ABOUT US

Meandering Bear is a new proudly independent bar which opened in Halifax in September 2019 . It’s from Michael & Jess, the folks behind the award winning Grayston Unity.

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The bar is located close to the Piece Hall/Square Chapel & Westgate Arcade. It offers a great range of cask & keg ales & lagers, cocktails and spirits. Food too with meat/cheese boards, toasted sandwiches and generally food to go with drinks in an informal setting. Many of our suppliers are from Calderdale so local produce is often be used.

We've been in the CAMRA Good Beer guide every year since opening .

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The name comes from the true story of when Halifax had a zoo, yes really! in Siddal just before WW1. One day a bear managed to escape, meander around a bit before finally being returned to the zoo.

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EVENTS

The Unity Trio  jazz band  play on the first Sunday afternoon of the month, Northern Star Trio & Boba Swing play alternate months (all start at 4pm).. We have a monthly general knowledge quiz (las

Thursday of the month).

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Dj Turnip, all vinyl night is on the 2nd Saturday of the month..he plays classic soul, ska, alternative, funk, you name it..he's ace!!

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OUR OTHER PLACE

Looks completely different and has a different drink offer but our approach is the same. The Grayston Unity is a 300 yards away on Horton St. It's a bar & grassroots music venue with an upstairs terrace. www.graystonunity.co.uk