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The Jolly Sailors, King's Lynn, Norfolk

The Jolly Sailors

4.5
4.5
1656 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
22:00
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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 1,656 people are saying

The Jolly Sailors reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseEnergetic

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 an inviting atmosphere with "great food," "friendly staff," and an "excellent service." Diners frequently praise its "lovely setting" and "brilliant atmosphere." It's a family-friendly spot with a play area for kids and dog-friendly policies. Highlights include "excellent Sunday roasts" and "delicious pizzas."
1,656 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great locally sourced food and drink, friendly, helpful service. A great atmosphere provided by the Shantymen ... Will be back again soon.

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  2. Nicky

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, great food, attentive and generous host. Perfect for our family celebration. We will definitely be back!

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  3. Reece

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant atmosphere, unreal food. Yearly tradition coming back again. Will be back next year definitely

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  4. Lynne

    Derbyshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always friendly service and good food. Love the mussels every time.

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  5. Roberta

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Sunday roast, love this little place , staff friendly . Great atmosphere .

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  6. Benjamin VIP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant, family friendlies pub with delicious food and wonderfully friendly staff. Plus an excellent play area for kids and live sports.. What's not to like!

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  7. Tom

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    There’s a decent local pub here, in a coast full of overpimped gastropubs – but sadly the steak and ale pie was inedible as the steak hadn’t been cooked for long enough, the chips were badly cooked and the mussels, which I thought would be a bulletproof choice – were overcooked and had a very odd aroma. It was also expensive – probably not as much as the poncy White Horse over the road, but a lot for a not very nice meal in a noisy dining room. A disappointment.

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  8. Jacky

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal and service was fantastic. Would definitely recommend.

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  9. Marc

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, enjoyable meal at the Jolly sailor tonight

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  10. Andy

    Worcestershire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience lovely staff lovely food friendly my favourite pub on the north Norfolk coast

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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 1656 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
22:00
Booked 19 times today
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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