The Swan & Mitre, Aston - A Birmingham Gem!

A public house located in Aston on the Lichfield Road, it dates to 1898 and is Grade II listed. The Swan & Mitre is near Aston Station, but has been closed for many years and is for sale.


Where was The Swan & Mitre?

The Swan & Mitre was at 305 Lichfield Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 7ST

 

In brief

A classic public house built in 1898, formerly owned by Countryside Taverns Limited by James and Lister Lea for the Holt Brewery Company. Grade II listed, the pub has been closed and for sale since at least 2015.

Swan & MitreThe Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The Swan & Mitre - history

A public house built in Aston, on the corner of the Lichfield Road and Holborn Hill.

It was built in 1898-99 by James and Lister Lea for the Holt Brewery Company, of  Red brick and terracotta.

Swan & MitreThe Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

At one point the pub was later owned by Countryside Taverns Limited.

Swan & MitreThe Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

After the interior was vandalised in 1984, it was sympathetically restored.

But the pub closed down by around 2015 (or earlier?), and has been for sale by Siddall Jones, ever since.

Swan & MitreThe Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The pub is close to Aston Station and near The Britannia pub (also closed).

Aston StationThe Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

As of January 2023, the for sale sign has gone at The Swan & Mitre, but it is still closed. But looks in good condition.

The Swan & MitreThe Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Project dates

14 Dec 2022 - On-going

Passions

History & heritage, Food & drink, Classic Architecture

Contact

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Jonathan Bostock

0121 410 5520
jonathan.bostock@ yourplaceyourspace.com