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Meandering Bear, Halifax

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Cask Ale
Opens Wed at 4:00pm
Operator: Independent
21-23 Union Street, Town Centre, Halifax, HX1 1PR (View on Google Map)
07807 136520
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Located close to Halifax Piece Hall and Westgate Arcade, in central Halifax, this modern and tastefully decorated bar opened in September 2019. The name is derived from a large grizzly bear which escaped from Halifax Zoo. The classy room is split level and incorporates comfortable seating with the bar being located on a higher level. Five beers are provided on handpull, and usually includes a dark beer. There are seven keg lines and locally sourced/made bar food is available. The bar holds occasional beer festivals.

The pub might stay open later if there is an event at the nearby Piece Hall.

Awards

  • Pub of The Season Spring 2022

Historic Interest

The name comes from the time when Halifax had a zoo, from which a bear escaped and meandered around Siddal before finally being caught in woods in Copley.

Information for this venue is provided by the Halifax & Calderdale Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Calderdale District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
HAL/10099
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Lakes (varies) , Neptune (varies) , Torrside (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
occasional beer festivals
Transport
Close to bus routes
(Near Bus Station)
Nearby Station (350m)
Halifax

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