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The Jolly Sailors, King's Lynn, Norfolk

The Jolly Sailors

4.5
4.5
1623 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • 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 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01485 210314
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Ramsay
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Wine

What 1,623 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

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 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.

1,623 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    VIP

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Heather

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 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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  3. Diane

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 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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  4. Peter

    Derbyshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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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  5. Alison

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 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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  6. Heather

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 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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  7. emma

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    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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  8. stefan

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    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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  9. Paul

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 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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  10. Richard

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 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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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 1623 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Jolly Sailors

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Brancaster Staithe
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wine
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