Jolly Drayman
Wellington Street
The Jolly Drayman is a cosy traditional town inn on Love Lane off Wellington Street in Gravesend, built on the site of the former Walker's Wellington Brewery and known locally as the 'Coke Oven', with around 150 years of history. It is a CAMRA-recognised real-ale pub featured in the Good Beer Guide, characterised by quirky low ceilings, no gaming machines and a muted TV, and it hosts beer festivals and one of the last surviving Daddlums (Kentish skittles) teams. The venue also operates as a hotel and restaurant, with a function room used for events such as christenings and Sunday roasts.
It holds a 4.5/5 rating on Tripadvisor; reviewers consistently praise the real ales, food and welcoming atmosphere, though some recent reviews complain of occasional rude bar service and high drink prices.