For the Sober, the Curious & Everyone in Between
This January, Chelmsford For You is launching something refreshingly different… The Dry Edit.
A city-wide celebration bringing together restaurants, bars and venues to showcase the incredible low and zero-alcohol options available across Chelmsford. Perfect for the sober, the sober-curious and everyone in between.
With the growing appetite for alcohol-free drinks, gone are the days of settling for a lemonade. From sophisticated mocktails to creative alcohol-free classics, Chelmsford is full of exciting dry drink options and The Dry Edit is here to put them centre stage. At the heart of the campaign is Chelmsford’s first-ever Mocktail Trail, alongside a programme of immersive one-off experiences exploring what alcohol-free socialising can look like.
For the Sober, the Curious & Everyone in Between
This January, Chelmsford For You is launching something refreshingly different… The Dry Edit.
A city-wide celebration bringing together restaurants, bars and venues to showcase the incredible low and zero-alcohol options available across Chelmsford. Perfect for the sober, the sober-curious and everyone in between.
With the growing appetite for alcohol-free drinks, gone are the days of settling for a lemonade. From sophisticated mocktails to creative alcohol-free classics, Chelmsford is full of exciting dry drink options and The Dry Edit is here to put them centre stage. At the heart of the campaign is Chelmsford’s first-ever Mocktail Trail, alongside a programme of immersive one-off experiences exploring what alcohol-free socialising can look like.
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Sober Comedy Night
An exciting night full of laughter from some amazing comedians. Come together and enjoy a mocktail and share a laugh.
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Sober Socialising Talk
A 90-minute public talk and social event exploring alcohol-free socialising in Chelmsford city centre.
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Mocktail Trail
A fun filled month for all to enjoy, come and try our exclusive mocktails in your favourite venues. See the trail to find your starting point.
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Groovy House Yoga
Cleanse the mind, body and soul with a delicious mocktail through out January.
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Mocktail Masterclass
A Mocktail Masterclass, where you can come and enjoy all the classics without the hangover.
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Sober Comedy Night
An exciting night full of laughter from some amazing comedians. Come together and enjoy a mocktail and share a laugh.
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Sober Socialising Talk
A 90-minute public talk and social event exploring alcohol-free socialising in Chelmsford city centre.
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Mocktail Trail
A fun filled month for all to enjoy, come and try our exclusive mocktails in your favourite venues. See the trail to find your starting point.
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Groovy House Yoga
Cleanse the mind, body and soul with a delicious mocktail through out January.
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Mocktail Masterclass
A Mocktail Masterclass, where you can come and enjoy all the classics without the hangover.
Experience a night of Top Stand-Up Comedy completely Alcohol-Free this January
Sober Comedy Night
Great comedy doesn’t need alcohol. Experience a night of top stand-up featuring James Redmond, Maureen Younger and Mike Gunn, in a fully alcohol-free setting with the UK’s original alcohol-free comedy club, Sober IS Fun.
📅 Saturday 31 January
⌚ 8:00pm – 10:00pm
📍 The County Hotel
🎟️ £15 early bird | £20 standard
This event is in collaboration with County Hotel Chelmsford
James Redmond
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www.thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk/comedians/james-redmond
James made his name as a model and actor and is best known for seminal roles in ‘HOLLYOAKS’ (C4) and ‘CASUALTY’ (BBC1) and presenting ‘SM:TV’ & ‘CD:UK’ (ITV), alongside Cat Deeley. He has appeared on ‘NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS’ (BBC2), ‘CELEBRITY COME DINE WITH ME’ (C4) with fellow comedians Paul Foot & Joey Page, and is a regular guest and contributor on ‘SOCCER AM’ (Sky 1) & Radio 5 Live.
He shared a daily, hour-long show at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. James also hosts the charity comedy club, ‘Laughing Stock’, in Hampstead, and has hosted charity events at Shoreditch House, Bristol Cathedral & the Indigo O2.
MaureenYounger
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Maureen is frank, fast, feisty, sharp and engaging – honest humour with attitude!
In 2023 Maureen reached the finals of British Comedian of the Year and was placed third. In 2024 she was one of the acts performing at the Best of British Showcase at the Adelaide Comedy Festival.
Maureen works as a stand up comedian and compere all around the UK and abroad and is a regular face at all the major UK Comedy Clubs. As an experienced compere, Maureen is known for her quick wit and sharp audience interaction.
In the UK she is one of the few (if only) comedians who performs regularly at mainstream, urban, gay and Asian comedy nights. Maureen has also gigged in German and French!
Mike Gunn
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www.thenettalentagency.co.uk/mikegunn
Tour Support: Jo Brand, Alan Davies, Lee Mack
UK- The Comedy Store, The Glee, The 99 Club, The Bearcat Comedy Club, The Comedy Cellar, Off The Kerb venues & many more.
Internationally- Hong Kong, Ireland, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, & Australia at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where he completed a five-week sell-out season. Mike also had the dubious honour of being the first comic to ever play in Kuantan, East Malaysia and has entertained the troops in the Falkland Islands.
Reviews:
“ONE OF THE TOP TEN STAND-UPS IN THE COUNTRY” Independent.
"MIKE GUNN WILL MAKE YOU DIE LAUGHING" Guardian.
"NATURALLY FUNN, ENGROSSING" Chortle.
"THE COMEDY CIRCUITS MOST VIVID RACONTEUR" Stage.
Please be advised that this show may contain adult content that some viewers may find offensive.
Acts are subject to change.
Sober Comedy Night
Great comedy doesn’t need alcohol. Experience a night of top stand-up featuring James Redmond, Maureen Younger and Mike Gunn, in a fully alcohol-free setting with the UK’s original alcohol-free comedy club, Sober IS Fun.
📅 Saturday 31 January
⌚ 8:00pm – 10:00pm
📍 The County Hotel
🎟️ £15 early bird | £20 standard
This event is in collaboration with County Hotel Chelmsford
James Redmond
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www.thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk/comedians/james-redmond
James made his name as a model and actor and is best known for seminal roles in ‘HOLLYOAKS’ (C4) and ‘CASUALTY’ (BBC1) and presenting ‘SM:TV’ & ‘CD:UK’ (ITV), alongside Cat Deeley. He has appeared on ‘NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS’ (BBC2), ‘CELEBRITY COME DINE WITH ME’ (C4) with fellow comedians Paul Foot & Joey Page, and is a regular guest and contributor on ‘SOCCER AM’ (Sky 1) & Radio 5 Live.
He shared a daily, hour-long show at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. James also hosts the charity comedy club, ‘Laughing Stock’, in Hampstead, and has hosted charity events at Shoreditch House, Bristol Cathedral & the Indigo O2.
MaureenYounger
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Maureen is frank, fast, feisty, sharp and engaging – honest humour with attitude!
In 2023 Maureen reached the finals of British Comedian of the Year and was placed third. In 2024 she was one of the acts performing at the Best of British Showcase at the Adelaide Comedy Festival.
Maureen works as a stand up comedian and compere all around the UK and abroad and is a regular face at all the major UK Comedy Clubs. As an experienced compere, Maureen is known for her quick wit and sharp audience interaction.
In the UK she is one of the few (if only) comedians who performs regularly at mainstream, urban, gay and Asian comedy nights. Maureen has also gigged in German and French!
Mike Gunn
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www.thenettalentagency.co.uk/mikegunn
Tour Support: Jo Brand, Alan Davies, Lee Mack
UK- The Comedy Store, The Glee, The 99 Club, The Bearcat Comedy Club, The Comedy Cellar, Off The Kerb venues & many more.
Internationally- Hong Kong, Ireland, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, & Australia at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where he completed a five-week sell-out season. Mike also had the dubious honour of being the first comic to ever play in Kuantan, East Malaysia and has entertained the troops in the Falkland Islands.
Reviews:
“ONE OF THE TOP TEN STAND-UPS IN THE COUNTRY” Independent.
"MIKE GUNN WILL MAKE YOU DIE LAUGHING" Guardian.
"NATURALLY FUNN, ENGROSSING" Chortle.
"THE COMEDY CIRCUITS MOST VIVID RACONTEUR" Stage.
Please be advised that this show may contain adult content that some viewers may find offensive.
Acts are subject to change.
Sober Socialising Talk
A relaxed panel discussion exploring alcohol-free socialising right here in Chelmsford city centre. We’ll dive into how to enjoy nightlife, connection and culture without alcohol, followed by delicious mocktails.
📅 Thursday 22 January
⌚ 7:30pm – 9:00pm
📍 Patch
🎟️ FREE
This event is in collaboration with Patch
Sober Socialising Talk
A relaxed panel discussion exploring alcohol-free socialising right here in Chelmsford city centre. We’ll dive into how to enjoy nightlife, connection and culture without alcohol, followed by delicious mocktails.
📅 Thursday 22 January
⌚ 7:30pm – 9:00pm
📍 Patch
🎟️ FREE
This event is in collaboration with Patch
Groovy House Yoga
Let your mind and body vibe as one.
Flow through a professional yoga session set to live house music from a DJ, with a thoughtfully curated soundtrack designed to help you move, groove and connect with old friends and some new! — all followed by delicious mocktails.
📅 Saturday 24 January
⌚ 7:00pm – 9:30pm
📍 Patch
🎟️ £10
🎫 Tickets via Eventbrite
This event is in collaboration with Chelmsford For You & Chloe Jenevieva Yoga
Groovy House Yoga
Let your mind and body vibe as one.
Flow through a professional yoga session set to live house music from a DJ, with a thoughtfully curated soundtrack designed to help you move, groove and connect with old friends and some new! — all followed by delicious mocktails.
📅 Saturday 24 January
⌚ 7:00pm – 9:30pm
📍 Patch
🎟️ £10
🎫 Tickets via Eventbrite
This event is in collaboration with Chelmsford For You & Chloe Jenevieva Yoga
Mocktail Trail
We’ve curated a trail of 19 city centre venues, each offering an exclusive £4 mocktail throughout January.
From original one-off creations to alcohol-free twists on classic cocktails, and even a few unexpected flavour combinations, there’s something for every taste.
📅 Available all January*
📍 19 Chelmsford city centre venues
🎟️ No Ticket needed
£4 Exclusive Mocktails
Download the Mocktail Trail Guide (available from 1 January) to discover the full list of venues and their signature creations. Sip your way through the city and decide — which mocktail will be your winner?
* Please check individual venue opening days and times, as these may vary.
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Middletons
20% discount on a la carte menu / bottomless brunch but with mocktails for £28.95pp
Brewhouse & Kitchen
Mon-Fri - Burger & Pint £12.95
- Lunch & Drink from £7.95 / Weekend - Bottomless Brunch £37.95
- Workspace 3 hours from £10 inc Lunch and Unlimited hot drinks, draught and soft drinksCounty Hotel
£20 for 2 Course meal with Tea and coffee at the end of the meal / 2 x additional £4 mocktails
Pinchos
3 Tapas dishes for £13.95,
12-3pm, Monday - Wednesday
Mocktail Trail
We’ve curated a trail of 19 city centre venues, each offering an exclusive £4 mocktail throughout January.
From original one-off creations to alcohol-free twists on classic cocktails, and even a few unexpected flavour combinations, there’s something for every taste.
📅 Available all January*
📍 19 Chelmsford city centre venues
🎟️ No Ticket needed
£4 Exclusive Mocktails
Download the Mocktail Trail Guide (available from 1 January) to discover the full list of venues and their signature creations. Sip your way through the city and decide — which mocktail will be your winner?
* Please check individual venue opening days and times, as these may vary.
-
Middletons
20% discount on a la carte menu / bottomless brunch but with mocktails for £28.95pp
Brewhouse & Kitchen
Mon-Fri - Burger & Pint £12.95
- Lunch & Drink from £7.95 / Weekend - Bottomless Brunch £37.95
- Workspace 3 hours from £10 inc Lunch and Unlimited hot drinks, draught and soft drinksCounty Hotel
£20 for 2 Course meal with Tea and coffee at the end of the meal / 2 x additional £4 mocktails
Pinchos
3 Tapas dishes for £13.95,
12-3pm, Monday - Wednesday
Mocktail Masterclass at The Social
Fancy shaking up a mocktail masterpiece.
Join Chelmsford’s newest venue, The Social, for their fun, feel-good Mocktail Masterclass during The Dry Edit. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail on arrival and sip away as a professional mixologist guides you through making not one, but two delicious mocktails.
📍 Venue: The Social, Baddow Road, Chelmsford
📅 Date: Friday 23 January 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm
🎟️ Ticket Price: £10 per person
What’s included:
✨ A complimentary mocktail on arrival
🍓 Hands-on masterclass with a professional mixologist
🍹 Create and enjoy two delicious mocktails
🎉 A relaxed, social evening celebrating Chelmsford’s alcohol-free scene
Spaces are limited—book now and raise a glass (without the alcohol) to a great night out in Chelmsford! 🥂
This event is in collaboration with The Social.
Mocktail Masterclass at The Social
Fancy shaking up a mocktail masterpiece.
Join Chelmsford’s newest venue, The Social, for their fun, feel-good Mocktail Masterclass during The Dry Edit. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail on arrival and sip away as a professional mixologist guides you through making not one, but two delicious mocktails.
📍 Venue: The Social, Baddow Road, Chelmsford
📅 Date: Friday 23 January 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm
🎟️ Ticket Price: £10 per person
What’s included:
✨ A complimentary mocktail on arrival
🍓 Hands-on masterclass with a professional mixologist
🍹 Create and enjoy two delicious mocktails
🎉 A relaxed, social evening celebrating Chelmsford’s alcohol-free scene
Spaces are limited—book now and raise a glass (without the alcohol) to a great night out in Chelmsford! 🥂
This event is in collaboration with The Social.
For the Sober, the Curious & Everyone in Between
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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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All exclusive mocktails will be £4 at each venue.
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No wristbands not needed.
But a happy smile is :)
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We will have a Dry Edit Guide, that you can download onto your phone and be able to plan your route.
* Please see venue opening times as they may vary click here to see our venue directory.
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In some venues they will have there own food promotions running along side the Mocktail trail.
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The mocktail trail is here all January so take your time and chase the winter blues away.
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We will have some events that are paid for and some that are free.
You will still need to book the event even if it is free.
(Spaces are limited)