Bar Mystery Solved as Birmingham Pub Legends Launch 'Cloak and Dagger' Friday, January 16, 2026 birmingham stirchley pershoreroad wildcattap corkandcage cloakanddagger pub independent bars food When the Wildcat Tap closed its doors on Stirchley’s Pershore Road in July 2025, the local community was left wondering who would step into one of Birmingham’s most iconic and missed bar spaces. Pershore Road has earned a … Read More
Discover Ilmington: A Stunning Cotswold Village Walk with a Charming Community Cafe Saturday, January 10, 2026 ilmington cotswolds warwickshire walking hiking community pub cafe scenery heritage Ilmington, often described as one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, is tucked away in Warwickshire and makes for an ideal day trip from Birmingham. Located within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, … Read More
Much-loved Midlands Pub Sets Reopening Date Following Year-Long Closure Tuesday, January 6, 2026 pub reopening midlands fire wordsley canal food drinks community amybolton The much-loved Samson & Lion pub in Wordsley, West Midlands, is poised to reopen its doors on Friday, January 9, at noon, bringing new life to the canal-side venue after more than a year of closure. The pub was forced to … Read More
'A Pub is for Life' – Midland Boozer Urges Customers: 'Don't Ghost Your Local' in January Tuesday, January 6, 2026 pub dryjanuary walsall midlands alcohol community hospitality theregistry localbusiness nightlife As January rolls in, many pubs across the UK face a slump in patronage, partly due to Dry January initiatives and post-festive slowdowns. The Registry, a well-loved pub located on Leicester Street in the heart of Walsall town … Read More
A Night at Holden's Golden Lion Inn: As Bostin' as its Ale Saturday, January 3, 2026 holdens blackcountry brewery bridgnorth goldenlion ale pub bedandbreakfast breakfast hospitality Holden’s brewery, a name already beloved across the Black Country for its delicious range of beers like the iconic Golden Glow, has expanded its charm beyond just brewing. Nestled in Bridgnorth High Street stands The … Read More
Birmingham Pub Shut Down After Early Morning Fight Involving Weapons Monday, December 29, 2025 birmingham pub violence licensing police investigation closure kingstanding disorder weapons A Birmingham pub on College Road, Kingstanding, has been forced to close after a violent altercation involving at least five men wielding makeshift weapons erupted when the venue should have been closed. The Number 1 Public … Read More