What to do and see in Chelmsford, England: The Best Bars & Clubs

Asylum is a home for the musically insane.The owners play in a punk band, staff all involved in music in one form or another. All genres catered for with live bands playing anything from punk, rock, metal and alternative to dance, electro, acoustic and more. Intimate in size, 2 stages and 2 bars on two floors, but great in atmosphere (so we're told by all our in-mates)!Over 18 s and mostly free entry. Bars open until 02.30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 12.00 a.m. week-days. Casual dress.

BackTrack Bar & Lounge is Chelmsford most popular cocktail bar offering a wide selection of chosen alcoholic beverages. The venue holds a number of special events throughout the year. The venue also hosts a suntrap for the summer months with comfortable beds and outside bar. BackTrack Bar offers birthday packages, corporate functions and private hire.

The Cocktail experts have finally landed in Chelmsford! Pop in & try one of our many cocktails (over 150!) made by our magnificently skilled mixologists!

Hot Box is a live music venue and bar in Chelmsford, Essex in the railway station's viaducts within spitting distance of Buses, Trains and Taxi Rank. Kick back and relax with the best live music, events, DJs, drinks and staff most evenings. There is something for everyone including indie, rock, punk rock, metal, jazz, blues, and hip hop. We look forward to greeting you.

We are conveniently located in central Chelmsford, a stones throw from the bus and train stations. We’re also just 10 minutes walk to Essex County Cricket ground and a 5 minute walk to the High Street. The Ale House really is a great place for the discerning drinker. Everyday there is a selection of 12 Cask Ales, 8 Keg Beers, 5 German Beers on tap, 12 Traditional Ciders, 1 Guest Keg Cider, Over 100+ Bottles and Cans and so much more. The Ale House has a distinctive look too, housed in two of the railway arches by the train station, it's panelled walls, wooden tables and long bar make it feel different to anywhere else in Chelmsford. Perfect for meeting up before the cricket, football and beer festivals. Don't be surprised if you decide to you hang around for 'just one more'.

Traditional country pub with real ale, real cider, fresh tradition pub food with a warm welcome to friends old and new.

Welcome to your new-look Curlew. We've been fully redesigned and refurbished. The interior is spacious and beautiful. Looking more like a traditional pub, we have captured the heritage and charm of a traditional pub but with a modern colour scheme and heritage lighting. We now offer more seating, a multi use restaurant, a wider range of drinks and pool table. We are now a family run, family friendly, community pub. Positioned in the centre of a community, we aim to be the beating heart. We welcome everyone. Alongside our famous Shepherd Neame beers, we have international lagers, traditional cider, a wide selection of wines and spirits. New to The Curlew is our range of coffees and teas. These are served all day with a choice of tempting biscuits, cakes and muffins. Our coffee is Rainforest Alliance certified and roasted in East Anglia. It tastes great and travels a short distance so you can enjoy it knowing that it's fresh and rewarding for everyone in the production cycle. We will be providing food very soon, so like us and you will be the first to know when our menu is released. As we have been redesigned, we welcome the addition of a function suite. This can be hired free (T's & C's apply) for any event. Full details available upon request 01245 690470.

A warm welcome awaits you at The Compasses Pub Chelmsford. A family pub which seeks to serve its local community as well as customers from further afield, there really is something for everyone. For the sports fans not only is there Sky and BT Sports, there is also a pool table and dart boards in the public bar with weekly ‘Winner Takes All’ competitions. Games’ nights (crib, dominoes and board games) are also regularly held and new teams for all of these events are always welcome. For those who prefer a more tranquil environment, our spacious saloon bar provides the perfect setting for a quiet drink and a chat. We are currently working hard to find an excellent chef and will be offering a full food service in the near future. Social events, such as the ever popular Soul and Ska Nights are regular features and private hire for functions is also available.