With another bank holiday still to look forward to and summer on our doorsteps, this week, we’re looking at some of the best bars in Chelmsford for students to make the most of! From rooftop terraces, unique craft beers, 2-4-1 cocktails and other seasonal drinks deals, the city of Chelmsford has plenty for students and young adults to enjoy throughout the summer season.
Be At One
First on our list for good reason! Be At One is one of Chelmsford’s newer additions. The popular chain is known for its handcrafted cocktails, drinks deals and DJ sets. It’s also one of the only bars in Chelmsford that has a large rooftop bar terrace! This location really has it all. You could spend an afternoon on the rooftop enjoying the sun and move to the main dancefloor for an evening of floor-fillers with friends!
Happy hour takes place every day but is time dependant, so be sure to check before visiting to avoid disappointment. Be At One’s most popular drinks deal is their 2-4-1 cocktails on a range of their delicious recipes. We would recommend booking the rooftop in advance, as it gets incredibly busy!
Slug and Lettuce
If you’re looking for more great drinks deals, the Slug and Lettuce is a great bar to enjoy with friends any day of the week. If you’re feeling peckish, their food menu is just a delicious as their drinks too! The rooftop area is small, but if you’re sitting upstairs in the summer, staff open the doors to ensure summer vibes throughout the upstairs bar and seating area. There is additional outside seating as you walk in, next to the front entrance too.
Drinks deals include 2-4-1 cocktails, wine and beer at set times. Slug and Lettuce are probably most famous for their cocktail trees, which ensure a group of you get a saving! Enjoy 9 cocktails per tree in a range of flavours, take a look at the menu here. Again, to guarantee a seat, we’d recommended booking as this bar gets very busy at weekends.
Cosy Club
Another new addition to the Chelmsford bar scene is Cosy Club. Hailed for its good food and unique cocktails, this bar is also recognised for its timeless interior, relaxed and ‘cosy’ atmosphere and 1920’s vibes! There’s nowhere else quite like it in the city centre.
It’s one of the most popular bars in Chelmsford because of its vast and distinct cocktail menu, plus their fantastic mixologists put on a great show whilst making your favourite drinks. Although Cosy Club don’t offer drinks deals as such, they do a brilliant bottomless brunch deal for just £35 per person!
The Bootmaker
If you’re looking forbars in Chelmsford that have a rustic, pub-like feel about them, The Bootmaker is exactly what you’re after. This well-loved establishment has a lot of history in the walls too! In 1874, The Bootmaker was home to Chelmsford’s most popular family run boot makers, owned by Emanuel Wybrow. With a lot of original memorabilia on the walls, this place is known for it’s cosy, community vibe in the afternoon and all-accommodating DJ sets come the evenings!
All cocktails here are handmade and they also have a large variety of craft beer on offer at reasonable prices. Weekday drinks deals are available, plus, The Bootmaker is dog friendly! The outdoor seating area is positioned in the hub of town, right on the opening to Moulsham Street. So, it’s perfect for a pint with your pooch, or for some pizza, people watching and a catch up after lectures!
Talking of pizza, the food here is just as good as the popular drink’s menu! We’d recommend trying a brioche burger, dirty fries, wings, or if you’re having a day session with friends, check out the small plates and sharers!
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These are just some of our favourite bars in Chelmsford. The choice is endless around the city centre and around Anglia Ruskin University. The arrival of summer is the perfect excuse to get some friends together and explore the city of Chelmsford bar by bar!
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