In case you didn’t already know, Birmingham is a great city. It’s got multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, has the fabulous Jewellery Quarter and it’s home to the arty Digbeth, the second coolest neighbourhood in the UK right now, according to Time Out.
Soon, Birmingham is about to get even better, as the city is getting a huge new canalside eating, drinking and events space. Dockworks Waterfront, run by the same people behind Digbeth Dining Club (DDC), will open in Dudley in early 2026.
After a receiving a £500,000 investment, DDC plans to open the 7,000 square-foot space, which will span two rooms, have two bars, eight food vendors and capacity for up to 450 people. Once open it will offer live music, comedy events, quizzes, sports screenings and independent markets, alongside food traders.
The new spot will be taking over a spot in Brierly Hill that has been unused for more than a decade. DDC has been hosting one-off events at the site for the past few years, but will now take up permanent residence with Dockworks.
Bobby Barnes, co-director at DDC, said Dockworks was an opportunity to ‘create something truly special for the Black Country’.
‘After sitting empty for over 15 years, this site is ready to be brought back to life and we're proud to be filling it with the food, music, culture, and community spirit that DDC is all about,’ he said. ‘Dockworks will be a place where people come together, whether that's over incredible street food, live music, sport, or simply a great night by the waterfront.’
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