ABOUT BEAR HALL

Rich with history, Bear Hall is located on the corner of Camp Street & Goliad Ave in historic downtown Crockett, Texas.

Settled in 1837, Crockett is named after Davy Crockett, who is said to have camped at a nearby spring in 1836 on his way to defend the Alamo. Crockett is the county seat of Houston County, the first county established in the Republic of Texas on June 12, 1837

In the 1930s, Camp Street buzzed as one of the most vibrant music districts in East Texas. Performers such as Sam “Lightin’” Hopkins, “Blind” Lemon Jefferson, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thorton and Aaron Thibeaux “T-Bone” Walker all played in Crockett when the town was a stop for blues artists traveling the Chitlin’ Circuit between Houston and Dallas. They're all featured on the Texas Blues Tribute Mural on Camp Street, which can be viewed from the Bear Hall Patio.

Over 100 years old, the building that is now Bear Hall was originally the site of an automotive repair shop. When you walk inside the hall, note the slanted drive. That is where cars entered the old auto repair shop. That's not the only piece of history you might recognize in Bear Hall. The front doors were saved from the old Crockett High School. Go Bulldogs!

Since renovation, the building now offers air conditioning & plenty of fans while maintaining the historic feel with open rafters, original sky lights, and the beautiful 42 foot bar.

Bear Hall has one of the longest saloon-style bars in East Texas, an indoor stage for live music, and a patio along Camp Street for outdoor dining & live acoustic performances in nice weather. There is plenty of seating to come gather with friends to enjoy Bear Hall’s good food, cold beer, great drinks, and live music.

Step into the heart of Texas when you stop by to experience Bear Hall.