London. Located near Leicester Square, the pub dates back to 1714 when it was called The Bear and Rugged Staff, with the current building being built in 1878. The current name dates to 1835. The name comes from the crest of the Neville family who were Earls of Warwick. It depicts a rampant bear chained to a rugged staff. An alternative explanation is that the pub is named after a glazer named Augustus Beare who worked in the area in the late 17th century. Charlie Chaplin used to frequent the pub after his performances at the nearby Empire Theatre, and the restaurant is named after him.

A cozy pub with a grand (but little) bar. With lots of theaters close by this is a great stop for a pre-show bite (the pub food was quite tasty!) and a drink. It is a Nicholson's pub - another one of my favorite breweries.