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 18 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 drinksWristband-only offers
Extra food, drink and activity offers at selected venues.
More than drinks
DJs, live music and cocktail masterclasses across the weekend.
Supporting 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
Collection details are being finalised and will be added here once confirmed.
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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
We’re confirming the final details. We’ll update this section as soon as they’re confirmed.
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Where do I collect my wristband?
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Can I use my Eventbrite QR code at the bar?
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How long is my wristband valid for?
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How many times can I use my wristband?
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Can I buy a wristband on the day?
To be confirmed
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.
Bar and Beyond
- 1ft pizza for £6
- 50% off all drinks until 11pm
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, Wednesday to Saturday throughout October
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.
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. Its range includes gin, rum, vodka and liqueurs.
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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