Category Archives: Pubwatch

Digbeth Pubs: Then and Now

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

If you haven’t seen Pete’s “Pubs: Then & Now” blog before on Digbeth is Good, here’s a quick summary: Pete takes photos of pubs, mainly along the Midlands canal network, and documents how they’ve changed over the years. The Spotted … Continue reading →

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Live Music Round Up

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

See more events at the All Brum in Digbeth website. Monday, 2nd January Spotted Dog Traditional Irish Music All Musicians welcome Alternate Monday Nights Friday, 6th January Moseley Arms Bombers The Vallums Ask Alfie Go Lazarus Ricardo Thompson

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It’s a sign!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | 3 Comments

A rather funny one on what was a cigarette machine in The Spotted Dog pub.

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Play nicely this Christmas….

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

….because if you get banned from one Digbeth or Highgate pub, you’ll find yourself banned from them all.

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The Floodgate Tavern/The Eagle is closed again

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

 It was only in October that Pamela announced what was The Floodgate Tavern on Floodgate Street had been transformed into The Eagle and opened its doors. Unfortunately, The Eagle seemed to stay open for just a few weeks before the … Continue reading →

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Live Music Round Up

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Monday, 19th December Spotted Dog Traditional Irish Music All Musicians welcome Alternate Monday Nights Tuesday, 20th December Spotted Dog FRED T. BAKER SOLO & QUARTET Fred Thelonious Baker is one of England’s great virtuosi on both guitar and electric bass. … Continue reading →

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Live Music Round Up

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Tuesday, 13th December Spotted Dog MATT GOUGH NONET The Matt Gough Dectet was formed in 2010 after Matt recorded an album featuring quintet, nonet and fifteen piece big band. After this project was finished the Dectet was formed, combining elements … Continue reading →

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Filum on Monday: Juno and the Paycock

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Irish ‘Filum Night’ at The Spotted Dog this Monday 12th December sees a screening of Juno and the Paycock, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1930 film of Sean O’Casey’s play. If you’re leaking money in the run-up to Christmas, this might serve as a … Continue reading →

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The Old Wharf Closes.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Midge | Leave a comment

   Being tucked away up the road from a sex shop opposite a coach station  The Old Wharf would be hard pushed to even make the final credits on ‘Location Location Location’ but  nevertheless there it stood defiant in it’s … Continue reading →

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Pets in Peace

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Pets in Peace present two bands which will be playing at The Spotted Dog on Thursday 8th December. This will be a night dedicated to animals. Friends Of The Animals FOTA are a Birmingham two piece established in 2010. Inspired … Continue reading →

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