Taking a lady out in Essex
 

As the title suggests I want to take a lady friend out in esex and would like to know of any decent bars / pubs worthy of my attention.....

Its not so simple though!

I live in Enfield, she lives in Colchester. We've agreed to meet halfway. In my mind that would mean basildon, chelmsford and er, I'm out of ideas where the middle is.

Place should be cool with good music and possibly have a dance floor. Food would be nice either before or after.

All suggestions would be bgreatly appreciated!!

Esh.
PS My subaru is fine. No reported problems to date!

Ask cookstar - he's a know-all. :p

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Well are you gonna answer the question? :)

''Taking a lady out in Essex'' ............... what with a rifle?

Festival leasure park will do the trick, plenty to do, nice places to eat.

It is also in the middle :) As it is in Basildon, just off the A127.

There - that wasn't difficult was it. :p

I'd be tempted to go to Brentwood, just a bit more reserved and classier, nearer to Romford but all together nicer for a night out

But theres a huge car pak at Festival :norty:

Festival was my choice as it has a holiday inn an aroma and various bars. Not that I'm looking to close the deal, I am but not this way..... Rather after a few drinks I wouldn't suggest either of us drive home.

I would like to go somewhere to have a chat aswell and dance.

I don't want to end up anywhere with the potential of aggro.

Where would I go in Brentwood? Bars / pubs? name them.

I wouldnt of thought that Basildon is in the middle of Enfield/Colchester!

Plus the ladies from Colchester are a little bit more reserved than those from Basildon ;) so it might be a bit of a shock for her.

I would have thought Brentwood or Chelmsford. though dont know either well enough for nights out so hopefully somebody else can suggest venue.

Lady in Essex...? you're having a laugh!! :razz:

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your right :)

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs...twood%3BEssex/

Sugar Hut is good (bar & club), as is the Slug & Lettuce and Sams (night club)

I'd have thought she'd want to go straight to bed.

Surely you mean the back seat of an XR3i?!?!?!

;) :D

Ns04

Slugs are good pubs. Will keep this in mind. Sugar Hut. Hmm This is a resturant / bar?

I sold the Xr many years ago so a hotel will have to do.

Any other suggestions??? May have to take my money to London

Thats not really meeting in the middle is it :)

Kind of eliminates the cars though. Train straight to Liverpool Street and then way hey!!!

I'd prefer to stay out of London. Is festival really any good??? I've only been around there on meetings for work so its been during the day.

To be fair i have only been clubbing a few times there, and had a couple of meal too, but all times had there have been good.

A selection of different bars/clubs too, and hotels near by :norty:

When i first mentioned this though i didnt notice Colchester, but thought you had put Southend.

I thought that was a given. :thumb:

I've attached one to the back seat of my scooby..........little something for the ladies for when I visit the Lakeside county!! ;) :D :D

Ns04

Couldn't the dating agency supply you with anybody closer then? ;)

IMHO Class Evening Venue and Bas Vegas couldn't be further apart

Loud Brash club night with the lads Bas Vegas is fine

If your "bird" is half fit you will have most of the locals drolling over her

Just my opinion of course

Can't think of any other reason I would go there

I'd take her up the Oxo tower if you can!

http://www.restaurant-guide.com/revi...uiID=4&rev=all

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:D Dirty Barsteward!! :norty: ;) :D

You'll go down (if you'll forgive the pun) a storm in Essex!! :norty: :D

Ns04

how on earth did you manage to find a "lady" in Essex...?

errrrr wouldn't recommend taking your lady to Bas Vegas ... i.e. Festival Leisure Park. Yeh it's a good place to hang out but not a date type place if you are trying to impress.

Brentwood is definitely the place to take her. Two very very good bars, The Slug and Lettuce and The Litten Tree. Both are always busy, very lively and the vibe is cool. Litten tree has a dance floor whereas people dance everywhere in the Slug.

There is a gorgeous Thai restaurant right across the road from the Slug, as well as some nice pizzerias and other restaurants dotted up and down the main street. Loads of places to park and very safe.

All in all a very nice area to go out on a date in :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: