The Black Bear

The Black Bear Free House Beer & Wine Emporium, Eatery Half-timbered, 17th-century pub with a cosy bar and idyllic beer garden.
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Sister pub to The Swan at Marbury, The Hare at Farndon and The Henry Potts in Chester.

🚤 Have you found our miniature canal boat yet? 👀The Whitchurch Canal Festival is back this weekend, and The Black Bear i...
04/09/2026

🚤 Have you found our miniature canal boat yet? 👀

The Whitchurch Canal Festival is back this weekend, and The Black Bear is getting involved!

Following the canal breach last December, this year’s festival may look a little different, but there’s still plenty to look forward to, with floating traders, stallholders, local businesses and community groups coming together to celebrate everything that makes Whitchurch so special. ❤️

And there’s a new way to explore the town this year…

🚤 The Miniature Canal Regatta 2026!

Businesses, charities, schools and community groups have created their very own miniature canal boats, which will be displayed throughout Whitchurch as part of a colourful town-wide trail.

And yes… we have our very own boat! 🐻🚤

So, if you’re heading into the Whitchurch Canal Festival this Saturday 5th or Sunday 6th September, come and find The Black Bear boat, take a look at all the amazing creations and cast your vote for your favourite!

We’ve loved seeing so many local businesses and community groups getting involved, and now more than ever, it’s important that we support this brilliant local festival.

Come and support Whitchurch, explore the festival and see if you can spot our boat! 🍻

🌻 THE BLACK BEAR SUNFLOWER COMPETITION 2026 🌻Another summer of growing, measuring, nurturing… and a little bit of friend...
31/08/2026

🌻 THE BLACK BEAR SUNFLOWER COMPETITION 2026 🌻

Another summer of growing, measuring, nurturing… and a little bit of friendly competition! 😂🌻

Our annual Sunflower Competition at The Black Bear has come to an end, and what a crop we’ve had this year! We’ve seen an amazing variety of sunflowers, including some absolute giants and a few that needed a little extra support along the way. 👀

But, most importantly, our sunflower growing has helped us raise money for Lymphoma Action 💛

So, without further ado, here are this year’s winners…
🏆 Tallest Sunflower: Si & Milly — 4.01m 🌻
🥈 Second Tallest: Dave (Chef) — 3.99m
Largest Head: Chef Caz
Prettiest: Chef Simon
Most Flowers: Lucy H
Girthiest: Mike & Ali
Snappiest Dresser: Dave
Honourable Mention: Mandy
Must Do Better: Ali

A huge well done to everyone who got involved, whether you grew a sunflower that could rival a small tree or one that was… slightly less enthusiastic! 😂

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s competition such a success and supported our fundraising for Lymphoma Action.

Here’s to next year’s crop… and Si & Milly’s 4.01m record being challenged! 🌻🏆

Just the tip of the iceberg…There is a massive wave of flavour hiding in this pint. Titanic Brewery’s Iceberg Grand Crew...
07/08/2026

Just the tip of the iceberg…

There is a massive wave of flavour hiding in this pint. Titanic Brewery’s Iceberg Grand Crew (5.9%) hits you with a powerful citrus aroma, followed by a crisp, refreshing grapefruit bite and a clean, hoppy finish.
Come sink a pint with us today!

✨ This week's £10 Dish ✨This week, enjoy our Beetroot Falafels served with a pickled beetroot & couscous salad and tahin...
05/08/2026

✨ This week's £10 Dish ✨

This week, enjoy our Beetroot Falafels served with a pickled beetroot & couscous salad and tahini yoghurt – all for just £10.

Fresh, full of flavour and a great choice if you're after something a little different.

Available for a limited time, so come and give it a try!

Comfort food at its finest. This week, we're serving up Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff, made with tender beef in a rich, cre...
30/07/2026

Comfort food at its finest.

This week, we're serving up Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff, made with tender beef in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, served over egg noodles – all for just £10.

Perfect for a leisurely lunch or a cosy evening meal.
Available for a limited time, so why not treat yourself this week?

Today was a very special day at The Black Bear as our beautiful courtyard garden was judged by Heart of England Britain ...
28/07/2026

Today was a very special day at The Black Bear as our beautiful courtyard garden was judged by Heart of England Britain in Bloom in the Hospitality category!

Tucked away behind our pub is a true hidden gem. What was once a plain car park has been lovingly transformed into a vibrant and welcoming garden, bursting with colour throughout the seasons.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our head gardeners Michael, John and housekeeper Lynne, the courtyard has become a peaceful haven where customers can relax with a drink, enjoy a bite to eat and soak up the sunshine surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers.

The journey to create this space hasn't been without its challenges. From uncovering old stable footings to replacing hard tarmac with rich, fertile soil, Michael, John and Lynne's passion and determination have turned an ordinary space into something truly special.

We're incredibly proud to have shared their hard work with the Britain in Bloom judges today and are keeping our fingers crossed for the results!

We’re hiring!We're looking for an Assistant Manager to join our team, working across two of our award-winning pubs, The ...
28/07/2026

We’re hiring!

We're looking for an Assistant Manager to join our team, working across two of our award-winning pubs, The Swan at Marbury and The Black Bear in Whitchurch.

The Swan at Marbury is a charming rural pub, serving seasonal British dishes made with the very best produce. The Black Bear is a characterful town centre pub at the heart of Whitchurch, offering quality pub classics in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

The perfect candidate will have previous experience in a management role within a busy pub environment. They will also thrive in being hands-on and will relish the challenge of having a big influence on how the business is driven forward. In return, you can be part of a friendly team that provides the opportunity to further your career in a growing, independent family-run pub company.

Our menus are on the traditional side and predominantly British, with traditional pub classics as well as seasonal dishes. We use fresh produce with the emphasis on quality, all cooked in house from our full induction kitchens. On the bar you will find an array of quality products including decent wines that we blend and import ourselves and our own beer, too!

Plus we thank our staff for all of their hard work with benefits such as competitive pay rates, an equal share of staff tips and Staff 50% discount to use across the 5 pubs.

If this interests you, drop us an email with your CV and a little bit about yourself to [email protected] / [email protected] or even better pop in for a chat!

The competition is heating up at The Black Bear! 🌻🐻Our annual sunflower competitors are absolutely soaking up the sun an...
26/07/2026

The competition is heating up at The Black Bear! 🌻🐻

Our annual sunflower competitors are absolutely soaking up the sun and reaching for the sky. Just look at how well they’re doing! ☀️✨

Drop by the beer garden, grab a pint, and check out the progress for yourself!

One of the nicest things about a pub is seeing familiar faces through the week. Whether it's lunch with friends, a quiet...
24/07/2026

One of the nicest things about a pub is seeing familiar faces through the week. Whether it's lunch with friends, a quiet pint after work or a catch-up over supper, those everyday visits are what make your local feel like home.

We know that, for many of us, those little trips to the pub have become something we think about a bit more these days. We'd hate for that to mean seeing less of you.

So, we've sat down and put our heads together and come up with something simple. Across all of our pubs, we're introducing a £10 dish that will change weekly, alongside a selection of our house drinks at lower prices, including our very own JPA bitter, house lager and small glasses of our house tap red, white and rosé wine.

There'll still be the same proper food, well-kept drinks and warm welcome you've come to expect. We're simply making it that little bit easier to enjoy those everyday pub moments.

Because pubs are for catching up, celebrating the little things and occasionally putting the world to rights over a pint.

Each of our pubs will be serving its own weekly dish, so whether you're popping into your local or visiting one of our other pubs, there'll always be something different waiting for you.

We look forward to seeing you soon

We are beating the heatwave the only way we know how… with a brand-new lineup of summer cocktails, best enjoyed right ou...
18/07/2026

We are beating the heatwave the only way we know how… with a brand-new lineup of summer cocktails, best enjoyed right out in the garden!

Say hello to your new summer staples!

French 75, Cherry Margarita and a Coconut Rum Cooler

The weather is too good to spend it indoors. See you in the garden! 🐻☀️

Address

49 High Street
Whitchurch
SY131AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 11pm
Thursday 11:30am - 11pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 10pm

Telephone

01948 663800

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