The Old Crown in Digbeth announces it’s been acquired by JD Wetherspoon

A 655 year-old pub in Digbeth has announced that has been acquired by J.D. Wetherspoon this morning (Saturday, April 1).

It’s a surprise move by The Old Crown on the High Street which is independently owned and renowned for its live music and entertainment and tasty menu with featuring Guinnness Irish stew and other hearty meals.

The pub claimed that “renovations were underway” and it was getting “a beautiful new carpet” - and a new kitchen with 70 microwaves.

The full statement read: “After over a decade running the old girl, we’ve decided to pass the torch on, and join the Wetherspoons family starting today (Saturday 1st April)...

“Renovations are already underway, with a beautiful new carpet being fitted as we speak, alongside a BRAND NEW kitchen featuring 70 microwaves.

“We are now proud to not only be Birmingham’s Oldest Pub, but the UK’s oldest Wetherspoons, so come and join us tonight for 2 for £12 pitchers, and our Curry Club served up all day everyday. ”

It isn’t the only strange announcement in Birmingham this morning. There have also been social media posts about the Rotunda set to double in size, the Bullring Bull being replaced by a bronze balti and Herbert’s Yard street food venue in Longbridge set to become a fish market called Turbot’s Yard!

As today is April 1 we hope these are, in fact, April Fools pranks - which BirminghamWorld is not promoting or taking part in any way this year!