The Foley Arms in Sutton Coldfield is undergoing a £270,000 refurbishment as it prepares to reopen on Wednesday 28 October 2026 with a completely new look and an exciting sports-focused experience.
The popular community pub, which temporarily closed on 5 October, is being transformed into one of Marston’s new Grandstand sports pubs, designed to bring the atmosphere of a major sporting event into the heart of the local community.
A Stadium-Style Experience
The refurbishment will introduce multiple large television screens, a state-of-the-art immersive sound system and flexible tiered seating, giving customers excellent views of the sporting action.
The pub’s beer garden is also receiving a makeover, complete with outdoor screens, while customers will be able to order food and drinks through the Marston’s Order & Pay app without missing a moment of their favourite sporting events.
Once reopened, the Foley Arms will screen a wide variety of sports, including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, Formula One, darts and horse racing.
Pool tables and regulation dartboards will also return, with plans for competitive leagues and free-to-play sessions.
Celebrating Sutton Coldfield’s Sporting Heritage
One particularly interesting feature of the transformation is the pub’s plan to decorate its walls with memorabilia celebrating local sporting achievements.
The Foley Arms is inviting local sports clubs, teams and residents to contribute photographs and memorabilia highlighting Sutton Coldfield’s sporting stars and memorable moments, both past and present.
General Manager Kassidy Lees said:
“We will have some amazing new technology, food and drink offers and events, and we want as many local people to be featured on our walls as possible. We can’t wait to welcome all our regulars and some new faces in, to see the new and improved Foley Arms.”
The initiative offers an opportunity for local sports clubs to see their achievements recognised and celebrated within the community.
New Match Day Food and Drinks
Alongside the refurbishment, the Foley Arms will introduce a new food offering designed for sports fans and groups of friends.
Its Match Day Menu will feature favourites including chicken wings, nachos, steak and ale pie, burgers and grills.
The drinks selection is also being refreshed, with draught beers available in two-pint cups.
Local sports teams will be able to apply for a special Black Card, offering exclusive benefits, rewards for celebrating victories and unlimited chips on team nights.
A New Chapter for a Community Favourite
Marston’s says the Foley Arms was selected for its Grandstand transformation because of its established connections with local sports teams, community organisations and charities.
The company hopes the investment will strengthen the pub’s position as a meeting place for local residents while attracting sports enthusiasts from across Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding area.
With its reopening scheduled for Wednesday 28 October, the Foley Arms is preparing to welcome regular customers and new visitors to experience its transformed surroundings.
Reopening Details
Venue: The Foley Arms, Sutton Coldfield
Reopening date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Investment: £270,000
New concept: Marston’s Grandstand Sports Pub
Website and bookings: www.foleyarmspub.co.uk
Source: Press release supplied by Marston’s / Foley Arms.
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Images: Courtesy of Marston’s. Representative photographs of the Grandstand sports pub concept; not the refurbished Foley Arms.
