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costermonger pub
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H i fat finger you are correct the brown derby had the hose racing themes i used to go there when it first opened for about 9 months
then changed our venues
And yes viv , you are correct about the green and red hand carts there was a couple on the left hand side as you go in
but they never survived the course, they was there for the first twelve months or so ,
like wise with the picture of the pub what phil put up was a couple of years later they changed that entrance doors
prior to that they was two posh double front doors with the wording costamomgers in bright colours
acros the centre of the main entrance
but like i said a couple of years later the clientele changed there us mods if you like in our posh gear
as you would dress at week ends
the old rockers the leather cad wear guys started to come in and alsorts of vag a bonds meaning the alckies
and there use to be fights , so out went the carts and barralls and crash bang went the posh doors
so to get in and out the two doors system was placed for that purpose but it never stopped so it closed down
best wishes Astonian,,,Alan,,,,
then changed our venues
And yes viv , you are correct about the green and red hand carts there was a couple on the left hand side as you go in
but they never survived the course, they was there for the first twelve months or so ,
like wise with the picture of the pub what phil put up was a couple of years later they changed that entrance doors
prior to that they was two posh double front doors with the wording costamomgers in bright colours
acros the centre of the main entrance
but like i said a couple of years later the clientele changed there us mods if you like in our posh gear
as you would dress at week ends
the old rockers the leather cad wear guys started to come in and alsorts of vag a bonds meaning the alckies
and there use to be fights , so out went the carts and barralls and crash bang went the posh doors
so to get in and out the two doors system was placed for that purpose but it never stopped so it closed down
best wishes Astonian,,,Alan,,,,
hi badpenny
It was only one main picture of a horse and jockey and beleive me it was a very sparce and scruffy inside
I only went twice to meet up with friends it had a cold feel to the place
I Don,t think they ever had the heating on full of old scroungers and rough necks
Pus the beer was rubbish
It was only one main picture of a horse and jockey and beleive me it was a very sparce and scruffy inside
I only went twice to meet up with friends it had a cold feel to the place
I Don,t think they ever had the heating on full of old scroungers and rough necks
Pus the beer was rubbish
here you go phil....the brown derby sorry dont know who the people are but possibly the manager and a barman...
lyn
Barr_Beacon
The Prodigal Brummie
I first started using The Costermongers in 1974 when I had a saturday job at Littlewood's. I remember a small stuffed bear on the bar, the air puck and electronic darts games. The pub sold the usual Ansell's beers but also sold Lowenbrau German lager, which was a lot more expensive than Skol which was the usual lager Ansell's sold.
NoddKD
master brummie
First visited the Costermongers in 1972. Also that year my first visit to The Hole in the Wall,just around the corner. My mate worked in a camera shop nearby,we'd go and quench a lunchtime thirst in one or both of them.He ocasionally got ticked off because he had to go back to work but as I was on leave I stayed until closing time 
Nodd the smug.
Nodd the smug.
www.midlandspubs.co.uk
Pub Historian
This update to the thread made me dig out my image for The Costermonger and clean it up for my website. I have not uploaded it to the site but here it is.
I see that quite a few of you went to this place - you would have passed this panel as it was facing outwards between the two doors. It was layered/textured so may have been in plaster [like Pargeting] but was beneath a perspex panel, hence the reflection that spoils the image a little. Still, a nice pictorial addition to what was otherwise a fairly ordinary exterior.
I see that quite a few of you went to this place - you would have passed this panel as it was facing outwards between the two doors. It was layered/textured so may have been in plaster [like Pargeting] but was beneath a perspex panel, hence the reflection that spoils the image a little. Still, a nice pictorial addition to what was otherwise a fairly ordinary exterior.
JudiM
master brummie
There has been that threat for years.
I've been going to Costers for over 30 years and every so often there'd be the 'well, it's all going to be redeveloped in 2 years time' rumour & nothing has come of it.......yet!
splinter555
knowlegable brummie
I first used the costermonger late 60,s friend of mine worked as barman (eric). It hadn,t been open long so it was quite posh very quiet.
Great to see all the views on the Costas. It was one of the pub round on a Friday and Sat night for me and friends Gary and co. In the mix was Costas, Mr Bills, ? a couple in between but always ending with Bogarts and Golden Lion? bottom of hill St....as I recall, lol. 1970/80's dare I say the best years of my, lol. It seems pretty clear that a few of the people posting would have been rubbing shoulders in these pubs in the 70's. I find that fascinating. Great Forum.
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JudiM
master brummie
Mr Bills was great. Used to go there in the 80's Saturday lunchtime then get chips & sit in pigeon park waiting for Costers to open of an evening.
Pretty sure Costers will be one of my first ports of call when the lockdown restrictions are over!
JudiM
master brummie
I'll let you know when I'm goingwho knows judi i may bump into you as its a pub i want to re visit while its still there
lyn
M P Atherton
New Member
Mid 1980's to early 90's I used to go to Costers most weekends, and then on to Eddies, it was a great rock pub. It closed in 2009, but re-opened again in 2018, but unfortunately it now appears to be a victim of Covid lockdowns and doesn't appear to be re-opening again .. at the moment anyway. I last went in there February 2020 on the way to a gig.
M P Atherton
New Member
4 pints for a quid… now it’s more like 4 quids for a pint!
looks like the plans for priory square will still go ahead...eventuallyThere has been that threat for years.
I've been going to Costers for over 30 years and every so often there'd be the 'well, it's all going to be redeveloped in 2 years time' rumour & nothing has come of it.......yet!
The huge scheme that could replace Priory Square - eventually
Site owner says 'clear distinction' between closure announcement and 'future longer-term for Martineau Galleries'
Priory Square market shuts 'indefinitely' - live updates
BREAKING: The shopping centre - which includes The Oasis, B&M and The Grey Lantern pub - will be closed indefinitely
www.birminghammail.co.uk
Sad to see those shops closed so suddenly. Places like The Costermonger, The Cabin and The Oasis market will be replaced by something new, with the city centre becoming increasingly unrecognisable from what it was. I see the 'new neighbourhood' will include more than 1,000 homes and office space. How many more homes does the city centre need? Who is going to live in them? Why do we need more office space, when so many office workers expect to work from home, more often than in the office?
We went to the Hippodrome last night to see "Only Fools and Horses" and my wife remarked how sad Station Street and Smallbrook Queensway looked, with shops boarded up and graffiti everywhere. No doubt Priory Square will soon look much the same.
We went to the Hippodrome last night to see "Only Fools and Horses" and my wife remarked how sad Station Street and Smallbrook Queensway looked, with shops boarded up and graffiti everywhere. No doubt Priory Square will soon look much the same.
Also confirmed today by the owners of Priory site that their plans for the area are to go ahead and they are working closely with Birmingham City Council - What a coincidence that the announcement ties in with so called safety checks and fire risk assessments closing it down.Sad to see those shops closed so suddenly. Places like The Costermonger, The Cabin and The Oasis market will be replaced by something new, with the city centre becoming increasingly unrecognisable from what it was. I see the 'new neighbourhood' will include more than 1,000 homes and office space. How many more homes does the city centre need? Who is going to live in them? Why do we need more office space, when so many office workers expect to work from home, more often than in the office?
We went to the Hippodrome last night to see "Only Fools and Horses" and my wife remarked how sad Station Street and Smallbrook Queensway looked, with shops boarded up and graffiti everywhere. No doubt Priory Square will soon look much the same.
Despite reports on Birmingham Live / Mail etc HMV Vault Remains Open, Small comfort is better than None - at least Birmingham still has the biggest Record / Entertainment store in Europe, though no doubt with The Councils plans for the City, that may well soon be gone too.