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The Jolly Sailors, King's Lynn, Norfolk

The Jolly Sailors

4.5
4.5
1627 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
20:30
Booked 30 times today
  • Dog-friendly
  • Child-friendly
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Ramsay
  • Location
    Main Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 8BJ
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,627 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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Child-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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.

1,627 Reviews

  1. Maggie

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit and we were not disappointed. We all had an amazing roast dinner with excellent drinks. The service really was spot on, they knew when you wanted something and when to just leave you to eat. We can imagine the place would get very busy in the summer as it had an excellent garden with a play area, smokehouse and outside bar. Great place to go to on a Sunday, and to spend time catching up with family and friends. 5*****+ from us.

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  2. Richard

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly greeting on arrival, given the table as we had requested on the online booking. Hard working pleasant staff. The Adnams beer was well keptand served perfectly. A nice fresh salad and freshly cooked, hot fries and the pizzas (4 of them) were nicely cooked and presented.

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  3. Amy

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food and piping hot! Lovely variety of choices and specials - couldn’t recommend more. Servers would be better with trousers x

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  4. Julia

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly welcome excellent food and nice atmosphere

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  5. Sarah

    VIP

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A brilliant way to start the Christmas holidays meeting friends having some food and drinks at the Jolly’s! Just perfect

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  6. Heather

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A characterful dog friendly coastal pub and restaurant. The staff were welcoming and we chose to sit in the bar area. Our pizzas were excellent and my companion enjoyed the ales on offer. The pizzas are cooked on a pizza oven visible from the tables. The prices are good value. The decor is simple, homely and tasteful. We enjoyed our meal there. There is a good choice of starters, main meals and deserts.

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  7. Diane

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, reasonably priced. Lovely atmosphere. Plenty of parking.

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  8. Peter

    Derbyshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Lovely log fire. Very warm welcome

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  9. Alison

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday roast with real fires and smiling friendly staff just what we needed on a wet miserable day

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  10. Heather

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    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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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 1627 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 30 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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