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Craven Arms, Birmingham

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Black Country Ales
47 Upper Gough Street, City Centre, Birmingham, B1 1JG (View on Google Map)
(0121) 269 4113
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This Grade II-listed early 19th-century former Holder's outlet, restored and refurbished in 2022 by Black Country Ales, sports an attractive blue-tiled exterior and a cosy one room interior. Handpulls take prominence on the bar and, in addition to three permanent Black Country beers, seven changing guest casks come from breweries across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Three changing craft keg lines. Cider available. Cobs, pork pies and sausage rolls are available at most times and a real fire may await when cold.

Historic Interest

Grade II-listed

Information for this venue is provided by the Birmingham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Birmingham District (B)
Last updated
04/03/2025
Last surveyed
04/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Black Country Inns
Pub ID
BIR/2818
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Strong Mild • 4.3% Spotted 21 times
Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall

Strong Mild

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 21 times
Fixed Wheel - Century Gold
Fixed Wheel - Century Gold Premium Golden Ale • 4.8% Spotted once
Fixed Wheel - Century Gold
Fixed Wheel - Century Gold

Premium Golden Ale

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Oakham - White Dwarf
Oakham - White Dwarf Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted once
Oakham - White Dwarf
Oakham - White Dwarf

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fixed Wheel (varies) , Mallinsons (varies) , Salopian (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to metro (500m)
Town Hall
Nearby Station (500m)
Birmingham New Street
Directions
In sidestreet nr the Mailbox

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