About ten minutes walk from The Weaver’s House, another piece of Coventry’s local history has been brought back to life. The Nursery Tavern is situated on Lord Street in Chapelfields, an area famous for watchmaking.
The pub has been there since 1852, and is named for local gardens, (not childcare!).
I can’t remember where I got this screenshot from but it shows the pub in the early days (no sitting on the flat roof now!).
The traditional pub has been a favourite for locals but a combination of factors has seen it struggle in recent years. Black Country Ales recently refurbished the pub to bring it back into use.
The interior decor pays homage to its 19th century origins.
You can compare these views by taking a five minute walk from the pub.
There are lots of old photos to admire and real ales to sample.
If you are interested in the history of Coventry pubs you may also like this book Drinking in an Old English Town by Fred Luckett. Available from Gonzo on Earlsdon Street.
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