Category Archives: Essex

I spent the afternoon and evening exploring Chelmsford, visiting a great mix of pubs, taprooms and railway-arch bars across the city. I started at The Hop Beer Shop, Essex’s first micropub, before heading underground to the unique Voodoo Keller Bar. From there I called in at The Railway Tavern and Brewhouse & Kitchen, both packed with character and great beer. The evening took me to the railway arches, where I visited Radio City Social, The Ale House and Thirst Drinks Syndicate. Along the way I enjoyed some excellent beers, received some fantastic welcomes and discovered plenty of characterful venues.

I spent the day exploring some of Maldon’s most characterful pubs, each with its own story stretching back through the town’s history. From the centuries-old Blue Boar and The Carpenters Arms to the brewery-focused Mighty Oak Tap Room, there was plenty to discover along the way. I also called in at the welcoming Queen Victoria, the much-loved Yard, which sadly closes at the end of June, and finished at the newer Craft Beer Maldon. Along the way I enjoyed a range of well-kept ales, warm welcomes and plenty of fascinating buildings that helped make this a memorable day out.