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Black Bear, Whitchurch

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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. JPA from Plan B brewery, 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 (e.g. at the end of December 2024, they had beers from Iron Pier in Kent, very unusual in this neck of the woods). 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. A boxed cider (usually Lilley,s which isn't classed as "real" by CAMRA) is occasionally available. Occasional live acoustic music is performed. Altogether a comfortable, attractive and friendly establishment.

A beer festival was held in 2024, and it is hoped to make this an annual event.

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
06/05/2025
Last surveyed
28/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Pubs ited
Pub ID
SHR/4561
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
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 - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm

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
Bowland - Hoppy Hedgehog
Bowland - Hoppy Hedgehog Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted once
Bowland - Hoppy Hedgehog
Bowland - Hoppy Hedgehog

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 21 minutes ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Hobsons (varies) , Plan B (varies) , 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
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
First one held in 2024. It is hoped to make it an annual event
Quiet Quiet
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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