Confused door policy is this club's demise. Sadness ! Come the day when Birmingham kicks this venue back into touch. I dont't blame the door person, I guess she's paid penuts and motivated to reject people on the basis of their colour. Clubbers beware, bad trip !

Gatecrasher is amazing, I cant understand how many people are hating on it when you cant even get in. You cant review a club when you've never got in.

For a person who goes theere practically every Friday night. Its great, i first went there for my 18th birthday where they had a offer on free entry for all your party and first drink free. This was great. I got told before how expensive it is, its not for a broad street club. £3 for a bottle of Peroni which is good.

Music is quality with lots of different rooms main room played indie which with all your mates singing along is great, then you've got the dance room where you can fist pumping the night away, dubstep room was good with quality music playing like Nero, Dub and Run even a bit of Cookie Monsta which I was surprised and buzzing when they played such a mix.

To note the people who aren't getting in with jeans and boots, you going clubbing and dancing put your best clothes on which your going to be dancing in having a good time. You don't want to be wearing your expensive LBD and you see some gezzer in a tracksuit and trainers. So you can understand the bouncers door policies. Everyone who goes gatecrasher is up for a good time.

By far the best club on Gatecrasher, don't listen to all the muppets below slating this club just because they cant get in.

Big up Gatecrasher

The Club looks quite spectacular, however, the main-room seems to have been designed by a corporate cad managing flow around the club rather than with actual humans dancing (the point of going clubbing?!) in mind. For a Superclub, it's the most disjointed non functioning main room I have ever been too. The dance floor is surrounded by effective "walls" of various seating pods, with only two, small accesses to the main floor, and thus inevitably leading to a very large space into a very small focus. It was hard to see anything of the dj's, as the booth is very low when viewed from the back of the club, and even going behind the booth, is surrounded by profit making vip lounges and everyone kept off the stairs?! This killed the atmosphere despite an amazing laser and light show. There is only one cloakroom that took nearly an hour to reach in the queue - get there early or don't bother with a jacket. The door staff really should lay off the steroids too. I saw a number of occasions of very heavy handed tactics which were totally inappropriate and over-reaction to removing individuals. It seemed the security were looking for or creating a situation for a chance to vent some testosterone on an unlucky victim. Summary - This is still the Broad Street Works, - a townie club with townie people repackaged, rebranded with Gatecrasher who seems to have lost touch with it's roots, and some big name dj's for the actual clubbing fraternity to never to return too. If this is what Superclubs have corporately morphed into, i'm glad my best memories are of when everything was designed for the clubber rather than the shareholders.

"You aint smart enough." Right, the doorman and the silly chic, I am sure have never seen themselves in the mirror. I pity the so-called developed country and people who are still the most backward in thinking. Dude, you need to grow up an inch or two to see what the world outside your four walls is really like. I have been to many amazing night clubs around the world and never encountered such cheapos. If the dress code/'race code' was mentioned on their website, then it's reasonable. Say no to racism or smarten up yourselves. Cheers.

Wouldn't even give it a star rating! Who do they think they are to discri'minate people for what they look like. I got rejected and was wearing boots jeans and a nice top makeup earrings u name it but I'm female so must show more leg ass and boobs I think that might have worked! Im going to seek advice on this rubbish club!

I've had some good nights at Gatecrasher, but don't go in a big group or you WILL lose everyone.

Compared to other venues in the city, the drinks aren't actually that cheap, and £10 entry on a Saturday night after midnight or whatever is NOT worth it. I would check it out, but beware, its nowhere near as good as some other places.

I've gotten into this place once before and quite enjoyed my time, very spacious, good music, a few rooms etc..,

Beware of the door policy here, the only thing that can describe it is apartheid. You can be dressed in the most casual or smart way but as long as you're not a certain profile, you most certainly aren't getting it, no matter how mixed the group is or how multicultural the group is.

It's quite sickening the way they let people in and refuse others dressed the same way but based on your background or how they assume you're gonna cause trouble. South Africa nowadays is much better than gate crashers and I've never been subject to such poor excuses to refuse entry, sort it out guys this is modern day England. There's a facebook group with thousands of supporters on this. Stop creating racial tension.

I've gotten into this place once before and quite enjoyed my time, very spacious, good music, a few rooms etc..,

Beware of the door policy here, the only thing that can describe it is apartheid. You can be dressed in the most casual or smart way but as long as you're not a certain profile, you most certainly aren't getting it, no matter how mixed the group is or how multicultural the group is.

It's quite sickening the way they let people in and refuse others dressed the same way but based on your background or how they assume you're gonna cause trouble. South Africa nowadays is much better than gate crashers and I've never been subject to such poor excuses to refuse entry, sort it out guys this is modern day England. There's a facebook group with thousands of supporters on this. Stop creating racial tension.

I went to Gatecrasher when it initially opened with 4 friends. All of us were dressed really nice, 2 of us girls and 3 boys. That b**ch at the door just told us that we are not getting in and would not even give us a reason...This place should be reported and investigated as it is definitely racist and horrible to people. It is not nice when you get dressed up and look forward to a nice night out and then get turned away for no valid reason....

As a clubber who has been kicking around clubland since the end of the 90s i have generally watched the decline of clubbing in the uk and in particular the gatecrasher brand which was once the forefront of British clubbing to see what it has now become is a travesty. from a brand that at one point had its finger firmly on the pulse of the dance scene it has become a very commercial endeavour based on profit more than passion though i am sure Simon Raine will be laughing all the way to the bank .

right rant over and onto the review of the night and venue

the venue
whilst very pretty inside very similar to gatecrasher loves Nottingham and the old gatecrasher one it seems somewhat soulless for a night where the likes of ferry Corsten and Marco v on the bill i have never experienced such a quiet crowd and talking of noise until 3am i thought the amps to the bass bins where turned off having seen Marco v in Sept at another Birmingham club the atmosphere difference was staggering which i think gets somewhat lost in the cavernous main room (although the security staff were slightly oppressive to the point that they were highly visible around the dance floor and on more than one occasion i was almost bowled over by there exuberance to stop people climbing over the seats around the dance floor and i am no small guy although to be fair the first time the security gent in question immediately apologised the second time it happened the security guy in question just looked at me like i was shit for getting in his way)

and on a final note to the comments about gatecrasher and racism whilst I am in no way disagreeing with anybody's experience and to a degree saw signs of it last night i will point out that gatecrasher have always been twats on the door admission to the point i have been turned away from nottingham with the line "you are not getting in in them shoes mate its Dave Pierce tonight you know" like Dave personally put on his rider no lonsdale trainers LOL

I went on saturday and was dressed smart apart from my top that I was wearing had a small logo so I got refused. So I i asked what if I went and got changed an came back. They said you still can't come in. Whilst I was standing aside they let white people with large logo and prints on there clothes in. I see this as racism as I am asian. Never going back!

OMG who do they think they are, went out on saturday with my partner and another couple we que'd up for around 45 mins only to be told by some ugly woman on the door "Not tonight" with no other reason this was our 7th visit to this club and i WONT be going again but if i ever see this woman again without her Bodyguard doorman i will floor the B***H !

Unfortuntely.... i too have experienced gat crashers selective treatment. the reason they give is 'your shoes arent right'...... 'too casual'...... 'too smart'.... or even a cheeky 'your not getting in tonight' 'the list is endless.... i honestly would prefer the truth and for them to just say their is 'too many black or asian people in there' for this reason i will never return to this club. they dont want my money..... and i no longer wish to give them mine.

Absolute disgrace!

I am an Old Skool raver and can I just say that this club is immense and the whole experience from start to finish was one of the most memorable. Your staff are so efficient and they made the whole thing 1st Class. We came up from Devon and one thing is for sure, we will be back. Gatecrasher rocks, big up Rob Tissera for playing the most amazing set, I still cant get one of the tunes out of my head, I just gotta find it now..........

PS if you have a problem here then I think you have the problem. There were plenty of black and asian people in here, there is no racism at the club whatsoever.

Gatecrasher in birmingham sucks big time!!
We (4black, 1caucasian) went there on a Saturday night and was told one of the group of 5 were dressed too smart! We stood at the side and noted that the blacks hasn't got a chance in hell to go in there, no matter how smartly dressed you are.
This treatment is out and out based on race and it's a disgrace to experience racism in the UK 2010!
God created us all with two ears, two eyes, two arms etc. We all have red (not black, white, coloured ) blood running through our veins. I hope that one day when Gatecrasher realise the reality, it will be too late and rot in hell!

club plays a race card. I was in a group of 5 including 2 caucasian males and females. I was not let in though one of the white lads was allowed in with trainers. i think they should advertise in their website rather than wasting our time. was a shock for me and got a taxi back 30 miles away.

I booked a ticket for Jaguar Skills 06/03/10 for my birthday and arrived at the doors with 4 other friends. We were quickly told that we 'wouldn't be getting in tonight' and to 'move aside'. When we asked politely but firmly for a reason, the door staff seemed to imply that there was something wrong with the 3 girls that I was with. This was particularly annoying as I had payed close attention to the 'so called dress-code', to ensure that we gained entry that night. my friends were all smartly and fashionably dressed and looked the same and better than a lot of girls that were managing to get through the doors. This only make's me think that other reasons may have caused them to refuse us.

All my friends are black, and because of the unfair treatment I can only presume that this had to be a factor in the whole mess.Racially motivated or not - Basically I feel if Gatecrasher want to be selective, then they need to have a specific description available about what is the acceptable dress-code/style and behaviour that they are asking people to conform to - rather than a vague, non-specific idea of this (which isn't even valid), leaving the door staff open to make personal discriminations - As well as completely messing up people's planned evenings.Gatecrasher have the right to be fairly selective - But they don't have the right to mess people around. I wont be going there again.

Have been to Gatecrasher Birmingham on several occasions now and have never had a bad night, friendly staff,

easy entry in to the club great music no matter what room you are in and the interior is fantasic all in all a great night out.

The first I went was Decemeber 2008 after a Kanye West gig at NEC. Kanye was crap so I thought let's try Gatecrasher.

It was raining, I hardly go clubbing these days so didn't want to queue up. Paid £75 per person for 4 people, had 2 bottles of champagne and a bottle of Vodka.

Full access to the club with wrist band (its a club, not a *uckin theme park!) Nevertheless, my friends and I had a lot of fun so it was well worth it.

More recently, Saturday 1st August 2009, I went to Gatecrasher because Roger Sanchez was doing a set.I contacted Gatecrasher a day in advance explaining that I expected the same as when I was there last December.

The party booking booker organiser said that she would add me to the guestlist and that I should turn up before 1am. However, when I got there at midnight, I was told to queue up.

I even brought a print out of the e-mail correspondence but the doorstaff appeared to be somewhat ignorant and unable to locate the party booking organiser.

I did get into the club eventually and tried to sort out the tickets purchased online for my friends whose engagement we were celebrating too.

Bloody tedious and makes Gatecrasher look amateur.We had plenty of drinks prior and a bottle of champagne when Roger Sanchez set started.Even though Roger Sanchez was awesome and saved the night, I was proper *issed off with Gatecrasher. Next time, I will just go to Amnesia.

Regardless of what events they host, I can't be bothered going to Gatecrasher not knowing what to expect even when I have attempted to make specific arrangements.

I went out to GB with my two girl friends and was denied entry because we apparently were not dressed up well enough for the club.. meanwhile we were all dolled up in glamourous dresses, looking forward to a girls night out. I have never been treated with such disrespect. On top of it all, we had travelled from afar and had mates waiting for us in the club, not to mention it was valentines day. I speak on behalf of my friends when i say that we have never been so disgusted by another supposidly professional adult's behaviour... two thumbs down!!!!

Mates birthday party, pre-paid for our tickets. 8 of us in total, one person told their shoes weren't good enough, so rudely ushered out of the que. Had to demand to get the money back for our tickets. If your face dont fit seems you're not welcome. Disgusting. Never had this problem with Gatecrasher One in Sheffield. It's broad street for christs sake!!

I recently turned 21, and so organised a mini bus for me and my 16 friends to drive to Gatecrasher from Bishops Castle (about 2 hours away). We then qued for an hour and when we got to the door we were turned away because 1 of us was wearing trainers. I was absolutley heartbroken as it was my 21st and me and my girls were all dolled up in dresses, heels and glitz and because 1 boy was wearing trainers we were turned away. 1 person out of 16! The woman on the door was rude and ununderstanding. I don't know why the website says jeans and trainers allowed and what this whole yellow card thing is all about, because we were certainly not allowed in with trainers!
The interior of the club looks good from what I've seen online but seemed to me like a club for posers, not for people who just want a good time. The Custard Factory still my number 1 club.

Ok, But its much better down the other end of broad street, more variety

Gatecrasher hasn't arrived in Birmingham a moment too soon. Living in the UK's second biggest city us Brummies know how to have it large on a night out. Sheffield? Pah! We dance the socks off you!!!! LOL!