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BLACK BEAR NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB The Black Bear is an independently owned pub located in the heart of Lynn Valley, North Vancouver that provides award winning service, food and drinks. The Bear's tag line is, “We do great food, not fast food”

Founding The pub opened for business on February 9, 1997 by long time Vancouver publicans, Ron Slinger and Dave Raht.

History Built in a turn-of-the-century craftsman–style design, it looks perfectly at home in this corner of North Vancouver, where trees are plentiful and glorious mountain views are everywhere. Warm and attractive on the outside, the Bear promises more of the same inside, and it delivers. High ceilings, rich woodwork, a large stone fireplace, and plenty of cozy seating areas invite customers to come in and make themselves at home.

Prior to building and opening the Black Bear, Slinger and Raht owned and operated the success Queens Cross Neighbourhood Pub from 1979 to 1996. In 1996 they decided to sell the Queens Cross and began to create the Black Bear. Sadly Raht passed away in 2006, but many of his ideas remain and Slinger is now the sole publican.

Awards Since opening it's door the Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub has enjoyed great local community support and has been the recipient of many local awards.

North Shore News - Best Pub Award Winner: 1997,1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 North Shore Outlook - Best Pub Award Winner: 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 Georgia Straights / Golden Plate Awards "Best Pub Food" Runner-Up: 2010 & 2011