Chelmsfords only dedicated LGBTQ+ bar owned and managed by transgender married couple, Kirsty & Lilly. You never have to be concerned when using this pub, there are other trans, alongside gay and lesbian bar staff. This place doesn’t need events to be posted. It’s open five days per week (Wednesdays to Sundays midday to midnight).

Bar Plus facilities are modern and offers everything customers require such as: DJ booth, main bar with extensive supply or draught and bottled beers; white, red, rose, and sparkling wines; huge selection of spirits with an exclusive range of premium quality Essex Distillery rums, gins, and vodkas. There’s also a Coffee & Cocktail bar offering unique cocktails and barista coffees.

The bar is tastefully decorated with a coffee bar vibe and a nightclub aesthetic in the evenings. Entertainment is supplied every night. Quiz, Karaoke, Drag Cabaret, Open Mic Nights, and Sunday Soul Lounge, keeps customers wanting to come back different nights as it’s always fresh and exciting.

Bar Plus operates a zero tolerance for transphobia or anti queer behaviour. Therefore, you can feel safe and secure. You’ll notice the welcoming warmth and celebration for who you are as soon as you enter the venue. This isn’t an exclusive club, yet it feels like one. How did Kirsty & Lilly manage this? Through sheer determination and designing an interior that naturally deters the haters of this world.

Theirs is a wonderful alfresco courtyard with artificial grass and large covering with heaters, furnished with rattan garden furniture for comfort. The exterior also has quality speakers delivering the music and entertainment from the interior. TV screens show the entertainment so that you do not miss out on anything going on.

Not only is it the most welcoming of venues, but it also has four rooms to hire [opening in December] for as short or long time span as you need them. You can access them by speaking to Kirsty, Lilly, or Craig. They can be used for dressing and cosmetics, or for private entertaining with new-found, or accompanying friends. What you use the rooms for is your business. Discretion is required, and hiring is paid before the room key is handed over. A deposit is asked for, and returned after inspection.

All in all, Bar Plus has everything you need for a fantastic experience that will not break the bank. There’s no admittance fee, no obligations, and has your need to enjoy yourself in its heart.

There is a large pay-and-display carpark to the rear of the venue on George street. Main tramline and bus terminals in Chelmsford city centre are 15 minutes walk away, or a taxi rank can be found to get you to the venue quicker. We have wheelchair access so no one will feel they cannot use Bar Plus.