Oct 09, 2021

Gin has seen an amazing come back over the last decade to one of the best-selling spirits around. The tipple that was huge several hundred years ago and consumed more than water is truly back with a bang. At The Floodgate, we go through gallons of the stuff making our signature cocktails such as L.I.P.T, Tokyo Tea, Pitter Patter & Brambley.

Oct 09, 2021

Nothing says summer more at The Floodgate than hearing the words, ''a round of Kopparberg please, with ice''. The refreshing Swedish summer drink has taken the UK & world by storm over the last few decades, dedicating itself to quenching the thirst of many partygoers from Sutton Coldfield to Smethwick and everywhere in between. So get those Cider Shoes on and get yourselves hydrated down at The Yard, BOOK HERE.

Oct 09, 2021

What is Hard Seltzer?, we hear you ask! Hard seltzer, spiked seltzer or hard sparkling alcohol water is a type of highball drink containing carbonated water, alcohol, and often fruit flavorings In the US the alcohol is usually made by fermenting cane sugar; sometimes malted barley is used. Hard seltzer products outside of the US have been found to use either neutral spirit, or fermentation of fruit.

Oct 09, 2021

'What is Hooch?' we sometimes hear the uninitiated cry. Well, if you are Generation X or even a Millennial you may have spent many a night sipping an alcopop classic back in the day. In summary, it's a sparkling alcoholic lemon brew made with real lemons and natural lemon flavours, containing real juicy bits. Hooch is truly a legend of the drinks world. Originally launched in 1995 it had a brief sabbatical in the noughties but are now firmly back in the nation's hands.

Oct 09, 2021

Graffiti (both singular and plural; the singular graffito is rarely used except in archeology) is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view.[1][2] Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire.[3]

Oct 09, 2021

In 2005 If you would have asked the average person in the UK, fancy a halloumi burger? you may have been greeted with; 'you what'? or 'what's that'? 16 years on in 2021 and we are in full halloumi (or haloumi) mode from Digbeth to Dudley & Beyond, it looks like the 'Squeaky Cheese' is here to stay. So what is halloumi?

Oct 09, 2021

Did someone just say Doughnuts (or Donuts if you from across the pond)? Well, we have a treat for all you ballers this Sunday 6th June 2021. We have the one & only Project D hosting their superb pop-up in The Yard between 12:00 - 16:30.

Oct 09, 2021

Sun's out, Slush Out! or so the saying goes (something like that) We have some awesome news for this summer Birmingham, if you have detected any cold sweet aromas in the air recently around Digbeth then we may be responsible.