After taking the UK by storm with its wild daytime party offering, Garage Brunch has come to Brentwood. You'll be treated to a mouthwatering two-course feast, an hour of free-flowing cocktails and an afternoon of bonkers entertainment complete with epic prizes.

Boasting Aussie-inspired interiors, a buzzing dancefloor and late-night DJs come the weekend, Walkabout Colchester is always up for a bit of a shindig. Make your way over to this sought-after spot for an evening of raucous rollicking.

If you're on the hunt for fun places to party in Essex, check out The Garrison. The venue promises live entertainment, cracking music and a delish cocktail menu - think blueberry mojitos and tequila sunrises as well as light nibbles and snacks.

The Pink Toothbrush is one of the UK's longest-running nightclubs, with the likes of Blur, Radiohead and Ice-T having graced its doors. Along with its great soundtrack, people flock to this Rayleigh haunt for the cheap drinks and the friendliest atmosphere in town.

Everyone who's gone on a night out in Southend knows about Chinnerys. This part-pub, part-live music venue hosts artists from all over the world, with cover bands, up-and-coming artists and superstars, from La Roux to Bowling For Soup. The outdoor space is pretty poppin' in the summer too.

Fans of partying in Basildon (otherwise known as Bas Vegas) know to rock up to Unit 7 once the weekend rolls around. Delivering several rooms of music, with different bars offering some of the more affordable drinks around, this is one of the best nightclubs in Essex.

Home to one of the best boozy brunches around, Faces is an unmissable bar, restaurant and club in Essex. The recently renovated Ilford space is a stunning backdrop to all of your drinking and dining, with a soundtrack of non-stop party tunes from the live DJs.