Essex is home of the night out but with so many exciting options to choose from, it is hard to know where to go. Have a look at our rundown of the best bars in Essex for some inspiration.
Get crafty
Drop into Craftwerk Beers for a pint or two, the home of craft beer in Southend-on-Sea
Craft breweries have exploded in popularity in recent years, no longer is a pint of lager a simple drink. Essex is no exception to this and is teeming with bars full of trendy ales and IPAs.
Craftwerk Beers in Southend-On-Sea is the mother of all the craft beer bars in Essex with a dozen on draft and even more on offer in cans and bottles.
To get up close with the brewing process visit the Leigh on Sea Brewery where you can taste beer straight from the tap.
Craft breweries have exploded in popularity in recent years, no longer is a pint of lager a simple drink. Essex is no exception to this and is teeming with bars full of trendy ales
Cocktail hour
A visit to a cocktail bar is a classic night out for a reason and Essex boasts many fabulous options for something shaken or stirred. The Speakeasy Bar in Epping is a cocktail institution that has been going since 2007. It has a beautiful marble top bar and provides entertainment in the form of DJs, live music and karaoke.
V Bar in Colchester is also worth checking out, it used to be an apothecary and the bartenders are inspired by the building’s history to invent creative tipples.
