The Old Crown, Birmingham

The Old Crown - A historic pub-hotel with live events, street food, and eclectic Digbeth surroundings

Dating back to the 14th century, The Old Crown retains its original black-and-white timber frame and offers simple rooms with shared bathrooms. Accommodations include double, single, twin, and quadruple rooms, all equipped with tea/coffee makers, wardrobes, and flat-screen TVs; select rooms feature fireplaces or sofas. Guests enjoy dishes from the everyday menu or the Hatch Menu, specializing in wings and tacos, and can start mornings with ham hock or celeriac soup. The venue hosts live music by local artists, dance-offs, and circus performances-such as high-wire acts-alongside events like street food festivals and charity auctions. Located in Digbeth, the hotel is 0.5 km from the Statue of Horatio Nelson and 0.5 km from venues like Baked In Brick and Zumhof Biergarten. A continental breakfast is available each morning at The Old Crown.

Pros

Live events include breakdancing, auctions, and circus performances.

The Hatch Menu serves casual street food like wings and tacos.

The historic timber-frame building adds character to the property.

Proximity to Digbeth's street art and indie dining spots, including Digbeth Dining Club.

Cons

Rooms feature shared bathrooms rather than private ones.

No on-site parking available.