Jolly Sailor Pub in Stockport

Update November 2024: VERY sad to report that the pizza has gone downhill to the point where it's not fit for eating, but could however be used as ballistic plates in body armour. Couldn't cut it with the pizza cutter, or the knife and fork provided. Should have taken an electric bonesaw! Sent back and I refused replacement, as any chef who allowed THAT to leave his/her kitchen isn't fit for the job. Still no parmesan or herbs offered either! (End of 2024 update)Quite a nice pizza sadly spoiled by the use of fake cheese (clearly mentioned on the menu). Cooked to perfection. Service was fast and friendly, quite surprised that there wasn't an offer of parmesan and herbs for the pizza. The waitresses had everything under control even though it was fairly busy. Well worth a return visit.

Great carvery and every staff member always so attentive, kind, welcoming and helpful.

Excellent food staff lovely place

Good service, excellent food. The wide ranging menus offered a very good selection of diners. The atmosphere was relaxed. The staff were attentive but not in an obvious manner.

Just a small family get together for six. All the food was excellent, hot, served quickly and efficiently. Everyone was very happy with their meals, all plates cleared as usual. The drinks were good, from a good range of choices. Service by Sophia, Callum and the team was excellent, thank you.

Pretty good carvery, loads of options, reasonable price and good parking

Just had a family lunch service was exceptional thanks to Emily who went above and beyond to make sure everything was ok !

We’ve visited several times over the last 6 months. The food, staff, drinks, decor and location are 5 out of 5. However, the resident keyboard player ruins what could be an amazing atmosphere and ambiance. Especially on a Friday night.

Lovely meal celebrating mums birthday. Food was excellent, different varieties of meals. Very polite and attentive staff with good service. Nice place comfy and warm. Thankyou.

It was a relatively warm day so we decided to pop in for 2 shandy lagers had few pence change from 10 pounds ? Definitely wasn't worth that drink tap water stronger .we have eaten here in the past the Sunday carvery is mediocre at best realy not convinced all ingredients are fresh in fact pretty sure it's frozen .moreover I priced Christmas lunch up today £85.00 pound per adult £40.00 pound per child absolutely astonished the almond family run a couple of pubs in stockport and seem to have picked up where dick Turpin left off .no way can these prices be justified when the is a Stonehouse carvery a stones throw away £30 cheaper ? We are working class ppl we can't afford these ridiculous prices

Part of the Almond pub group, so always great food & service. I'm never disappointed.

excellent, very tasty, lovely staff. Our first visit and we loved it. I read a complaint about the amount of food - how much food do you want ? Thankyou

Lovely food and excellent service. Very friendly staff. Reasonably priced food.

As what I’d expect a five star review if you want to experience hospitality at its finest then Jolly is the place to be Josh went above and beyond friendly and warm environment with great service Ordered pepperoni pizza and chicken goujons best I’ve tasted in a long time Almond family you’ve got a great establishment with great staff

Food is way too expensive for what you get. £16 for a basic burger and chips. Service is fine

Very busy as it was a Sunday and the carvery was on. There were 8 of us; 6 meat eaters, a vegetarian and me, a vegan. The carvery was comprehensive, and the meaties loved it. The vegetarian had the same as the others, but with a quorn fillet. One fillet was disappointing when compared with the amount of meat the others were given. I had a vegan balti with rice and naan that was delicious. Prices are in line with most Stockport Food pubs. The chefs and serving team were excellent. Recommended.

Lovely food. Good service. Clean toilets. Been there two years running to celebrate my birthday as well as other times in between

Three of us ate at the Jolly Sailor on Tuesday evening, everything was great from start to finish, food, staff, service and atmosphere. To top it off, it was very clean throughout. We all said it will be our default venue when next in the area. Highly recommended.

Really nice cosy atmosphere and friendly peaceful feel.

Found this place purely by accident was taking my husband to christies hospital and my satnav packed up driving round trying to find my way totally stressed out when we saw this place pulled onto the carpark and asked if they could help us they called me a taxi while we had a drink and let us leave our car there when we got back we called in for another drink (all non alcoholic)and thanked them for their help by now it was really busy with people dining the food looked very appetising but I was too stressed out to want anything to eat but we are determined to go back at some time for a meal can't recommend it highly enough

Very welcoming and table service was of a very high standard.

Amazing food, reasonable prices. Very busy so it was quite noisy.

Enjoyed my latest meal there. Looking forward to our next visit

We had the best dessert we've had in a long while here. Good portions and well presented, the cheesecake was light and delicious and the apple crumble was served with custard and a generous crumble topping. We are craving it again today! The pub itself is lovely inside, it does fill up quickly and can get quite loud at times so we recommend getting there early.

First visit. Everything g about this place is great. Staff, food, decor and vibe.

Took our grandchildren for lunch. They tucked into the food and finished the lot. Great value.

Sorry this was a very disappointing night out. I have heard so many great reviews about food, atmosphere etc. I could not wait to visit. Wish I had not bothered. £23.00 on food which was served 2?hours after ordering. Plus 10% service charge (really) !! We were “filling up” at the bar so more expense. Might have been a good will gesture to offer bread or nibbles to diners for such a LONG wait. Fish pie, 3 tiny prawns, 2 tiny pieces of Salmon, more “whitish fish” thin layer of potato with burnt edges and lots of white sauce. Overcooked soggy broccoli and dried out peas. Rest of my friends were bitterly disappointed in quality of food. The wait of over 2 hours was unacceptable but when the food was served, burnt, dried out, or cold was so disappointing. The quiz was no consolation. We and others could not hear the questions, we approached the quiz master who was rude. We could not understand huge part of the quiz which involved excepts from films. Our party wanted to just give up and leave. So disappointed. Heard so many good things about this pub and food but did not live up to expectations. Therefore Cannot recommend. Front of house staff very friendly and helpful. Did what they could under circumstances. Not sure what was going on in the kitchen that particular night but it wasn’t good. Can’t say I will return even though it’s walking distance. Sorry 😔

Great food, lovely surroundings. Eaten here lots of times and it never disappoints. Came here with my son. We had chicken wraps, very tasty and filled with chicken. Food is cooked perfectly. Service is excellent, special thanks to Rhys who looked after us. Would definitely recommend the Jolly Sailor.

One of my favourite places for lunch

Wonderful food although a little pricey for me,it's a special treat.

Booked my mother's wake here. Popped in after speaking to James and met Emily who went through everything perfectly. Costs emailed and booking the same day. Made some amendments with Dave and called later to pay deposit. Many food options, enough for all and everybody fully enjoyed. Emily was very attentive on the day, offering her services, asking what time to put food out and helping alert family that it was time to eat. Brilliant guys! Amazing customer service 👏 👌

Delicious, hot, fresh carvery. Some ordered off the main menu too and were just as impressed. Suits all ages, super attentive staff, lovely inside, large party and all happy! All round great review for the Jolly Sailor!

Great food and service, like all the Almond pubs we've been to, they have great staff.

A very enjoyable lunch , I had fish and chips and it was delicious. I will add though that we originally went for a carvery but this is now only served on a Sunday. A bit disappointing but the food on offer and the lovely friendly staff made up for this.

Food and service was OK. Enjoyed the pub quizz

Went on a Sunday. It was very busy but no delays in service and the food and staff were excellent.

Always welcomed, staff are very accommodating. The cod (pictured) is succulent and soft, tartar sauce could be tangier but is lovely. Prices on the menu vary but appropriate and low budget friendly.

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, friendly, helpful and attentive staff plus amazing food ! What more could you want ?! A special thank you to Sarah and Emily for a wonderful lunch time meet up with my friend. Highly recommended and I am already a returning customer. Many thanks to everyone x

What lovely staff you have. 87th birthday made very special for my dad & his friends. Excellent food great value for money 5☆ from me

Treated myself to a good meal after a difficult day. Food was excellent. Friendly staff who maintained a high standard of service to their customers and not just myself. Atmosphere was just right too

The food was delicious, Pleasant atmosphere, and great service.Great food at a local pub which also is well presented.

I was given the chance to have a meal here as part of a group visit. No chance when I saw the prices. No wonder these places are rapidly going out of business.

Just been for the first time,staff was amazing and food was lovely too,thank you

The food was good. We arrived at 5.30 pm, not that busy. Restaurant relatively quiet. Service slow, lack of staff. After an hour, it was packed with people even though mid week. Waitress said sunshine brings people out. The ambience was good, but once the restaurant started filling up, it was very hard to have a conversation. Drinks overpriced (£6.10 pint cider).

Good food, service and atmosphere.

Food was ok,the guy that served us was lovely but sadly his shift finished half way through our dinner,asked for cream with my dessert but was given ice cream so gave that to my daughter,I was shocked when the service charge was £18.30,we didn't pay due to the fact on how much it was it actually it annoyed us,if it was £10 we would of been happy to pay that,the cutlery was dirty lipstick on the fork dried food on the knife,the place itself was really nice.

We had a nice meal at the Jolly sailor, Nice outdoor seating in the sun, Not the cheapest place but you pay for nice surroundings I guess. 2 Burger and Chips 2 Pints of Coke Came to just over £40

Excellent service and food. Looked after my party very well.

We ate in the bar area. The staff could not do anymore for us, it was very busy but still felt relaxed

I visited today with my disabled mum who has dementia, all the staff were amazing especially sarah and dillon who were very friendly and helpful. Food lovely with big portions

Staff very welcoming and friendly. Food amazing and very generous portions

Called today with a friend. There was a great choice in the menu but eventually we both decided on Chicken skewers and then sticky toffee pudding with custard and my friend had a delicious piece of cake. The food was wonderful and the service we received from Emily and Lilly was outstanding. Highly recommend and we will be returning soon . Many thanks to everyone for a memorable lunch. Definitely deserving of 5 STARS. X

Just about the best pub grub around, atmosphere great, staff absolutely amazing!! 10/10 every time

Great as usual, good staff & good food.

Such an amazing experience here. A nice atmosphere which didn't feel too busy, wonderfully kind and welcoming service by everyone that works here and the food was excellent. Would certainly recommend to anyone!

Lovely pub but pretty expensive

Pub between modern and ancient. Spacious, excellent for families and large groups. The girls on the staff are attentive, fast and courteous. Excellent food. Large open space and large car park.

Always have a great experience here the food is delicious and service quick. Really family friendly too which is always a great positive in my eyes.

Alright if you like frozen food. Rump steak isn't great. Tough

The staff here are so nice! Such a nice atmosphere !

We sat in the beer garden, very busy and quite a wait for food and drinks.. worth the wait! Great food

The tuscan salmon was so tasty. I'm going back next week so I can have it again

Been to many restaurants over the years and the Jolly is the most professional, well trained, friendly staff you could meet. Always willing to help and nothing is too much trouble. Great atmosphere, we love the place.

I like the decor, atmosphere and the food is decent / good pub quality. My main gripe is the service charge automatically added to your bill! (Yes I know you can ask for it to be removed but this can make you feel uncomfortable) This trend is an unwelcome trend from USA where it's used to subsidise staff wages, whereas in England it's been to show appreciation for exceptional experience. So is this to subsidise wages and if so why? Or is it a way of keeping menu prices lower than they would otherwise be, not that it's particularly cheap in first place. Id struggle to believe it's to make life easier for customers or simplify the giving of tips, interested to hear pub feedback.

My wife and I had dinner here, all very good. The only slight downside was the live musical act when first arrived which came across as just noise rather than music.

Food menu has recently changed and lost a lot of good options but a good all round pub otherwise

We had the steak chibatta with salad and chips. Was ok, needed a few more chips.

Great pub just sort the food and drinks out whilst your eating never get a drink when ordered .

Had fish and chips and it was done perfectly.

Wonderful food and service in a great establishment

The staff are brilliant but the food is standard. You're paying for the atmosphere and the asthetic of the pub. I ordered the beef burger and chips and the burger was dry up until the centre as though it had been left on a heater and has dried out. I was on a table of 8 and our food was okay but nothing to shout about for the amount we spent. Probably will go to a proper restaurant next time.

Had a lovely evening great food and served quickly.

We were a big party of 15 that had a meal at the Jolly Sailor. The professionalism and friendliness from all the staff really shone through, they were so attentive and did everything to make it a joyful, memorable family meal. The food was fabulous- everyone enjoyed it and desserts were delicious. Shout out to James who was very friendly when I phoned to book the table , shout out to Dave who was just 'brilliant 👏 in everything......and to all the other staff who worked so hard as the restaurant was full. Will definitely go again and would highly recommend others to try this place.

We are Almond regular customers and can recommend a visit.

We met up for a “meeting”, had a lovely sever Dillon. Absolute super star, very friendly, pleasant and attentive. A credit to the Jolly.

Fab location pub! Very friendly staff and great for families

Great service , very good food and great ambience

Was served by a lovely gentleman called Elliott. He was very polite, didn't constantly come up asking if everything was ok, had a meal there, the steak, was done as I asked and was very tasty. Overall experience was very positive and pleasant.

Busy pub, very attentive staff nice food albeit a little pricy.

Visited with family and friends (mum her friend and my friend) wow what can I say beautiful the food was out of this world very fresh and yes we did treat ourselves to a chocolate cake yummy!!! Our server Sarah was incredible very friendly and knowledgeable amazing. Be back soon xxx

Still providing good food and service. Always busy when we've been in

Where do I start ! Brilliant atmosphere, it is always full of people. The food is amazing ! Would recommend the chicken tikka burger or the cheese and onion pie. Food takes around 12 minutes to arrive and you could drink the toilet water it was that clean. Overall the best restaurant I have ever been to.

Nice venue, lovely staff, food above average but generally overpriced - £7.50 for hot choc fudge cake! Nevermind, the mains!

Been here a number of times. The food is always excellent staff are friendly and it's great value for money.

We love this place! Always a nice atmosphere! Maybe just need to start doing breakfasts for when we come in for pitstop mid dog walk in the mornings 😁😁

I was very impressed with the service -the staff are so friendly and helpful. We were a large disorganised group of 11 with a mix of ages and 2 older less able bodied people and a dog, the staff were brilliant and didn’t make us feel like we were a problem. The pub was busy when we arrived and they managed to seat us together and all our food arrived correctly and perfectly cooked, a great experience

Great place to eat drink and enjoy

Busy pub but relaxed Easter Sunday drinks.

Lovely food and fantastic service. It's just a shame there isn't more choice for the lunchtime deals. Especially as some were unavailable, this gave us a limited choice. It's really busy, so if you want a table, be there early.

Really lovely carvery. Firm favourite in our house. Highly reccommend.

James was amazing and so was the rest of the team

Food was hot very tasty and well placed, staff was helpful. We’ll pleased with our visit

Food for 33 of us today for a Christening. Had last one at a former Almond pub. Food service everything spot on, thank you :-)

Excellent last minute choice for post-cinema supper. Starters as mains were substantial enough to satisfy & were tasty.

Ex meal great atmosphere and great value for money

Lovely meal and drinks. Great atmosphere with live music. Lots of choice at the bar.

Went in for dinner with family. The staff were friendly and attentive. Food arrives in good time and was well cooked and nicely presented. Good choice of drinks at the bar however a few more AF choices would be good. Took a star off atmosphere as the music was very loud and made it tricky to have a conversation as we were at a biggish table.

Very good service considering they were very busy and the food was excellent

Only popped in for a quick drink. The atmosphere was great. Hope to eat there in the near future 😋

Lovely family meal Service was great