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Meandering Bear, Halifax: Town Centre

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Operator: Independent
21-23 Union Street, Halifax: Town Centre, 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 and Tap Takeovers.

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

  • Highly Commended in the Pub of the Year competition 2025
  • 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
30/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
HAL/10099
Asset of Community Value
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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 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Wishbone - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Wishbone - Blonde
Wishbone - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.6% Spotted 8 times.
Wishbone - Blonde
Wishbone - Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at Meandering Bear, Halifax: Town Centre.

ABV 3.6%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Stancill - Black Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Stancill - Black Gold
Stancill - Black Gold Strong Stout • 5% Spotted 6 times.
Stancill - Black Gold
Stancill - Black Gold

Spotted 6 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Meandering Bear, Halifax: Town Centre.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Phoenix (varies) , Rooster's (varies) , Thornbridge (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Locally sourced and prepared on site
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Locally sourced and prepared on site
Live Music Live Music
Jazz nights
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
There are two steps on approach to the door to the pub which opens to the main seating area. There are two further steps on approach the bar which is slightly elevated at the back of the pub. The toilets, which have no accessible adaptations, are to the right of the bar.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz nights; Tap Takeovers; Prostate Cancer Social (First Tuesday of each month)
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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