Where is The Red Lion, Kings Heath?

The Red Lion is at Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7LY

 

In brief

A "reform pub" built in 1903 to the designs of architect C E Bateman. The Red Lion is a grand inn built in a Cotswold limestone vernacular style. Now owned by Ember Inns.

The Red Lion Kings Heath (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

 

The Red Lion Kings Heath - history

The Red Lion was built in 1903 by C E Bateman.

The Red Lion Kings Heath (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

It is a grand in built in a Cotswold limestone vernacular style.

The Red Lion Kings Heath (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There is a subsidiary door with, above in a Gothic frame, a rampant lion and the worlds 'Ye Olde Red Lion' in a scroll beneath.

The Red Lion Kings Heath (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

It was the first of the Birmingham "reformed pubs".

The Red Lion Kings Heath (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There is a coat of arms shield with the motto 'Loyal Devoir' (which is Latin for Loyal Duty).

The Red Lion Kings Heath (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

It has been a Grade II listed building since 1982.

Has been owned for several decades now by Ember Inns.

The Red Lion Kings Heath (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The pub serves great quality pub food, and has a spacious beer garden.

Nearby is the 11A, 11C and 35 bus routes on the Vicarage Road.

Connecting roads to Vicarage Road include Grove Road and Howard Road.

The Red Lion Kings Heath (March 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The pub is close to King Edward VI Camp Hill Schools and Kings Heath Park.

 

Contact details

The Red Lion Kings Heath

Vicarage Road

Kings Heath

Birmingham

B14 7LY

0121 444 2803