Time Out Lounge and Bar at Essex Sport Arena

The Time Out Lounge and Bar is a first-floor 150 sqm entertaining space for drinks' receptions of up to 150 standing, with a bar and glass-fronted outlook over the arena below. It suits receptions, parties and lighter gatherings, with lift access between floors and on-site catering from the venue's fitted kitchen.

The £12 million Essex Sport Arena at the University of Essex's Colchester campus hosts sporting events, conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, dance events, weddings and awards evenings. Its 2,076m² main arena (60m x 34.6m, 10m high) seats 1,655 on retractable bleachers and divides into five spaces. There is also a first-floor bar and lounge, 75m² studio, catering kitchen, event technology, free Wi-Fi and 1,000+ parking spaces.