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Black Eagle, Hockley, Birmingham

16 Factory Road
Birmingham
B18 5JU

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Delboy 20 left this review about Black Eagle

I too had read the article about this pub closing so I felt I needed to call in once more. It is a little run down now and looks a bit sorry for itself. No ale left so made do with an M&B Mild.
A few old regulars in - where will they go when this pub closes it's doors? Ironically the barmaid said they had been busier this week than they had for ages. She even joked that she should have put up the closing notice months ago. It's a classic case of the area around the pub changing beyond recognition. Far too many of these bits of history are vanishing - I'd be surprised if this one opens again. Use them or lose them!

On 8^th May 2026 - no rating submitted
[User has posted 1961 recommendations about 1813 pubs]

Ian Mapp left this review about Black Eagle

This pub will close down on 10/05/26.

Doesn't look like there are any plans for a takeover.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/historic-birmingham-pub-lost-time-33832678

Popped in again, whilst I had the chance. As you would expect, a sad air of resignation - like having a last pint on the Titanic.

On 5^th May 2026 - no rating submitted
[User has posted 1857 recommendations about 1823 pubs]

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Graham Coombs left this review about Black Eagle

A lovely little traditional pub, once an Ansells house but now privately-owned so unmodernised and displaying some good heritage features including tiling and woodwork. The left side has a nice old taproom, with a back room behind displaying remnants of some naff last century decoration. The other side has a good drinking area at the front, a sort of parlour room behind (with a ridiculously-placed dartboard) and a pool room at the back. To the side is a patio drinking area. The whole place has a pleasantly-aged and lived-in feel, with no modern fripperies. Happily the ale has recovered from the previous encounter and was in top form: Wye Valley HPA and Butty Bach are the regulars, with monthly special guests. Proper food was discontinued during Covid, with just rolls and pies available now. A proper old school pub and well worth visiting while it still survives.

On 10^th February 2024 - rating: 8
[User has posted 3959 recommendations about 3891 pubs]

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