Jolly Sailor

Mead Ln, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3ER
$ English

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: Mead Ln, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3ER
  • Cross Street: Mead lane
  • Cuisine: Bar-B-Q | Desserts | English | Fusion | Hamburger | Indian | Pasta |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Pub
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01225 873002
  • Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Famous Chef, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, River View, Big Screen TV,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
ALL DAY-RESTAURANT 12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
ALL DAY-RESTAURANT 12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
ALL DAY-RESTAURANT 12:00 - 23:00
Thursday
ALL DAY-RESTAURANT 12:00 - 23:00
Friday
ALL DAY-RESTAURANT 12:00 - 23:00
Saturday
ALL DAY-RESTAURANT 12:00 - 23:00
Sunday
ALL DAY-RESTAURANT 12:00 - 23:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars based on 743 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 30, 2024
Hilary N.
Good food, good service, very friendly at a good price

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Aug 25, 2024
Rob H.
Friendly and welcoming Only negative was the gents cubicle was out of order

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
May 06, 2023
Louise E.
Celebrate my friends 40th birthday, Excellent service, nothing was to much trouble. We was bit hot so server opened windows to let some air in. Food was nice

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 5/10
Apr 11, 2023
Celeste P.
Wonderful ambience for an early evening meal. Our Sunday roast was very filling, gravy rather salty. Great service, we enjoyed sitting in the conservatory.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 4/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 5/10
Apr 05, 2023
Joseph P.
We waited at least 40 min for the food - too long

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 27, 2022
Gaynor L.
We had a wonderful Christmas lunch and the staff were amazing. Brilliant thank you. Gaynor

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 09, 2022
Trish F.
A really warm welcome and very good service .Wonderful roaring fire. Food was beautifully cooked and value for money. It was a quiet night overall but really enjoyed it .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2022
Ian D.
Unfortunately I had an accident on the way and had to return home so I missed the reservation
Business Response:
Hi Ian, Oh no, I hope all is well with you. I hope to see you soon again. Jolly sailor Saltford

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 13, 2022
Rachel D.
We were warmly greeted and served by Charlotte for the evening, the service was fantastic throughout our visit and the food was very enjoyable so compliments to the chef, we would highly recommend the Jolly Sailer as it was relaxed dining with all expectations exceeded and plan to return again very soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Sep 21, 2022
Pete D.
Good selection of food and drinks on offer, very friendly and helpful staff, the curry was superb.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 01, 2022
Robin H.
Good food, good service and excellent value. Will be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 02, 2022
Jacqui R.
Very kind lady (blonde bun) and friendly table service.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 25, 2022
Sarah G.
Fab food and lovely staff thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 23, 2022
Ann H.
Lovely location good service and extensive lunch menu. Always enjoyable.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 17, 2022
Deborah S.
Staff was very helpful and very friendly. Will definitely be going back .food was amazing

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 22, 2022
Wendy B.
Lovely food. Quick service Very polite and friendly staff Will be returning!!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 14, 2022
Mark C.
It was lovely but a bit expensive but could well be the current prices after 2 years of covid. We had a groupon voucher. Would definitely go back , the staff were so pleasant

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 28, 2022
Megan B.
Unable to rate as they informed us on arrival that they were not serving food, despite having a booking and them having our phone number we were not informed. We’d walked 30 mins and planned the table around our lil ones eating. So not a great experience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 27, 2021
Susan H.
First experience of dinning out for Christmas dinner, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Food was amazing and plenty of it, service was great , It wasn’t rushed giving a chance to digest everything and relax. The staff were pleasant and helpful. There was only one thing that we felt could have been better, it was the heating, it was very cold and people were dinning with coats on. If the place was warmer it would have been wonderful.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 09, 2021
Mariann T.
Didn't have an experience. As I managed to book a table on the Tuesday, and was shut.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 31, 2021
James L.
Very nice food, really friendly owner. Will definitely return.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2021
Joanne L.
We stumbled across the jolly sailor whilst looking for places to eat online in the bath area. It's a lovely little pub on the river where barges pass through the lock great seating area outside

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 10, 2021
Robin H.
The service was good and friendly, prices were reasonable and the food was excellent and very generous portions. Would definitely recommend and will be going back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 02, 2021
Samantha R.
Lovely atmosphere very friendly and helpful staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 30, 2021
Rebecca H.
Really great experience, food staff service and setting we're perfect

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 13, 2021
Angela I.
Rice was a bit overcooked but the staff were lovely and looked after us very well. Would recommend you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 03, 2021
Louise W.
Although a very busy bank holiday Monday, everything was well-managed from the customer perspective. Lots of staff and we were very impressed at the speed that our food was delivered, given how busy the pub was. We were seated outside and I had asked on the webform for a seat with a backrest for my elderly mother. With no fuss the waitress immediately brought out a comfortable chair. We were all happy with the experience. It's been a very tough year for hospitality but you absolutely rose to the challenge - Well done! :-)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 13, 2021
Doreen E.
Helpful staff with dietary needs. Food good.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 06, 2021
Jane G.
Due to weather and Covid it was the best it could be as always. Food was awesome as always. Jx

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2021
Martin P.
Everything was ok. Just a shame we had to return are pudding as it had a hair actually in the sticky toffee pudding, wanted quiche but wasn’t told it wasn’t In stock till I asked if it came cold or hot and told they weren’t serving hot drinks but they were making hot drinks at the time, Other then that the platters were lovely and perfect value of money and a lovely Scenery, I will be back again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 20, 2021
Rachael b.
Service was a little slow at first, but it was very busy, after they got through that little rush, all was fine. The table staff were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 19, 2021
Grace K.
Lovely atmosphere in the sunshine. Great service. Good covid control in place. Delicious food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 19, 2021
Pat B.
Excellent lamb madras

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 21, 2020
Shona G.
Had a lovely time thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 06, 2020
Pam O.
Excellent service. Very smooth and straight forward from booking the table to leaving the pub. Very friendly efficient staff. Felt very safe throughout

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 27, 2020
Fay H.
Very good all round and excellent food although food was very rich so a bit too much for me.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 29, 2020
Carol S.
Food was excellent .our friend found veg a little hard alas this is a matter of choice..The service was excellent , especially as they were so busy .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2020
Aaron B.
Lovely pub and great food, good value. Highly recommend!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2020
Paul M.
Lovely food in a relaxed atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2020
Martin C.
I could not fault my whole experience at the jolly sailor under the circumstances of social distancing, it was really busy and food was coming to the tables 30-45 minutes late but it wasn’t a problem as we all knew the pressure the staff were under. The staff could not of been more accommodating and apologetic to us, the food was amazing and I will be definitely coming back again soon to enjoy this lovely pub once again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2020
Karen L.
Lovely setting. Really good food. Staff were very welcoming and provided excellent service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 21, 2020
Rosemary L.
Was nervous about visiting due to previous posts absolutely nothing to worry about. We were bought a voucher for Xmas decided at the start of lockdown easing to use it to celebrate our wedding anniversary which happened to be a Wednesday was able to use it during eat out to help out. There was a very good menu selection customer service was excellent owner came over and spoke to us personally. Will definitely visit again and highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 20, 2020
Adrian M.
I have nothing to say, except that everything was perfect

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2020
Jill W.
The food was amazing and the service was friendly and very quick. I would recommend to others

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 13, 2020
Nicola H.
Excellent setting, service especially good and food enjoyed.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2020
Rebecca O.
Went recently when the social distancing measures had been put in place, really quick to get served, food came out within 10 mins (very surprised as the garden was full!), staff very helpful and overall great visit! Thank you for being open!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Aug 04, 2020
Jo R.
Lovely people very tentative great food but a little pricey but overall great time

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 30, 2020
Thomas B.
Fantastic experienced, and felt very comfortable even with social distancing in place

Overall: 10/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2020
angela d.
I can't comment upon the food as the three of us only drank and had crisps but it was a really nice gesture to give me a birthday G & T; most grateful. Love the Jolly's setting and is fantastic on a sunny day/evening. Unfortunately for me, the sun never shines on my birthday (in the middle of July) and so it bucketed it down - although we were nice and dry under the large umbrella that covered the table.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 13, 2020
Martin H.
Friendly staff, good food, lovely setting by the river. Did a brilliant job considering the covid19 situation. Thank you

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 11, 2022
angela G.
We had a very good time celebrating a birthday and wedding anniversary. The food was great, and the service was excellent. Sad to see so few people probably due to the sad events of the day. Would certainly go again and strongly recommend to friends

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2022
Sally B.
Excellent curry. Chicken Tikka Masala

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2022
Derian S.
Starters (hummus and nachos) and mains (curries) were fantastic. Puddings ok. The staff were really stretched but were really friendly and helpful. Very impressed and will be trying out the Mantra Indian restaurant in Bath to try more of the curry dishes.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 05, 2022
Pat G.
Great service, lovely food, my only little thing is, we did a groupon deal and all starters has spicy sauce, but still very good value and would definitely go again

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Oct 21, 2021
Stephen H.
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Oct 17, 2021
Gillian W.
Pleasant welcome and service. Bit of a wait for food, but very good when it arrived.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Apr 26, 2021
Gary B.
Overall very happy, good food, quick service and lovely location

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 29, 2020
Jackie S.
Lovely food- great service.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Sep 11, 2020
Sharon S.
Great service even though bar manager was on his own that day. Pub has such a lovely position right by the Weir but feel outdoor area could do with a bit of a refresh especially the path from car park to make more accessible and attractive.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 28, 2020
Lynda G.
Lovely setting. Friendly owner and staff. Good food. Only negative don't serve steak on the summer menu. Shame. One of my favourite places to eat. Would recommend.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 10, 2020
Nicola L.
Fab experience. Nice to be out again to something near normal. The guys that run the Jolly Sailor are friendly, efficient and welcoming. Food was good and reasonably priced. Menus were a bit grubby but otherwise a great place.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 30, 2024
Tessa W.
A very pleasant pub situated right by the river, a beautiful situation. The food was good pub food at a reasonable prices. My only observation was that the outside area could do with some tidying up

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 18, 2022
Will D.
The food was good - some was superb. Absolutely mouthwatering. The food took a long time to come but this was fully consistent with its freshly prepared state and it a absolutely worth waiting for. We weren't in a hurry and were aware that it would be like this. someone nipping in for a quick meal in a work lunch hour might get caught out though. Maybe customers could be given an indicative waiting time - maybe they are already (the pub knew we weren't in a hurry). The beer (draught 6X) was a bit odd - perhaps not being kept very well, or too long. It as fully drinkable, but a purist might have objected. It could be worth thinking whether improvements could be made. Staffing seemed thin but we understand the pub is under changed management and may need time to ramp up staffing. We were surprised to see the remains of previous customers popcorn scattered about the windowsills and floor near our table. It didn't bother us, but some people ight be concerned. We have sense some very negative reviews on the internet from a few months back, before the change in management. If they are fair, then the pub has made great improvements in the last month or so - overall we really enjoyed it.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 1/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
May 08, 2022
justin M.
Only complaint was having to clear our own table. Once food was served never saw a member of waiting staff again! Very poor

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 30, 2022
Alison H.
Enjoyed the meal thanks, we did have to wait quite a long time for the food but it was busy as it was Mothers Day

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 14, 2021
Samantha C.
Great easy food, great service, fab location .

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
May 13, 2021
jenny c.
really enjoyed the meal and the time - will definately come back ! thanks.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 03, 2021
Rosalind S.
We had an amazing time. Felt very nervous, not knowing what to do. Staff were very helpful and if they didn't know, they got advise straight away. A Very Satisfied Customer. We will come back to The Jolly Sailor, Saltford. Xx

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
May 01, 2021
Wendy K.
My friend was concerned that there wasn’t table service for ordering. Also told they weren’t serving coffee until lunch was over. Crazy as that was over an hour wait, complained and lady dealt with it very efficiently, bar staff hadn’t realised we had already eaten thought we just wanted coffee. Maybe question should have been asked to avoid the confusion.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 26, 2021
John P.
Although the food was excellent. Unfortunately the platter we ordered as a starter was served with our main meal so was all a bit rushed.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 21, 2021
Helen H.
It would be good if hedge could be cut lower to see the water. Archie was very good with the service.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 06, 2020
Julie C.
Great meal and excellent value for money thank you

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 14, 2020
Bob S.
Really friendly manager/ owner ? and staff, great Sunday lunches and plenty of it. Decor a bit tired and tatty so not a dressy, special occasion type place but will certainly be going back and happy to recommend. Thank you for looking after us

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Aug 20, 2020
Matthew C.
Had a fantastic time. Will definitely come back

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2020
Hemant P.
Excellent service despite being extremely crowded evening.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 13, 2020
David B.
Incredibly busy hot lunchtime Staff coped well Parking a problem Got blocked in

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 11, 2020
Sara Y.
We sat outside and it was lovely. Socially distanced queuing to order food and drinks at the bar, and one way entry/exit system. The staff were lovely. The only real issue we had was the toilets. The ladies’ smelled very bad and floors/cubicles were dirty. We were at the pub for 5-6 hours and don’t think the toilets were cleaned at all during that time. Not sure how covid safe that is.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 0/10
Value: 0/10
Aug 01, 2020
Robert E.
Very enjoyable visit, much helped by sunshine. Very heloful staff.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 3/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Jul 22, 2020
Jason R.
With all the customers and the beautiful location a little bit of effort to produce food of decent quality would really do this place well. Unfortunately, the food is just frozen and deep fried. The sunday roasts looked bland.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 18, 2020
Pat H.
The staff were very attentive and kindly gave my husband a free pint of beer, having picked up that it was his birthday. My chicken korma was lovely but there wasn’t any korma in it at all. It wasn’t just mild, I think the korma had been left out completely. However, it was melt in the mouth so I didn’t complain. One of our party had a coronation chicken jacket potato but was disappointed that the filling was cold. She wasn’t sure if that’s par for the course, so she didn’t say anything. One of our party asked for salt and sauce with her meal and was a bit frustrated that drinks orders and deliveries were concentrated on whilst she was still waiting and well through her meal before they came. The first two dessert choices were unavailable so we had to take third choice. That said, we did have a lovely time and were allowed to move our tables around to suit us. I appreciate that the restaurant is newly re-opened so it’s early days for the busy staff to get used to everything. We were asked a few times if everything was good and we said yes because overall everything was great. This review is nit picking but you did ask!

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 12, 2023
Traci L.
Lovely location, food and service. We went on a rainy week day though - given the location it will be alot better on a sunny day.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 23, 2022
Sharon S.
Really nice visit we went for a lunch time treat. Only thing I would say is please warm the plates for the hot food. It is a simple thing but takes the standard up a level. Hot food should come on warm/ hot plates., But we did really enjoy our meal. But we would have gave 8/9.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 30, 2022
karen a.
We hadn't been to the Jolly Sailor for a few years, and felt the service had really gone down hill. We weren't greeted when we went to the bar, (there were 2 staff members behind the bar) just waited even tho there were no other customers waiting, even an 'I'll be with you in a minute' would have helped. The girl who served us was extremely young so maybe her customer service skills haven't developed yet. She did lager shandys, when we had asked for beer shandys. We ate our meal-food very good- and left. Didn't feel valued as customers and won't be returning.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 20, 2022
Elaine M.
Stunning setting & I am a returning customer but disappointed that despite having a wonderful selection of curry's they had no rice so given chips as alternative. Food super delicious but then went to order desert & advised chef had gone home. We were rather disappointed as it was only 8.15 & they were shutting in 5 mins & had gone out with friends. I was Unaware of this early closure on a wednesday. But the owner was very friendly & attentive during our visit & the food so good we will go back but check definitely opening hours next time.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Jul 10, 2022
GILL G.
Good service and value. When eating outside you are not allowed to set up a tab.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 28, 2022
Amanda W.
We went for lunch on Friday, turned up and had to wait to tell someone we had booked a table. We were told they were missing a few things from the menu, which was fine we ordered and food was very nice. We had scampi and steak & ale pie. More and more people came in and were told what was missing from the menu, it actually got so bad it was easier to say what they did have rather than what they didn’t! We felt sorry for the 2 girls behind the bar as it just felt they were having to take the brunt for the lack of food available. We were lucky to order when we did. Overall it was a nice experience.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 4/10
Oct 18, 2021
Benedetta G.
Need more gluten free /vegan. Also no Sunday roasts which was on the website, the reason why the others came

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 12, 2021
Michelle B.
Nice

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 6/10
Jul 23, 2021
Hope L.
Servers seemed a little clueless and menus/tables felt sticky and hadn't been cleaned. It wasn't busy so no excuse, the staff were just standing around chatting to each other. The food was good and generous portions. Lovely location

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
May 28, 2021
Janice M.
Food: olives didn't look very appetising (small and dry- looking) and then surprised to find they were hot. Why? Not as expected - I.e. plump and juicy and room temperature. Rest of food good. Service ok but not great. Asked to pay when ordering but no explanation as to why, and because it was paid, we were never asked if we'd like more drinks or dessert - not the best for your sales opportunities. It generally felt it had gone down hill since I was there last

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 2/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 21, 2021
Michaela C.
Took a while to be seated and then we were sat at the table for a while waiting for someone to take our order. In the end I had to get up and walk towards the waitress to let her know that we were ready to order. Food came out quite quickly after that but not even halfway through eating my meal the waitress came up to our table and asked us to pay whilst eating which was rude and unnecessary. Other people around us were waiting a while to pay for their order after eating so it was strange that we were singled out and made to pay before we had even finished. Everything else was perfect and I would definitely visit again.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 4/10
Apr 16, 2021
Sally B.
Beautiful location overlooking the lock. A very special view Food was sadly disappointing and over priced. A choice of dining table would be good Picnic Benches not ideal for the elderly or pregnant ladies. We saw 2 people leave because of this

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 12, 2020
Stephen C.
Eating at an outside table on a cold day is never so good as an inside one, but that’s Covid! The food and drinks were what we expected and service, given the circumstances , was prompt and there was probably a smile behind the mask. Had to ask for a another black coffee as it was not up to scratch but the replacement was brought out immediately and with an apology.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Sep 16, 2020
Caroline H.
My meal was very good; my husband’s meal mediocre. We had to wait a very long time between first & second course. My husband described the pub as “Tatty”; could do with some TLC especially ladies loo which was not very clean.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 12, 2020
Donna C.
Lovely food but waited almost 1 hour for it

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 12, 2020
Cora M.
Making a table reservation online was straight forward. On arrival we were told to pick any table. After sitting at our table for a while with our drinks we were asked to move due to another reservation. We moved to a table in a nice location by the river but it was sticky and covered in ants. Cigarette butts littered the paving. The food arrived in good time and was splendid. All in all in a mixed bag but prompt service, nice location and very good food.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 03, 2020
mike w.
Overall experience good but rating pulled down by nanbread for my guest not cooked all way through plus the milk jug (for the coffee) was cracked and I pointed it out to our waitress who was very attentive. The service was efficient and spacing in the conservatory good.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Jul 12, 2020
Christine J.
Efficient social distancing and staff were wearing masks so that was reassuring. However, the state of the menus was tatty, didn't look as if they'd been changed since before Covid! Chicken Korma was nice though perhaps not so creamy as usual. Grandson said his burger was rather greasy. Excellent service including water for our dog. Good value for money.