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Boars Head Hotel, Draycott-in-the-Clay

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Operator: Independent
Station Road, Draycott-in-the-Clay, DE6 5GX (View on Google Map)
(01283) 820344
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Privately-owned attractive hotel which dates back to the 17th-century, although two modern annexes have been added on either side.

Internally, there is a complex arrangement of inter-connected rooms, substantially refurbished in 2005. These include a long narrow public bar, a corridor with settees leading to the rear entrance (where the reception is located), a lounge, two dining rooms (one with a carvery), plus the 70-seater 'Royal Boar Restaurant'.

The hotel offers a wide range of food options from snacks to full meals, including a children's menu; breakfasts are also served. The various options are available at different times; see website for details.

Historic Interest

Dates back to 17th-century and originally part of the Vernon Estate. Reputedly lost in a card game by ancestor of Lord Vernon! Owned by the Crooks family since 1984, with the accommodation added in 1990.

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
04/07/2023
Last surveyed
07/08/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BOT/1158
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 - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Usually from Marston's.) and 2 regular beers.

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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 Boars Head Hotel, Draycott-in-the-Clay.

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

Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby TasteMatch Prediction

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Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby Red Ale • 4.5%
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby

This beer is served regularly at Boars Head Hotel, Draycott-in-the-Clay.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional live music in public bar on Friday evenings.
Garden Garden
Enclosed patio off lounge; large grassed area across drive to north, with picnic tables.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Large car park at rear.
Accommodation Accommodation
23 ensuite rooms (15 double, 8 twin).
Camping Camping
Small (5 berths) Caravan Club certified site in hotel grounds, available April - October. (100m)
Events Events
Popular Xmas party.
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Outside rear entrance (covered but not heated).
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (1300m)
Midland Classic: 401 (limited daytime service on Sunday), 402/402A (limited daytime service; not Sunday)
Service 401 operates along A50 and through Sudbury to north; 402/402 operates via A515 / Coton Lane junction to south.
Ordnance Survey Reference
SK162308
Directions
On A515; ~2km north of village, close to railway.

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