About

History

Scruffy Murphys has been in existence since Feburary 2001 and has been Birminghams Best Rock Pub ever since, and is now one of the few surviving Rock Bastions in the West Midlands.

Scruffy’s was born from the ashes of the Pen and Wig and quickly became one of the best independent rock pubs in Birmingham. A few years later on we were among the best of the UK and then on our 10th Anniversary in 2011 we are one of the only Rock Pubs left in Birmingham, but with friends and fans across the UK and the rest of the world, including the U.S, Norway, Sweden, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries, all with a passion for Beer and Heavy Metal! We hope and look forward to be able to continue this awesome legacy for another 10 years!

Here at Scruffy Murphys one of the things we have immense pride for is our rich history in bands and musicians, either performing on our stages or just chilling in our bar. We have regular visits from the members of Naplam Death, Benediction, GBH and Anaal Nathraak to name but a few as well as bands dropping in for a beer while on our tour, such as the dudes from Municipal Waste, Evile and Carcass. We also enjoy booking and putting on shows for everyones favourite bands, some from far far away and some from right here in Birmingham, unsigned or signed it makes no difference to us, there all awesome!

We’ve had performance’s from the likes of SALLY, Exploder, Mistress, Viking Skull, Benediction, Winterfyllith, as well as upcoming ones from Xerath, Cerebral Bore and Fury UK to name but a few notable ones, but were equally open to all manner of unsigned/signed bands! Head over and have a nose at the Whats On page to find out what great gigs and events are coming up at Scruffys! If your in a band and would like to book a gig or join one of our lineups at Scruffys, head over to the Bookings section of the site, which will tell you how to go about it and how to contact one of our friendly events managers to help you out.

Of course here at Scruffy Murphys, we like nothing better than traditional pub related activties such as quality beers, wines and spirits, good wholesome food, pub games and live sports, all of which we cater for to the highest possible standard. Head over to the Menu section of this site to have a gander at our tasty food and drink and find out whats on offer too!

All in all Scruffys is one of the best places to hang out in Birmingham, no matter if youre after a nice meal, a tasty beverage, some good quality tunes or excellent live music! We hope to see you all at the bar very soon!

Cheers,

The Scruffys Team

Staff Pics

Name:Paul Philips
Position: Owner, Manager
Date Started: {2001}
Favorite Band:Prodigy
Favorite Local Band:Benediction
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:Coffee
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
Best Bar Nomination Winners
Name:Lorraine Mills
Position:Director
Date Started:{2001}
Favorite Band:Rammstein
Favorite Local Band:Exploder
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:Vodka & Diet Coke
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
10 Year Aniversary
Name:Joanne White
Position:Team Leader
Date Started:February 2001
Favorite Band:ACDC
Favorite Local Band:Hellfire
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:Archers + Blue Mix
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
After our Christmas staff party, the cleaner found Keith and an ex-barmaid naked with Keith’s Cromby coat covering their modesty!
Name:Keith Whittingham
Position:Supervisor
Date Started: March {2001}
Favorite Band:Rammstein
Favorite Local Band:I Hate You More, Slab
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:Tea
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
When Paul got slapped on the behind by a female customer
Name:Carl White
Position:Bar Monkey
Date Started: {2008}
Favorite Band:ACDC
Favorite Local Band:Gundogs
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:J20
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
The day Adam left!!
Name:Nicola Belte
Position:Bar Staff
Date Started: Ages Ago!
Favorite Band:Mastodon
Favorite Local Band:Anaal Nathrakh
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:Vodka
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
Merbots in Leotards
Name:George Dort
Position:Bar Staff
Date Started: August 2010
Favorite Band:ACDC, Kabat
Favorite Local Band:Slab
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:Cider
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
When a customer ordered 10 shots of Absinth and then asked if I could let him off with £15!!
Name:Mick Hyland
Position:Door Staff
Date Started: January 2005
Favorite Band:JLS
Favorite Local Band:Benediction
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:JD + Coke
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
Finding a member of staff having sex!!
Name:Mez (Merion Dewsbury)
Position:Head Engineer + Events Manager
Date Started: November 2009
Favorite Band:Metalica, Pantera
Favorite Local Band:Alunah, Eradikator
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:Boddingtons
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
Putting on Viking Skull for a gig at Scruffys
Name:Oli Hunt
Position:Deputy Engineer + Events Manager
Date Started: June 2010
Favorite Band:Machine Head
Favorite Local Band:Eradikator
Favorite Scruffys Beverage:Coffee
Most Memorable Scruffys Moment:
Watching the horror on peoples faces when they realised that a pigs heart had just slapped them in the face at the 2010 Halloween gig!
Tel: 0121 2362035
Email: info@scruffymurphys.co.uk
Scruffy Murphys Dale End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7LL