{"id":36707,"date":"2026-08-10T15:54:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36707"},"modified":"2026-08-10T15:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:54:27","slug":"sharon-osbourne-stuns-pub-goers-as-she-downs-beer-at-a-boozer-in-birmingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36707","title":{"rendered":"Sharon Osbourne stuns pub-goers as she downs beer at a boozer in Birmingham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_71ac79\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Sharon Osbourne left punters open-mouthed when she rocked up at Merlin&#8217;s Cafe Bar in her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne&#8217;s hometown of Birmingham<\/h2>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">11:46, 10 Aug 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 11:46, 10 Aug 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37533045\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sharon Osbourne\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533045.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104627.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533045.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104627.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533045.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104627.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533045.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104627.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Sharon Osbourne left pub-goers gobsmacked when she rocked up at a boozer in Birmingham\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Sharon Osbourne left pub-goers gobsmacked when she rocked up at a boozer in Birmingham<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sharon Osbourne left pub-goers gobsmacked when she rocked up at a boozer in Birmingham. The wife of beloved <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/ozzy-osbourne\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Black Sabbath star, Ozzy<\/a>, was in the Black Country paying homage to her husband when she popped up in Merlin&#8217;s Cafe Bar, where she promptly downed a beer!<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/x-factor\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">X Factor<\/a> star, 73, knocked back a bottle of Hobsons Brewery\u2018s Patient Number 9, which was released on July 22 to mark <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/ozzy-day-black-sabbath-birmingham-37465247\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Ozzy Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Popping the top off the bottle of light golden ale, Mrs O, took several swigs before giving the camera the thumbs up. Dressed all in black &#8211; save for several pearl bracelets &#8211; The Osbournes star also had a tour of the bar, with staff joking that if Sharon ever needed another job she was welcome in the pub anytime.<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-grouped\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_container__i0sRj\" data-testid=\"portrait-image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37533042\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37533042\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sharon Osbourne\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533042.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104604.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533042.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104604.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533042.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104604.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533042.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104604.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Sharon Osbourne left punters open-mouthed when she rocked up at Merlin's Cafe Bar\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Sharon Osbourne left punters open-mouthed when she rocked up at Merlin&#8217;s Cafe Bar<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37533047\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37533047\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sharon O\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533047.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104617.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533047.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104617.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533047.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104617.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37533047.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-104617.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The X Factor star, 73, knocked back a bottle of Hobsons Brewery\u2018s Patient Number 9, which was released on July 22 to mark Ozzy Osbourne day.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The X Factor star, 73, knocked back a bottle of Hobsons Brewery\u2018s Patient Number 9, which was released on July 22 to mark Ozzy Osbourne day.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Birmingham boozer posted the video of Sharon on social media, they wrote: &#8220;During the incredible build-up to World Ozzy Day on July 22nd, we had the absolute privilege of welcoming rock royalty herself, @sharonosbourne Sharon Osbourne, through our doors at Merlin\u2019s Caf\u00e9 Bar.\u2060<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;While showing her around, pouring her a bottle of Patient Number 9, and showing off our memorial wall, Martin cheekily asked if she fancied joining the crew and taking a shift behind the bar&#8230; and without skipping a beat, SHE SAID YES!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;What an unforgettable, funny, and utterly surreal experience for our staff, customers, and friends who were in the building to witness it. Mrs. O officially gets the Merlin&#8217;s stamp of approval (and her apron is waiting whenever she wants to start)!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;To Sharon, the Osbourne family, and the entire heavy metal community\u2014thank you from the bottom of our hearts.\u2060 God bless you, @ozzyosbourne!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37465394\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37465394\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.4987510407993339\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ozzy Osbourne statue\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37465394.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Exactly-a-year-after-his-death-Birmingham-salutes-the-Prince-of-Darkness.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37465394.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Exactly-a-year-after-his-death-Birmingham-salutes-the-Prince-of-Darkness.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37465394.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Exactly-a-year-after-his-death-Birmingham-salutes-the-Prince-of-Darkness.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37465394.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Exactly-a-year-after-his-death-Birmingham-salutes-the-Prince-of-Darkness.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Emotional tributes were made to Ozzy on Ozzy Osbourne day in July\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Emotional tributes were made to Ozzy on Ozzy Osbourne day in July<cite aria-label=\"Image: Emma Trimble \/ SWNS\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Emma Trimble \/ SWNS)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It comes after Sharon paid tribute to her husband Ozzy on the first anniversary since his death. Sharing a photo of herself holding hands with the dad-of-six on <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/instagram\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Instagram<\/a>, she wrote: &#8220;Today would have been our 46th wedding anniversary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Instead, it is a celebration of a love that even death could not diminish. I miss your hand in mine, but I carry your love with me every step of the way. Forever my husband. Forever my heart.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Birmingham marked a year since the death of Ozzy Osbourne last month with a day of music and celebration, affectionately called Ozzy Day, to commemorate the passing of one of its most treasured heroes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The city was awash with fans dressed in black &#8211; wearing T-shirts in tribute to Osbourne or Black Sabbath &#8211; visiting sites in the city most connected to the heavy metal legend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Like this story? 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