Traditional tavern to open in Birmingham with £5 pints and touch of 17th century history - here’s when

An exciting Chop House & Tavern brand with a commitment to making quality beer accessible is opening a new venue in Birmingham - with a touch of history.

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Taking inspiration from original 17th and 18th century taverns, the city centre venue promises to be a cosy space for after-work drinks, casual catchups, or a final round before the train home.

Stories Tavern will be based at 103 Colmore Row, replacing the ground floor bar for the sky bar and restaurant 24 Stories (formerly Orelle) and it’s opening on April 27.

Designed in partnership with historian Ron Cregan - known for his work with British heritage brands Mulberry and luxury hotel operator, The Maybourne Group - the space will feature dark wood pallets, a deep red and blue colour scheme, elegant brass and gold detailing, and walls adorned with nautical and historical flags alongside antique prints.

Stories Tavern will also be home to a new outdoor terrace, which the team promise will provide the perfect spot for enjoying a drink - whatever the weather.

It is the latest venture in Birmingham from multi-award-winning hospitality group The Evolv Collection, led by CEO Martin Williams and founded by the late Sir Terence Conran. The April 27 Birmingham opening date is just days before a similar venue from the group in New York’s Hudson Yards opens on May 4, bringing a taste of London's tavern culture to America for the first time.

The announcements follow the acclaimed launches of Liverpool Street Chop House & Tavern and Paternoster Tavern in London's St Paul's district, which have been acclaimed for cementing the Tavern concept as one of Britain's most exciting hospitality propositions.

At the heart of every Tavern is a commitment to making quality beer genuinely accessible. All Tavern venues serve £5 pints all day, every day, including lager, IPA and Guinness, served in traditional tankards.

Martin Williams, CEO of The Evolv Collection, said: "We started with a simple idea, bring the £5 pint back to British cities. The Tavern concept has been extremely well received in London and we're looking forward to welcoming guests in both Birmingham and New York to experience our re-imagination of our founder's vision. It's a really exciting next step in the evolution of The Evolv Collection.”

Richard Chiswell, General Manager at 24 Stories, said: "We're delighted that 24 Stories has been chosen as the latest destination in the Tavern family, giving our guests more reasons to come and visit us, whether it's for an after-work drink or catchup in the Tavern, or joining us for a cocktail or dinner with a view upstairs in the restaurant."

Queens Tavern at 20 Hudson Yards, New York, will open the same week as Stories Tavern, marking The Evolv Collection's first Tavern outside the United Kingdom and bringing a genuine taste of London's tavern tradition to New York City. Part of the Chop House & Tavern brand, Queens Tavern will offer the same commitment to quality, accessibility and conviviality that has defined the concept since its Liverpool Street debut.

"Think of the Taverns as the little brothers of our Chop Houses," Williams added. "They capture the same spirit of conviviality and heritage, but with a lighter touch, perfect for a pint and a bite, or an evening that might turn into something more."

Stories Tavern will open to the public in Birmingham on April 27, 2026.

About The Evolv Collection

The Evolv Collection is a pioneering, Martin Williams led, premium hospitality group, founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1991. Its portfolio includes the most iconic restaurants in modern history, homed in London, Birmingham, Manchester and New York.

Every brand in the collection has its own heritage, distinctive character, offering and ambience. By striving for excellence through investing in our people, we drive a passion to deliver outstanding guest experiences.