The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel

The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel Pub, Hotel, Restaurant and Music Venue The Jolly Drayman is a country pub in the heart of town. We look forward to seeing you. Rob and Hannah
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Known by locals as the "Coke Oven" and previously the Druid's Head from 1843 - 1879, the Drayman is a comfortable and traditional ale house, steeped in history and beloved by generations of locals. Originally the brewery tap for the Wellington Brewery there has been beer flowing from the location for over 150 years and prides itself on the standard and variety of real ales on tap. There is a func

tion hall which can accommodate approximately 80 guests and 4 hotel rooms available at reasonable rates. On Sunday nights the Drayman plays host to one of the last surviving Daddlums (Kentish Skittles) teams in the area which is sure to interest the un-initiated and they welcome beginners to come and try something new. Come and enjoy a quality pint in our low ceilinged, wooden beamed gem of a pub.

Jolly Drayman Live Music- The Names THIS AFTERNOON @ 16:00 This afternoon  we welcome the incredible The Names back to  ...
07/06/2026

Jolly Drayman Live Music- The Names THIS AFTERNOON @ 16:00

This afternoon we welcome the incredible The Names back to for an afternoon of incredible rock and roll.

Fingers crossed the good weather holds out so they play in the garden.

Don’t miss out!!!
The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel 🍺

Jolly Drayman Live Music- The Names @ 16:00 on Sunday 7th June.This Sunday afternoon  we welcome the incredible The Name...
01/06/2026

Jolly Drayman Live Music- The Names @ 16:00 on Sunday 7th June.

This Sunday afternoon we welcome the incredible The Names back to for an afternoon of incredible rock and roll.

Fingers crossed the good weather holds out so they play in the garden.

Don’t miss out!!!
The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel

22/05/2026
Open Mic Night - TONIGHT!It’s the 3rd Thursday of the month and it can mean only one thing: Gravesend’s best boozer   is...
21/05/2026

Open Mic Night - TONIGHT!

It’s the 3rd Thursday of the month and it can mean only one thing: Gravesend’s best boozer is hosting its .

Come on down tonight for a great evening.

Bring your instrument and give it a go or settle down with a fine beverage and be entertained by some incredible talent.

This is a night not to be missed.

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TONIGHT  we are the venue for The Gravesend Regatta Society’s charity quiz night.We are proud sponsors of a boat that wi...
19/05/2026

TONIGHT we are the venue for The Gravesend Regatta Society’s charity quiz night.

We are proud sponsors of a boat that will be taking part in the regatta and proud supporters of Gravesend’s traditions so we were only too pleased to host this for our chums on the river.

Make sure you get your names down for this and come along to raise money for what is a historic 180th year for gravesendregatta Gravesend Regatta.

For more information and to enter a team, please message Chairman, Shane Cleaver on 07941 560525 or email [email protected] or message via Gravesend Regatta

Gravesend Regatta Society is a registered charity.

18/05/2026

Good morning,

We are looking for an audio visual specialist who can update our linked television and speaker system at The Jolly. Does anyone have recommendations please?

16/05/2026

It’s National Pub Day today and we at The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel are proudly serving Telegraph Ale.
A wonderful initiative started by telegraph and brewed by renegade_brewery . We will be offering a free pint of Telegraph Ale on presentation of valid voucher.

How could Gravesend’s best boozer be even better? By offering a free pint of course.

See you later today with your vouchers in hand.
campaignforrealale

14/05/2026

On Saturday 16th May The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel will be proud to support National Pub Day and telegraph by offering a free pint of Telegraph Ale on presentation of valid voucher provided by The Telegraph.

How could Gravesend’s best boozer be even better? By offering a free pint of course.

See you Saturday with your vouchers in hand,
CAMRA campaignforrealale

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1 Love Lane
Gravesend
DA121JA

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