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Yard, Coventry: City Centre

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Opens at 10:00am
Earl Street, Coventry: City Centre, CV1 5RU (View on Google Map)
07483 366760
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Re-opened as the re-located Yard in Spring 2024.

Formerly the Metropolis, and before that ,Drapers. Originally it was Brown's Cafe Bar.

Now one of Coventry's leading LGBTQ+ venues, but welcoming to all. A popular bar in an iconic building close to the cathedrals and the Herbert Art Gallery.

Hand-pumps removed and no sign of live beer.

Information for this venue is provided by the Coventry and District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Metropolis; Drapers; Browns
Local Authority
Coventry District (B)
Last updated
05/05/2025
Last surveyed
03/10/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
COV/3068
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
9:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
9:00am - Midnight
Thursday
9:00am - 1:00am
Friday
9:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - Midnight
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Transport
Close to bus routes
8, 9
Nearby Station (900m)
Coventry

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