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Swan Inn, Draycott-in-the-Clay

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Operator: Independent
Lichfield Road, Draycott-in-the-Clay, DE6 5GZ (View on Google Map)
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This former coaching inn fronts directly on to the A515, with only a narrow path between. Now a family-owned free-house (since 2014), subsequent refurbishment has retained the low-beamed ceilings and hence the cosy atmosphere.

The public bar is divided by a brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and is linked through an arch to the Highwayman's Restaurant. The latter has its own bar counter and is, in turn, linked to a bright and airy conservatory, which is also used for dining.

Disabled access is possible although there are no dedicated disabled toilet facilities.

The owners also operate Staffordshire Traditional Meats, based near Uttoxeter, and have converted the outbuilding by car park into a popular farm shop (opened November 2015).

Historic Interest

Around 200 years old and originally a coaching inn. Recorded as an Ansells / Ind Coope pub up to April 1991, but bought by Pubmaster between then and April 1992. Still appears to have been a Pubmaster pub in February 1994, but then noted as owned (or leased?) by Wibberley Inns (a local company founded in 2000; in liquidation 2008-10) in December 2004 (date of sale not known). Bought by Punch Taverns circa May 2005; sold to current owners February 2014.

Information for this venue is provided by the Burton-on-Trent & South Derbyshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Staffordshire District (B)
Last updated
30/12/2021
Last surveyed
18/05/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BOT/1160
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:30pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Usually 2 available at weekends, 1 during the week.) and 1 regular beer.

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Marston's - Pedigree TasteMatch Prediction

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

This beer is served regularly at Swan Inn, Draycott-in-the-Clay.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestrial TV only.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sunday.
Garden Garden
Patio and lawn at side/rear, with picnic tables.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Public bar only.
Camping Camping
Field at rear can be used by caravans and tents, but no special services. (Nearest recognised campsite is at Forestside Farm, Marchington Cliff, ~4.4km distant by road.)
Games Games
Darts, dominoes (teams for both).
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Midland Classic: 402 (limited service; not Sunday)
Ordnance Survey Reference
Directions
On A515; at northern edge of village.

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