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The Horse and Jockey at Wessington

A country pub with a twist. With quirky interiors, tasty fresh pub dishes, real ales and cocktails.
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21/09/2026

✨ HEADING TO THE MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS? ✨

Make a night of it with our Signature Stay Package at The Horse & Jockey — just £195 for two people. 🛏️🍂

After an evening enjoying the lights, atmosphere and magic of the Matlock Bath Illuminations, head back to us for a cosy overnight stay and turn your visit into a proper Derbyshire getaway.

Our Signature Stay includes:

✨ Overnight stay in a comfortable double or twin room
🍽️ Delicious three-course meal in our restaurant
☕ Breakfast the following morning

All for £195 based on two people sharing, and available any day.

It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring, enjoy a relaxed evening together and wake up refreshed the following morning.

Planning a trip to the Illuminations? Get your stay booked and make a little getaway of it. 🤎

🔗 Book your Signature Stay via our website using the link in our bio.

18/09/2026

🧠🍻 QUIZ NIGHT TONIGHT AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY!

Think you’ve got what it takes? Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test from 8pm tonight at our weekly Quiz Night!

Our kitchen is serving until 8:30pm, so why not arrive a little earlier, grab some food, fuel up for the evening and get settled before the questions begin? 🍔🍟

Expect plenty of head-scratchers, friendly competition and a good excuse for a Friday night at the pub.

⏰ Quiz starts at 8pm
🍴 Kitchen serving until 8:30pm

Round up your smartest mates and we’ll see you tonight! 🍻🧠🏆

16/09/2026

⚽🍻 LIVE FOOTBALL AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY

We’ll be showing Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion live on our screens with kick-off at 8pm! 📺

The fridges will be stocked with all your favourite drinks, the pints will be flowing and our kitchen is serving until 8:30pm, so there’s plenty of time to grab some proper pub food while you watch the action.

Not here for the football? No problem — settle into our restaurant and enjoy a cosy evening meal away from the screens. 🍽️

Whether you’re joining us for the match, a few drinks or dinner with family and friends, we’ve got you covered.

⚽ Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion | 8pm
🍴 Kitchen serving until 8:30pm

See you at The Horse & Jockey! 🍻

14/09/2026

Brightening up your Monday with a little bit of love from some of our lovely customers ✨

We always love reading your feedback, so here are just a few of the kind words we’ve received recently at The Horse & Jockey.

Whether you’ve joined us for food, drinks, a stay or simply a catch-up at the bar, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review — it really does mean a lot to the whole team 🫶

Here’s to plenty more happy visits! 🍻

13/09/2026

🍂🍽️ SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY

The weather might have turned, but that just gives us another excuse for a cosy Sunday at the pub. 🤎

Join us today for a proper Sunday lunch — hearty roasts, crispy roasties, seasonal veg, Yorkshire puddings and plenty of rich gravy. 🤤

Add your favourite drink from the bar, good company and absolutely no washing up, and you’ve got Sunday sorted.

And if you’re a football fan, there’s even more reason to settle in for the afternoon…

⚽️ LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE
🔴 Manchester United v Manchester City 🔵
⏰ Kick-off 4:30pm

🍽️ Serving Sunday Lunch until 6:30pm

Come in, get cosy and let us take care of the rest. 🍷🍻

Walk-ins and bookings welcome via the link in our bio

12/09/2026

⚽️🍻 LIVE FOOTBALL AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY!

We’ve got a full afternoon of football lined up on our screens, with Championship AND Premier League action to keep you entertained! 📺🙌

⚽️ 12:30pm | CHAMPIONSHIP
🐏 Derby County v Birmingham City

⚽️ 5:30pm | PREMIER LEAGUE
Tottenham Hotspur v Everton

And because football is always better with good food and a cold pint…

🍽️ Kitchen serving 12pm – 8:30pm
🍺 Bar fully stocked
📺 Live sport across our screens

Grab your mates, find your spot and settle in for the action. We’ll see you at the bar! 🍻⚽️

11/09/2026

🧠🍻 FRIDAY NIGHT = QUIZ NIGHT AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY!

Round up your smartest mates (or the ones who think they are 👀) and join us TONIGHT from 8pm for another brilliant night of quizzing!

🍽️ Food served until 8:30pm, so why not arrive early, grab a bite to eat and fuel up before putting your knowledge to the test?

🍔 Great food
🍺 Fully stocked bar
🧠 Quiz starts 8pm

Get your team together and we’ll see you tonight! 🙌

09/09/2026

⚽️ LIVE FOOTBALL TONIGHT AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY! 🍻

Settle in, grab a pint and catch all the action LIVE on our screens tonight! 🙌

🐏 Derby County v West Brom
⏰ Kick-off 7:45pm

And why not make a night of it? 🍔🍺 Our kitchen is serving until 8:30pm, so get down early, grab some food, order a few drinks and settle in before kick-off.

Good food. Cold pints. Big screens. Live football. ⚽️🔥

📍 The Horse & Jockey, Wessington

07/09/2026

✨ MAKE A NIGHT OF THE MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS! ✨

The nights are drawing in, which can only mean one thing… Matlock Bath Illuminations are back! 🎆🍂

With the Preview Night taking place this Saturday and the Illuminations running until 1st November, why not turn your visit into a proper countryside escape with an overnight stay at The Horse & Jockey? 🛏️🥂

We’ve got some brilliant hotel packages to choose from:

✨ THE SIGNATURE STAY · £195
Based on two people sharing
🛏️ Overnight stay
🍽️ Three-course meal
🍳 Breakfast the following morning

🍷 THE SUNDAY RETREAT · £150
Based on two people sharing available only on Sundays
🛏️ Overnight Sunday stay
🥩 Butcher’s Block for Two
🍷 Bottle of house wine
🍳 Breakfast the following morning

Enjoy an evening taking in the lights before retreating to our cosy country pub for great food, drinks and a relaxing night away. 🤎

Make more of your visit to the Illuminations and stay a little longer…

🔗 Explore our packages & secure your stay via the link in our bio.

05/09/2026

☀️🍔 IT’S SATURDAY AT THE HORSE & JOCKEY!

Whatever your Saturday plans look like, we’ve got something for the whole family today. 🙌

🍕 Our Outdoor Kitchen is open from 12pm — no reservation needed, just turn up, grab some food and find a spot.

🎈 Inflatables will be up for the kids — weather permitting — giving you the perfect excuse to sit back with a drink while they burn off some energy!

Prefer to dine indoors? 🍴 Our restaurant is serving right through until 8.30pm this evening, with bookings and walk-ins both welcome.

🍺 The bar is stocked
🍴 Plenty of food to choose from
🎈 Fun for the kids
☀️ Saturday sorted!

Come and spend your Saturday with us at The Horse & Jockey. 🍻

Address

6 Brackenfield Lane, Wessington
Matlock
DE556DW

Website

http://www.moorwoodhotelcollection.co.uk/

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