Delight as beloved Brum pub The Lord Clifden reopens its historic doors

Under new General Manager Will Young, the pub promises a warm, welcoming atmosphere that made it fixture for over 160 years before it closed last year. 

The Lord Clifden, named after an all-conquering 19th Century racehorse, has undergone a thoughtful restoration that blends the pub’s rich history with modern touches, creating a space that celebrates both the past and the future. 

Will Young said: “We’re thrilled to reopen the Lord Clifden and offer a space where the community can once again come together, whether for a quiet pint, a lively evening, or a memorable meal.

“My team and I have worked hard to ensure the pub retains the warmth and charm it’s always been known for, but with a fresh approach to make sure everyone feels welcome—whether you're here for a quick drink or a long evening of conversation and of course maybe the odd football game too. 

"We had so many good memories of the place before and we wanted to bring a little of that back, even moving the toilets back downstairs which meant a lot to people.” 

Will, who has championed real ale and good quality beer as manager of both the Woodman in Digbeth and Wellington, added: “Good food and beer is at the heart of everything we are going to try and do, the festive menu will kick us off in terms of food and then a new menu will come out in January and we are also going to be looking for the best beers we can find, both from the great local suppliers that we have around Birmingham and also the best of what the rest of the UK has to offer. 

"We had hoped to be open six weeks ago but the refurbishment of such a well regarded and important pub takes time so we are going to continue to develop everything, both the building and offering, it will be worth it though but we really wanted to be open before Christmas to give everyone a chance to see what they’d been missing

He added: “Our goal is to ensure that everyone who walks through our doors feels like they belong, and we can’t wait to share this special space with the people of Birmingham once again.” The reopening of the Lord Clifden marks an exciting new chapter for the pub, which has been a staple of the Jewellery Quarter for years. 

For more information visit www.thelordclifden.com.