News
Here is the latest CAMRA branch news and local pubs and breweries news.
- Latest Pub News Jan - Feb 2026
Saturday 10 January 2026
Solihull Council has approved a major refurbishment of the Masons Arms
The Edwardian Club now permits open entry. Current beers are Doombar and Silhill Wow.
Thwaites has bought the Blue Bell Cider House. There is no intention to change the culture of the pub.
Work has started on the Mallard,, Tidbury Green with a view to completion in September.
- Local Pub news - November / December
Monday 1 December 2025
Solihull Council has approved a major refurbishment of the Masons Arms
Tom O*The Wood closed for repair work 24th to 26th November.
The Bulls Head Barston has now reopened following a refurbishment.
- Local pub news Sept & October
Monday 27 October 2025
The Blue Bell Earlswood has been acquired by Thwaites.
The Henley Mile Tap at the White Swan has now opened
The Flying Elephant in Hermitage Road (formally the Red House) has closed after it was unable to agree a renewal contract. Thwaites have issued an ad for a Manager for the pub which will be renamed back to the Red House .
The Plume of Feathers has undergone refurbishment and reopened on 12th September
- Local Pub News July- August 2025
Thursday 14 August 2025
The Henley Mile Tap at the White Swan will have an official opening is at 5 pm on Friday 22nd August, complete with town crier and Court Leet ale tasters
The Flying Elephant in Hermitage Road (formally the Red House) has closed after it was unable to agree a renewal contract. Thwaites have issued an ad for a Manager for the pub which will be renamed back to the Red House .
The Plume of Feathers is currently closed for refurbishment and is planned to reopen on 12th September
Bulls Head in Barston is under new management.
The Navigation Inn, Lapworth has closed following the collapse of Oakman Inns,
The Beech House, Solihull has been sold to Upman Group and therefore will remain open following the collapse of Oakman Inns
Drum and Monkey has now reopened following a refurbishment