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Sandbrook Vaults, Market Drayton
Market Drayton
TF9 3BY
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Quinno _ left this review about Sandbrook Vaults
Joules’ pub with their stylings though more basic and earthy than the usual, despite the rather appealing Tudor (?) facade. Just the three Joules ales on, the Pale was middling (NBSS 2.5). Slightly downbeat atmosphere and I didn’t settle, so dumped the excess liquid and headed off. Feels like it needs a rethink – is it suffering from the Joules brewery tap being a few minutes walk away? 5.5
On 4th September 2026
- rating: 6
[User has posted 6342 recommendations about 6320 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Sandbrook Vaults
Fine-looking old black-and-white timber facade, and the usual Joule's faux-traditional interior really looks the part here, even if the J-shaped layout is a modern re-creation. Further seating is available in the covered alleyway to the back-left. It was also a very civilised spot on a Friday evening, unlike the Clive & Coffyne next door, although the full version of 'Two Tribes' by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was playing as I mused about what might happen later there in the evening... Anyway, the Pale, Pure Blonde, Lakota (£3.40) and Slumbering Monk were available from the four handpumps on the counter.
On 10th July 2022
- rating: 7
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Thuck Phat left this review about Sandbrook Vaults
Another of Market Drayton's characterful black and white timber framed buildings which Joules have done a decent job of renovating.
The front of the pub carries most echoes of its past with its leaded windows, low ceilings and wood bar with the area to the right having been restored in a way which fits nicely with the whole.
Our experience probably wasn't a good representation with a new landlord having taken over and free drinks, chilli and chocolate cake on offer. Very nice but it's probably not like this every day. Nonetheless, the welcome was friendly and the locals all on good form and filling this deceptively small boozer.
Beers all from the Joules range: Double Hop, Blonde, Pale Ale and Slumbering Monk. The Pale Ale was in good condition but I'm afraid I'm not keen on any of the Joules range.
A very good pub which I'd like to return to if only they offered a beer which I'd enjoy drinking.
On 17th October 2013
- rating: 6
[User has posted 694 recommendations about 693 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
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- Live Music : Yes last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 04 September 2026 by Quinno _
