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Poll for date of Halifax crawl. with ROBCamra
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Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Ian Mapp left this review about Meandering Bear
Another fine micro, with a very friendly bar man, who was rushed off his feet with Wealdstone fans doing some GBG ticking. May be the only GBG place in town that does any sort of food - so took advantage of their famous toasties.
Beer was excllent - Wharfdale Best on Cask chosen and perfect.
On 22nd November 2023
- rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Meandering Bear
Another shop conversion modern bar there are two entrance doors ,one with a steep climb to get in .The interior is on different levels with a mix of furniture including sofas and the small bar at the rear left.The ale line up on my Wednesday visit was Abbeydale Wagtail,Black Iris Endless Summer,Wishbone Black Porter,Anarchy Blonde Star and Goose Eye Spring Wells,a regular and NBSS 4.Friendly and helpful service from the barmaid.Rightly listed in the 2023 GBG but not quite as good as nearby Kobenhaven or Vocation & Co. ,it's still worth including on any ale tour around this fine town.
On 26th January 2023
- rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about Meandering Bear
Not massively enticing from the outside but well-worth going in. Modern place but decorated really well; wood panels on the walls, tiled floor, green formica-topped tables some comfy chairs and sofas and a general 70’s vogue feel to the place with a laid-back atmosphere. Two levels, with a couple of steps up to the bar. Five ales across a range of styles; my Parkway Norweigan Blue was good (NBSS 3.5) whilst there are six craftykeg and a cider to also entice. Staff knew their product, really helpful to clueless punters. Oddly quiet for a Friday night, though that actually enhanced the atmosphere as it felt like a bit of refuge. I enjoyed my stop here and I’d make sure to pop in again next time. GBG'22 listed.
On 25th June 2022
- rating: 8
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Old Boots left this review about Meandering Bear
Newish small bar with a split level layout, front lower is seating at a "you name it we got it" selection. Up at the back is the counter, a sofa and a table with a bit of upright drinking space. Five pulls of small brewers beers plus six much less well known brewers beers on keg and a nice ceramic fount of Ayinger lager. There’s a blackboard to the left of the counter showing your choice and full marks they make a sterling effort to keep it up to date. Wines and spirits available and it's rather more family friendly on a Saturday earlier evening than an old git would prefer. Stick this one on your Halifax to do list too. I won’t wholeheartedly endorse the next door chippy.
On 29th September 2019
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ROB Camra left this review about Meandering Bear
Definitely not a micropub, but more of a small bar. There was background music playing and they do charcuterie and cheese boards as well. It's on two levels with the bar up a few steps at the rear. The downstairs area has a comfy sofa and chair and some covered settles to the right. There are also some standard dining tables and chairs. Wood panelled walls with a few pictures and a large chalkboard showing what's on the bar. 5 handpumps with one reserved for real cider. My Blackjack Beta Best was a reasonable £3.40. A few in on Friday afternoon and a pleasant buzz about the place. I'll be calling back here next time I'm in Halifax.
On 22nd September 2019
- rating: 7
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