Meandering Bear

06/09/2026

04/09/2026

!! SEPTEMBER EVENTS !!

Well, we’ve had an excellent summer and truly benefited from the Piece Hall gigs. While they were on, we took a few months off our regular events to make room for punters and gig goers. But now it’s a new month, the gigs are over and our regular events are back!

Tomorrow at 8:00 (ish…)

DJ Turnip’s grand return!

Welcome him back with open arms as Turnip returns for his fabulous DJ set. Expect a mix that will definitely get you moving!

Sunday 7th at 16:00

Boba Swing

Gypsy Jazz from Boba Swing. Not your usual slow Sunday jazz, expect eclecticness and charm!

Sunday 20th at 16:00

Northern Star Organ Trio

Hammond Soul Jazz with our regulars. Classic soul jazz with a blend of 70s R&B and romantic reggae rhythms.

Thursday 24th at 20:15

The General Knowledge Quiz with Adam

Our long awaited return of the general knowledge quiz with Adam! These are always a great way to keep the brain moving and we’re sure Adam’s got a stellar round of questions ready for his first one back.

Sunday 27th at 16:00

The Unity Trio The Unity Trio

Live jazz with The Unity Trio. A more laid back jazz session with acoustic sounds and elements of Latin and Bossa Nova.

Join us this September!

04/09/2026

JAMES’ WEEKEND POURS

DJ Turnip returns to the decks tomorrow from around 8pm, with Gypsy Jazz Boba Swing joining us from 4pm on Sunday. Here’s what we’ve got pouring at the bar this weekend.

Raveena 4.5% -

A refreshing pale ale with a bright hop character; expect citrus and tropical fruit notes with a crisp, clean finish.

Thunderbridge Stout 5.2% - **rs

A traditional dry stout brewed with roasted barley and chocolate malt; expect rich roasted flavours with a subtle sweetness.

Jolly Sailor Selby Bitter 3.8% -

A traditional session bitter with a balanced malt character and gentle bitterness; light, smooth and easy drinking.

E=MC Session 3.8% -

A light and refreshing session b**r with plenty of hop character and a crisp finish.

Wishbone Blonde -

A bright and easy-drinking blonde ale with a clean finish and plenty of refreshing character.

Pondera West Coast IPA 6.7% -

A bold West Coast IPA with a crisp bitterness and plenty of hop character; expect citrus, pine and tropical fruit notes.

Rhubarb C***r -

Sweet and full of rhubarb flavour with a tart edge; refreshing, fruity and perfect for a sunny day.

Okay Love You Bye Northern IPA 5.1% -

A hop-forward Northern IPA with plenty of citrus and tropical fruit character, balanced by a crisp bitterness.

Hacker-Pschorr Helles L***r -

Our house l***r; a classic Bavarian Helles.

See you at the bar this weekend!

04/09/2026

He’s back!…

DJ Turnip returns to the decks tomorrow for his first session back this month, with his usual slot on the 2nd Saturday of every month!

Expect an eclectic mix of indie, ska, disco & northern soul!

Not to be missed; kicking off from 8ish!

See you at the bar!

29/08/2026

TOASTED SANDWICH SPECIAL!

This week’s special is Haggis & Red Onion Relish.

Made with Scottish haggis, locally sourced red onion relish and served with our usual balsamic leaves. Rich, savoury and perfect for the rainier weather, delightfully paired with a glass of red.

On the bar all weekend. Don’t miss it.

28/08/2026

DARK & STORMY

Well, we didn’t want to say we’d asked for this weather with last week’s cocktail special… but here we are.

Our Dark & Stormy is still on the bar this weekend, made with , fresh lime juice and spicy ginger b**r.

Looks like the perfect weekend for one.