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

Drinking in an Old English Town

Star and Raven, Smithford Street

An odd combination of images. Was this the combination of two other pub names? It appears to have been quite a short-lived pub. In the Coventry Standard of 12th October 1838 it was reported that Thomas Grimmett, who occupied the Malt Offices at the rear, was evicted from this pub by the police. Smithford Street 1939

LICENSEES: 1834 - 1836 Richard Redgrave (left Oct 1836) 1837 - 1839 Edward Berry Freckleton 1839 John 'Fatty' Adrian (moved from the Windmill Inn, 105-106 Spon Street)