Tag Archives: Spotted Dog

Brum vs Belfast #12: Old Pubs

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Answering Michael Grimes’ question, ‘which is the oldest pub and which is better’. Now, there’s actually a bit of debate around this in Belfast.  McHugh’s, near the Albert Clock, boasts of being the oldest pub as it opened in 1711. … Continue reading →

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Penguins 4 Justice

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 2 Comments

Custard Factory staff attending a party at The Spotted Dog this evening were met with a disturbing sight. Seamus McPingu (which I’m told is his full name) has cracked and is protesting his plight on the pub’s roof. As well … Continue reading →

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Sunny Spotted Dog

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

A sunny Friday afternoon meant drinks at The Spotted Dog with John Tighe playing 78′s on his growing collection of vintage record players. Here he is dressed to match his current favourite. If the sun holds out for tomorrow afternoon, … Continue reading →

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A Supersonic Week

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 2 Comments

What a lot of arty cultural stuff there is going on in Digbeth this week: The Ikon’s busy tomorrow on Wednesday At 11am-12pm artist He An talks in Mandarin Chinese about his current Ikon installation at Moat Lane Carpark in … Continue reading →

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Friday Drinks at The Spotted Dog

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

Seems 4.30pm Friday afternoons is Pimms o’clock for landlord John Tighe at The Spotted Dog. Join him to wind down after a hard working week with drinks, buns and music. Hopefully the sun will hold out long enough for you … Continue reading →

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Digbeth This Week

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Here’s what’s going on down Digbeth way for the first half of this week: On Monday pop into The Spotted Dog, Alcester Street from 7.30pm if you fancy free tea and buns with a friendly crowd who enjoy chatting about … Continue reading →

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