We’re very proud to share the news that we’ve completed the purchase of a canalside pub on Gas Street, right in the centre of Birmingham. This marks a big moment for us, our third pub in the city, and one we’ve dreamed about for some time.

Our journey in Birmingham began with the Red Lion in the Jewellery Quarter in early 2024, and later the New Inn in Harborne in 2024. Gas Street now completes the trio, and for a small brewery from Market Drayton, it feels quite special. We’ve long hoped to find the right opportunity in the heart of the city, and now, we’re one step closer.

For now, the pub will remain open as it is, with Joule’s beers on the bar while we take some time to get to know the building, the area and the people. Once we’re ready, and have saved up enough to do it properly, we’ll begin our plans to restore and reimagine the site as a Joule’s Taphouse.

This next chapter will be guided, as always, by our belief in the quintessential pub experience: real fires, great pub food, live music, proper cask ale, good dogs and even better conversation. We brew with care, and we believe in creating warm, characterful spaces where people can feel truly at home.

Over the years, we’ve taken great pride in bringing pubs back to life. The Leopard in Nantwich is now a thriving town pub once more, following a restoration that brought its Georgian heart back into full view. The Stag at the Brewery, our expanded flagship taphouse in Market Drayton, was designed to celebrate our beer and the community around us, just a few steps from the brewhouse itself. And in Shrewsbury, the Bricklayers Arms has become a firm favourite, a modern taphouse built inside a Victorian shell, nestled within the historic heart of the town. Every project has been different, but they’ve all been guided by the same principle: restore carefully, and don’t rush.

Joule’s Development Director, Anna Brakel, said: “This is an ambitious site for us, but we do not undertake this challenge lightly. Waterside Tap in the next year will turn into a Joule’s Taphouse. Just like with our previous projects, we recognise the importance of preserving the history and unique features that make each pub special. We’ll take our time to understand the site, community and listen to the customers to help guide our plans. We are lucky to have many listed buildings within our Taphouse Estate – we find they have the most charm, as they’re steeped in history.”

We’re delighted that Bernie and Ade, much-loved landlords of the New Inn in Harborne, will take on the holding of Waterside Tap too. Don’t worry, they’re not leaving Harborne. They’ll be supporting both pubs, and we know they’ll bring their warmth, care and experience to this new site.

The sale was handled by John Whitehead, who shared his thoughts on the process: “Selling a substantial city centre freehold asset to Joule’s Brewery was not only seamless and stress-free but the whole process was almost fun! Joule’s did not row back on a single item from when they made their offer and were true to their word on all aspects. Rarely have I come across such an honest, practical and commercially sagacious operator. I’m very much looking forward to seeing Joule’s Brewery in central Birmingham – I’ll be sure to visit and have a pint of Joule’s Green Monkey in the near future!”

The purchase was secured with support from Matt Phillips, of Matt Phillips Surveyors, who also acted for us during the acquisition of the New Inn, Harborne.

This is a meaningful step forward for us, one we’ve worked hard toward. We’ll share more soon about our plans, but for now, we just want to say how excited we are to be here.

We’ve had our hearts set on Birmingham for a long time, and now we’re in the centre of it. We’re looking forward to the road ahead, and we’d love you to join us on the way.