The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel

The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel Pub, Hotel 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 function 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 NAMESTONIGHT @ 20:30.This evening The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel welcomes back its old m...
03/10/2026

Jolly Drayman Live Music- THE NAMES

TONIGHT @ 20:30.

This evening The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel welcomes back its old mates The Names for a fantastic night of live music. These guys really know how to put on a show and this will be a blinding night.

See you tonight

28/09/2026

Jolly Drayman Live Music- The Names- Saturday 3rd October @ 20:30.

This Saturday TThe Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotelwelcomes back its old mates The Names for a fantastic evening of live music. These guys really know how to put on a show and this will be a blinding night.

See you Saturday Night.

On August 16th The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel put out a select XI to take on oldgravesendianscc in a cricket match in a...
21/09/2026

On August 16th The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel put out a select XI to take on oldgravesendianscc in a cricket match in aid of ellenorcharity.

We had a great day and the level of support was marvellous.

On 18th September we finally had the cheque presentation and the total raised was an incredible £1136.50!

Thank you to all who took part, came and watched or simply made a donation.

This is going to be an annual event and we are confident that we can grow it year on year to raise even more money for an incredible cause,

Thank you all

£1136.50 RAISED! Wow!

The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel

31/08/2026

A bit of Proud Mary. It seems to have become the unofficial anthem of The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel.
Strydes

31/08/2026

It’s the last day of The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel’s B**r and Music Festival and Strydes are closing us out in style.

What a band!!! What a pub! What a weekend!

31/08/2026
31/08/2026

💛 WHAT A NIGHT! 💛

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came along to the gig last night! What a crowd! 🥳🎶

We raised a massive amount of money, but the final total is still being counted… so we’ll reveal the grand total as soon as we have it! 👀💰

A huge thank you from Tom & Beth, and from all of us in HogRoast — we genuinely couldn’t ask for a better fan base. ❤️

Every single person who donated, no matter how much, has helped make a life-changing difference to someone who needs it. That’s pretty bloody special. 💛

The JustGiving page is staying live for the moment, so if you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time!

For Taylor. 💛

WHAT A WEEKEND IT HAS BEEN!!!I don't think that anyone expected yesterday to be as incredible as it was but... WOW! Jol...
31/08/2026

WHAT A WEEKEND IT HAS BEEN!!!

I don't think that anyone expected yesterday to be as incredible as it was but... WOW! Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel's 2026 B**r and Music Festival has been the best yet. BUT.....IT'S NOT OVER YET!

This afternoon we welcome our old buddies Strydes to the main stage of Gravesend's best boozer.

The b**r is still pouring, the sun is still shining. Eat Street is still frying the burgers and the good times are still a rollin.'

Don't miss out and come on down to the Jolly Drayman this afternoon to bear witness to a band who know a thing or two about putting on a show.

It's going to be good!

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1 Love Lane
Gravesend
DA121JA

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