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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.

Open Mic Night - TONIGHT!It’s the 3rd Thursday of the month and it can mean only one thing: Gravesend’s best boozer is...
15/10/2026

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.

🎤

12/10/2026

Supporter spotlight

A huge thank you to the fantastic team at The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel!

On 16 August, two members of their cricket team took on Old Gravesendians CC in a brilliant fundraising match, raising an incredible £1,136.50 for us!

What makes this even more special is that this is set to become an annual event, with the team hoping to make it bigger and better every year.

We absolutely love seeing our supporters come together, have fun and make such a wonderful difference. A massive thank you to everyone involved for helping make the day such a success.

Here’s to next year’s match!
The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel

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!

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1 Love Lane
Gravesend
DA121JA

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