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
Restoration Begins at Birmingham’s Historic Lad in the Lane Pub Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham pub heritage restoration landmark history architecture conservation revitalization planning Work has officially started on the Lad in the Lane, Birmingham’s oldest pub, long after its closure left the historic site vulnerable to decay. The commencement of these restoration efforts marks a significant step toward … Read More
Restoration Begins at Birmingham’s Historic Lad in the Lane Pub Six Years After Closure Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham erdington ladinthelane historic pub restoration heritage firedamage listedbuilding community The owner of Birmingham’s Lad in the Lane, believed to be the city’s oldest pub, has commenced essential repair work to halt the ongoing decline of this 14th-century landmark. After closing its doors permanently in 2019, the … Read More