Garrison pub reopens as Elegant store

The Garrison pub in Small Heath reopens as a kitchen and bedroom shop after a long closure.

Garrison pub reopens as kitchen store after years of neglect

The Garrison pub, once a historic site linked to the real Peaky Blinders gang, has reopened as a kitchen and bedroom store in Small Heath. After being closed for nearly a decade, the pub transitioned from a dilapidated building into a retail space called 'Elegant'. Originally over a century old, the pub faced years of neglect after shutting down in 2014. Attempts to redevelop the site did not succeed, and the structure fell into disrepair during the popular show's run. Despite its new function, customers are nostalgic about its history. "The shop will be open to customers by mid-June," said a worker, adding that they had already started taking orders.

This transformation of the Garrison pub signals a shift in how we view historic locations connected to popular culture. While many expect an authentic Peaky Blinders experience, converting such sites into modern retail spaces might raise questions about preserving cultural heritage. Local memories and histories could be overshadowed by commercial interests, leaving enthusiasts yearning for the past and questioning future developments.

Highlights

As the storied locations of our past evolve, so too must our expectations of them.