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Earl of Mercia, Coventry

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Cask Ale
Opens at 8:00am
CAMRA voucher scheme
Operator: Wetherspoon
18 High Street, Coventry, CV1 5RE (View on Google Map)
(024) 7643 3990
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Popular Wetherspoon, converted from a Victorian bank. It is named after Leofric, Earl of Mercia, who founded Coventry’s first cathedral in 1043 with his wife Godiva.

Offering a fine view of the Council House through its large windows, it has ground floor and mezzanine levels. There is a patio area on the wide pavement at the front.

Information for this venue is provided by the Coventry and District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Coventry District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
COV/3270
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Earl of Mercia, Coventry.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Earl of Mercia, Coventry.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Earl of Mercia, Coventry.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exeter - Darkness TasteMatch Prediction

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Exeter Darkness
Exeter - Darkness Strong Stout • 5.1% Spotted 4 times
Exeter Darkness
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Exeter - Darkness

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Earl of Mercia, Coventry.

ABV 5.1%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Roman Way - Pantheon TasteMatch Prediction

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Roman Way - Pantheon
Roman Way - Pantheon Premium Pale Ale • 6% Spotted twice
Roman Way - Pantheon
Roman Way - Pantheon

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Earl of Mercia, Coventry.

ABV 6%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Roman Way - Plum Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Roman Way - Plum Porter
Roman Way - Plum Porter Session Porter • 4.4% Spotted once
Roman Way - Plum Porter
Roman Way - Plum Porter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 14 hours ago at Earl of Mercia, Coventry.

ABV 4.4%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Byatt's - Breakfast Stout , Goff's - White Knight

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Pavement patio area.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 9pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Level access at the main entrance, stepped access at the side entrance. The fully adapted WC on the ground floor is accessed by Radar key. Stairs access to the mezzanine.
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Wetherspoon national festivals.
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Adjacent station
Coventry
Ordnance Survey Reference
SP3351878891

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