This Page Was Updated On Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Pubs No More

Some photos of the pubs that are, or were local to me. Some of them are still open, but their life span is limited, some are no longer pubs, converted into shops or used for other purposes. Many people will have their own theory as to why pubs are closing, some say it was the smoking ban, some will say it's the price, others will say change in working patterns/lifestyle, supermarkets etc. I have my own theory, as well as the above, it should also be noted that Birmingham has a high Muslim population; true Muslims don’t drink alcohol, so no need for pubs, hence the closures. It should also be noted that nearly all of these buildings were built for a specific purpose, so once a pub closes, it is unlikely that it will ever re-open as a pub again.

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The Vine on the corner of Muntz Street and Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham

White Lion on Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham

The Gunmakers Arms, also known as The Gunners, on the corner of Talfourd Street and Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham

Was the Coach and Horses, it is now called Shannons, on Bordesley Green, Birmingham

It was called the Gypsy Tent, later renamed the Tipsy Gent, on Cherrywood Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham

It was called The Wrens Nest, later renamed The New Inn, on Muntz Street, Small Heath

Cricketers Arms on Little Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham

It was called the Marquis of Lorne, later renamed The Roost, on the corner of Arsenal Street and Cattell Road, Small Heath

The Victoria, on the corner of Prince Albert Street and Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green, Birmingham

The Royal George Hotel on the corner of Tilton Road and Garrison Lane, Bordesley, Birmingham

The Sportsman Public House, on Garrison Lane, Bordesley Village, Birmingham.

The Garrison Tavern also known as the Peaky Blinders Pub, on Garrison Lane, Bordesley, Birmingham

Formerly known as The Avenues, it was renamed Poteen Still, on the corner of Second Avenue and Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham

Samson and Lion on the corner of Blakeland Street and Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham.

The Custard House on Blake Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham.

The Black Horse, renamed Saint Andrews Tavern, on the corner of Great Wood Road and Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham.

The Brighton Arms, Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham.

The Malt Shovel on the corner of Coventry Road and Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham.

The George and Dragon, on the corner of Mansel Road and Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham.

The Sydenham on the corner of Anderton Road and Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, Birmingham.

The Marlborough, On the corner of Anderton Road and Montgomery Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham.

The Rock Public House, on the corner of Bowyer Road and Alum Rock Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham

Station Hotel, on Bordesley Green Road opposite Adderley Park railway station

Adderley Park Public House, also known as The Three A's, on the corner of Ash Road and Adderley Road, Saltley, Birmingham

Country Girl Public House, on the corner of Bridge Road and Parkfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham

The Clements Arms, on the corner of Upper Trinity Street and Coventry Road, Camp Hill (Bordesley), Birmingham

Forge Tavern, on the corner of Great Barr Street and Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham

Cuba Bar, on the corner of Great Barr Street and Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham

Bainsy's Bar, on Lower Dartmouth Street, opposite Witton Street, Bordesley, Birmingham

The Eagle, now called Ruin ,on Floodgate Street, Digbeth

The Royal Oak pub, now called The Barn, located on Barn Street, Digbeth

The Malt Shovel - now known as Backpackers, on the corner of Milk Street and Coventry Street, Digbeth, Birmingham

The Wharf - now known as O'Rourkes, on the corner of Oxford Street and Coventry Street, Digbeth, Birmingham

Eagle and Tun on the corner of New Canal Street and Banbury Street, Digbeth, Birmingham

Fox and Grapes, on the corner of Freeman Street and Park Street, Digbeth, Birmingham

Black Horse, on the corner of Woodcock Street and Jennens Road, Aston, Birmingham

The Rocket, on Great Francis Street, Nechells, Birmingham

Albion Vaults, on the corner of Nechells Place and Cato Street North, Nechells, Birmingham

Police Station that is now The Old Bill and Bull, on the corner of Coventry Road and Holder Road, Hay Mills (Yardley), Birmingham

Redhill Tavern, on the corner of Coventry Road and Redhill Road, Hay Mills, Birmingham

The Monica, on the corner of Monica Road and Somerville Road, Hay Mills, Birmingham

Plough and Harrow, on Coventry Road, Hay Mills, Birmingham

The George, on the corner of Alfred Street and Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham

The Gate, now known as The Gate Bar & Grill, on Studley Steet (off Ladypool Road), Sparkbrook, Birmingham

The Emily Arms, also known as The Hideout, on the corner of Emily Street and Dymoke Street, Highgate, Birmingham

Sir Charles Napier, on the corner of Bissell Street and Gooch Street, Highgate, Birmingham

Catherine O'Donovan, also known as Cathy Don, on Bissell Street, Highgate, Birmingham

The Brewers Arms, on Highgate Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham

Lion and Lamb, on the corner of Stoney Lane and Highgate Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham

Was The Royal Oak, now Royal Occasions Banqueting Suite, On the corner of Alfred Street and Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook, Birmingham

The Queens Arms, on the corner of Queen Street and Highgate Road, Sparkbrook. Birmingham

The Victoria, on the corner of Long Street and Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham

The Black Horse, on the corner of Kyotts Lake Road and Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham

The Angel, on the corner of Ladypool Road and Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham

Wagon and Horses, On the corner of Warwick Road and Albion Road, Greet, Birmingham

The Mermaid, later known as Presidents, On the corner of Warwick Road and Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham

The Antelope, on the corner of Stratford Road and Baker Street, Sparkhill, Birmingham

Yew Tree pub, now known as The Clumsy Swan, on the corner of Hob Moor Road and Stoney Lane, Yardley, Birmingham.

This building used to be the Broadway Public House, it is now a McDonalds burger bar.

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