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Situated on the A149 coast road at Brancaster Staithe, The Jolly Sailors is a long-established North Norfolk pub and run by the same owners as the nearby White Horse. It offers great food and ales at good value prices and is very family friendly indeed.
Housed in a white painted façade with blue door and windowsills that you can’t miss, the inside of The Jolly Sailors is rustic and warm, with plenty of wood and stone. It is also smart and cared-for, giving it an appealing vibe that elevates it to a higher-than-average-quality traditional eating pub.
The bar offers a wide selection of real ales and guest beers. Being the associated pub of the independent, family-owned Brancaster Brewery, The Jolly Sailors has many of this breweries’ ales on tap. View tasting notes and a Brief History of the Brancaster Brewery.
If ale isn’t your thing, there is a comprehensive wine list, with choices by the bottle and glass and there’s always a good cup of tea or coffee on the brew. Reassuringly, since we’re near the sea, there’s a Jolly Rum List – probably the biggest selection of Rum along the coast, plus cocktails. Ask for ‘Rum of the Month’!
Outside is a large, leafy beer garden for warmer days with an adventure play area that would occupy even the most energetic child.
Food-wise, it’s good old fashioned pub classics, delicious curries, local fish and shellfish, plus Tom’s Brancaster Mussels when in season. Thin Based Stone Baked Pizzas are hand spun to order, choose from their extensive menu or pick your own toppings. The full menu is available to takeaway, everyday. Perfect if you’re holidaying nearby. There’s a great Kid’s Menu, a Daily Specials board and lighter options for lunch.
“Families, muddy or sandy boots and muddy paws very welcome”, this pretty much sums The Jolly Sailors up. Unpretentious and open to all, it has been providing warm hospitality to friends and strangers since the 18th Century. Still true to its traditional roots, it is also firmly 21st Century, focusing on good quality food, drink and service. There is a children’s play area in the enclosed garden.
Food served 7 days – check The Jolly Sailors’ website for times as they may alter with the season.
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Brancaster Staithe
Norfolk
PE31 8BJ
