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The best cocktail bars in Chelmsford

Chelmsford's bars for a cocktail run from Moulsham Street and the High Street to the riverside at The Meadows, with games bars, a hotel lounge and a brewery bar in the mix, and most of them are a short walk apart.

Chelmsford Cocktail Week hasn't happened yet, and none of these bars is a Cocktail Week partner. They're simply the bars we'd send you to in Chelmsford today.

21 cocktail bars to try in Chelmsford

  1. Be At One

    Cocktail bar · Moulsham Street

    A busy cocktail bar with a menu of over 150 cocktails and mixing masterclasses for groups.

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  2. Bar & Beyond

    Late-night bar · Moulsham Street

    A late-night bar at the top of Moulsham Street with a long, well-stocked bar for cocktails, beer and spirits.

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  3. The Garrison

    Pub and late-night bar · High Street

    A pub and late-night bar right on the High Street, with handcrafted cocktails, two rooms and DJs.

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  4. The Wine Cellar

    Wine, gin and cocktail bar · Duke Street

    Over 30 gins, cocktails and a prosecco bar alongside a food and wine menu.

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  5. Cosy Club

    Bar and restaurant · Springfield Road

    All-day dining and cocktails a short walk from Chelmsford Theatre, with cocktail masterclasses.

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  6. Turtle Bay

    Caribbean restaurant and bar · The Exchange Way

    Caribbean food with handcrafted rum cocktails in the middle of the shopping streets.

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  7. Dub Kitchen

    Caribbean restaurant and cocktail bar · New London Road

    Caribbean flavours and cocktails a minute's walk from the High Street.

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  8. Queenies

    Cafe and bar · High Street

    A Chelmsford favourite since 2014, now at the top of the High Street, with brunch by day and signature cocktails in the evening.

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  9. Pinchos

    Wine bar and tapas restaurant · Baddow Road

    Spanish tapas and a wine bar just off the High Street.

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  10. Acanteen

    Restaurant and bar · New London Road

    An independent restaurant and bar that has been part of Chelmsford for more than 25 years.

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  11. Middletons

    Steakhouse and bar · High Street

    A steakhouse and grill at the top of the High Street with a full bar and cocktails.

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  12. Slug & Lettuce

    Bar and restaurant · The Meadows

    A bar and restaurant on Annonay Walk overlooking the river, with a long cocktail list.

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  13. The Courtyard

    Bar and coffee bar · Baddow Road

    Coffee from the morning, then a heated terrace, live music and DJs at the weekend.

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  14. Thirst Drinks Syndicate

    All-day bar · Viaduct Road

    An all-day bar under the railway arches by the station, going from morning coffee to local beer, wine and late cocktails.

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  15. Voodoo Keller Bar

    Brewery bar · New Street

    The basement bar of Chelmsford Brew Co, set in what were once the magistrates' court holding cells.

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  16. Brewhouse & Kitchen

    Brewpub · Homelands Retail Park

    A brewpub that brews its own craft beer on site, with a full pub menu and weekend brunch.

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  17. The County Hotel

    Hotel bar and lounge · Rainsford Road

    The hotel's Rainsford Bar and Lounge serves drinks, cocktails and casual food through the day.

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  18. Boom Battle Bar

    Games bar · Bond Street

    A games and activity bar on Bond Street, with cocktail masterclasses for groups.

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  19. Spirits Bar & Games

    Games bar · Springfield Road

    A games bar with axe throwing, mini golf, darts, shuffleboard and more alongside the bar.

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  20. Kingpins Bowl

    Bowling and bar · Market Road

    Twelve interactive bowling lanes with an immersive LED wall and a bar.

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  21. Ask Italian

    Italian restaurant · Bond Street

    An Italian restaurant on Bond Street, handy before or after a night out.

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Where to head: Moulsham Street, High Street, Duke Street, Springfield Road, The Exchange Way and New London Road.

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Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and a town's best bars. Here's a taste from our events in other towns.

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Cocktail bars in Chelmsford: your questions

What are the best cocktail bars in Chelmsford?

Be At One (Moulsham Street), Bar & Beyond (Moulsham Street), The Garrison (High Street) and The Wine Cellar (Duke Street) are a good place to start. Chelmsford's bars for a cocktail run from Moulsham Street and the High Street to the riverside at The Meadows, with games bars, a hotel lounge and a brewery bar in the mix, and most of them are a short walk apart.

Is there a Chelmsford Cocktail Week?

Not yet. Cocktail Week runs ten-day cocktail events with local bars across the UK and Ireland, and Chelmsford is on our list. Sign up on the Chelmsford Cocktail Week page to hear first when dates and venues are announced.

How do I get my bar into Chelmsford Cocktail Week?

Email hello@cocktail-week.com with your bar's name and we'll send you the details. Bars make a signature cocktail and an alcohol-free version for wristband holders during the week.

Are these bars Cocktail Week partners?

No. These are bars we'd recommend in Chelmsford today. None of them has taken part in Cocktail Week yet.

Opening times change, so check with the bar before you go. Know a bar we've missed, or spotted something out of date? Email hello@cocktail-week.com.

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