The Fiddle and Bone pub
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1 Sheepcote Street (corner of Sheepcote Street and St Vincent Street) This was a very well known and liked venue that was situated near a Grade II listed roundhouse which housed stables and a canal side wharf. The surroundings of the property were fairly unique making it an unusual and interesting place to go.
It was started by two CBSO (City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) players who played violin and trombone. Hence the name! It was the regular haunt of local jazz combos and students from the Conservatoire use to go there. It also sometimes featured pop and rock, blues and folk acts, many of whom were local.
During its time as a venue, the land adjacent was developed into designer apartments known as King Edwards Wharf. Complaints about noise levels from the new residents lead to the pub eventually closing, despite furious opposition from campaigners to keep the pub open as a live music venue.
It closed in 2003 and there have been some attempts to revive it. In 2010 it was announced that it would be re-designed as a designer bar and restaurant.
