An event venue with high-top tables, bar seating, large windows, and multiple wall-mounted TVs at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An event venue with high-top tables, bar seating, flat-screen TVs, and large windows at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An event venue with a spacious carpeted lounge, wood-accented bar counters, and large windows at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An event venue with round tables covered in white linens, purple chairs, and a bar at Chelmsford City Racecourse.

The Sports Bar at Chelmsford City Racecourse

Event Space in a Stadium
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Semi-private area
City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP –
Great and Little Leighs, Chelmsford
Up to 500
seats
Up to 1000
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Sports Bar, a semi-private event space in Chelmsford City Racecourse, is an open-plan bar area defined by broad sightlines across the course and a layout that encourages mingling and movement.

Design: The interior has a long rectangular plan, a low suspended ceiling with recessed lighting, and a carpeted floor; a neutral palette is punctuated by black and yellow high-top seating and clear circulation aisles.

Features: A staffed bar servery and flexible high-top and loose seating support standing receptions and informal table service. PA speakers, air conditioning and venue Wi‑Fi support music and announcements, and the room permits guests to play their own music. Level access and wide circulation aisles make the area wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: Groups of friends or colleagues seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or an informal seated gathering where guests can move and mingle.

What sets it apart: Integrated wall-mounted screens provide live sport and race-day broadcasting throughout the space.

What guests say: The space provides well-maintained facilities and attentive front-of-house support during events. The bar and food service operate smoothly and at a generous scale for busy occasions.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 1000
Dining
up to 260
Theatre
up to 500
Boardroom
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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MS
Molly S.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

About Chelmsford City Racecourse

Chelmsford City Racecourse is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Member of Tagvenue since November 2015
2 Reviews
4.9 Rating
2h Response time
85% Response rate

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