Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ is for sale just months after terrible fire


The Tilted Barrel in Tipton, West Mids is just five miles away from its demolished counterpart which was burnt down in a suspected arson attack in August.

The slanted Grade II listed Tilted Barrel is also wonky due to mining subsidence in the 1800s.

It was taken on by new landlady Haych Mann in February this year and she spent months refurbishing the inside of the 200-year-old boozer.

But in an unexpected twist, the once popular pub is now being sold at auction with a guide price of between £170,000 and £178,000.

Birmingham-based auctioneers Cottons hope the pub will sell for much more when it goes under the hammer on October 25.

The agents description reads: “An opportunity to purchase a famous Black Country Public House, known as The Tilted Barrel comprising of a Grade II Listed two storey detached premises of brick construction surmounted by a pitched slate clad roof, prominently situated at the junction of High Street and Parkes Lane.

“The property was constructed circa mid 1800’s and was affected by mining subsidence at an early stage, resulting in the pubs recognisable crooked appearance and it is well documented in the media that since the recent demise of The Crooked
House pub at Himley, the Tilted Barrel is regarded as the most crooked public house in the UK.”

Landlady Haych, 38, who took over The Tilted Barrel in February, admitted there had been teething problems with her new venture.

One issue was being forced to move the pool table to another bar after the bizarre building caused the balls to appear to roll uphill.

Speaking after the Tilted Barrel took over the moniker of ‘Britain’s wonkiest pub’ following the Crooked House fire on August 5, she said: “It’s a bitter sweet moment.

“Most of our regulars drank in the Crooked House too. I’m a local girl so I knew the pub well and we have lost an iconic pub in the Crooked House.

“So I’m both sad and proud at the same time to learn we might now have that title.

“It’s certainly not something I’m celebrating as the Crooked House was a landmark and a piece of Black Country history.”

Due to the Grade II listing status on the Tilted Barrel, it is unlikely any new owner will be allowed to alter the building’s appearance.

The building is being sold as Freehold and boasts 1,315 square foot of space inside which includes two beer cellars and three store rooms.

Above the bar are two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and lounge.

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