The Jolly Sailor Southsea
A laid-back seaside pub offering a wide variety of beers, traditional eats, and vibrant live music with stunning sea views.
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The Jolly Sailor Southsea
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Must-see attractions
A laid-back seaside pub offering a wide variety of beers, traditional eats, and vibrant live music with stunning sea views.
"Great food, top-class service, and regular live entertainment with stunning views."
Room Access Info
For rooms above the pub, no reception. Familiarize yourself with key box access beforehand.
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Prices may differ from online menus. Confirm prices before ordering to avoid discrepancies.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Pub / Gastropub
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 23 9229 5195
Address
54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU, United Kingdom
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Seaside Ambiance & Live Music
Enjoy the laid-back seaside vibes with stunning beach views and fantastic live music events at the pub.
Quiz & Curry Nights
Engage in fun-filled Wednesday quiz nights with delicious curry or chips included.
Hearty Pub Fare
Savor traditional gastropub eats, including award-winning locally sourced meats and hearty classics.
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Room Access Info
For rooms above the pub, no reception. Familiarize yourself with key box access beforehand.
Verify Prices
Prices may differ from online menus. Confirm prices before ordering to avoid discrepancies.
Book for Deals
Consider bottomless brunch or quiz nights for great food and entertainment deals.
Dog-Friendly Venue
Bring your furry friends along; the pub is known to be dog-friendly.
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Room Access Info
For rooms above the pub, no reception. Familiarize yourself with key box access beforehand.
Verify Prices
Prices may differ from online menus. Confirm prices before ordering to avoid discrepancies.
Book for Deals
Consider bottomless brunch or quiz nights for great food and entertainment deals.
Dog-Friendly Venue
Bring your furry friends along; the pub is known to be dog-friendly.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
The Jolly Sailor Southsea offers a vibrant seaside experience with friendly staff and a lively atmosphere, particularly noted for its live music and quiz nights. While many praise the welcoming service and enjoyable events, some reviews mention concerns about price discrepancies and inconsistent food quality.
"My friends and I came here for the quiz night on Wednesday. We were welcomed with friendly staff.
The service and attentiveness on the night was very good.
For £3 to enter the quiz, which includes a curry or chips, everyone on my table was satisfied.
The quiz itself was fun and good entertainment.
Will definitely return & recommend to others."
Matthew Smith
"So booked a table for Sunday dinner when arrived the table was not ready due to them letting people sit at the table, Went for Sunday dinner, the price you see online is not the price they charge you! Then they menu they give you with the price is still not the price they charge you so ended up being charged more.other people at our table ordered the chicken roast which should off been £17 but got charged £19 even tho the menu given said £17 so everyone at the table got charged different prices from everyone els even tho ordered the same food! The food was warm and dry Then when came to dessert had to ask what they was just got told brownie, cheesecake or ice cream so went for the brownie this came out hard and freezing cold straight from fridge to plate not even warm! I could understand more if was busy and rushed off your feet but was dead in there. I get it’s all 2 for 1 but not a place I would go back to again Then the toilets these were vile dirty and smelled like piss that haven’t been cleaned, but after all off this the only good thing to come from this is the staff are all very lovely"
Bree Bartholomew
"Poor experience this evening. Band advertised as playing at 8 but still not on when we left at 8.50. Got to the bar at 7.30 on a Saturday evening but they'd sold out of nearly every beer on tap, and didn't even have ice! Waited for ages to be served, which was no fault of the barman who was amazing and doing his best to deal with loads of demands. A pub that offers live music really needs to have enough staff on and a well stocked bar."
Sian McCune
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Frequently Asked Questions
Consider visiting during bottomless brunch, quiz nights, or live music events for great deals and entertainment. Wednesday and Thursday evenings offer a burger and beer deal.
Yes, there are rooms available above the pub, but note there is no reception. Familiarize yourself with the key box system beforehand.
Yes, they offer a burger and beer deal every Wednesday and Thursday until 7 PM, and special events like quiz and curry nights.
Yes, the pub is known to be dog-friendly, with videos showcasing some of their canine visitors.
While online menus are available, prices may differ. It's advisable to confirm current prices directly at the pub.
The Jolly Sailor hosts various live music acts, Elvis impersonators, choir performances, and karaoke nights on Fridays and Saturdays.
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The Jolly Sailor, the place to go for good fresh food, good music and a great atmosphere, come and watch the sun go down from our terraces overlooking the Common then enjoy our fresh food and live entertainment.
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