There’s a rumour, I repeat, a RUMOUR going around that the Jug of Ale in Moseley has been sold and will be torn down to be replaced with flats. The source of this rumour is not 100% reliable so if anyone knows anything concrete feel free to comment below.
Update: Loosely confirmed by the staff via local councilor Martin Mullaney on the Moseley mailing list. Expected to close in 6 weeks.
Update 2: Arthur of Catapult Club who’s been putting gigs on there for 15 years is waiting to hear something more concrete before he comments and if it’s true will put out a press release outlining his next move and the final gigs.
Thread on The Stirrer that doesn’t add any new info but has a discussion about the development of Moseley / Kings Heath.
Update 3: Jug not closing, yet.
That’s as scary as the rumour that Mr EGG is to become a Yo Sushi!
My first reaction is WHY? There are so many other empty buildings along Alcester Road nearby that would make excellent flats. Why would the Jug be preferable?
I’d imagine the car park is what does it. You could do a lot with that space, especially as there’s nothing already there.
Such a shame that as well, it’s a great pub – good prices and good music…
I am greatly indignant.
Bonkers. Absolutely bonkers. One day this city will consist entirely of flats.
Goodbye to The Jug of Ale? « The Golden Side of the Moon
[…] Goodbye to The Jug of Ale? So, not content with threatening the future of a number of live music venues in Digbeth, it appears that luxury flat developers are spreading their wings. The next stop on the developers dream tour of Birmingham is Moseley, with The Jug of Ale rumoured to be closing in just 6 weeks. […]
it has been confirmd the pub will be shutting in november and will be replaced by council flats
Has it shut or not the world wants to know?
Well the lovely Stanley Brinks is playing there in March so I imagine it’ll be open until at least then.
The Jug Of Ale closes this month (May 2208)
see http://tinyurl.com/6yga69
Pete Aston said I made another note, this time in black marker, never to listen to Barnard again
Well I could say the say back
Barnard
If I had a handbag
I’d handbag in the moooorning…
Why? I just can’t understand this. One of the most famous live music venues in the Midlands. How very sad.
It’s that old thing – if everyone who says they loved the place went more often would it still be closing?
@Chris
In this case, yes I think. The Jug’s closure is nothing to do with daily profit and all to do with land prices, planning permissions and location.