Plans have gone in to change the opening hours of a popular Birmingham pub.

Greene King Retailing Limited has applied to Birmingham City Council to vary the premises licence for The Beeches, 116 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2AE, according to a public notice published in the Birmingham Mail.

The variation seeks earlier starts and later finishes for alcohol sales and opening hours. The application was lodged on 6 May 2026.

Proposed hours

  • Sale of alcohol: 8am to midnight Sunday to Thursday; 8am to 1am Friday to Saturday

  • Opening hours: 8am to 12.30am Sunday to Thursday; 8am to 1.30am Friday to Saturday

  • Non-standard timings updated to start from 8am

A condition would also be amended so that no children are allowed on the premises after 11pm.

What is being changed

Under the Licensing Act 2003, the applicant asks to alter the authorised alcohol hours, align opening hours, update non-standard timings and change the condition relating to children on the premises.

How to have your say

Representations must be made in writing by 3 June 2026.

Email licensing@birmingham.gov.uk or write to Licensing Section, PO Box 17831, Birmingham B2 2HJ. Include your name, address and the grounds for your representation.

The Licensing Authority will consider any representations received by the deadline. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application; the maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.

Why this matters locally

If granted, the later hours could affect customer dispersal, noise and local traffic late at night, while earlier starts may mean earlier deliveries and activity. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to submit a representation.

Questions answered

  • When would the new alcohol hours apply? Sunday to Thursday 8am to midnight; Friday and Saturday 8am to 1am

  • What are the proposed opening hours? Sunday to Thursday 8am to 12.30am; Friday and Saturday 8am to 1.30am

  • Will children be allowed on site late at night? No. The application proposes that no children are permitted after 11pm

  • Who is the applicant? Greene King Retailing Limited

  • How can I view the full application? You can request a copy by emailing licensing@birmingham.gov.uk or via Birmingham City Council’s licensing pages

  • Where can I send a representation? Email licensing@birmingham.gov.uk or write to Licensing Section, PO Box 17831, Birmingham B2 2HJ

  • What happens next? The council is understood to review the application and any valid representations under the Licensing Act 2003, which may lead to a hearing

Further details are available from the council’s licensing team and via the public notice platforms cited in the notice.