Chelmsford Cocktail Weekend : Autumn Edition

Following the success of the Spring edition, Chelmsford Cocktail Weekend returns from 2–4 October 2026 for another three-day celebration of cocktails, mocktails, food and nightlife across Chelmsford city centre.

With 20+ venues taking part, it’s your chance to explore some of the city’s best bars, restaurants and nightlife spots, with each venue creating an exclusive signature cocktail and mocktail especially for the weekend.

🍸 What’s included?

Your £5 Cocktail Weekend wristband unlocks:

• £6 Signature Cocktails at participating venues

• £5 Signature Mocktails at participating venues

• Exclusive food, drink and experience offers

• Live music and DJs at selected venues

• Three days to explore Chelmsford’s city-centre hospitality scene

Each participating venue has created its own unique cocktail and mocktail, giving you 20 different drinks to discover throughout the weekend.

See the full list of participating venues and their signature drinks below.

🎟️ Cocktail Weekend Wristbands

You’ll need an official Chelmsford Cocktail Weekend wristband to access the exclusive drinks and offers.

Wristbands cost £5 and can be purchased in advance through Eventbrite. Your wristband covers all 3 days of the event.

Wristbands can be collected from 14 September at any of below collection points:
Kingpins Bowl - 5 Market Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1XA
Spirits Bar & Games - 19 Springfield Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6JE
Thirst Drink Syndicate - 23 Viaduct Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1TS

A proportion of every wristband sold will be donated to Chelmsford Pubwatch, supporting its work to promote safer nights out across the city.

🍹 Participating Venues

You can claim your exclusive Cocktail Weekend drinks and offers at the following city-centre venues:

• Acanteen

• Ask Italian

• Bar & Beyond

• Be At One

• Boom Battle Bar

• Brewhouse & Kitchen

• Cosy Club

• County Hotel

• Dub Kitchen

• Kingpins Bowl

• Middletons

• Pinchos

• Queenies

• Slug & Lettuce

• Spirits Bar & Games

• The Courtyard

• The Garrison

• The Wine Cellar

• Thirst Drinks Syndicate

• Turtle Bay

• Voodoo Keller Bar

Please check Chelmsford For You website for cocktail & mocktail info including ingredients. www.chelmsfordforyou.co.uk/cocktail-weekend

🥂 Proudly supported by Essex Spirits Company

This year’s Cocktail Weekend is sponsored by Essex Spirits Company, Chelmsford’s first commercial distillery.

Essex Spirits Company combines craftsmanship, passion and a commitment to quality, while working to make a positive impact on the local community and environment.

Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur, a mocktail enthusiast or simply looking for a fun weekend out, Chelmsford Cocktail Weekend is the perfect excuse to discover something new after dark.

One wristband. 20 venues. A weekend of possibilities.

Grab yours and start planning your Cocktail Weekend.

Terms & Conditions

• This event is strictly for guests aged 18 and over. Valid proof of age may be required at participating venues.

• Please enjoy the event responsibly and drink in moderation. Be mindful of your own limits.

• Participating venues and their staff reserve the right to refuse entry or service to anyone who is intoxicated or behaving in a disorderly manner, in accordance with licensing laws and their duty of care.

• Opening hours and availability may vary between participating venues. Please check individual venue information before visiting.

For full details, including drinks and ingredients, please head to: www.chelmsfordforyou.co.uk/cocktail-weekend