 Some of the modern shops are in premises that have been rebuilt since the war.Bear Flat still has a range of shops, including a small Co-operative supermarket, Andrews estate agents, a branch of Carphone Warehouse, Majestic Wine, Da Vinci's delicatessen, and various other businesses including a chemist, hairdresser, barber, florist and a charity shop.Rolfeys Antique shop closed in 2019  

For people who wish to eat in Bear Flat there is a cafe, a fish and chip shop, a Tandoori restaurant, Menu Gordon Jones, whose owner/chef has gained both local and national accolades, Da Vinci also provides coffee and lunch.