News
Here is the latest CAMRA branch news and local pubs and breweries news.
- Latest Pub News Jan - Feb 2026
Saturday 31 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