Historic wine merchant uncorks Jewellery Quarter wine bar

A historic Birmingham wine merchant has opened a wine bar in the Jewellery Quarter.

Arch 13 is the new wine bar at Connolly’s Wine Merchants, with its Livery Street home underneath the railway arches providing the inspiration for the name.

A family-owned and run business, Connolly’s has a heritage that extends back into the 19th century.

Abigail Connolly, Arch 13 director and the only female sommelier in the city, said: “Arch13 is all about unique wines, great cheese and meat, and perfect pairings between the two. We can’t wait to open and showcase some really interesting pairings to our customers.”

Arch 13 launches with a 23-strong selection on its wine list, a cocktail menu that takes in six classic mixes, and six specials, and a menu devoted to Madeira wines showcasing vintage bottles dating from 1968.

Designed by award-winning interior designers, Newman Gauge, Arch 13 is inspired by the traditional wine cellar with a contemporary twist.