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Birdcage, Birmingham

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186-196 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9PP (View on Google Map)
07728 989631
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Formerly part of the Slug & Lettuce chain. Food is served throughout the day, being more of a bar in the evenings. Some DJ nights are held at the weekends.

Information for this venue is provided by the Birmingham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Slug & Lettuce; Varsity; Proverbial
Local Authority
Birmingham District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BIR/3278
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 8:00pm
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Closest station (1150m)
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