The Prince of Wales in Cambridge Street - A Birmingham Gem!

The Prince of Wales, a hugely popular traditional pub on Cambridge Street in the Westside dates back to 1854 and is a wonderful example of Birmingham's history and cultural heritage.


Where is The Prince of Wales?

The Prince of Wales is at 84-85 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP. directly behind the bus stop opposite Civic Close and adjacent to the ICC.

It has an excellent location in the Westside of the city centre close to Centenary Square, the Library of Birmingham, the ICC, the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Symphony Hall and the ICC (International Convention Centre.  

The Prince of Wales in 2022. Photography by Daniel Sturley

 

In brief

With a history dating back to 1858, it received a complete external and internal makeover and reopened in Spring 2022. 

This famous haunt has been visited by many a celebrity, including, in 2010, Lady Gaga. The pub is popular with visitors to the REP theatre, the ICC, Brindleyplace and the Utilita Arena, as well as Birmingham's lovers of great pubs.

Prince of WalesThe Prince of Wales, Cambridge Street (February 2010). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The Prince of Wales - history

The pub first opened over 160 years ago in 1858.

By 2010, The Prince of Wales was a Festival Ale House and the landlord was Mark Pagett.

Prince of WalesThe Prince of Wales, Cambridge Street (February 2010). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

By 2015, The Prince of Wales had new owners and had been externally painted black.

Prince of WalesThe Prince of Wales, Cambridge Street (May 2015). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

After restrictions from the first lockdown began to ease by the summer of 2020, the Prince of Wales on Cambridge Street reopened.

Prince of WalesThe Prince of Wales, Cambridge Street (August 2020). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

An ownership change in early 2022 led to the pub returning to its traditional colours of cream, blue and red. It became a Black Country Ales Inn.

Prince of WalesThe Prince of Wales, Cambridge Street (March 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

Inside the Prince of Wales (May 2022). Photography by Daniel Sturley

Along the bar inside The Prince of Wales (May 2022). Photo courtesy Daniel Sturley.

Fireside at The Prince of Wales (May 2022). Photography by Daniel Sturley.

Great comfort at The Prince of Wales (May 2022). Photography by Daniel Sturley. 

Possibly the best bus stop in Birmingham? Photography by Daniel Sturley.

 

The Prince of Wales and Birmingham's music scene heritage

The Prince of Wales was transformed into a live music venue in 2018 by Lisa Travers, the daughter of UB40 saxaphone player Brian Travers.

More details here in a Birmingham Mail article: Famous Prince of Wales live music pub reopens with amazing walls

 

Contact details

The Prince of Wales

84 Cambridge Street

Birmingham

B1 2NP

0121 413 4180

Email: thepowcambridgestreet@gmail.com

Facebook: The Prince of Wales Cambridge Street

Project dates

07 May 2022 - On-going

Passions

History & heritage, Food & drink, People & community
Classic Architecture

Contact

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Jonathan Bostock

0121 410 5520
jonathan.bostock@ yourplaceyourspace.com