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The Horse & Jockey

2.5 star property

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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42 Church Street, Gainsborough, England, DN21 2JH
  • Place, Gainsborough Martin and Co. Arena
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gainsborough Old Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Richmond Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Gainsborough

The Horse & Jockey places you next to Gainsborough Old Hall and within a 5-minute walk of Gainsborough Martin and Co. Arena. This 5-room inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, karaoke, and an arcade/game room.
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What's nearby

  • Gainsborough Martin and Co. Arena - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gainsborough Old Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Lindsey Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Richmond Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park - 45 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gainsborough Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sweyn Forkbeard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caldero Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Trent Port - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Horse & Jockey

Guests of The Horse & Jockey enjoy features like karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and an arcade/game room. Onsite parking is available for a fee. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses some solar energy
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • This property uses solar energy.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Horse Jockey Inn Gainsborough
The Horse & Jockey Inn
The Horse & Jockey Gainsborough
The Horse & Jockey Inn Gainsborough

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Horse & Jockey?

This inn in Gainsborough is within a 10-minute walk of Gainsborough Old Hall and Gainsborough Martin and Co. Arena. You'll also find Richmond Park and West Lindsey Leisure Centre less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Horse & Jockey?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horse & Jockey on May 27, 2026 start from $74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Horse & Jockey?

Yes, parking is available for a surcharge. An electric car charging station is also available for guests.

Does The Horse & Jockey include a casino?

No, The Horse & Jockey doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Horse & Jockey?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Horse & Jockey?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge and karaoke plus some guestrooms include free wired internet.

Does The Horse & Jockey have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Horse & Jockey feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Horse & Jockey doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Horse & Jockey have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Where is the closest airport to The Horse & Jockey?

The closest major airport to The Horse & Jockey is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), which is 17.5 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hull (HUY-Humberside), which is located 27.6 mi away (45-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Horse & Jockey?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Horse & Jockey that offer a balcony.

The Horse & Jockey Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 34 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oyesola

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Darren

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Extremely loud with karaoke downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was just right for our needs. Friendly staff. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

DM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated in town centre. Heating only came on during our second night of our stay. Pub is undergoing some refurbishment so will only get better. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Our stay was during a very busy halloween celebration so this affected the stay. The pub itself was noisy though this did not affect the accommodation and the room was very quiet Overall we would use the same accommodation and would recommend the venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff where excellent and the owner was lovely and nice friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Staff

Nikki who checked us in couldn’t do enough for us very friendly down to earth and nothing was to much for her
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

adrian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, staff was very help full. Only 2 cups in room. Would recommend having glasses for water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horse & jockey hotel

Excellent stay, reviewed before we landed and they were not good. We thought they were rubbish as we found nothing wrong with the place. Lovely pub, room and very friendly staff & customers in the pub. We heard no noise at all even though it was a busy Saturday night with music going on. Would definitely recommend 💯
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Martin

No Sleep

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dave & Eddie

Me & a work colleague stayed for 3 nights over a weekend while working night shift at a local power station. It’s a pub so if you want silence it’s not for you. The rooms were basic but clean, there’s a main bathroom on the landing & a fridge and microwave for guests to use. All the staff were very friendly & helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Probably more suited to contractors working in the area. I would gladly stay here again. Lovely pint of John Smith’s in the bar as well!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

T

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Lovely clean basic room for 2 , slept amazingly well,I'm sure we shall visit again in the near future .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022