You will find The Old Contemptibles in Edmund Street Birmingham within a short stroll of Corporation Street, Colemore Row and New Street - however you won't find another like it.
Our name honours the First World War heroes, the British Expeditionary Force led by General Sir John French, who suffered heavy casualties in holding up the German advance at Mons. Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered his men to exterminate French's 'contemptible little army', leading to the nickname that we now proudly remember and which also stuck to the 1914 Star medal ? The Old Contemptibles' medal.
The Old Contemptibles is one of many rare gems in the Nicholson's collection of great British pubs, reputed for their distinctive buildings, intriguing history and vibrant atmosphere.
176 Edmund Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2HB
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0121 200 3310
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http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/eastandwestmidlands/theoldcontemptiblesedmundstreetbirmingham
Facilities include: Real Ale, WiFi (free), Bar Snacks, Restaurant, Traditional Sunday Roast, Live Music, Board Games, Traditional, Beer festivals, Function Hire Available, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Beer, Wine, Cider, Breakfast , Spirits, Family Friendly ,
Mon - Thu: 11:00 - 23:00
Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 00:00
Sun: 12:00 - 18:00
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