Jul 23, 2022

*Please note The Floodgate is an indepenant business and is not offically affiliated with The Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022.

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few years you will know that one of the greatest sporting events is about to grace our wonderful city.

We are of course talking about the Commonwealth Games 2022 right here in Birmingham. 

With venues all over the city; Smithfield, Victoria Square, Arena Birmingham, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Sandwell, West Park, Sutton Park, The NEC, Coventry Arena, Coventry Stadium, Warwick Road Race or Victoria Park;...

Jul 09, 2022

What's up Birmingham?

Your summer has just got alot more tasty, The Floodgate is please to annouce our latest drink to hit the fridge shelves. It is ofcourse BuzzBallz. They offer a refreshing take on some classic cocktails. The flavours include; 

Espresso Martini, Choc Tease, Strawberry Rita, Watermelon Smash, Cran Blaster, Forbidden Apple, Tequila Rita, Horchata, Lotta Colada, Peachballz, Hazelnut Latte, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Chili Mango

What could be better than sitting in the best beer garden in Digbeth while sipping the day away with a Buzzball?

The Buzzballs mission;

Their Mission is to c...

Jul 04, 2022

The Floodgate is pleased to annouce that you will no longer have to quench your thirst with a boring drink this summer in Digbeth.

Pop into the best beer garden in Birmingham (or cider garden in this instance), to try the brand new cold & refreshing Somersby Blackberry Cider.

So if you find yourself roming round the Custard Factory this week, soaking up the culture and taking the odd photo of the amazing grafitti, why not take a turn into Digbeths best bar for some fruity bubbly awesomeness 

SOMERSBY BLACKBERRY

• Taste

• Intense and refreshing apple cider with a balanced fruity blackberr...

Jul 03, 2022

If you have been lucky enough to pop down to the best craft beer pub in Digbeth this weekend you may have noticed something different at the bar!

If you are a beer fan your eyes would have been drawn to our shiny new yellow badge on our draught taps. I am of course talking about Brooklyn Lagers new additon to their line up, Brooklyn Pilsner Crisp Lager!

Brooklyn Pilsner is a refreshing golden lager beer, brewed in the style favored by New York’s pre-prohibition brewers. In the 1840’s, the pilsner style emerged from central Europe to become the world’s most popular style of beer. Like its ances...

Jun 22, 2022

Since The Floodgate opened in Birmingham, it’s quickly become renowned for good food, good drinks and lots of fun. Describing itself as a competitive socialising, “drink and do” venue, the business combines games such as bleachers baseball, pit-pat table golf and curl club curling with an extensive list of drinks and food. All the ingredients for a great night out!

We first put a spotlight on the team behind Floodgate back in 2019 when they were newly opened. They’ve been thrown more than a few curveballs since then. We caught up with Co-Founder Chris again, over two years into their venture t...

Jun 09, 2022

It's official Birmingham, Floodgate Street in Digbeth is amazing! But that will not be news to those already in the know.

We have everything at everyturn, colours, lights, community, culture, art, graffiti, soul & craft. Digbeth really screams independance, from shops, bars, cafes, barbers and everything inbetween. 

If you have not been to Digbeth, make sure you get it on your staycation list. 

Digbeth

Best for nightlife and street art

Set underneath hulking coal-grey railway arches, Digbeth’s industrial-chic seems almost tailor-made to show off Birmingham’s exceptional street art and was even...