Anchor Digbeth marks reopening anniversary with week of community events
Anchor, Digbeth's pub in Birmingham's Irish Quarter, dates to 1797 and re-opened on 31 October 2025. A seven-day programme runs from 27 October to 1 November with collaborations from Attic Brew Co, Church End, Prof Carl Chinn MBE, Comhaltas, Shabab’s and Spirit of Birmingham. Landlord Peter Connolly says the aim is a straightforward, quality pub experience; the site has refreshed its beer garden and a private room, with plans for 2027. Highlights include a Monday talk by Prof Chinn on the Bull Ring and Anchor; a Tuesday wine tasting and cheese board; a Wednesday Irish whiskey session; a Friday Pen-and-Paper Quiz; a Saturday anniversary performance; and Sunday features a cask and beer tasting from Attic Brew Co and Church End (2.30pm, £10), followed by a post-tasting music session and a hospitality trade night. A pumpkin competition runs all week with a £100 prize on 1 November. Tickets via Anchor Digbeth. Source: Beer Today
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