The Coat & Bear

Newbury, Berkshire

The Coat & Bear was named after Newbury-born Michael Bond's beloved character Paddington Bear, and the historic Newbury Coat of 1811. The pub sits in the heart of the town and opened in October 2024 following a stunning multi-million-pound renovation. Book a stay in one of 26 gorgeous, air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms and you will find it exceedingly difficult to leave.