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Top Free Hire Venues in Chelmsford
Who needs hire fees when minimum spend venues in Chelmsford can let the good times flow without draining your wallet? You will totally love the old and new cocktail bars around Bond Street to private function rooms near Moulsham Street. All you’ve got to do is eat, drink and enjoy. Planning a birthday bash, engagement do, or team night out? These venues keep it simple: spend your budget at the bar, not on the booking. Ready to celebrate?
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![Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
80 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford
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JJoshua B.
“Great venue, fantastic sound system for our music. Bar staff were great, attentive and very polite.” -
![Full Venue Hire at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
280 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford
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PPenny B.
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.” -
![Screen 4 at Everyman Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £620
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 4
56 guestsEveryman ChelmsfordChelmsfordAAnonymous
“Lovely space and Alex the Event manager was really helpful :-)” -
![Entire Venue at Bar and Beyond Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
800 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
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![Essex County Cricket Club at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEssex County Cricket Club
18 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsfordIdeal for: Small groups seeking a polished, seated private meal or a compact executive meeting in a relaxed, intimate setting. What guests say: The room is warm and relaxed with carefully considered decor and comfortable
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![First Floor at Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
125 guestsSlug and Lettuce ChelmsfordChelmsfordPlease note that seasonal minimum spends are applicable between the dates of 18th November-31st December 2024 and may differ from the spends listed. Please enquire for an accurate quote for your party.
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![Downham Hall at Downham Hall in Chelmsford]()
from £89
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDownham Hall
200 guestsDownham HallChelmsfordEither room can be hired on its own, or you can use both together. Our brand new luxury barn has integrated heating and air conditioning, so it’s comfortable all year round.
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![Screen 3 at Everyman Chelmsford in Chelmsford]()
from £800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 3
81 guestsEveryman ChelmsfordChelmsfordLuxurious couches, lots of legroom, and distinctive design elements make our screens ideal event venues! Corporate gatherings and conferences, networking events, private screenings, kid's parties, adult celebrations, and
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![Entire Venue at BAR PLUS in Chelmsford]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
230 guestsBAR PLUSChelmsfordLocation: Moulsham Street in Chelmsford; the high-street setting sits among independent shops and nightlife, giving guests nearby bars and restaurants to continue the evening.
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![The Countryside Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Countryside Suite
18 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsfordThe room features exposed brick chimney breast and a homely feel with local homes framed on the walls. The room also features a flat-screen TV, sound system and air conditioning - perfect for setting the mood for your dining
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![Main Bar Area at BAR PLUS in Chelmsford]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar Area
70 guestsBAR PLUSChelmsfordThe room also includes Wi‑Fi, natural light, wheelchair-accessible facilities and a step-free guest entrance. Ideal for: Groups seeking an intimate, sociable evening that mixes seated conversation with standing or dancing.
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![The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Marriages Millers Suite
20 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsfordAll of the above makes The Marriages Millers Suite the perfect space to hold a meeting, presentation, private dinner or lunch, baby shower. Why not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine
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FAQs about Top Free Hire Venues in Chelmsford
Booking costs of minimum spend venues average £620 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 £450 | to £800 | 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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Screen 4 at Everyman Chelmsford
on Bond Street Everyman Cinema - 0.4 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Lovely space and Alex the Event manager was really helpful :-)...’ -
Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford
on 219 Moulsham Street - 0.4 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.’ -
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 minimum spend venues in Chelmsford start from £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.’ -
Main Bar Area at BAR PLUS, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: What guests say: The venue provides a consistently welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and attentive, efficient bar service for group bookings. The cocktail quality and value are regularly praised by visitors. -
Screen 6 at Everyman Chelmsford, from £450 minimum spend per event (up to 31 guests seated)
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