Where was The Swan & Mitre?

The Swan & Mitre was at 305 Lichfield Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 7ST

In brief

A classic public house built in 1898, formerly owned by Countryside Taverns Limited by James and Lister Lea for the Holt Brewery Company. Grade II listed, the pub has been closed and for sale since at least 2015.

The Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

The Swan & Mitre - history

A public house built in Aston, on the corner of the Lichfield Road and Holborn Hill.

It was built in 1898-99 by James and Lister Lea for the Holt Brewery Company, of  Red brick and terracotta.

The Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

At one point the pub was later owned by Countryside Taverns Limited.

The Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

After the interior was vandalised in 1984, it was sympathetically restored.

But the pub closed down by around 2015 (or earlier?), and has been for sale by Siddall Jones, ever since.

The Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

The pub is close to Aston Station and near The Britannia pub (also closed).

The Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

As of January 2023, the for sale sign has gone at The Swan & Mitre, but it is still closed. But looks in good condition.

The Swan & Mitre from the Lichfield Road, Aston (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown