Upper Grounds Pub.

[Percy McCarthy]

Hmmm... could have sworn they said it was a record year on the news the other week.

Anyway, no offence aftab, but there's very few people who are more knowledgable than MM on this subject.

He is a very big player in the sector, but he's called Mysteryman for a reason, so I'll leave it at that.

[olaftab]

No worries. I standby my statement. If he is a big player in the automotive manufacture in the midlands or for that matter anywhere else , direct or indirect, than I probably know him but as MM I dont so would also leave it at that.

[Nev]

Looks like something's happening. Although the Mail used to run that story about a "super stadium" at the NEC once a month back in the 80's so make your own minds up:

http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2012/08/02/demolition-plan-for-king-edward-vii-pub-in-aston-97319-31532186/

[Percy McCarthy]

Hope the barmaids aren't out of work long. Although I've got a couple of jobs they could do. They could come in handy but it's still a blow.

[Nev]

You won't have to go far to renew your freindship with the barmaids Perc.

http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2012/08/03/villa-fans-pub-king-edward-vii-could-be-moved-to-derelict-aston-tavern-97319-31543581/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[Percy McCarthy]

So the Eddy is a profitable business for him? Maybe we should let him takeover the Holte as well as the Tavern and the Rat-Pan.

[Pete3206]

So the Eddy is a profitable business for him? Maybe we should let him takeover the Holte as well as the Tavern and the Rat-Pan.

Who knows? It would be good to replace a demolished watering hole if at all possible.

[Percy McCarthy]

Too right. The Brittannia is a waste of a beautiful building as well.

[Mister E]

I'd be delighted to see the Aston Tavern reopened - used to be my drinking place before games in the 1970's / '80's.

[Walmley_Villa]

I can't see how the Aston Tavern could ever be profitable, possibly the worst pub location, under the A38 and nowhere near civilisation. At least the Eddy is on a main road.

[Percy McCarthy]

He must take a percentage of the barmaids' tips.

[olaftab]

Why would he take only a percentage ... Oh I see you said tips.

[pauliewalnuts]

Too right. The Brittannia is a waste of a beautiful building as well.

Too right it is.

As is the Swan and Mitre in the terracotta the Victorians threw up so often in Brum.

[pauliewalnuts]

I can't see how the Aston Tavern could ever be profitable, possibly the worst pub location, under the A38 and nowhere near civilisation. At least the Eddy is on a main road.

I agree, to be honest.

No boozer is going to remain afloat purely on match day drinking alone. The Aston Tavern is in a terrible location, and a terrible state.

[Jimbo]

If the Aston Tavern is to be renovated next to a new industrial unit, there might be a fair bit of lunchtime business to justify its revival. But demolishing the King Edward will be a big mistake. Aston has lost enough of its historic buildings, yet the disgraceful Birmingham City Council appear to be hell bent on destroying the city in order to fill their own coffers. These idiots have got all the vision of a cross-eyed a mole in a shoebox.