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National CAMRA Pub Of The Year finalist in 2013 and 2022 and awarded Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & East Midlands Pub of the Year in 2023 & 2024. Known locally as 'The Jockey', this welcoming free house offers a choice of 13 real ales, including at least one mild or stout/porter, five LocAles, one craft beer and five ciders. Split level pub with main bar area featuring sofas and high tables and warmed by a wood burner, the upper seated area has tables and perimeter seating, a fish tank and sports TV. Light music is complimented by occasional bands and a weekly pub quiz attracts a large gathering. The pub is dog friendly, with water and doggy treats being provided. TV shows Rugby Six Nations matches and other occasional major sporting events. Photographs of local landmarks and Stapleford from previous eras decorate, along with whisky water jugs hanging from the ceiling, a yard of ale (if you wish to attempt it) and many CAMRA publications and publicity material. Monthly Tap Takeovers from local or regional brewers, while occasional beer festivals offer an extended range from temporary stillaging. Food includes bar snacks, including locally sourced pork pies, sausage rolls, stottie rolls, pies (including vegetarian) all day, 2-for-1 pizza on Thursdays.
Historic Interest
The Horse & Jockey was nominated as an Asset of Community Value by the Nottingham Branch of CAMRA and was registered as such by Broxtowe Borough Council on the 6 January 2023 (five years).
In 1876 the Horse & Jockey was fully licensed under J. Sills.
[Broxtowe Borough Council; Stapleford South East Ward / Broxtowe Parliamentary Ward]
This Pub serves 12 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Horse & Jockey, Stapleford