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Main Bar Area at BAR PLUS

Bar
·
Private space
159 Moulsham Street, Essex, CM2 0LD –
Moulsham and Central, Chelmsford
Up to 43
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Main Bar Area is a Bar in BAR PLUS and an intimate, informal social bar characterised by a compact, flexible layout.

Design: The décor pairs patterned upholstered chairs and low tables with a carpeted floor and low ceiling hung with string lights and neon wall art, producing a compact, informal interior.

Features: 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. The 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.

What sets it apart: The Main Bar Area enforces an explicitly inclusive policy that maintains a safe, non-aggressive environment for all guests.

What guests say: The space is welcoming and community-focused with friendly, attentive staff. The bar delivers a lively buzz on busier nights while remaining calm and manageable on quieter evenings.

Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 3:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 3:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 3:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
15:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
15:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 70
  • Dining
    up to 43

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 21:00

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

About BAR PLUS

BAR PLUS is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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Meet your host

Kirsty Hebden-Lambird
Member of Tagvenue since July 2025
2h Response time
40% Response rate

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