Eddie Fitzpatrick Landlord of The Lamp Tavern in Highgate celebrating winning The CAMRA Best Pub of The year. (Image: Birmingham Mail)

'True gentleman' Birmingham pub landlord to be given fitting funeral send-off

by · Birmingham Live

A Birmingham pub landlord described as a 'true gentleman and legend' was set to receive a fitting send-off at his funeral today, Friday, November 15. Eddie Fitzpatrick, who ran popular Irish pub The Lamp Tavern for more than 30 years, died in October.

The Fountain Digbeth was offering free tea and coffee before the service today, Friday, November 15, and will raise a glass in Eddie’s memory. The Barford Street venue owner had won awards and acclaim. It was named the best pub in Britain for a pint of Guinness by The Irish Post in 2012.

Eddie's pub was also named the Campaign for Real Ales (CAMRA) pub of the year in 2018, while BirminghamLive described it as "one of Birmingham's best kept secrets" after visiting in March.

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Taking to Facebook, The Fountain Digbeth posted: "On Friday, November 15 we will opening from 9am for the funeral of the beloved Eddie Fitzpatrick from The Lamp Tavern. The service was being held at 11.30am at St Anne’s Church.

Eddie Fitzpatrick, landlord of The Lamp Tavern (Image: Birmingham Mail)

"We will be serving free tea and coffee before the service and all are welcome to join us in raising a glass in Eddie’s memory! Rest Easy Eddie." Comments posted under the post read: "What a true gentleman", while another added: "Lovely gesture."

In a previous tribute, it said: "We at The Fountain are heartbroken to hear the sad news that our long time friend, Eddie Fitzpatrick, owner of The Lamp Tavern, has passed away. A true legend, and an absolute gentleman, who will be very sadly missed. From the management and staff at The Fountain Inn, we offer our deepest condolences to Eddie’s family and friends. Rest in peace old friend and fly high."