Grade II listed · Bristol, City of

The Bear Public House (263) and Attached Ramped Walls and Steps to Number 265

The Bear Public House (263) and Attached Ramped Walls and Steps to Number 265 is a Grade II listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 4 March 1977. It is one of 1,880 Grade II entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 32% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Bear Public House (263) and Attached Ramped Walls and Steps to Number 265
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1202306
Date first listed4 March 1977
Local planning authorityBristol, City of
Location51.45034, -2.61958 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1202306

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near The Bear Public House (263) and Attached Ramped Walls and Steps to Number 265

NameGradeDistance
Dowry ParadeII44 m
Dowry ParadeII48 m
York House and Attached Front Area RailingsII50 m
Dowry Parade and Attached Front Walls and PiersII55 m
Numbers 14 and 15 and Attached Front Area RailingsII60 m
Dowry ParadeII61 m
Dowry Parade and Attached Front Basement Area Railings and PiersII66 m
K6 Telephone KioskII69 m
Number 13 and Attached Front Area RailingsII71 m
Dowry Parade and Attached Front Basement Area Railings and PiersII72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Public House (263) and Attached Ramped Walls and Steps to Number 265 listed?
Yes. The Bear Public House (263) and Attached Ramped Walls and Steps to Number 265 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1202306, first listed on 4 March 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Bear Public House (263) and Attached Ramped Walls and Steps to Number 265?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bristol, City of, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.