wait

Your neighborhood British pub & restaurant that happens to be on Florida’s Gulf Coast


About bit about ourselves

Before you even ask, yes, the pub owners are Brits. So you might as well add the word “authentic” to our name. Liverpool native Lea Doyle purchased The Horse & Jockey in August 2008. Before Lea took over the reins at The Horse & Jockey British Pub, he warmed a seat many a time on the other side of the bar. And that’s a perspective you want in a pub owner!

The Horse & Jockey British Pub & Restaurant has been on South Pasadena, right in same location, since 1987. We’re a neighborhood pub with many regulars from around the neighborhood and throughout the British expat community.

On any day or night you’ll find


  • A cool pint, lively conversation
  • Traditional English fare made in house
  • Our world-famous Shepherd’s Pie (We can say “world-famous” since so many of our customers are expats who like to brag to their friends across the pond.)
  • Daily food specials
  • 16 beers on tap
  • Kids eat free on Thursday and Sunday
  • Football on the telly (that’s soccer on the TV for you Yanks!)

A bit about the fun and games


  • Trivia Nights on Tuesdays
  • Dart Teams on Thursdays
  • The Horse & Jockey Kick Ball team (in process)
  • The Horse & Jockey Softball team
  • New World Celts
  • British Club of Florida on Saturdays
  • FSP, FSC and ESPN Sport on the telly
  • NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA
  • Traditional Sunday dinners
  • High tea

A bit about “Absobloodylutely”


One of The Horse & Jockey’s regulars, Dexter Gabbard Jr. coined the term for the pub after I purchased it in August 2008. Sadly, Dexter died a few weeks later. It was much too soon—and for all of us whom had the privilege to know him and enjoy his sense of humor. We absobloodylutely miss him.
Designed By: Tampa Web Design Marketed By: Internet Marketing Tampa Secured By: SSL Certificates