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The Horse and Jockey at Wessington

A country pub with a twist. With quirky interiors, tasty fresh pub dishes, real ales and cocktails.
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07/09/2026

✨ MAKE A NIGHT OF THE MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS! ✨

The nights are drawing in, which can only mean one thing… Matlock Bath Illuminations are back! 🎆🍂

With the Preview Night taking place this Saturday and the Illuminations running until 1st November, why not turn your visit into a proper countryside escape with an overnight stay at The Horse & Jockey? 🛏️🥂

We’ve got some brilliant hotel packages to choose from:

✨ THE SIGNATURE STAY · £195
Based on two people sharing
🛏️ Overnight stay
🍽️ Three-course meal
🍳 Breakfast the following morning

🍷 THE SUNDAY RETREAT · £150
Based on two people sharing available only on Sundays
🛏️ Overnight Sunday stay
🥩 Butcher’s Block for Two
🍷 Bottle of house wine
🍳 Breakfast the following morning

Enjoy an evening taking in the lights before retreating to our cosy country pub for great food, drinks and a relaxing night away. 🤎

Make more of your visit to the Illuminations and stay a little longer…

🔗 Explore our packages & secure your stay via the link in our bio.

05/09/2026

☀️🍔 IT’S SATURDAY AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY!

Whatever your Saturday plans look like, we’ve got something for the whole family today. 🙌

🍕 Our Outdoor Kitchen is open from 12pm — no reservation needed, just turn up, grab some food and find a spot.

🎈 Inflatables will be up for the kids — weather permitting — giving you the perfect excuse to sit back with a drink while they burn off some energy!

Prefer to dine indoors? 🍴 Our restaurant is serving right through until 8.30pm this evening, with bookings and walk-ins both welcome.

🍺 The bar is stocked
🍴 Plenty of food to choose from
🎈 Fun for the kids
☀️ Saturday sorted!

Come and spend your Saturday with us at The Horse & Jockey. 🍻

04/09/2026

🧠🍻 WHO’S JOINING US FOR QUIZ NIGHT TONIGHT?

Round up your team, put your general knowledge to the test and see who’s taking the bragging rights at The Horse & Jockey! 👀

🍴 Why not arrive early and fuel up before the quiz? Our kitchen is serving until 8pm, so there’s plenty of time to grab a bite before settling in for the night.

🍺 Drinks chilled
🍴 Food served until 8pm
🧠 Quiz starts at 8pm

Get the team together, grab your table and we’ll see you tonight! 🙌

31/08/2026

☀️🍻 HAPPY BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY!

We’re open as usual today at The Horse & Jockey, so if you’re making the most of the final day of the long weekend, come and spend it with us. 🙌

🍳 Breakfast served until 10.30am
🍴 Lunch from 12pm
🍺 Beers chilled and ready to pour

Whether you’re starting the day with a proper breakfast, joining us for lunch or simply popping in for a Bank Holiday pint, we’ll be here to keep you fed and watered.

No Monday blues here — the Bank Holiday isn’t over yet! 🍻✨

30/08/2026

☀️🍻 MAKE THE MOST OF THE LONG WEEKEND WITH US AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY!

Bank Holiday weekend isn’t over just yet, so why not squeeze a little more out of it with a trip to The Horse & Jockey?

🍴 Food served until 6.30pm
🍺 The bar stocked with all your favourites
☀️ Plenty of space to sit back, relax and enjoy the Bank Holiday

Whether you’re joining us for a bite to eat, a few drinks we’ve got your Bank Holiday Monday covered.

And remember, we’re open as usual tomorrow, so there’s no need for the long weekend feeling to end just yet! 🙌

No plans? No problem, come and spend it with us. 🍻

29/08/2026

⚽ A BIG BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND OF LIVE SPORT! 🍻🔥

Forest 🔴 AND Derby 🐏 are both in action this lunchtime, and we’ve got you covered with all the action LIVE! 📺⚽

Settle in, grab a bite to eat, get the drinks flowing and enjoy a big afternoon of football with us. 🍔🍺

And it doesn’t stop there… we’ll be showing all the biggest fixtures LIVE throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, so whatever team you’re backing, there’s plenty of sporting action to enjoy!

⚽ Live football
🍻 Cold drinks
🍔 Great food
📺 All the big games

Your Bank Holiday football plans = sorted. 🙌

Who are you backing this weekend? 👇⚽

28/08/2026

⚽️🧠 FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY! 🍻

Not only is it Quiz Night tonight, but we’ve also got Premier League action LIVE on our screens 🙌

⚽ Crystal Palace v Manchester City
⏰ Kick-off — 8pm

🍴 Our kitchen is serving until 8:30pm, so why not arrive early, grab a table and enjoy some food before settling in for the match or fuel up for the quiz?

🧠 Quiz Night from 8pm
⚽ Live Premier League football
🍔 Kitchen serving until 8:30pm
🍻 Bar stocked with all your favourites

Plenty going on to kick-start the weekend — we’ll see you later! 🙌

26/08/2026

🎉 GOT SOMETHING WORTH CELEBRATING? DO IT AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY! 🥂

From milestone birthdays and anniversaries to baby showers, christenings, retirement parties and family get-togethers, we’ve got the space to make your next celebration one to remember.

Choose from our two private event spaces — The Taproom or The Basement — and make the space your own for the occasion. ✨

🍴 Delicious catering options
🥂 Your own private event space
🛏️ Discounted accommodation for your guests
🤍 A dedicated team on hand to help with the planning

Whether it’s an intimate gathering with your nearest and dearest or an excuse to get everyone together for a proper party, we’ll help you bring it all together.

Got a celebration coming up? Now’s the time to get a date in the diary! 🎉

📧 Enquire today at [email protected] and start planning your celebration at The Horse & Jockey.

25/08/2026

⚽🍻 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE TONIGHT AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY!

We’re showing Nottingham Forest v Leeds United LIVE from 8pm tonight! 🔥

Settle in with us, grab a drink from the bar and catch all the action — or arrive early and fuel up before kick-off, with our kitchen serving food until 8pm. 🍔🍺

📺 Nottingham Forest v Leeds United
⏰ Kick-off 8pm
🍴 Kitchen serving until 8pm
🍻 Bar stocked with all your favourites

Grab your mates, find your spot and we’ll see you for kick-off! ⚽

23/08/2026

⚽ SUPER SUNDAY IS HERE! ⚽

The first Super Sunday of the Premier League has arrived, and we’re ready for an afternoon packed with live football, great food and plenty of drinks! 🙌

Join us in the bar and taproom to watch all the action live on the big screens. Whether you’re supporting your team, enjoying the atmosphere with friends or simply looking for the perfect Sunday afternoon, we’ll have everything you need to make a day of it. 🍔🍻

Grab a bite to eat, choose a drink from the bar, settle in with your mates and enjoy three exciting Premier League fixtures shown LIVE with us from start to finish. With big teams, plenty of football to look forward to and a brilliant atmosphere in the bar and taproom, this is one Sunday you won’t want to miss. 👀

TODAY’S GAMES ⚽

12:00pm
WEST BROM 🆚 BURNLEY

2:00pm
MAN CITY 🆚 BOURNEMOUTH

4:30pm
NEWCASTLE UTD 🆚 LIVERPOOL

Bring your friends, grab a table and make the most of Super Sunday with us. The drinks will be flowing, the food will be ready and every kick, tackle and goal will be shown live in the bar and taproom. 🍻⚽

Food. Drinks. Football. Your Sunday = sorted.

Address

6 Brackenfield Lane, Wessington
Matlock
DE556DW

Website

http://www.moorwoodhotelcollection.co.uk/

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