Digbeth, Birmingham. Built in 1899-1900 for the Ansells' Brewery, designed by local architects James and Lea Lister, and like The Anchor from down the street features a beautiful red brick and terracotta exterior. In 1933 it was taken over by Mitchell's and Butler's and later by Marston's until it became a free house in the 2010s. Like The Anchor, in the past the large open area in front of the long bar was divided into separate rooms to divide the drinkers by class and sex, and the bar that wraps around to a snug in the back served the rich. The entrance to the snug is lined by beautiful tiling. There was also a separate entrance and hatch for off sales. The bar is wonderful dark wood and the main area is decorated with tiles, etched stained glass windows, and a copper tinned ceiling. The photo of the Peaky Blinders gang was obtained during the destruction of the local police station. I enjoyed a Wainwright Gold from Marston's while I had a nice chat with Alan the bartender, who filled me in on all of the history.