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Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Old Bill and Bull

In or near Birmingham.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly4.3 · 97 Google reviews

The Old Bill and Bull — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Old Bill & Bull - Coventry Road, Hay Mills (32196709950)

Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Tyseley · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Old Bill and Bull is a historic pub in the West Midlands — listed in heritage records for its surviving fabric, fittings or trading history. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Birmingham Yardley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tyseley, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area B25.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Old Bill and Bull is a pub located in the West Midlands, specifically in Birmingham's unparished area, postcode B25. It is situated near the River Blythe, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4628, -1.8240
District
Birmingham
Parish
Birmingham, unparished area
Postcode
B25 8AW
Parliamentary constituency
Birmingham Yardley
Nearest railway station
Tyseley1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Old Bill and Bull?
The Old Bill and Bull is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B25 8AW), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
What is The Old Bill and Bull?
The Old Bill and Bull — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
How do I get to The Old Bill and Bull?
The nearest railway station is Tyseley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B25 8AW.
Is The Old Bill and Bull a protected site?
Yes — The Old Bill and Bull is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The Old Bill and Bull free to visit?
Yes, The Old Bill and Bull is free to enter.
How do I get to The Old Bill and Bull?
The nearest railway station is Tyseley, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B25 8AW.