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Black Bear, Whitchurch

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Opens Sat at 11:30am
Operator: Independent
49 High Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1AZ (View on Google Map)
(01948) 663800
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Accredited for beer quality 2022.

The Black Bear is an eye catching black and white timbered building (dated 1662!) at the top of the High Street, opposite the church. The theme is continued inside with its low timber beams, and stone flagged floors, the whole being comfortably furnished. There are several sections to the internal layout, and a room upstairs mainly for dining. The food here is very popular and is highly rated. JPA from Magic Dragon, brewed to an exclusive recipe is a frequent guest. Other guest beers usually come from Cheshire or Shropshire breweries although they are sometimes from further afield. Real cider is no longer available. The friendly manager and staff offer a warm welcome. There are no TVs and background music is just that. Occasional live acoustic music is performed. Altogether a comfortable and friendly establishment.

The veery pleasant beer garden at the rear (which used to be the carpark) hosts their annual late Spring Bank Holiday weekend beer festival.

Brunch is served on Sundays from 10.30am

Note that real ale prices are somewhat higher than other pubs in Whitchurch. Expect to pay around £5 a pint (as of November 2024)

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
28/05/2025
Last surveyed
28/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Pubs ited
Pub ID
SHR/4561
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
10:30am - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Stonehouse - Station Bitter
Stonehouse - Station Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted 5 times
Stonehouse - Station Bitter
Stonehouse - Station Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 5 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Big Hand (varies) , Magic Dragon , Weetwood (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild , Porter , Stout

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Hosts monthly acoustic music nights
Garden Garden
Impressive pub garden replacing the car park
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In bar area
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
In garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Late Spring Bank Holiday
Transport
Close to bus routes
41 72 205 511
Nearby Station (950m)
Whitchurch (Shropshire)
Directions
Top of High Street, opp church

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