Historic pubs · West Midlands
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dorridge · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Toby Carvery is a historic pub in the West Midlands — listed in heritage records for its surviving fabric, fittings or trading history. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Meriden and Solihull East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dorridge, about 2.4 km away. Postcode area B93.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Toby Carvery is a British carvery chain brand owned and operated by Mitchells & Butlers, which consists of 158 restaurants.
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Background
History
The first Toby Carvery was in Brentwood, at The Artichoke Pub around 1978 or 1979. This was the brainchild of the Manager, Nevio Tedaldi, and Charrington's District Sales Manager, Kevin Garvey. By 1982, multiple sites had opened around Essex and North London. Decor was described as 'mock-Tudor'. In the early 1980s it was known as 'Mr T's C' or 'Mr T's Carving Room'. Michael Sabin was the catering director, and the company was known then as Toby Inns. Toby Carvery as a brand was founded as part of Bass Charrington in 1985. In 1991, the main carvery was £7.99. Vegetarians had Cheesy Leek and Potato Bake, and Savoury Broccoli and Brie, with approval from the Vegetarian Society. By 1996, a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3907, -1.7369
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Solihull, unparished area
- Postcode
- B93 9AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Established
- 1985
- Nearest railway station
- Dorridge — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.tobycarvery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w157725018 (ODbL)
- commons: The Wilson Arms, Knowle - geograph.org.uk - 1107759.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Toby Carvery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Toby Carvery?
- Toby Carvery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B93 9AH), in the parish of Solihull, unparished area.
- When was Toby Carvery built?
- Built or established in 1985.
- Is Toby Carvery a protected site?
- Yes — Toby Carvery is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Toby Carvery?
- The nearest railway station is Dorridge, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B93 9AH.