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Top Pub Wedding Venues in Essex
Some couples want chandeliers. Others want pints, pie and their favourite song playing before the first dance. Pub weddings in Essex feel easy in the best way without the stiff rules, the awkward seating plans, or your guests wondering how to behave. Here, it’s just proper food, good drinks and people you actually like. You’ll find locals in villages like Thaxted and country pubs with gardens big enough for an outdoor "I do." They suit smaller weddings, laid-back plans and couples who want the day to feel like them, just with better lighting and a lot more crisps. Get ready for the best celebration of your life at these cool pub wedding venues.
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![Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
80 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexPPenny B.
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.” -
![The Loft at Alex Southend On Sea in Essex]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Loft
100 guestsAlex Southend On SeaEssexThe Loft at Alex Southend on Sea offers a first-floor space for gatherings and private events. Multiple TV screens show live sports, ideal for fans. The private bar provides quick service, and a flexible layout accommodates -
![1st Floor Function Room at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availability1st Floor Function Room
70 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester, EssexThe function room has natural daylight shining through, making it suitable for your day time events as well as evenings. We can offer the space for business and networking meetings, team training days, birthday parties, baby -
![Entire Venue at Bar and Beyond Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
800 guestsBar and Beyond ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexOur flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar and Beyond is the ultimate event destination. Perfect for corporate events, milestone celebrations, Christmas parties and everything in between. -
![Cocktail Bar at Club Supreme Cocktail Bar in Essex]()
from £350
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
150 guestsClub Supreme Cocktail BarEpping StationEssexWhether you're celebrating a milestone birthday or hosting a memorable baby shower, our ground-level and 1st-floor terrace spaces provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion. -
![Whole Venue at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
330 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester, EssexNeed to host a meeting? We’ve got space for that too. As the sun goes down, things pick up—cocktail making, VIP vibes, and all the good stuff you need for a proper night out. -
![Full Venue Hire at Slug and Lettuce Southend in Essex]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
360 guestsSlug and Lettuce SouthendEssexPerfect for parties big or small, we host everything from birthdays and baby showers to hen nights and engagement celebrations. With space for up to 140 seated or 360 standing, there’s room to make it yours. -
![The Red Room at The King William in Essex]()
from £20
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Red Room
35 guestsThe King WilliamChigwell StationEssexIf you’re looking for a real country pub experience in Essex, then pay a visit to Chigwell. The King William IV is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart -
![Dining Area at The Rayleigh Lodge in Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Area
60 guestsThe Rayleigh LodgeEssexMake the most of our dedicated dining space — ideal for bringing people together. Choose from our 2 or 3-course set menu for a sit-down celebration, perfect for marking a special occasion. -
![First Floor at Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
125 guestsSlug and Lettuce ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexSlug 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. -
![The Snug at The Rayleigh Lodge in Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Snug
20 guestsThe Rayleigh LodgeEssexYou’ll have exclusive access to our private event bar, fully stocked with a delicious selection of ales, beers, wines, and spirits. -
![The King’s Quarters at The Rayleigh Lodge in Essex]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe King’s Quarters
120 guestsThe Rayleigh LodgeEssexMake the most of our full event space — combining the Conservatory, Snug, and Dining Area to host up to 120 guests. With a mix of seated and standing room, it’s the ideal setting for larger gatherings, whether you're planning
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FAQs about Top Pub Wedding Venues in Essex
In Essex, prices of pub wedding venues average £500 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £250 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £29 | to £38 | per person |
| From £250 | to £800 | hire fee per day |
You'll find pub wedding venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small pub wedding venues | up to 40 guests | prices average £200 minimum spend per event |
| Medium pub wedding venues | between 80 and 150 guests | prices average £350 minimum spend per event |
| Large pub wedding venues | over 180 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |