The Old Contemptibles

30/10/2026

🍷 The nights are getting colder. The mulled w**e is nearly ready. Christmas at The Old Contemptibles is just around the corner.
While we’re still enjoying autumn, behind the scenes we’re already preparing for what promises to be a fantastic festive season.
🎄 Festive and buffet menus are ready
🎄 Our famous real Christmas tree has been ordered and will soon take pride of place once again
🍷 Mulled w**e returns very soon
🎶 Our Christmas live music schedule will be announced shortly, with every artist already booked and ready to bring the festivities all December long
Whether you’re planning the office Christmas party, festive drinks with clients, a family celebration or a catch-up with friends, we’d love to help make it one to remember.
From cosy afternoons with a warming mulled w**e in hand to lively evenings filled with great food, drinks and live music, we’ve got Christmas covered.

🎁 Book a group of 15+ on a Monday or Tuesday and we’ll include an extra festive surprise from us.

📅 Start planning your Christmas celebrations today.

📩 Get in touch and let’s make this Christmas one to remember.

Christmas is coming. The mulled w**e is warming, the tree is on its way, the music is booked, and we can’t wait to welcome you. 🎄🍷🎶

28/10/2026

🎄 Christmas is closer than you think... and the best dates are already being snapped up.
Whether you’re planning the office Christmas party, festive drinks with clients, a long-overdue catch-up with friends, or the annual “just one quick drink” that turns into a full night out, now’s the time to get it booked.
Our festive and buffet menus are ready, the decorations will soon be up, and prime December dates won’t hang around for long.
🎁 Book a group of 15+ on a Monday or Tuesday and we’ll throw in an extra Christmas surprise on us.
Don’t leave it until everyone else has the same idea.
📅 Secure your date now and let us take care of the food, drinks and festive cheer.
📩 Get in touch today.

28/10/2026

🍂 The colder days have arrived, and there’s only one thing for it... Pie Wednesday. 🥧
Whether you’re a fan of a classic Steak & Kidney Pie with tender beef brisket and ox kidney in traditional steamed pastry, a hearty Nicholsons Steak & Ale Pie, comforting FIsherman’s Pie, rich Duck & Wild Mushroom Pie, flavoursome Chicken, Leek & Tarragon Pie, or our Puy Lentil & Vegetable Cottage Pie, we’ve got your midweek comfort food covered.
And with any pie, you can redeem selected pints and soft drinks for just £2 through the Nicholson’s app.
Pull up a chair, escape the chill, and settle in for some proper pub comfort food.
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23/10/2026

21/10/2026

🎶 Live Music Weekend at The Old Contemptibles 🎶

Got plans this weekend? You do now.

We’ve got two nights of live music, two brilliant acts, and plenty of reasons to settle in with a pint or two.

🍻 Friday | 7pm | Hero Monk Kicking things off on Friday evening, Alex and Jim from Hero Monk return with their signature acoustic sound. Expect feel good favourites, singalong moments, and the kind of atmosphere that turns “just one drink” into a proper night out.

🪕 Saturday | 7pm | The Kings Heathens Saturday brings something a little different as The Kings Heathens take over. Blending folk, acoustic and classic pub session vibes, they’re the perfect soundtrack to a relaxed evening with friends, good food and a great pint.

Whether you’re joining us after work, starting your night out, or making The Old Contemptibles your destination for the evening, we’ve got your weekend soundtrack sorted.

🎤 Live music from 7pm both nights
🍺 Great b**r
🍔 Great food
🏛️ Birmingham’s most iconic pub atmosphere

Grab your mates, find your favourite spot, and we’ll see you at the bar.


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21/10/2026

This is your gentle festive nudge.
The Christmas menu is ready, the buffet menu is waiting, and the bookings diary is already starting to fill up.
Whether it’s a team night out, a catch-up with friends, or the annual “one drink” that definitely won’t be one drink, we’ve got the food, drinks and festive atmosphere covered.
🎁 Don’t forget: Groups of 15+ booking on a Monday or Tuesday receive a little extra Christmas surprise from us.
The earlier you book, the better your choice of dates.
📅 Get in touch and let’s get Christmas in the diary.

15/10/2026

A new chapter upstairs at The Old Contemptibles 🍻

The newly refurbished Expedition Room is now available for meetings, celebrations, and special occasions, all within one of Birmingham’s most historic pubs.

Planning something? Give the team a call or pop in and take a look at the space for yourself.

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15/10/2026

As the nights get darker, so does our b**r. 🌙🍻

Jaipur Noir is now pouring at The Old Contemptibles. A bold black IPA from Thornbridge Brewery, combining the iconic Jaipur flavour with a striking dark twist.

Pop in and give it a try!

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Thornbridge Brewery

10/10/2026

Our new menu has arrived…

Some old favourites. Some exciting new additions. All crafted to make your next visit worth savouring.

Leading the charge is our Bourbon-Glazed Gammon Shank. generously glazed, served with chunky chips, a free-range fried egg and pineapple ketchup. A proper pub classic with a rich, smoky twist.

Looking for something to share? Our Sticky Pork Ribs are packed with flavour and coated in our irresistible sticky Som Tam BBQ glaze, whilst the new Black Garlic & Mushroom Arancini delivers crispy golden bites with amazing flavours.

For those craving true British comfort food, our Traditional Steak & Kidney Pudding is hard to beat. Tender beef brisket and ox kidney wrapped in a traditional steamed suet pastry and served exactly as it should be.

And because every great meal deserves a grand finale, treat yourself to our beautifully finished Crème Brûlée. Crack through the caramelised sugar top to discover a smooth, creamy classic underneath.

Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner or a catch-up with friends, there’s never been a better time to explore what’s new.

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🍴 New menu now being served

10/10/2026

Say it quietly… Christmas has landed at The Old Contemptibles 🎄

Festive menus? Out.
Bookings? Live.

Looking for a cosy sit‑down festive meal? Our Christmas menu’s ready for you.
Planning a big office do or mates’ bash? Our festive buffet menu has your name on it.

And if you’re wrangling dates, here’s the juicy bit:
Groups of 15+ on a Monday or Tuesday get a special present from our sack.

The elves are working overtime, get your booking in before the diary disappears.