FRI 2 - SUN 4 OCTOBER 2026
CHELMSFORD COCKTAIL
WEEKEND
Supported by Essex Spirits Co, your £5 wristband unlocks £6 signature cocktails and £5 signature mocktails at more than 20 venues across Chelmsford, plus exclusive food, drink and activity offers, DJs, live music and cocktail masterclasses across the weekend.
With your wristband
Pick your drink. Then see where the weekend takes you.
Signature cocktails
A different signature cocktail to discover at each participating venue.
See the drinksSignature mocktails
A different signature mocktail to discover at each participating venue.
See the drinksSupporting Chelmsford Pubwatch
A percentage of sales goes to Chelmsford Pubwatch.
How it works
Buy it. Collect it. Show it.
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Buy your wristband
Buy your £5 wristband through Eventbrite before you head out.
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Collect your wristband
Collect from Thirst Drinks Syndicate, Spirits Bar & Games or Kingpins Bowl.
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Show it at the bar
Show your wristband at the bar, then choose that venue’s signature cocktail or mocktail.
Wristband details
Everything you need to know about your wristband
Where to collect it, how to redeem it and how long it lasts. Tap a question to open it.
Where can I collect my wristband?
Wristbands can be collected from any of these three venues:
- Thirst Drinks Syndicate 23 Viaduct Road Directions and hours for Thirst Drinks Syndicate, opens in a new tab
- Spirits Bar & Games 19–21 Springfield Road Directions and hours for Spirits Bar and Games, opens in a new tab
- Kingpins Bowl 5 Market Road Directions and hours for Kingpins Bowl, opens in a new tab
How do I redeem my wristband?
Simply show your Eventbrite purchase QR code at any of the collection points to receive your wristband.
When can I collect my wristband?
Wristbands will be available to collect throughout the event weekend. To avoid queues, we recommend collecting in advance from Monday 14 September.
How long is my wristband valid for?
Your wristband is valid for the full event weekend, from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October. Please check individual venue opening days and times to avoid disappointment.
Do I need my own wristband?
Yes, wristbands are valid for individual use only. Every member of your group must have their own wristband to access the exclusive cocktails, mocktails and offers at participating venues.
Can I buy a wristband on the day?
Wristband numbers are limited. Any remaining wristbands may be available to purchase at the collection points during the event weekend, but we strongly encourage pre-purchasing to avoid disappointment.
Wristband-only offers
Your wristband goes further.
Alongside the weekend’s signature drinks, selected venues are adding extra food, drink and activity offers exclusively for wristband holders.
A Canteen
- Wristband deals and free entry — Saturday 8pm–2am
Ask Italian
- 30% off mains. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions or discounts
Bar and Beyond
- 1ft pizza for £6
- 50% off all drinks until 11pm
Boom Battle Bar
- Free Crazy Golf with your wristband
Brewhouse and Kitchen
- Fish Friday: fish and chips with a drink for £18.50
- Pie Saturday: pie and a drink for £17.50
- Sunday roasts
County Hotel
- Two-course set menu for £20 per person
- Mains: beef burger / lemon and garlic chicken burger / Moving Mountains vegan burger / fish and chips / classic Margherita pizza / sausage and mash
- Desserts: selection of Saffron Ice Cream / warm chocolate brownie / seasonal fruit crumble / vegan chocolate fudge cake
Dub Kitchen
- 10% off food
Middletons
- 20% off à la carte food
Pinchos Tapas Restaurant
- 10% off food
Spirits Bar & Games
- 20% off activities across all four floors, subject to availability on the day
The Wine Cellar
- 10% off the lunch menu
Thirst Drinks Syndicate
- Any two cocktails for £12 throughout the weekend
Voodoo Keller Bar
- Free tickets for Sunday Retro Gaming Sessions. Book on Eventbrite and show your wristband to staff
- £5 off Cocktail Masterclasses: three premium cocktails over 90 minutes, with Friday and Saturday slots available on Eventbrite
Weekend schedule
Plan your weekend
Choose a day to see what’s happening, when it’s on and everything you need to know before you go.
Offers marked Wristband are exclusive to wristband holders.
2 October
Voodoo Keller Bar
Cocktail Masterclass
Learn to make three premium cocktails in a 90-minute guided session.
Voodoo Keller Bar
Friday Night DJ
House, disco and party favourites through the evening and into the night.
Brewhouse & Kitchen
Friday Night DJ
An upbeat mix of indie, pop and dance classics to start the weekend.
The Courtyard
Friday Night DJ
Party favourites and dance tracks throughout Friday night.
The Garrison
Friday DJs
Resident DJs take over for a late-night mix of club and party favourites.
Thirst Drinks Syndicate
Make Music Crate Again
A vinyl-led DJ set spanning funk, soul, disco and hip-hop.
Turtle Bay
Friday DJs
Reggae, dancehall and party favourites through Friday night.
3 October
Thirst Drinks Syndicate
Coffee & Donuts
Coffee, doughnuts and a DJ set alongside a mini record fair.
Voodoo Keller Bar
Cocktail Masterclass
Learn to make three premium cocktails in a 90-minute guided session.
Bar and Beyond
Saturday DJ
An afternoon-to-evening DJ set with party tracks and club favourites.
The Courtyard
Live Music
An afternoon and early evening of live bands and acoustic sets.
Voodoo Keller Bar
Cocktail Masterclass
Learn to make three premium cocktails in a 90-minute guided session.
Dub Kitchen
Soul DJ
Soul, funk and disco for Saturday night.
The Courtyard
Saturday Night DJ
The live music gives way to a late-night DJ set.
The Garrison
Saturday DJs
Resident DJs take over for a late-night mix of club and party favourites.
Thirst Drinks Syndicate
DOPE with Danny Bounce
A Saturday night hip-hop DJ set with Danny Bounce.
Turtle Bay
Saturday DJs
Reggae, dancehall and party favourites through Saturday night.
4 October
Voodoo Keller Bar
Retro Gaming Sessions
Drop in for an afternoon of retro gaming. Reserve your free ticket through Eventbrite.
The Courtyard
Sunday Live Music
Relax into Sunday afternoon with a programme of live music.
Thirst Drinks Syndicate
Sunday Sippers
A laid-back Sunday afternoon session with music, drinks and plenty of time to settle in.
Thank you to
Essex Spirits Co.
Essex Spirits Co is Chelmsford’s first commercial distillery, founded in 2020 with a focus on local produce, quality spirits and sustainable methods. Shop their range of gin, rum, vodka and liqueurs.
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18+ only. Please drink responsibly. Venue managers may revoke wristband offers at any point.
Check opening hours with each venue before you go.
Ingredients are a guide only. If you have an allergy, speak to venue staff before ordering about ingredients and the risk of cross-contamination.
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