THREE friends have recently taken over the popular Westcliff Drinks Co bar - here are the upcoming events planned for their first month at the helm.

Ross McGrane, comedian and radio presenter, purchased the bar in Hamlet Court Road alongside friends John Oaks and James Beatty last month. 

The venue is set to be rebranded next month as "Up the Road: The Comedian's Cocktail Lounge", but before then Westcliff Drinks Co has two more great nights planned for October. 

On Thursday October 24, the venue hosts their Up the Road comedy club night from 7pm to 10om, in association with Little Smash Comedy. 

A full line-up hasn't been published for this event or the comedy club on Thursday 31 October, a Halloween special event - guests are invited to turn up and be dazzled by an assortment of handpicked comedians.

The owners have also confirmed Russell Kane for an exclusive book signing event on October 30. The funnyman is launching his first ever kid’s book ‘Pet Selector’ and this is the only confirmed signing in Essex.

On Wednesday November 6, the venue is hosting the comedian's quiz night, with winners getting a bar tab. The event is hosted by stand-up comedians.

More details on the venues events are available at: https://www.baruptheroad.com/