Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Anchor
In or near Birmingham.
The Anchor — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Moor Street · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Anchor is located in Birmingham, postcode B5 6ET, and is accessible via Birmingham Moor Street station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the pub is free.
About
The Anchor is a historic pub in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap with a heritage tag. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Address: 308, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B5 6ET. Wikidata describes it as: "Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.". Coordinates: 52.4745°, -1.8885°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Anchor Inn (now just 'The Anchor') is one of the oldest public houses in Digbeth, Birmingham, England, dating back to 1797. The current building was constructed in 1901 to a design by James and Lister Lea for the Holt Brewery Company. The terracotta on the façade is believed to have come from the Hathern Station Brick and Terracotta Company of Loughborough. On 10 December 1991 the building was designated Grade II listed building status, along with other nearby pubs such as the White Swan. The pub won the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) award of 'Regional Pub of the Year' in 1996/7, 1998/9, 2003/4 and again 2007/8. The pub was taken over by Julian Rose-Gibbs in 2016, after being in the hands of the Keane family who ran it for 43 years. It closed in June 2025 due to financial constraints, but is set to reopen at the end of October, under Peter Connolly, owner of Nortons Digbeth, a nearby music venue.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4745, -1.8885
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B5 6ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Phone
- +44 121 6224516
- Established
- 1901
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Moor Street — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.anchorinndigbeth.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w72981214 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Anchor Inn, Birmingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Anchor Inn Birmingham.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Anchor?
- The Anchor is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B5 6ET), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is The Anchor?
- The Anchor — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Moor Street, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B5 6ET.
- When was The Anchor built?
- Built or established in 1901.
- Who owns The Anchor?
- The Anchor is owned by Peter Connolly.
- Is The Anchor free to visit?
- Yes, The Anchor is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Moor Street, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B5 6ET.