The Definitive Guide to the History of
Pubs and Beerhouses in Coventry

Drinking in an Old English Town

Phoenix, 583 Fletchamstead Highway

Alternative Addresses:	Broad Lane
These premises have been known by different names during their history:	FROM	TO	NAME
	1937	1969	PHOENIX
	1969	1972	HAPPY FRENCHMAN
	1972	2003	NEW PHOENIX
Although the Phoenix symbol was not added to the coat of arms until 1953, the Phoenix is listed in directories from 1939/40 to 1966. The pub opened in 1937 and became the HAPPY FRENCHMAN in 1969, the NEW PHOENIX in June 1972, then back to the PHOENIX. Since 2003 it has been the Wing Wah, a Chinese restaurant.