johnson
Jay Johnson -Google user
7 years ago
Great mid energy bar to hangout and relax at after work or class. Perfect place to take a study break at with friends.
E D
E D -Google user
9 years ago
Staff is friendly and accommodating. The drink and food game is on lock, the atmosphere is clean and inviting.
Sang H. Yi
Sang H. Yi -Google user
a year ago
a small cozy place that has great microbrews!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Ivan Mendoza, J.D.
Ivan Mendoza, J.D. -Google user
10 months ago
It's not like the old bear's lair but it's decent.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Difficult to find parkingPaid parking garageNot kid friendly.
Gibran Huerta
Gibran Huerta -Google user
7 years ago
Great food, definitely on the pricier side.
Chris CD
Chris CD -Google user
8 years ago
Casual place for a bite and brew on campus.
Justin Meek
Justin Meek -Google user
2 years ago
Open for dinner as part of Cal Performances
Stoogie McStooge
Stoogie McStooge -Google user
6 years ago
$4 Trumers for Happy Hour!
Antwan Williams
Antwan Williams -Google user
8 years ago
Friendly staff good food!
Terry O'Neil
Terry O'Neil -Google user
8 years ago
Great place before the Big Game.

Features

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check icon Identifies as women-owned

Service options

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Delivery

Highlights

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check icon Sports
check icon Trivia night

Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
check icon Wheelchair accessible restroom
check icon Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

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check icon Beer
check icon Cocktails
check icon Food
check icon Happy hour drinks
check icon Happy hour food
check icon Hard liquor
check icon Wine

Dining options

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Amenities

check icon Gender-neutral restroom
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Crowd

check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
check icon Transgender safespace

Payments

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Other

check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
check icon Identifies as women-owned