‘We’ve been here five years and we’ll be here five more’ say campaigners battling to save historic pub Saturday, April 18, 2026 whitelion caldmore heritage locallisting pub campaign walsall community planning preservation A dedicated community group fighting to preserve the historic White Lion pub in Caldmore faces a continued wait before a decision is made on its local listing application. The Friends of the White Lion submitted their request … Read More
Rare Glimpse Inside West Midlands Pub Older Than the USA by 186 Years Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub westmidlands history heritage thebellinn historic architecture culture england landmark Step inside The Bell Inn, a remarkable pub in the West Midlands that predates the United States by 186 years. BlackCountryLive was granted exclusive access to this historic establishment, offering a unique look at a venue … Read More
The 430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub That Opens Just a Few Times a Year Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub history willenhall bellinn westmidlands heritage veday tradition landmark rare Nestled in the heart of Willenhall, The Bell Inn stands as a remarkable testament to history, having served the community for over 430 years. This historic pub is not your typical watering hole—it opens its doors to the … Read More
Recently Opened Sutton Coldfield Pub Closes Temporarily for Major Upgrades Friday, March 27, 2026 suttoncoldfield pub thedistillery upgrades sports arcade familyfriendly paulhaywood football refurbishment sport The Distillery, a pub in Sutton Coldfield on Birmingham Road, recently reopened under new management but has temporarily closed for several days to undertake significant upgrades. The venue, which took over the former Slug … Read More
'Please Respect Others' – Birmingham Pub Enforces New Rules on Pool Table Use Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham pub smoking smokingban pooltable scottarms greatbarr vaping policy customerbehavior The smoking ban, which was introduced in 2007, continues to shape the atmosphere in pubs across the UK. In Birmingham, the Scott Arms pub in Great Barr is reinforcing these rules to ensure a pleasant experience for all … Read More
Birmingham City Centre Pub Launches Fawlty Towers-Inspired Menu Featuring 'Mystery Shot' Saturday, March 21, 2026 birmingham fawltytowers thevictoria pub menu cocktails basilfawlty alexandratheatre fawlty torquay The Victoria, a popular pub just a short walk from Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre, has introduced a unique limited-edition cocktail menu inspired by the iconic BBC series Fawlty Towers. Perfect for theatre-goers … Read More