One £5 wristband. £6 signature cocktails and £5 mocktails at venues across Chelmsford city centre, 2–4 October 2026.

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 every participating venue

£5 Signature Mocktails at every participating venue

Additional food, drink and activity offers at selected venues

DJs, live music and cocktail masterclasses across the weekend

Valid all three days (Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October 2026)

A percentage of what you pay goes to Chelmsford Pubwatch

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

Drinks

Every venue has created its own signature cocktail and mocktail for the weekend. See the full list, with ingredients, opening hours and the extra offers each venue is running:

www.chelmsfordforyou.co.uk/cocktail-weekend-drinks

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.

After you buy your wristband

Eventbrite emails you a QR code. That is your receipt, not your wristband.

Show the QR code at one of the three collectionpoints below and swap it for a wristband.

Wear it. Show it at the barto order the signature serves and claim the offers.

Everyone in your group needs their own wristband.

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.

No refunds.

Description supplied by the event organiser.