The Old Mill, Drayton

The Old Mill, Drayton Join us at the Old Mill (formerley the Otter), Drayton's local pub with a buzz! Join us at the Old Mill (formerly the Otter), Drayton’s local pub with a buzz!
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Join us for a drink (or two!) and browse our menu full of your favourite pub classics. Whether it's a catch up after work, watching the game or a night out with friends - our pub is always a Hive of activity. If you are a sports enthusiast, come along and enjoy all the action on TNT Sport & Sky Sports every week.

🚨 OLD MILL DRAYTON UPDATE 🚨Well, we thought we’d better give you all an update before the rumour mill starts working har...
25/06/2026

🚨 OLD MILL DRAYTON UPDATE 🚨

Well, we thought we’d better give you all an update before the rumour mill starts working harder than Carol on a busy Saturday night! 😂

The current expected reopening date for The Old Mill Drayton is looking like the end of January 2027. We know… it feels like a lifetime away, but these things apparently take slightly longer than ordering a pint (who knew?! 🍺).

In the meantime, Mark and Carol have somehow found themselves running The Swan in Needham Market, Suffolk.

Yes… we know… one of life’s great challenges! 🤣

We’re still in good spirits, keeping busy, and most importantly, we are really missing all the amazing people we’ve had the pleasure of looking after during our time at The Old Mill. We hope everyone is doing well, behaving yourselves (or at least pretending to), and keeping out of trouble!

We’re looking forward to returning and seeing everyone again when the time comes. ❤️

Any further updates will be posted right here on the page.

Have a great day everyone… and we’ll see you all later! 🍻

Mark & Carol

23/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Alan Wright on May 20th, following his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Alan and Sylvia Wright were the very first custodians of The Otter, pouring their hearts and souls into the pub, its community, and everyone who walked through its doors. Their warmth, dedication, and friendship helped shape The Otter into the special place so many came to know and love.

Even in his final days, Alan’s thoughts and memories remained with The Otter and the people he cared for there so deeply — a true reflection of the passion and pride he carried throughout his life.

Our thoughts, condolences, and deepest sympathies are with Sylvia and all of Alan’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.

Rest peacefully, Alan.

Well, this isn’t the kind of home makeover we had in mind…After being slightly inconvenienced by a firebombing (0/10, do...
24/04/2026

Well, this isn’t the kind of home makeover we had in mind…

After being slightly inconvenienced by a firebombing (0/10, do not recommend), we now have the small task of clearing out what’s left of our lives by May 9th. No rush or anything 🙃

So, if anyone happens to have spare boxes lying around that we can shamelessly pinch, we’d be incredibly grateful. We promise to return them once we’ve figured out where “home” is again.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us so far—it genuinely means the world, even if we’re coping with a bit of dark humour right now.

The Old Mill will be back. We just don’t have a reopening date yet… but we’ll get there with your continued support ❤️

Important Community UpdateOn Monday 13th April, our business was the target of a serious firebomb attack. As a result, t...
17/04/2026

Important Community Update

On Monday 13th April, our business was the target of a serious firebomb attack. As a result, the premises have been forced to close, and both our business and home have been severely affected. Due to the extent of the damage, my family and I have had to vacate and are currently unable to live there.

This has been an incredibly difficult time for us, but we want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who has reached out with support, kindness, and offers of help. It truly means a great deal to us, and we are deeply grateful to be part of such a caring community.

We are currently working closely with the police in their investigation and are asking for your help. If anyone has any CCTV footage, Ring doorbell recordings, or any information from between 2:30am and 3:45am on Monday 13th April, please come forward. Even the smallest detail could be important. Information can be shared under reference 36/25518/26.

We will continue to keep you updated as things progress. Despite everything, we remain determined and will come back stronger.

Kind regards,
Mark and Carol

Well folks some distressing news. Our beautiful pub was firebombed at 3am this morning. We are all OK and safe. The pub ...
13/04/2026

Well folks some distressing news. Our beautiful pub was firebombed at 3am this morning. We are all OK and safe. The pub will be closed for a while and the police are going to launch a major investigation and hopefully catch the culprit.

Good morning all ☀️Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday to witness what can only be described a...
12/04/2026

Good morning all ☀️

Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday to witness what can only be described as a masterclass in selective refereeing in the local derby… we’re sure the ref slept well in his blue-and-white pyjamas. Anyway, we move… 😇

If you’ve emotionally recovered (or are still ranting into your pint), today is Sunday Roast day — because nothing says healing like gravy.

🍽️ Choice of:
• Beef
• Turkey
• Roast vegetable tart
All for just £12… or go wild and add a starter or dessert for an extra £3 (treat yourself, you’ve been through a lot).

⚽ Football ALL day because apparently stress is a lifestyle now:
• Birmingham v Wrexham – 12pm
• Sunderland v Spurs & Palace v Newcastle – 2pm
• Chelsea v Man City – 4:30pm

So come down, refuel, rehydrate, and prepare to shout at more questionable decisions — this time from your seat with a roast in front of you.

See you at the bar 🍻

Well folks that result hurt, but i feel the referee has some questions to answer!! why wasn't Nunez sent off??
11/04/2026

Well folks that result hurt, but i feel the referee has some questions to answer!! why wasn't Nunez sent off??

Good morning to all you early risers, football experts, racing enthusiasts and—of course—the Suffolk dreamers clinging o...
11/04/2026

Good morning to all you early risers, football experts, racing enthusiasts and—of course—the Suffolk dreamers clinging onto false hope…

Yes, we’re open today. Not because we have to be… but because the sheer excitement of watching Norwich City do what they do best has forced our hand. Doors open from 11am—brace yourselves.

Kitchen? Oh yeah, that thing you all keep asking about…
Open till 9pm as always.
Lunch deal? Still there till 5pm. Try to contain your excitement.

This afternoon we’ve got the small matter of the Grand National on the screens—sweepstake running at £5 a ticket, cash prizes up for grabs. So even if your football knowledge is questionable, you can still pretend you know horses too.

Then at 5:30pm, it’s Liverpool FC v Fulham FC—for those who like their football slightly less one-sided than what’s coming later…

Because at the proper time, we have the main event…
The Mighty Canaries vs… well… that very tiny team from Suffolk (you know the ones 🫏).

A gentle reminder: they haven’t won at Carrow Road in 20 years… but sure, this is the day it all changes. Keep believing lads. It’s adorable.

To celebrate the inevitable, anyone wearing yellow & green gets their first drink FREE 🍻
(Yes, Ipswich fans—you can still come in… we’ll just point and laugh politely.)

And if that’s not enough excitement for one day…
Spin the Wheel kicks off at 8pm 🎯
£1 a ticket, various prizes, and at least one person wondering why they bothered.

So come down, grab a drink, enjoy the atmosphere, and witness history…
(or, more accurately, witness the same thing that’s been happening for the last 20 years).

ON THE BALL CITY 💛💚

Address

12 The Square, Drayton
Norwich
NR86XE

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

Telephone

+441603260455

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