The Old White Bear

The Old White Bear We are a family run traditional village pub serving great locally sourced food which is cooked to order and excellent local ales
(519)

The Old White Bear is the oldest building in the village Cross Hills and was built in 1735. It has previously been a hotel, a brothel, a council meeting place and a dance hall. The council met frequently here to discuss the Leeds and Liverpool canal and decided where to cut through the land here! It has also been the site for Goose Eye, White Bear and Naylors breweries and ale from Naylors brewery

, situated less than half a mile away is always on pump. Some of the beams used to build the pub are believed to come from a naval ship which took part in the battles against The Spanish Armada called โ€œThe Old White Bearโ€ hence the name! The building is full of character, most of which has been collected over the years by the locals. The building itself has walls 24inches thick which is possibly why it is still going strong! There are two real fires which come to life in winter and a sun-trap beer garden for the summer. We also have a darts and doms team (who won the league in 2009) and we are one of only 3 pubs in Craven to have the traditional โ€˜Ring the Bullโ€˜ game. In 2009 The Old White Bear was awarded the Pub Of The Year accolade by the Keighley and Craven branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). It has also scooped the seasonal award in 1992, 1995, 2003, 2006 and 2009. It was given the award for its good value beers and colourful history.

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ CHARITY CRICKET DAY โ€“ THIS SUNDAY! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’šWeโ€™re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Glusburn Cricket Club this Sunday...
07/08/2026

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ CHARITY CRICKET DAY โ€“ THIS SUNDAY! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š

Weโ€™re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Glusburn Cricket Club this Sunday 9th August for our Charity Cricket Day in support of Dementia UK.

๐Ÿบ Bar opens: 12:00pm
๐Ÿ Cricket starts: 1:00pm

Thereโ€™ll be plenty going on throughout the day, including:

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Raffle
๐Ÿงธ Tombola
๐Ÿง Bake Sale
๐Ÿ” BBQ & Bar

๐Ÿ’ฐ Please bring cash or coins if you can!
Cash will help us keep the raffle, tombola and bake sale running smoothly and ensure as much money as possible goes to this fantastic cause.

๐Ÿ’ณ Card payments will be accepted at the bar for beer and food sales only.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters for helping make the day possible. We couldnโ€™t do it without you.

Bring your friends, bring the family, and letโ€™s raise as much money as we can for Dementia UK while enjoying a fantastic afternoon of cricket.

See you on Sunday! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ

05/08/2026
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunchtime Special is Back at The Old White Bear! ๐ŸปStarting Wednesday 5th August, join us for our fantastic Lunchtime ...
01/08/2026

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunchtime Special is Back at The Old White Bear! ๐Ÿป

Starting Wednesday 5th August, join us for our fantastic Lunchtime Special!

โœจ Main Course & Dessert for just ยฃ13.95

๐Ÿด Daily changing dishes
๐Ÿ“… Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
๐Ÿ•› 12:00pm โ€“ 2:30pm

Whether youโ€™re catching up with friends, taking a lunch break, or just fancy a delicious homemade meal, weโ€™ve got you covered.

Great food, great value, and a warm welcome await.

๐Ÿ“ We look forward to seeing you at The Old White Bear!

Happy Yorkshire Day ๐ŸบFrom The Old White Bear Team ๐Ÿป
01/08/2026

Happy Yorkshire Day ๐Ÿบ

From The Old White Bear Team ๐Ÿป

๐ŸŸ Fish Fridays at The Old White Bear! ๐ŸปLooking for the perfect way to kick off your weekend? Join us every Friday from 5...
31/07/2026

๐ŸŸ Fish Fridays at The Old White Bear! ๐Ÿป

Looking for the perfect way to kick off your weekend? Join us every Friday from 5pm for our delicious Fish Friday Special!

โœจ For just ยฃ30, enjoy:
๐ŸŸ Crispy battered haddock
๐ŸŸ Golden chips
๐Ÿซ› Mushy peas
๐Ÿฅค Plus 2 drinks of your choice!

Choose from:
๐Ÿบ Pint of Carling
๐Ÿบ Pint of Saltaire Blonde
๐Ÿท 175ml House Wine (Red or White)
๐Ÿฅค Post mix soft drink

Bring your friends, family, or that special someone and enjoy a great meal in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of The Old White Bear.

๐Ÿ“… Every Friday | From 5pm
๐Ÿ“ The Old White Bear Public House & Restaurant

Book your table now and make Friday your favourite day of the week! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐ŸŽ‰ PUB QUIZ IS CHANGING AT THE OLD WHITE BEAR! ๐ŸŽ‰Starting Thursday 6th August, weโ€™re kicking things off with a new start t...
30/07/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ PUB QUIZ IS CHANGING AT THE OLD WHITE BEAR! ๐ŸŽ‰

Starting Thursday 6th August, weโ€™re kicking things off with a new start time of 8:00pm! ๐Ÿ•—

TONIGHT IT STARTS NORMAL TIME 9:30pm.

Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test for the chance to win some great prizes:

๐Ÿ† 1st Place: ยฃ20 Old White Bear Voucher
๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place: ยฃ10 Old White Bear Voucher

๐Ÿ’ท There will be a ยฃ1 entry per person, with all entry money going into the Play Your Cards Right rollover jackpot. The jackpot keeps growing until someone wins, so every week could be your lucky night! ๐Ÿ€โ™ ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฃ๏ธโ™ฆ๏ธ

Bring your friends, enjoy a great evening, and see if your team has what it takes to be crowned quiz champions!

๐Ÿ“ The Old White Bear
๐Ÿ“… Every Thursday from 6th August
๐Ÿ•— Quiz starts at 8:00pm

We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿง 

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Todayโ€™s Specials at The Old White Bear ๐Ÿฝ๏ธLooking for somewhere to enjoy a delicious meal today? Our kitchen is open a...
25/07/2026

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Todayโ€™s Specials at The Old White Bear ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

Looking for somewhere to enjoy a delicious meal today? Our kitchen is open all day, serving our fantastic daily specials alongside our full regular menu.

Whether youโ€™re craving a hearty steak, a homemade curry, fresh baked haddock, or one of our tasty starters, weโ€™ve got something for everyone!

๐Ÿฒ Todayโ€™s Soup: Cream of Mushroom

โœ… Full menu available
โœ… Daily specials available
โœ… Tables available
๐Ÿšถ Walk-ins welcome โ€“ no booking required!

Come and join us at The Old White Bear for great food, a warm welcome, and a relaxing atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you today! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿด

๐Ÿ CHARITY CRICKET DAY โ€“ SAVE THE DATE! ๐ŸJoin us for a fantastic day of cricket, great food, and fundraising as The Old W...
23/07/2026

๐Ÿ CHARITY CRICKET DAY โ€“ SAVE THE DATE! ๐Ÿ

Join us for a fantastic day of cricket, great food, and fundraising as The Old White Bear takes on Glusburn Cricket Club in support of Dementia UK.

๐Ÿ“… Sunday 9th August 2026
๐Ÿ“ Glusburn Cricket Club
๐Ÿบ Bar opens: 12:00pm
๐Ÿ Match starts: 1:00pm
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ENTRY

Thereโ€™ll be something for everyone:
๐Ÿ” BBQ
๐Ÿฐ Bake Sale
๐Ÿบ Bar
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Raffle

Weโ€™re also incredibly proud to be auctioning a signed Yorkshire cricket bat, featuring the signatures of cricketing legends including Joe Root, Andrew Gale, Adil Rashid, Gary Ballance, Steven Patterson and many more. A fantastic opportunity for cricket fans while helping to raise money for an amazing cause.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing shirt sponsors for your generous support. Without you, this event wouldnโ€™t be possible!

๐Ÿ‘ Thank you to:

* Leightonโ€™s Estate Agency
* Craven Brew Co
* Steeton Grove Autocare
* Bob & Julie Green
* Pickles Pubs
* G Clarke Landscaping
* JT Atkinson Builders Merchants
* Sutton Hall & Lodge
* Drivelodge Motorhomes
* Aire Valley Bathroom Adaptations
* Thom Hardaker Accordionist
* Northern Star Property

Every penny raised will help support Dementia UK, so come along with your family and friends, enjoy a brilliant afternoon, and help us make a real difference.

Please like, share, and invite your friends โ€“ the more people who come along, the more we can raise! ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽถ LIVE MUSIC AT THE OLD WHITE BEAR! ๐ŸŽถWeโ€™ve got a fantastic line-up of live music over the next few weeks, so come along,...
18/07/2026

๐ŸŽถ LIVE MUSIC AT THE OLD WHITE BEAR! ๐ŸŽถ

Weโ€™ve got a fantastic line-up of live music over the next few weeks, so come along, grab a drink, and enjoy some great local talent! ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽธ

๐ŸŽธ Mitch Phillips
๐Ÿ“… Saturday 5th September
๐Ÿ•• 6:00pm โ€“ 8:00pm

๐ŸŽค Jimmy Coburn
๐Ÿ“… Friday 11th September
๐Ÿ•• 6:00pm โ€“ 8:00pm

๐ŸŽธ Jake Dixon
๐Ÿ“… Saturday 10th October
๐Ÿ•— 8:00pm โ€“ 10:00pm

๐Ÿ“ The Old White Bear
6 Keighley Road, Cross Hills

Bring your friends, enjoy some great food and drinks, and support live local music. We canโ€™t wait to see you there!

Address

6 Keighley Road, Cross Hills
Keighley
BD207RN

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

Telephone

+441535632115

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Old White Bear posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category