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The Rugby Hotel At the beginning of the 19th Century the Three HorseShoes was one of the ten Inn's in Rugby and one of the few to open all year round.

HISTORY OF OUR HOTEL

The Three HorseShoes Hotel, Rugby acquired the status of the Inn during 1728, although the tradition of selling ale from the premises would have started long before this date...

Even allowing for an original construction date somewhat earlier than 1728, the general architectural character would suggest that the building was begun during the late Renaissance Period and could specifically be described as Georgian (1702-1830). The 'Shoes' became the rendezvous for the excise officers who came to collect taxes...

In 1850, Mr and Mrs Williams, the 'Shoes' most famous owners, bought the business from Mr Thomas Chater. The Rugby Almanac of 1850 carried a full-page advertisement for 'The Horse Shoes Commercial and Family Hotel and Posting House'. After the death of her husband, Mrs Williams continued to run the hotel. It was in her cosy smoke room that on certain nights each week, Rugby's leading men would meet to discuss the town's affairs and smoke their church warden clay pipes. This gathering became known as 'The Horse Shoes Parliament' - the height of the Inn's influence on Rugby affairs. The Rugby Hotel now occupies this historic building and will continue to do so for many more hundreds of years! So whether it’s for pleasure or the services of a professional and experienced business environment you’re looking for, here at the unrivalled Rugby Hotel you will receive Rugby’s hospitality at its very best.

📣📣 ATTENTION - LAST FEW DATES REMAINING 📣📣YOUR CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT. DRESSED TO IMPRESS.Now booking our final two Christm...
24/10/2026

📣📣 ATTENTION - LAST FEW DATES REMAINING 📣📣

YOUR CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT. DRESSED TO IMPRESS.

Now booking our final two Christmas party dates—and we’re turning up the glamour at The Rugby Hotel.

Chilled bubbles on arrival. Three indulgent courses. Drinks, dancing and your favourite people, all in the heart of Rugby town centre.

FRIDAY 4th DECEMBER | SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER
£45 PER PERSON

Whether it’s the office Christmas party, a glamorous girls’ night or an overdue get-together, get your names around a table and give yourselves something fabulous to look forward to.

Want to take the stairs home? Stay upstairs for £65 including breakfast.

The outfits can wait. Get the date booked.

Bold voices. Romance. Poetry. Dark tales.Rugby Town Literary Festival comes to The Rugby Hotel TODAY, Saturday 24 Octobe...
24/10/2026

Bold voices. Romance. Poetry. Dark tales.

Rugby Town Literary Festival comes to The Rugby Hotel TODAY, Saturday 24 October, with four events to fire up your imagination.

9:30–10:30am — She’s Not Done Yet
Celebrating older q***r women in fiction and why representation matters.

11am–12pm — Don’t Lose the Plot
Explore the art of plotting a romance novel, from building tension to keeping readers hooked.

4–5pm — A Pocketful of Poets
An afternoon of poetry, fresh perspectives and words that stay with you.

7–8pm — Old Gods and New Nightmares
An evening exploring dark stories, ancient gods and modern fears.

Join us in the heart of Rugby for a Saturday filled with stories and conversation.



Download your event guide below and get involved!

Rugby Literary Festival 23 – 25 October | Discover Stories . Share Stories . Create Stories  What’s On Packed Programme Explore Rugby Literature Festival’s fantastic programme of events and workshops featuring meet-the-author sessions, live talks, and creative discussions for book lovers of...

We’re expanding — and we need a Housekeeping Supervisor to grow with us!The Rugby Hotel is looking for a confident, hand...
18/10/2026

We’re expanding — and we need a Housekeeping Supervisor to grow with us!

The Rugby Hotel is looking for a confident, hands-on Housekeeping Supervisor to help lead our housekeeping operation as the hotel moves into its next stage.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, organising a team and setting high standards. You’ll plan the daily workload, allocate rooms, check that bedrooms are ready for guests, support and guide colleagues, and keep linen and supplies in order. You’ll also work closely with reception to help the day run smoothly.

And this is very much a hands-on position: you’ll be cleaning guest rooms alongside the team, leading by example and stepping in where needed.

We’re looking for someone with hotel housekeeping experience, a strong eye for detail and the confidence to motivate others. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape a growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 The Rugby Hotel, Rugby
🕒 Hours: 25 -30 hours per week
💷 Pay: excellent pay opportunity for the right person
📩 Apply by sending your CV to [email protected]

✨ We need you! Join the team at The Rugby Hotel ✨Looking for a job where you’re part of a friendly team and the work you...
17/10/2026

✨ We need you! Join the team at The Rugby Hotel ✨

Looking for a job where you’re part of a friendly team and the work you do really matters? We’re looking for a Housekeeper to help make every guest feel welcome.

At The Rugby Hotel, the little details make a big difference. From fresh, inviting bedrooms to sparkling shared spaces, you’ll help create the first impression guests remember—and the comfortable stay they’ll want to come back for.

We’re looking for someone reliable, positive and proud of doing a job well. Experience is welcome, but if you bring a great attitude and are ready to get stuck in, we’d love to meet you.

We need you to help make The Rugby Hotel an even better place to stay—and a great place to work.

📍 The Rugby Hotel
🕒 Hours: Flexible
💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour
📩 Apply: send CV to [email protected]

For nearly 300 years, The Rugby Hotel has stood watch over the town. But when night falls, who — or what — is watching f...
11/10/2026

For nearly 300 years, The Rugby Hotel has stood watch over the town. But when night falls, who — or what — is watching from inside?

A dog has been seen on the landing. It isn’t Basil Fawlty. The original owner is said to haunt the hotel, still furious that his door was moved during refurbishment. Below, hidden tunnels run beneath the cellar. And in the kitchen, staff have felt something close by — moments before a door slams, though nobody is there.

Then comes the silence.

With Halloween approaching, we can’t help wondering what else these old walls might reveal. If you heard something following you through the corridor, would you dare to look back?

11/10/2026

Looking for one of Rugby’s best Christmas party nights? Join us at The Rugby Hotel for a festive evening filled with great food, a warm welcome and plenty of Christmas cheer. Enjoy bubbles on arrival and a delicious three-course menu, then keep the celebrations going on the dance floor.

Due to popular demand, we’ve added more tables to book. Get in touch today to choose your date and make this year’s Christmas party one to remember.

The best day of the year for us here… Christmas menu sampling day! Someone has to taste it all before party season begin...
06/10/2026

The best day of the year for us here… Christmas menu sampling day!

Someone has to taste it all before party season begins… and we’re very happy to volunteer!

But no peeking! You’ll have to book one of our Christmas Party Nights to find out what’s cooking.

If you’re organising the works party or getting friends together for a festive night out, let us do the hard work — you just bring the party spirit!

Limited availability across all our December party weekends, so get your date booked before someone else beats you to it!

Message us to check availability. Now, back to the very important business of tasting…

03/10/2026

💛 A shout-out to our very hardworking new neighbours! 💛

We’ve been watching the team at Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support over the road clearing, sanding, filling, painting and moving furniture—all the things I’m not good at! 😂

They’re putting so much love and effort into creating their forever home, and it’s lovely to see it taking shape.

Basil Fawlty is particularly impressed with the new paint in the window display, stopping for a look on his many walks throughout the day. Apparently, supervising one building wasn’t enough! 🐾🐶

We’re proud to have them as our neighbours. Please have a read of their post below and get behind the wonderful work they’re doing for children and families affected by childhood cancer. 💛

02/10/2026

🎄🥂 Who’s landed the tricky job of organising the works Christmas party this year? 👀

Getting everyone together is enough of a task—let us do the hard work so you don’t have to! 🎉

Round up your work crew and join us for festive food, glasses clinking, plenty of laughter and Christmas party vibes! ✨🎁

We now have limited availability across ALL weekends in December, so don’t leave it too late to secure your preferred date!

🔮 An Evening of Clairvoyance with Psychic Medium Craig Morris 🔮We’re pleased to be welcoming Craig Morris to The Rugby H...
08/07/2026

🔮 An Evening of Clairvoyance with Psychic Medium Craig Morris 🔮

We’re pleased to be welcoming Craig Morris to The Rugby Hotel for an evening of clairvoyance on Thursday 9th July.

Whether you’re a regular at psychic evenings or simply curious to experience something different, this promises to be an interesting and thought-provoking event in a relaxed setting.

🗓️ Thursday 9th July
🕢 Starts at 7:30pm
📍 The Rugby Hotel, Sheep Street, Rugby
🎟️ Tickets from £14

Tickets are available to book online via www.craig-morris.co.uk.

We look forward to welcoming Craig and everyone attending for what promises to be a memorable evening.

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22-23 Sheep Street
Rugby
CV213BX

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