Oct 09, 2021

What’s all the fuss about Oktoberfest? Before we launch headfirst into Halloween, let’s stop and take a moment to enjoy Oktoberfest first. During this much-loved festival, you get a chance to try new or unique craft beers in pubs and establishments around Europe.

Oct 09, 2021

Beer, Lager, Cheeky Pint, Cheeky Half, Beverage, Bevy, Cold One, Tinny, Brewski, Bitter, Ale, Stout, and now even an Alcohol-Free or 0.0%. Above are probably only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to names for the nation's favorite drink, and one that we cant pour quick enough at The Floodgate. Birmingham loves beer, Lifford adores lager and Selly Oak craves a stout.

Oct 09, 2021

We all remember that classic rhyme ''remember remember the 6th of September'' don't we? Well we all should because apart from Christmas this is one of our favorite days of the year, it's national pornstar martini day of course.

Oct 09, 2021

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last decade you will have noticed that Gin has made an astronomical comeback in the last decade. The Dutch spirit that is first recorded around the 16th century and aptly named Mothers Ruin is still a staple in every bar from Amsterdam to Aston. The name “Genever” derives from the Latin for juniper. This medicine was actually given to troops as part of their daily rations.

Oct 09, 2021

As September brings Autumn with it to the West Midlands there is a distinct feeling in the air, as the fire pits start to be lit, the coats start to be worn (hopefully you found money in the pockets from last year) and the hats and scarfs are unpacked and primed for Winter.

Oct 09, 2021

As the leaves turn golden, nights are drawing in, it’s the perfect time to come into the warmth of The Floodgate and enjoy our hot cocktails that will be sure to warm the cockles of your heart. As we say farewell to the summer, we welcome autumn and our students back to Birmingham! – We have missed you. We at The Floodgate love autumn as it is action-packed and full of events to celebrate.

Oct 09, 2021

From Kings Heath, Kings Norton to Kingstanding the Kraken is alive and well. From the depths of the sea arises a dark liquid so powerful it will fuel any night out. As we approach Autumn & Winter our taste buds slowly change looking for warming & soothing notes. Incorporate Toffee, allspice, clove & ginger and you have the base notes of Kraken Rum. Snuggle up in The Floodgate Yard as the sun starts to dip below the horizon slightly earlier each night. If you are in need of a little more heat than our heaters provide then you can always get the blood pumping during a game of Bleachers Baseball, Curl Club Curling & PitPat Mini Golf. We look forward to seeing you soon and promise to check for giant squids before you arrive.

Oct 09, 2021

In 1963 The Crystals famously sang; 'Da Doo Run Run' or was it 'Da Doo Rum Rum'? The historic sweet spirit made from sugar cane has seen a comeback in recent years and is a firm favorite at The Floodgate. An ingredient in winter warmer cocktails to summer thirst quenchers it really is the best all-rounder, Just like Crickets Jason Holder.