A thriving traditional village free-house set in one of the prettiest villages in Nottinghamshire's Trent Valley, overlooking the village green. It offers real ales from the award winning Blue Monkey brewery. No gimmicks or electronic games, just good conversation. Close to Southwell Minster and racecourse. Walkers with muddy boots and dogs with muddy paws welcome (within reason!). Open fire in the winter.
Historic Interest
Asset of Community Value registered on 27th June 2016 and nominated by the Nottingham Branch of CAMRA.
In 1832, the Waggon & Horses was run by Wm. Sharp (White) and by 1855, the pub was fully licensed under J. Sharp. In 1876 it was known as the Coach & Horses under landlady Mrs Emma Heather (Post Office Directories).
One famous publican was H. Bradley Truman, the former landlord of the Red Lion at Costock and one time variety artist. Truman had made the Red Lion a favourite of music hall entertainers, but moved to the Waggon & Horses on finding that he could not afford to buy the pub in Costock. Such was his love of Costock, his body was returned to the village for burial on his death. (Ottewell 1990)
The Waggon & Horses is located in Newark & Sherwood District Council's Bleasby Conservation Area.
[Newark & Sherwood District Council; Trent Ward / Newark Parliamentary Constituency]
This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.
Waggon & Horses, Bleasby