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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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![Whole Venue at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
330 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester, EssexJJodie I.
“Communication via tag venue was excellent, such an easy event to organise with their help” -
![Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
80 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford, Essex
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PPenny B.
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.” -
![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. -
![Function Hall at Powerleague Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFunction Hall
120 guestsPowerleague ColchesterColchester, EssexAn indoor hall which can be hired for all occasions from baby showers, gender reveals to weddings and birthday parties. Located close to Colchester City Centre, you have the use of the hall and the outside decking area. -
![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. -
![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. -
![Main Bar Area at BAR PLUS in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar Area
70 guestsBAR PLUSChelmsford, EssexThe main bar area is the busiest part of the venue and has the strongest “Bar Plus” feel. The layout is simple, with plenty of standing space and room to set up tables if needed. -
![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 -
![Courtyard Area at BAR PLUS in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCourtyard Area
160 guestsBAR PLUSChelmsford, EssexThe 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 -
![The Orangery at The Prince of Wales Stow Maries in Essex]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Orangery
30 guestsThe Prince of Wales Stow MariesEssexWe are a traditional country pub in the heart of the Essex countryside. However, alongside the traditional country pub building with it's timeless feel, we also have as selection of rooms that could be used for different -
![Full Venue Hire at Boom Battle Bar Southend-On-Sea in Essex]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
400 guestsBoom Battle Bar Southend-On-SeaEssexOur venues combine the best elements of entertainment, delicious food, epic cocktails, and exceptional hospitality, making it the perfect destination for a memorable celebration.
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Booking costs of pub wedding 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data from February 2026:
| From £300 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £29 | to £35 | per person |
| From £350 | to £2500 | 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 (February 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average £400 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 150 guests | prices average £800 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 230 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |
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