Boxpark, the popular shipping container leisure concept, has successfully obtained planning permission to establish a new location in Digbeth, Birmingham.
Boxpark is set to launch a £5 million food hall in 2025, located beneath four of the Floodgate Street Arches. The expansive venue will cover nearly 17,000 square feet.
Plans for the new Boxpark food hall in Digbeth were first announced in October 2023.
The 15-year lease includes 10 kitchen units and four internal bars distributed across two floors. Additionally, it features 10,500 square feet of outdoor space designed for alfresco dining and events.
Boxpark Birmingham is dedicated to highlighting local independent traders and showcasing artists, creatives, and performers from the surrounding community.
This development follows Boxpark's launch of its first regional site in Liverpool in April of this year, with additional plans underway for its sister brand, Boxhall Bristol.
Ben McLaughlin, chief operating officer at Boxpark, said: “We’re thrilled to have received planning approval and are excited to move forward with the opening of our new site in this vibrant city. This will be a big project for the team and our aim is to carefully restore the Floodgate Street Arches while giving it a new lease of life.
“Digbeth’s eclectic and creative business community is perfect match for our ethos of supporting and championing local, independent talent. This marks an exciting new chapter for Boxpark, and we look forward to contributing to the area’s continued growth.”
Founded in 2011, Boxpark has successfully launched three sites in London, located in Shoreditch, Croydon, Wembley, and its most recent addition in Camden.
