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Old Boots left this review about Square Chapel Bar
A square glass box attached to the old chapel building. It has a counter along the left hand side, five pulls but just a non Camra approved cider on there, two banks of eight keg taps on big pipes largely occupied by Seven Brothers beers. It’s a new building designed for access to an arts centre so little ancient character other than the former outside wall of the chapel. Otherwise it’s fair functional place, furniture is pale chunky tables with school type chairs and forms. Nice friendly staff and handy for the railway station.
On 7th October 2024
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ROB Camra left this review about Square Chapel Bar
Well described by A&H below. It's really just a huge café bar with very little in the way of features, but it does have a good selection of ale, although some are a bit on the pricey side. Having said that my pint of Wensleydale Pale was a reasonable £3.40. My latest visit was in September when the outside terrace was a real suntrap. Not sure I'd bother again unless it was sunny or they had something really unusual on the bar.
On 3rd February 2020
- rating: 6
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aleand hearty left this review about Square Chapel Bar
Having heard mixed reports about this place, from various sources, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was actually very pleasantly surprised. Okay, it’s definitely not a pub, but I think the melding of a traditional building and a modern architectural space works really well. On entering from Blackledge, the bar is to the left, with a pleasant outdoor terrace to the right, accessed through the ceiling height windows, which flood the building with light. Seating is provided by a good number of large dining tables and chairs.
At the bar, four ales were available on hand-pull and the two I tried: Vocation ‘Life & Death’ and Nightjar ‘Moloko’ were both in very good condition. As regards pricing, a round of two pints and four halves came in at around £16.00, which struck me as very reasonable for this type of venue. Staff were young and pleasant and there was a nice mellow buzz on the sunny Friday afternoon we called.
I can see how the Square Chapel Bar won’t appeal to everyone, but I would almost certainly call again next time I’m in town. It’s not the sort of place for an extended session, but it’s definitely worth popping in for one, when on a crawl in the centre. CAMRA Pub of the Season (Winter) 2018/19.
On 11th September 2019
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Alan Hurdle left this review about Square Chapel Bar
From the outside it is hard to believe that this is a pub, more like a multistorey car park attached to a chapel. Unlike most pubs in the town, this is a very large hall.
Looking at the pump clips saying "Mango", "Creme Bearlee" and "Rhubarb", I was beginning to wonder if they sold Beer! The Chord Blond Ale was very good at a reasonable £3.60. One or two others were around the same price but some were priced around the £5 to £6 mark for not particularly strong beer. Best to check the prices first on the large chalk board above the bar.
On 23rd June 2019
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Square Chapel Bar
Mrs A wanted to visit this café/bar for some reason. It soon backfired when I was charged £5.20 for a pint of Salopian Slipstream 5.1%, in fact all the beers in here were overpriced. I don't mind the arty types that frequent these sort of places, but one guy came past our table and started looking at my maps and notes, didn't say a word and then went on his way. Would I ever return? No.
On 18th May 2019
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aleand hearty left this review about Square Chapel Cafe Bar
Newly opened cafe / bar, part of a major refurbishment of the arts centre. Open daily to the public, with alcohol being served from midday. Four cask ales available, plus craft beers and cider.
On 27th June 2017
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