The old contemptibles is located just off temple square in birmingham next to snow hill station and offers one of the most reasonably priced, excellently sourced and cooked menus i have encountered for a pub. The present day has seen this pub undergo a revamp which has restored the place to its rightful victorian glory with all the trimmings. The good pub guide has put the spotlight on some of the best pubs in the city. Old contemptibles in birmingham 176 edmund street located in. Our pick of the cbds traditional pubs, the old contemptibles is just the right side of moody for a proper boozer. Find parking charges, opening hours and a parking map of all old contemptibles car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages. In 1914 shelton was a special reservist serving with the 4th extra reserve battalion, the south staffordshire regiment and was drafted to france on 9 november 1914, joining the 1 st battalion at merville. Occupying a red brick victorian building on the corner of edmund street and livery street, the old contemptibles, along with its neighbour, the old royal, is one of the few remaining, oldschool watering holes in the business district that hasnt been trendied up to match its. Positioned at 176 edmund street, close to snow hill railway station in birmingham, the pub honours first. So, settle in at the old contemptibles in birmingham for some seriously tasty pub food. Enjoy great pub food, real ales and exciting range of premium gins. Refined and respectable, it recreates the glamour of victorianginpalace chic with great style, harking back to. The old contemptibles association membership card issued to chum leonard shelton, who was a member of the city of birmingham branch.
The old contemptibles in birmingham nicholsons pubs. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time old contemptibles. Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales, vast gin selection and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous. The last of the old contemptibles passed away recently at the grand old age of 104. Another of birmingham s nicholsons outlets, the old contemptibles takes its name from the nickname given to the british expeditionary force and is handily located to the side of snow hill station. Sep 15, 2018 how can i find out if our birmingham relatives were part of the old contemptibles assoc we looked when we visited the great unwashed in edmund st but found nothing. Names are j fairbrother, r allen and j perry if anyone can advise please.
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Pub with a dining area the old contemptibles, birmingham. Old contemptibles definition of old contemptibles by the. The restaurant information including the the old contemptibles menu items and prices may have been modified since the last website update. We offer a social network, forums, vehicle marketplace and an in. Old contemptibles, 176 edmund street, birmingham, warwickshire, b3 2hb 0121 200 3310. Old contemptibles, birmingham, west midlands, b3 2hb pub. The old contemptibles city core birmingham, west midlands. This pub is a stones throw from colmore row and corporation street and right on the doorstep of snow hill station. Please join us its free and help create a useful online community for birmingham people. You will find the old contemptibles in edmund street birmingham within a short stroll of corporation street, colemore row and new street however you wont find another like it.
Old contemptibles birmingham, west midlands untappd. A unique city centre pub with a rich history, the old contemptibles serves up seasonal specialities and mouthwatering favourites. We are a growing community that focuses on travelling, exploring and sharing knowledge about the uk. I have noted that there is a memorial to the old contemptibles in westminster abbey unveiled in 1993 by her royal highness the queen mother and there is also a pub in birmingham called the old contemptibles so the name does live on in tangible form. Another of birminghams nicholsons outlets, the old contemptibles takes its name from the nickname given to the british expeditionary force and is handily located to the side of snow hill station. Local records show that the first pub on the site was known as the adelphi wine vaults, which was built in the late 18th century. One of the other great things about the atmosphere in the old contemptibles is that its made by the people that frequent it.
Theres an eclectic range of real ales on offer over one hundred varieties. Birmingham snow hill station eastern exterior aspect. The old contemptibles, birmingham ladywood updated. The old contemptibles is a great pub which specialises in sausages. I started reading this book because of its title the old contemptibles. Typical nicholsons pub with a rather poor beer selection,only a choice of four beers, that said my yorkshire brewery blackout porter was a decent beer, the food was also decent despite the best part of a half hour wait. Pumps dispense real ales out of breweries from cumbria to cornwall. Raise a glass to birminghams most revered watering holes.
Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate. Historical pubs birmingham historical pubs in birmingham. The old contemptibles pub in birmingham large image steeped in history, the pub s name honours first world war heroes, the british expeditionary force, who held up the german advance at mons in 1914. Its a beautiful old pub and beautifully decorated we will definitely be visi. The narrowing of the trainshed from north to south is evident here the awning over the up bay platforms which parallels the tracks northwards is seen in the centre though the side bays. The staff at the old contemptibles were amazing yesterday afternoonevening, especially the young lady who had to come and reopen the disabled toilet two or three times, sorry my friends all enjoyed themselves in the function room whilst sampling good beer and food. Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales, vast gin selection and its quality pub food, which. Our seasonal menu offers the best classic british dishes to indulge in this time of year. Settle in at the old contemptibles in birmingham for some seriously tasty.
The old contemptibles association page 2 other great. Aug 10, 2017 the old contemptibles association membership card issued to chum leonard shelton, who was a member of the city of birmingham branch. Raise a glass to birmingham s most revered watering holes. Pumps dispense real ales out of breweries from cumbria to cornwall this imposing pub offers 20 options on the gin menu alone. A glorious traditional pub, based in birmingham city centre just around the corner from snow hill train station, the old contemptibles is revered for its range of cask marqueapproved ales, a vast array of gins, and traditional british pub food.
The old contemptibles is located just off temple square in birmingham next to snow hill station and offers one of the most reasonably priced, excellently sourced and cooked menus i have encountered for a. Dec 05, 2019 reserve a table at the old contemptibles, birmingham on tripadvisor. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time. The old contemptibles a public house at 176 edmund. The old contemptibles in birmingham restaurant menu and. How can i find out if our birmingham relatives were part of the old contemptibles assoc we looked when we visited the great unwashed in edmund st but found nothing.
Fascinating article which i will read again and keep for our younger family members. Refined and respectable, it recreates the glamour of victorianginpalace chic with great style, harking back to a notable. The old contemptibles association page 2 other great war. Aug 02, 2004 i started reading this book because of its title the old contemptibles. Old contemptibles city core 25 tips from 747 visitors. Our seasonal menu offers the best classic british dishes. Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales, vast gin selection and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous british hospitality. Old contemptibles association soldiers and their units.
Planning for a british expeditionary force began with the haldane reforms of the british army carried out by the secretary of state for war richard haldane. Restored to former glory renovated over four years ago, the old contemptibles had traditional victorian features including a long bar, stained glass windows and cornices returned to their former glory. The british expeditionary force bef was the british army sent to the western front during the first world war. The craven arms is a popular birmingham pub owned by black country ales. The old contemptibles a restaurant from the michelin guide find all the information you need on the the old contemptibles restaurant. Spacious, well restored edwardian corner pub nicholsons with lofty ceiling and lots of woodwork. These are the birmingham pubs which have a hidden past.
The old contemptibles bar stunning pub in birmingham city centre by snow hill. Did anyone go to the folk club in the old contemptibles pub off colmore row. Aug 31, 2014 this pub is a stones throw from colmore row and corporation street and right on the doorstep of snow hill station. The old contemptibles birmingham, 176 edmund street. The old contemptibles pub is located at 176 edmund st, b3 2hb in birmingham. The old contemptibles is one of many rare gems in the nicholsons collection of great british pubs. All users are free to download and save the the old contemptibles menu files, but can not duplicate or distribute them for any commercial use without prior written permission of the holder. Dec 20, 2012 theres nothing over the top about the decor at the old contemptibles. Situated in the colmore business district, this lovely building is just down the road from snow hill station and in the middle of a number of offices, so its an ideal place to grab some lunch or a cheeky drink if youre coming into town, heading out of town or after work. Inside nicholsons restored pub, the old contemptibles. Its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus offer everything youd expect to find on any respectable, british pub menu, and so much more besides.
The old contemptibles, birmingham menu, prices, restaurant. Unofficial page located in birmingham, united kingdom. Each of the jury mysteries is named after a pub in england and i wondered where this strange name came from. It is also the name of the next in the series of richard jury mysteries ive been reading. Our skilled chefs create simple twists on the dishes you know and love to bring you interesting new flavours, using only the best ingredients. Its housed within a grand brick building with bright. The old contemptibles, birmingham ladywood updated 2020. Find out whats popular at old contemptibles in birmingham, west midlands in realtime and see activity.
Occupying a red brick victorian building on the corner of edmund street and livery street, the old contemptibles, along with its neighbour, the old royal, is one of the few remaining, old school watering holes in the business district that hasnt been trendied up to match its. Visited by both birminghams young and mature, the old contemptibles has an air of pub chic inviting to nearly all ages ranges, with drinks tastings, live music and comedy nights. The old contemptibles birmingham heritage and history. The old contemptibles birmingham, united kingdom pub. Old contemptibles parking car parks, street parking. Restaurant description a glorious traditional pub, based in birmingham city centre just around the corner from snow hill train station, the old contemptibles is revered for its range of cask marqueapproved ales, a vast array of gins, and traditional british pub food. The old contemptibles association was founded by capt jp danny, royal artillery on june 25th 1925. Reserve a table at the old contemptibles, birmingham on tripadvisor. The old contemptibles bars and pubs in birmingham time out.
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