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1st Anniversary · Live Music & Pizza

Sat 31 Oct • From 8:00 PM · Main Public Bar

1-Year Anniversary Live Special: Peter Coughlan

Notable Irish singer-songwriter Peter Coughlan, who helped mark the reopening of Anchor Digbeth in 2025 playing live, returns to the Rea and Bradford Streets corner venue exactly one year later for a special anniversary performance — with freshly baked pizzas served straight from the kitchen throughout Saturday. (8pm, free admission)

Free Admission • 1st Anniversary Night
1-Year Anniversary Live Special: Peter Coughlan
Sat 31 Oct • From 8:00 PM · Main Public Bar

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

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About the Night & Running Order

On Saturday 31st October 2025, following a long and detailed restoration of its original Minton tiles and timber floors, The Anchor Digbeth reopened its doors to a pub packed out with friends, family, and regulars.

Exactly 12 months later on Saturday 31st October, notable Irish singer-songwriter Peter Coughlan — who played live to christen our reopening night in 2025 — returns to the corner of Rea and Bradford Streets for a special 1-Year Anniversary performance from 8:00 PM (free admission).

Throughout Saturday, guests can also enjoy freshly baked pizzas served straight from the kitchen, alongside our week-long Shabab’s bhaji cob and Halloween & Samhain pumpkin voting.

Peter Coughlan Live

From 8:00 PM

The notable Irish singer-songwriter who helped mark our 2025 reopening night returns one year on for a landmark live set.

12 Months Reopened

31 Oct Anniversary

Celebrating one full year since The Anchor Digbeth was saved from closure and restored as a true community pub.

Freshly Baked Pizzas

All Saturday

Guests throughout Saturday can enjoy fresh, piping-hot pizzas baked and served straight from our Digbeth kitchen.

Halloween & Samhain

Free Admission

Cast your vote in our week-long Pumpkin Competition with every pint purchased ahead of Sunday’s £100 bar tab prize!

Saturday Anniversary Special · Live Music at 8PM & Kitchen Pizzas All Day
“After a long and detailed restoration we were delighted to open on 31st October to a pub packed out with friends, family and colleagues… Join us one year on for Peter Coughlan live from 8pm and fresh pizzas straight from the kitchen.”
Saturday 31 October · Pizzas All Day · Live Music 8:00 PM · Free Admission
“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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Mon 26 Oct • Doors 7:00 PM · Main Bar

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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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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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