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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.

03/11/2026

COURTYARD CAROLS AT THE BLACK BEAR!

Fancy a festive singalong? Join us in Whitchurch on Monday 14th December from 6pm for our Christmas Carols Evening!

We’ll be filling the courtyard with Christmas cheer, with Whitchurch Brass Band leading the carols, mulled w**e flowing and our outdoor bar serving warming drinks.

Best Bobble Hat Competition: Dig out your finest, fluffiest or most outrageous bobble hat and join in the fun!

Spread a little Christmas kindness: We’ll also be collecting donations for our local foodbank, so any tins or packets would be very gratefully received.

Planning to eat with us, too? It can get busy, so we recommend booking your table in advance!

Wrap up warm, gather your friends and join us for a lovely evening of Christmas carols at The Black Bear in Whitchurch.

Who’s coming along? 🎄

02/11/2026

🏆 We've struck Gold at The Black Bear!

We're delighted to have been awarded Gold in the 2026 Heart of England in Bloom Awards, in the Hospitality Category!

Our courtyard garden has looked particularly impressive this summer and has been enjoyed by so many of our customers. A huge thank you to Michael, Lynne and John, who put so much time and care into looking after it. This award is a wonderful recognition of all their hard work.

We're incredibly proud of our little outdoor space and grateful to everyone who helps make The Black Bear such a welcoming place.

Here's to a little more colour in Whitchurch!

Whitchurch Town Council

31/10/2026

🎄 Christmas at The Black Bear, Whitchurch 🎄

Make The Black Bear part of your plans this year! From Christmas wreath-making workshops to our festive dog walk, there’s plenty to look forward to this December.

Whether you’re getting creative with friends or heading out for some fresh air with your four-legged companions, we’d love to see you.

✨ Take a look at our Christmas events, get your dates in the diary and book your place where required.

27/10/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS IS ON THE MENU AT THE BLACK BEAR! 🥂

Planning a festive meal in Whitchurch? We’ve got you covered!
Our Christmas menu will be available at The Black Bear from Friday 27th November through to Christmas Eve, making it the perfect excuse to gather your favourite people and enjoy a festive meal together.

Whether it’s a family get-together, a meal with friends or a Christmas catch-up with colleagues, we’d love to see you.

Take a look at our Christmas menu on our website and get your table booked! You can book online, give us a call or drop us an email.

And keep your eyes peeled… we’ve got a few more festive tricks up our sleeve, including the return of our annual carols night!

05/10/2026

Autumn Dog Walk ~ Sunday 18th October

Join us for a cheerful morning stroll with your four-legged friends!

Meet at 10:30am for a complimentary bacon bap and a tea or coffee, then we’ll set off at 11am for a relaxed one-hour walk led by Rebecca from Sophsdram Pet Supplies & Services

We’ll return to The Black Bear around 12–12:30pm for a well-earned drink.

30/09/2026

SHE'S PINK, SHE'S PACKED WITH BOOKS & SHE'S COMING TO WHITCHURCH! 📚🩷

This Friday, we're welcoming The Wandering Chapter and Betsy, her beautifully converted pink van bookshop, to the courtyard garden at The Black Bear.

Come and browse, find your next read and enjoy a little bookshop browsing before Blackberry Fair weekend gets underway.

📅 Friday 2nd October
⏰ 3pm–7pm
📍 The Black Bear, Whitchurch

Bring a book lover. Or just come for a browse. There's something for everyone. 🩷

29/09/2026

🍇 BLACKBERRY FAIR IS THIS SATURDAY! 🍇

One of Whitchurch’s biggest annual community events is back, bringing the town to life with live entertainment, markets, creativity and plenty of people coming together to enjoy the day.

And we’re getting involved at The Black Bear 🐻

We’ll have a stage outside the pub with live acts performing throughout the day, alongside our outdoor bar, so you can grab a drink, settle in and enjoy the Blackberry Fair atmosphere.

And if you’re feeling peckish, we’ve got that covered too.

We’ll be serving pulled pork baps with homemade crisps outside, giving you the perfect excuse to stop by, grab some food and soak up all the Blackberry Fair fun.

Whether you’re heading into Whitchurch for Blackberry Fair, meeting friends or simply looking for a great Saturday out, make The Black Bear part of your plans.

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND?

14/09/2026

📚 A LITTLE BOOKSHOP ON WHEELS IS COMING TO WHITCHURCH 📚

And she's bringing a rather lovely excuse to spend your Friday afternoon in the pub.

We're delighted to welcome The Wandering Chapter to The Black Bear on Friday 2nd October, ahead of Blackberry Fair in Whitchurch on Saturday 3rd October.

Housed in a lovingly converted pink van, The Wandering Chapter is an independent bookshop on wheels, bringing the joy of browsing books in person wherever she goes.

From 3pm–7pm, our courtyard garden will be home to Betsy, so you can have a wander through the books, find your next great read and settle in for a drink or something good to eat.

Whether you're a lifelong bookworm, looking for a new favourite author or simply fancy a browse, this is one Friday afternoon worth getting excited about.

📍 The Black Bear, Whitchurch
📅 Friday 2nd October
⏰ 3pm–7pm

And with Blackberry Fair Whitchurch taking over the town the following day, consider this your little warm-up. Two days of independent makers, local creativity and good reasons to get out and about in Whitchurch.

Bring your book-loving crew. We'll see you in the garden.

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! 🍻

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!

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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

Website

https://www.blackbearwhitchurch.co.uk/

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