Inside Birmingham’s newly opened tavern - offering £5 pints and incredible pub food
A new bar offering pints for £5 has opened in Birmingham and it’s inspired by the original 17th century taverns
The basement bar of one of Birmingham’s most luxurious sky bars has been refurbished to recreate a 17th century tavern.
Stories Tavern at 103 Colmore Row, on the ground floor - below 24 Stories (formerly Orelle) - is officially open and welcoming guests with a range of beers costing £5 per pint.
Taverns boomed in the early 17th century as the stagecoach era developed and people began to travel more.
They offered a community hub where everyday people could gather to share stories and socialise.
Stories Tavern features charming vintage decor with modern style and a buzzing atmosphere. Beers include lager, IPA and Guinness all served in traditional tankards.
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Food includes the most amazing sausage rolls, burgers, shrimp toast, pork pies and other quality pub bites.
The tavern was designed in partnership with historian Ron Cregan, known for his work with British heritage brands Mulberry and The Mayborne Group.
The Birmingham opening comes weeks before a similar venue is opened in New York. Tavern brand venues, from The Evolv Collection, can also be found in London - there’s Liverpool Street Chop House & Tavern and Paternoster Tavern in St Paul’s district.
The Birmingham Tavern also features an outdoor terrace and, of course, those lifts up to the sky bar - if you want to enjoy a meal from the British-French seasonal menu with local produce and cocktails in the clouds.
Martin Williams, CEO of The Evolv Collection, said: “We started with a simple idea, bring the £5 pint back to British cities. The Tavern concept has been extremely well received in London, and we’re looking forward to welcoming guests in both Birmingham and New York to experience our re-imagination of our founder’s vision. It’s a really exciting next step in the evolution of The Evolv Collection.”