The 'lovely' Birmingham Irish pub covered in graffiti and left to rot

A former Irish pub and a local for many has been left to rot on the Digbeth High Street. The family-run pub closed in the autumn of 2022, and since then, the building has been targeted by vandalism.

As well as graffiti, some of the lettering above the boarded-up pub has started to fall, leaving a place of memories in a sad state. The Kerryman pub first opened in 1996, the name originating from landlord Liam O'Connor's home on the border of Limerick and Kerry.

Before the pub closed, the last owner was Rachel O'Connor, Liam's daughter. As well as a pub, The Kerryman converted their upstairs area into a B&B, a convenient location opposite Birmingham Coach Station.

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Fast forward to the modern day and the pub is run down and in a state of disrepair and there is no news about the future of the building.

The vandalism is mostly graffiti tags, but one message stands out from others. Someone has branded onto the pub with a message, 'devoured by the mouth of hell'.

Before it closed, The Kerryman had a 3.6 rating out of five stars on Google Reviews.

Gerard Culbert said: "Really nice Irish bar in a fabulous location. Apart from some roadworks outside, what can you do about that? Friendly staff and some great budget accommodation over the bar. Well worth a visit."

Patricia Moore commented: "Lovely Irish pub. Always stop for a pint and some friendly banter."

Martin Hopkins added: "Great Irish bar with nice locals who don't mind if you sing along to their type of music."

And Toni Adcock said: "Had a great night out. Loved the music and the staff.