Welcome to Essex
Your Guide to the Best Bars, Clubs, Restaurants & Pubs in Essex
So much more than just the heartland of ITV’s TOWIE, Essex has been setting tongues a-wagging since just about anyone can remember. Birthplace to famous faces like Russell Brand, Jessie J and even Dame Maggie Smith, this glitzy county in the east of England has some serious character. So it’ll come as no surprise the pubs, clubs and bars in Essex do too.
Essex's Best Rooftop Bars
The only way is up? Our guide to the best rooftop spots in the county.
Cool and Quirky Essex Bars
Get the lowdown on some of the most unique places to drink in Essex.
What's On In Essex
Date nights? Immersive events? Bottomless brunch? Discover them all in our guide to what's on.
Beer Gardens In Essex
From waterfront seating to stylish terraces, Essex is blessed with brilliant beer gardens.
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The Best Bars in Essex
From cocktail bars to secret hideaways, party palaces to sleek lounges, explore the best bars Essex has to offer.
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Clubs in Essex
We're talking VIP crowds, rowdy student nights and cracking cocktails with our guide to the best clubs in Essex.
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Great Pubs in Essex
Take some respite from normal life with a pint and some hearty grub at these top-notch pubs in Essex.
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Essex Restaurants
From smart seafood for a special occasion to hearty burgers for your next date night, explore our list of restaurants in Essex.
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Brunch in Essex
Whether you're curing a hangover or starting the weekend with a splash, these Essex brunch spots will sort you out.
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Fun Birthday Ideas
It's your day so make it about you. We've selected the best ways to party in Essex, complete with cocktails, golf and cabaret.
London
The UK's capital city knows what's up when it comes to getting out and about - with something for literally everyone. Drinking in wonderfully weird bars? Cool rooftops with skyline views? Brunch with endless bubbles? Super smart restaurants? London has got it all, and then some.
Manchester
From its long history of live music through to the Northern Quarter's hot mix of cocktail bars, Manchester is a truly independent spirit. Whether it's brunch with all the bloody marys, wild nights out or incredible city centre restaurants, we've got the best this city has to offer here.
Birmingham
It may be famous for its canals, but Birmingham is also chock full of quirky watering holes. This Midlands hub prides itself on its innovative approach to nightlife, with mead-based bars, hidden gin dens, VIP clubbing experiences and a focus on British-based dining the tip of the iceberg.
Glasgow
As beautiful as it is cultural, Glasgow is a chameleon when it comes to food and drink, with wacky burger bars sitting alongside one of the best vegan scenes in the UK. Chuck in cute pubs, warehouse clubs and cocktails in historical buildings, and you're beginning to get a taste of this Scottish city.
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