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The Anchor Digbeth · Est. 1793
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Birthday Week · Brewers Talk & Tasting

Sun 1 Nov • 2:30 PM • Main Mahogany Gantry & Parlour

Attic Brew Co & Church End Brewery: Cask & Local Beer Talk

An afternoon celebrating the heritage and craftsmanship of regional brewing with Attic Brew Co and Church End Brewery — featuring Church End’s What The Fox, Fallen Angel, and Gravediggers alongside Attic’s Lighter, Ingot, Clasp, and a special edition Anchor × Attic collaboration. (2:30pm, £10 + booking fee)

Ticketed • £10 + Booking Fee
Attic Brew Co & Church End Brewery: Cask & Local Beer Talk
Sun 1 Nov • 2:30 PM · Main Mahogany Gantry & Parlour

Grade II Listed 1901 Terracotta Public House · Corner of Bradford & Rea Street, Digbeth.

Event Dispatch & Lineup

About the Night & Running Order

On Sunday 1st November at 2:30 PM, two heavyweights of independent Midlands brewing — Attic Brew Co and Church End Brewery — join forces at The Anchor Digbeth for a special Cask & Local Beer Talk and tasting session.

Hosted in the cosy surroundings of our historic 1797 pub, the afternoon will explore the heritage, ingredients, and craftsmanship of regional brewing across both traditional cask real ale and modern craft beer.

The tasting flight showcases award-winning brews from Church End Brewery — including What The Fox, Fallen Angel, and Gravediggers — alongside Attic Brew Co’s Lighter, Ingot, Clasp, and our special edition Anchor × Attic collaboration.

Church End Brewery

Award-Winning Cask

Featuring beloved regional cask classics from Church End Brewery including What The Fox, Fallen Angel, and Gravediggers.

Attic Brew Co Lineup

Stirchley Craft

Showcasing modern Birmingham favourites from Attic Brew Co including Lighter, Ingot, and Clasp with full brewer tasting notes.

Anchor × Attic Collab

Special Edition

Taste the special edition Anchor × Attic anniversary collaboration brewed exclusively to mark one year since our reopening.

Heritage & Craft Talk

Sun 2:30 PM

An intimate afternoon talk exploring regional brewing history, cellar conditioning, and independent Midlands beer culture.

Midlands Brewing Showcase · Attic Brew Co × Church End Brewery
From traditional hand-pulled cask ales to small-batch Birmingham craft collaborations, join the brewers at 2:30 PM on Sunday 1st November for a guided tasting across seven standout regional beers.
Sunday 1 November · 2:30 PM · Ticketed (£10 + Booking Fee)
“Walk-ins are always warmly welcomed at the bar. For groups of 6 or more wishing to reserve seating in The Snug, The Galway Room, or the Beer Garden, simply RSVP below or ring the bar directly.”
House Policy · 18+ After 9:00 PM · Six Rotating Cask Lines · Dogs Welcome
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Birthday Week • Mon 26 Oct

Mon 26 Oct • Doors 7:00 PM · Main Bar

Carl Chinn: Round About the Bull Ring

Friend of the pub, and Professor of all things Birmingham, Prof. Carl Chinn hosts a signature event from behind the bar! An illustrated talk exploring the Bull Ring markets since 1166, Digbeth, Deritend, Bradford Street, and the history of The Anchor.

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Guided Wine Tasting & Cheese Board Evening
Birthday Week · Wine & Cheese

Tue 27 Oct • Doors 7:00 PM · The Snug & Main Bar

Guided Wine Tasting & Cheese Board Evening

A guided wine tasting and cheese board evening showcasing four standout pours from our revamped wine menu — Taittinger Nocturne Champagne, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Reserva Rioja — paired with four artisan cheeses alongside Digbeth’s first vegan cheese board! (£10 + booking fee)

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Spirit of Birmingham: Irish Whiskey & ‘Uisce Beatha’ Tasting
Birthday Week · Whiskey Tasting

Wed 28 Oct • Doors 7:00 PM · Victorian Parlour & Main Bar

Spirit of Birmingham: Irish Whiskey & ‘Uisce Beatha’ Tasting

Birmingham’s first and only whiskey distillery, Spirit of Birmingham, headlines our Wednesday anniversary session — exploring the history of ‘uisce beatha’ with a tasting of up to 4 whiskies from Ireland alongside Birmingham’s first own single malt. (£10 + booking fee)

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