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The Jolly Sailors, King's Lynn, Norfolk

The Jolly Sailors

4.5
4.5
1618 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
23:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Attention: Please note that all reservations made will be located in our inside restaurant, our tables located in our large pub garden, bar area and covered garden room are available for walk-ins only.

Voted the nation’s favourite family pub, our 18th century village local on the Norfolk coast serves real ales from our microbrewery Brancaster Brewery, home cooked wholesome food, great pub classics including Jolly Smokehouse specials, local seafood, stone baked pizzas and ice cream from a garden beach hut (and not forgetting the largest selection of rum on the coast!).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Home cooking, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    01485 210314
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Ramsay
  • Area
    Brancaster Staithe
  • Parking details
    We have a large car park at the front of the building and also a car park at the rear of the building.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

What 1,618 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Child-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Jolly Sailors offers a delightful family-friendly experience with "excellent food, friendly staff, and a lovely atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "great value" and diverse menu, including "fab pizzas" and a "wonderful selection" of specials. While some service issues arise occasionally, the overall charm and welcoming vibe make it a popular choice for visitors. Enjoy the expansive outdoor space and dog-friendly environment for a relaxed dining experience.

1,618 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable evening of food & sea shanties would return again

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  2. emma

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been a favourite of ours for years never fails prompt friendly professional welcoming great team 🤩

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  3. stefan

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    we use this pub once a month for date night so when we saw the" steak night " come up we thought lets go. so to start off we ordered a steak each to be told no sirloin at 1830 on a steak night, so we both had rib eye, one with fries and salad the other with fries, tomato and a few mushrooms. drinks came and food about 20 minutes later, the well done was well done, the fries were the best part of the meal, the salad was swimming in dressing and was a mess. there was one small tomato and i expected a steak mushroom for a steak night? the blue steak was rare and no blood, the plates were not heated up so my steak went cold quickly making the big lumps of fat in the steak horrible so they were removed and left on the side of the plate which we took home for the dogs as then at least they would be happy. we got asked when the food arrived if it was ok then even when our drinks glasses were empty no one asked if we wanted a refill. in the end we gave up and left having to walk to the bar to pay and still never got asked if the food was ok. we wont ever go back for steak and will stick to their pizzas which are good. we never complained at the time as we went to eat together and having waited for food did not wish to sit separately eating whilst the food issues were dealt with. for £32 each it was over priced and rubbish

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  4. Paul

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service.  Thoroughly enjoyed  the sea shanty evening.

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  5. Richard

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A really top notch Sunday lunch! Perfectly cooked and well presented, lovely tender meat, crispy roasties and Yorkshire pudding

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  6. Alex

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Glad to see a pub in norfolk which hasn't been poshed up and has local atmosphere

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  7. Sarah

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another great night at the Jolly’s, nothing pretentious and overstated, just good food, great drinks and a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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  8. Hayley

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as usual - so helpful, friendly, fantastic food - just love the Jolly!

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  9. Sarah

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food great drinks the perfect night in the perfect pub!

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  10. Lucy

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal early evening. Good food at reasonable prices. Great children's menu. Our granddaughter, who doesn't like chips, was thrilled to learn she could order mashed potato! (And ate every scrap). Service was very efficient and friendly. Will return

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FAQs

The Jolly Sailors offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01485 210314.

The Jolly Sailors is rated 4.5 stars by 1618 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Jolly Sailors

Main Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 8BJ

Additional information

  • Area
    Brancaster Staithe
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Home cooking, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a large car park at the front of the building and also a car park at the rear of the building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Ramsay
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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