Mr Jonathan Jeffery, was the first tracable licencee in 1787. He would have paid rent to The Most Noble William John Arthur Charles James, 6th Duke of Portland K.G.

The pub became a social meeting place for locals and workers of the local mine, from 1876 until its closure in 1978. The first owners of the mine, the Sheepbridge Coal and Iron Company, paid the miners their wages right here at the Jug & Glass, until the Government stopped this practice in 1883.

The public house was purchased by Hardy's Kimberley Brewery in 1921 for the sum of £8,050, through Thomas Warner Turner of Cuckney House, land agent to the Duke of Portland.

The present landlord Ray Denovellis undertook a major refurbishment programme of the pub in 2000. Interesting things emerged from the re-fit, including two lost rooms upstairs, which have now been restored to their former glory, exposing the original oak beams.

An internal well was also discovered, still intact and full of water. This is still in place, although capped off, and is situated beneath the disabled persons toilets.

The alterations meant that more facilities could be made available, including food and accommodation, whilst maintaining the charm of a country pub. The pub's success over the years is reflected in the very small change over of landlords since 1787.