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Old Contemptibles, Birmingham

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers)
176 Edmund Street, City Centre, Birmingham, B3 2HB (View on Google Map)
(0121) 200 3310
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A Nicholsons pub very popular with office workers in central Birmingham. Handily located close to Snow Hill Station. A large, single wood-paneled room is divided into distinct drinking areas, with a cosy snug at the rear. A changing range of beers are served from seven hand pulls on the bar. The pub name derives from the British Expeditionary Force who fought in France in the First World War. Hearty food is available.

Note: management policy is to display all pump clips regardless of availability.

Information for this venue is provided by the Birmingham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Birmingham District (B)
Last updated
04/06/2025
Last surveyed
22/05/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
BIR/2821
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

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 Old Contemptibles, Birmingham.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 4 times.
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Old Contemptibles, Birmingham.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Tables outside
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (200m)
Bull Street
Nearby Station (50m)
Birmingham Snow Hill
Directions
100yds from Snow Hill Station

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