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Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Chelmsford
Your hunt for afternoon tea venues in Chelmsford is heading towards a satisfying ending. From Moulsham Street’s indie energy to riverside calm near Central Park, this city takes tea very seriously. Expect towers of warm scones, reckless amounts of clotted cream, finger sandwiches gone in seconds and bubbles flowing freely. Chelmsford brings hotel lounges that feel fancy, tearooms that feel like precious secrets and garden cafés made for long chats. Baby showers, birthdays or a midweek excuse to eat cake twice, these venues are ready. Find your spot now.
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![Market at Patch Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMarket
25 guestsPatch ChelmsfordChelmsfordThe Market is a café area in Patch Chelmsford defined by a glass-fronted, naturally lit layout that converts easily between casual seating and cleared flexible use. -
![Essex County Cricket Club at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEssex County Cricket Club
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsfordThe Essex County Cricket Club dining room is a private dining room in the Galvin Green Man centred on a single long wooden table that organises the space for private, seated meals. -
![The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Marriages Millers Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsfordWhy not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine tasting experience to start your dinner perfectly. -
![Event Space at Rettendon Lodge Events in Chelmsford]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEvent Space
250 guestsRettendon Lodge EventsChelmsfordFrom your first consultation until your final guests depart on your special day, you will be looked after by your own Event Manager, banqueting and bar team. -
![The Countryside Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Countryside Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsfordThe room also features a flat-screen TV, sound system and air conditioning - perfect for setting the mood for your dining experience. -
![Exclusive Use at Downham Hall in Chelmsford]()
from £89
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
110 guestsDownham HallChelmsfordTo make sure the spotlight is all on you on your special day, you can hire Downham Hall to be exclusively yours for the day. Welcome your guests in the beautiful entrance hall and take some photos against the backdrop of -
![Adnams Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityAdnams Suite
14 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsfordSet in the beautiful Essex countryside, close to Great Waltham in a building dating back to 1341, Galvin Green Man is an award-winning, Bib Gourmand British pub and modern restaurant, boasting panoramic views and an extensive -
![Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
35 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford
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“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.” -
![First Floor at Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
85 guestsSlug and Lettuce ChelmsfordChelmsfordSlug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex. The Slug & Lettuce Chelmsford offers fantastic quality and service, as well as competitive prices all day everyday. -
![Entire Venue at Bar and Beyond Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
45 guestsBar and Beyond ChelmsfordChelmsfordThe venue is a late-night bar built around DJ-led music and an active dance area, providing a music-first environment for evening bookings. Design: The interior arranges tufted leather banquettes and low tables around a raised -
![Courtyard Area at BAR PLUS in Chelmsford]()
from £700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCourtyard Area
100 guestsBAR PLUSChelmsfordThe courtyard is an open, flexible outdoor space that can take bigger groups who prefer fresh air or a more relaxed setup. It’s handy for daytime gatherings, early-evening meet-ups and events where people can move around -
![Main Bar Area at BAR PLUS in Chelmsford]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar Area
43 guestsBAR PLUSChelmsfordFeatures: The Main Bar Area has a staffed bar and a cleared central area that can be used for standing or dancing. The space provides a PA system and speakers and allows own music or an external DJ.
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Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £700 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Chelmsford, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £250 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £35 | per person |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Chelmsford, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Market at Patch Chelmsford
on Springfield Road - 0.4 mi from centre.
Venue said: The space is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance. Ideal for: Community groups and small business teams seeking a relaxed, social setting for informal seated or standing sessions... -
Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford
on 219 Moulsham Street - 0.4 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great venue, fantastic sound system for our music. Bar staff were great, attentive and very polite.’ -
Entire Venue at Bar and Beyond Chelmsford
on 6 Moulsham Street - 0.4 mi from centre.
Venue said: Bar and Beyond Chelmsford is a bar housed in a converted theatre interior, notable for its ornate high ceilings and decorative plasterwork. Venue highlights: A long, well-stocked bar serves cocktails, beer and spirits for...
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Chelmsford start from £200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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First Floor at Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 85 guests seated)
Venue said: Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex. The Slug & Lettuce Chelmsford offers fantastic quality and service, as well as competitive prices all day everyday. -
Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 35 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Great venue, fantastic sound system for our music. Bar staff were great, attentive and very polite.’ -
Main Bar Area at BAR PLUS, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 43 guests seated)
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