Past Events
August 2022
Lucky No.7
Lucky No7 return to the Briarbank to perform the finest of rock covers.
Find out more »August Sunday Jazz
Love jazz? Join John Parker and guests for an afternoon of live jazz.
Find out more »Briarbank’s August Beer Festival
The Briarbank's August beer festival is back this year. Join us from Wednesday 24 August to Monday 29 August and enjoy a range of beers, ciders and live music.
Find out more »September 2022
30% off Food Every Wednesday
Dine with us on a Wednesday, and you'll be able to get 30% off our food menu, served between 5:00pm and 8:45pm. This offer is available every Wednesday during September 2022 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more »Thursday Games Night
Join us at the Briarbank every Thursday and enjoy some classic board games and 10% off Briarbank beer.
Find out more »September Jazz
Join us this month for a guitar special.
Find out more »October 2022
October Quiz Night
Put your knowledge to the test with the return of our monthly quiz nights.
Find out more »October Jazz
Join us for an afternoon of live jazz this October.
Find out more »30% off food every Wednesday
Dine with us on a Wednesday, and you'll be able to get 30% off our food menu, served between 5:00pm and 8:45pm. This offer is available every Wednesday during October and November 2022 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more »Halloween Party
Looking for something spooky to do this Halloween? Why not join us? Spooky decor, drinks to die for, sweets and treats. Plus, we'll have a DJ playing music to get you up and on your feet. You won't want to miss it.
Find out more »November 2022
November quiz night
Put your knowledge to the test and join us for our monthly quiz night. They'll even be a special round all about the World Cup. Entry costs £2 per person, and there is a maximum of six to a team. So, why not get your team together and come down and join in?
Find out more »November Sunday Jazz
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of live jazz at the Briarbank. This month John Parker will be joined by Nigel Virley on keys, Alan Clarke on drums and Andy Staples on bass. As always entry is free. So, why not come down an enjoy an afternoon of live jazz.
Find out more »England v Iran
Join us for England's first game of the tournament as they take on Iran. We will be showing all the action live in HD.
Find out more »England v USA
Join us and watch all the action as England take on the USA in their second match of the tournament.
Find out more »Wales v England
Join us as England take on Wales in their third game of the tournament. We will be showing all the action, live on our HD screens.
Find out more »December 2022
England v France
Join us for the quarter final match between England and France.
Find out more »December Sunday Jazz
Join us for our last Sunday jazz of the year. You won't want to miss it.
Find out more »The Three Chordettes
The Three Chordettes return to the Briarbank and we can't wait!
Find out more »Briarbank’s New Year’s Eve Party *SOLD OUT*
Join us at the Briarbank on New Year’s Eve and party into 2023 with us and the fantastic Lucky No.7.
Find out more »January 2023
January Sunday Jazz
Live Jazz is back in 2023. Join us for a Sunday afternoon of great jazz.
Find out more »Brooke and Jax’s Open Mic
Join us on the third Thursday of the month for our Open Mic Night hosted by Brooke and Jax.
Find out more »February 2023
February Quiz
Put your general knowledge to the test and join us for our February quiz night.
Find out more »February Sunday Jazz
Our monthly jazz is back - join us for a Sunday afternoon of live jazz on February, Sunday 19.
Find out more »March 2023
March Quiz
Put your general knowledge to the test and join us for our February quiz night.
Find out more »March Sunday Jazz
Our monthly jazz is back - join us for a Sunday afternoon of live jazz on February, Sunday 19.
Find out more »April 2023
2023 Easter Beer Festival
Our Easter beer festival is back for 2023. With live music throughout the weekend, it's set to be a great one.
Find out more »Almost Original
As part of our Easter beer festival, Almost Original, a punk/rock/pop covers band, will be with us playing some great live music.
Find out more »Slide
Our Easter Beer Festival, Saturday live music comes from the fantastic Slide.
Find out more »The Reverbs
We can't wait to welcome The Reverbs to the Briarbank. As part of our Easter Beer Festival weekend, they'll be with us on Sunday, 9 April at 7:30pm.
Find out more »Soul Riot
Kick start your weekend at The Briarbank with live music from Soul Riot.
Find out more »Briarbank’s Birthday Bash
We're celebrating ten years of brewing with a weekend of great beer, a return of a favourite and some fantastic live music. Joining us over the weekend will be: Friday, 28 April: 8:30pm - Electric Velvet Club Saturday, 29 April: 8:00pm - Lucky No.7 Sunday, 30 April: 7:30pm - Soap Your Auntie With free entry over the weekend, you won't want to miss it!
Find out more »May 2023
May Quiz Night
Put your knowledge to the test and join us for our May quiz night on Friday 5 May at 7:00pm. It costs £2 per person to enter, with a maximum of six per team. Tables can be booked in advance, drop into the bar or call us on 01473 284000.
Find out more »JDS Acoustic
Join us for an evening of live music with JD Acoustics.
Find out more »Filthy Animal
Join us for an evening of live music from the Filthy Animal. From pop, rock, soul, funk, blues and folk, it's set to be a great evening. Entry is free.
Find out more »May Sunday Jazz
Join us for our Sunday afternoon of live jazz with John Parker and guests.
Find out more »Gin and Rum Festival
Our Gin and Rum Festival is back! Join us for a selection of gins, rums, and live music.
Find out more »The Three Chordettes
Back, as part of our Gin and Rum Festival, The Three Chordettes will be with us.
Find out more »Skyraiders
Our Gin and Rum Festival Saturday live music comes from Skyraiders.
Find out more »Fooasis
As part of our Gin and Run Festival, Fooasis will be with us on Sunday evening.
Find out more »June 2023
Briarbank’s Quiz Night
Join us for our monthly quiz night. Just £2 per person, with six to a team. Why not put your general knowledge to the test?
Find out more »Back Porch
Back Porch is back at the Briarbank, and we can't wait!
Find out more »Words and Music
Take a trip down memory lane with this fantastic duo as they play hits from the 60s.
Find out more »June Sunday Jazz
Joining John Parker will be Martin Eaton on saxophone, Bernie Hodgkins on bass and Alan Clarke on drums.
Find out more »Lucky No7
Join us for an evening of non-stop rock and roll from the fantastic Lucky No7.
Find out more »Lucky No7
We can't wait for Lucky No7 to bring their High Roller tour to the Briarbank. Join us for an evening of non-stop rock and roll action. Entry is free!
Find out more »July 2023
Charlie Law
Kicking off our July of live music is Suffolk born and bred singer, Charlie Law.
Find out more »Cool Remedy
Kickstart your weekend with live music from Cool Remedy.
Find out more »July Quiz Night
Our Quiz Night is back for July. Come and put your knowledge to the test. It costs just £2 per person.
Find out more »July Sunday Jazz Afternoon
Join us for Simon Hurley's Djangoliers Gypsy Jazz.
Find out more »Colourblind Hedgehogs
Join us for live music from Colourblind Hedgehogs - we know we can't wait!
Find out more »August 2023
August Quiz Night
Our Quiz Night is back for July. Come and put your knowledge to the test. It costs just £2 per person.
Find out more »BearFootSoul
Join us and get on board the BearFootSoul train.
Find out more »Serena and Joe
Vocalist Serena Grant and guitarist Joe Cox will be performing as a duo covering songs from the 50s to the present day
Find out more »Briarbank’s August Open Mic Night
Join us for our Open Mic night.
Find out more »Skyraiders
Our Summer Beer Festival Friday live music comes from Skyraiders.
Find out more »Sunday Jazz
Join us as we celebrate ten years of Jazz at the Briarbank.
Find out more »August Beer Festival
Our August Beer Festival is back and we can't wait.
Find out more »The Dead Legs
The Dead Legs are back as part of our August Beer Festival. Join us for an evening of live music.
Find out more »September 2023
September Quiz Night
Join us for an evening of questions and answers.
Find out more »September Gin and Rum Festival
Live music, 30+ gins and rums - join us for our September Gin and Rum Festival.
Find out more »Open Mic Night
Come down, grab the mic and showcase your talent.
Find out more »German Beer Tap Takeover
Join us for our German Beer Tap Takeover
Find out more »October 2023
October Quiz Night
Join us for an evening of questions and answers.
Find out more »Sunday Jazz
Calling all jazz lovers!
Find out more »Open Mic Night
Come down, grab the mic and sing a melody or two!
Find out more »November 2023
Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »November Quiz Night
Join us for an evening of questions and answers.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Open Mic Night
Got talent? Why not showcase it at our Open Mic Night.
Find out more »Sunday Jazz
Calling all Jazz lovers!
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »December 2023
Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Sunday Jazz
Join us for Sunday Live jazz.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Open Mic Night
Warm up those vocals and step on stage to showcase your talent.
Find out more »JDS Acoustic Band
Join us for a Christmas Eve of live music! Playing everything from 50s classics to modern day - join us for a fun-filled evening.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Briarbank’s New Year’s Eve Party Featuring Slide
Join us at the Briarbank on New Year’s Eve and party into 2024 with us and the fantastic Slide.
Find out more »January 2024
Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »January Quiz Night
Join us for an evening of questions and answers.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Briar Bingo
Join us for our first Briar Bingo of 2024!
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »January Open Mic Night
Join us for our first Open Mic Night of 2024.
Find out more »January Sunday Jazz
John Parker Sunday Jazz afternoons are back!
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »February 2024
Quiz Night
Join us for a fun evening of questions and answers.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Briar Bingo
Join us for an evening of fun!
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Open Mic Night
Do you love to perform? You won't want to miss our Open Mic Nights.
Find out more »February Sunday Jazz
We have a got a great line up for our John Parker Jazz this February. Alan Clarke will be on drums for this session, Alan has played with pretty much everybody and is hugely in demand in the Southend Area for many years he played with Reg Webb’s band fusion. He also played for Nik Kershaw among others . Joining Alan will be another old friend of some forty plus years. Nigel Virley keyboard, Nigel has written some beautiful arrangement…
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »Games Night
Join us for our Wednesday night games night and challenge your friends to one of our board games.
Find out more »March 2024
Quiz Night
Join us for a fun evening of questions and answers.
Find out more »March Sunday Jazz
March sees a great line up for our Sunday jazz afternoon.
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