The Jolly Drayman Pub And Hotel

It was extremely hot when we stayed, so I was glad someone had put a fan in the room. The hair dryer took a bit of finding, then I spotted it on the landing with the iron. The location is handy, just a short walk from the station, with good restaurants nearby. The pub itself feels cosy and friendly. We stayed two nights. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the shower was good. The fridge and microwave were really useful.

Great beers in a very good pub. It’s a comfortable place to spend time.

I was at a family member’s wake recently. He thought of this as his family local, and now I understand why. The pub has a lovely local feel, with nice staff, good food and beer. They did him and his family proud.

We went in as a group of 11, and most of us ordered drinks, though a few didn’t. One staff member, who seemed to be a manager or an especially overbearing bar worker, was rude and patronising. In a horrible tone, she told us, “this isn’t a social pub.” We were followed to our table by a younger staff member, who told those without drinks to buy one or leave. So we all left, whether we’d bought a drink or not. We’re all 18 or 19, and nobody asked any of us for ID. Do the staff know about the Challenge 25 rule? The pub itself is called the jolly drayman, but there was nothing jolly about the service. Appalling, and I won’t be back.