Where is The Trocadero?

The Trocadero is at Albert Chambers, 17 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BG

In brief

Built originally as the Norwich Union's Fire Engine House in 1846, the building now known as Albert Chambers was converted into a public house around 1902 (or 1912). Before that it was known as The Bodega wine bar. It was formerly owned by Mitchells & Butlers. It is a Grade II listed building.

The Trocadero on Temple Street (January 2011). Photography by Elliott Brown

The Trocadero - history

The building at 17 Temple Street was originally built as Norwich Union's Fire Engine House, of 1846 by Edge & Regency.

The Trocadero on Temple Street (January 2011). Photography by Elliott Brown

Four bays recessed centre, still stucco Cheltenham Regency. Small sashes and heavily rusticated quoins.

In 1883 W. Luke Dennis altered the ground floor for the Bodega wine bar, but the present sumptuous tiled front with Corinthian pilasters and mosaic frieze with decorative garlands is probably by Maw of 1902, when it became the Trocadero.

Inside, part of a contempory Smoke Room at the rear: panelling and a fireplace with stressed verticals, rather Art Nouveau.

The building known as Albert Chambers has been Grade II listed since 1982.

The pub was run by Mitchells & Butlers until at least into the 2010s.

The Trocadero on Temple Street (January 2011). Photography by Elliott Brown

The Trocadero itself was a fort captured by French soldiers in the bay of Cadiz in 1823 and the pub sign commemorates that event. Although the old pub sign was replaced by 2015, and again by 2022.

The Trocadero on Temple Street (January 2011). Photography by Elliott Brown

Contact details

The Trocadero

Albert Chambers

17 Temple Street

Birmingham

B2 5BG

0121 643 6107