The Jolly Sailors in Waveney

Wow stunning food and great friendly service. There were 13 of us hence we had to sit on two tables but it was fine as they were next to each other. The food was amazing (compliments to the kitchen staff who never stopped the whole time we were there). I had the halloumi fries and chicken Sunday roast which were amazing. Lots of different flavours. The staff were really attentive and friendly. We also had someone in our party who couldn’t make it because they were ill hence we took a takeaway meal home for them which was all pack up by the restaurant. Five star meal with five star service thank you.

We visited Lowestoft for the day, my partner's son recommended the jolly sailors for lunch, we enjoyed it very much lovely views and outside tables. Food was worth the money and the service was very good.

We were nine in all, and simply planned to meet up and have a bite to eat. We hadn't booked, but Manager Craig sorted us out with two tables brought together. Excellent menu choices for a range of tastes/diets. And friendly and efficient service. It's still very popular (I live in Devon, but have been a customer over many years). For a sit-down lunch you should definitely book.

I’m going to keep this short. Lovely pub, Food was great, staff equally as good but the toilet facilities were putrid…..

The food was excellent and the atmosphere was welcoming. We were revisiting old haunts and were very impressed. A perfect place to look out at the grey sea and pelting rain.

Visited The Jolly Sailors Sunday 3/3/24 at 12.45-14.00, (window table). I was very pleased with the quality of food, and also the service. The Sunday Roast was perfect. Great amount of food, fluffy roast potatoes, perfectly cooked vegetables, tender meat and a Yorkshire pudding which was the size of my head,... brill. Pecan Tart dessert was very tasty. This is easily one of, if not the best meals I've eaten in the surrounding area. I cannot recommend this place enough! A warm and welcoming environment! No improvement needed as everything was perfect. Professional well managed staff. A Big friendly wave 👋🏻👋🏻 to Sarah Alexander for being so charming, lovely and being the friendly face that represents all that's good about the Jolly Sailors and the team. This goes a long way in bringing customers back,... as well as the amazing food. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I will definitely be returning again :)

Wow just had the most delicious meal here. I had smoked haddock, generous portion, with a perfect poached egg, smashed new potatoes, and perfectly cooked green beans, with a mustard sauce. It was wonderful. My husband had cod and chips, very generous portion, fresh fish and light crispy batter. We shared a lemon crème brûlée, which was good. Really friendly staff. Will definitely go back. Oh and a decent carpark, and sea views. Previously we stopped for sandwiches, again very good.

Called in with our dog Freddie and got a table near the window overlooking the sea so a great spot to chill. I had the Chicken Sunday Roast and wife had beef equivalent, both of which were delicious. Had a couple of pints and went home nicely full and having thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, Freddie also had a good time (he had a Pork & Hide Chew rather than a Sunday lunch ;0) ) Great time had by all and thank you to the lovely staff.

Ordered chicken in a bucket chips were amazing the breaded coating on chicken tasted very procesed (packet bread crumbs). The chicken it self was very good moist & tasty,The rainbow slaw was extreemly tasty very small amount about a heaped teaspoon full.Open kitchen Head chef obviously loves his own voice as he was extremely loud,shouting orders to his colleagues in kitchen could be heared loudly in dining area which I found uncomfortable & irritating.

Really enjoyed a very good lunch,,lovely position overlooking the sea.very smart and cosy interior,met the lovely Sarah who had a nice chat and told us about the other pubs run by moss and co to visit, would like to have a leaflet with your inns,sample menu and info such as dog friendly.which also creates a talking point for customers and staff.

Had eggs royale today which was delicious but prices have risen dramatically. The loyalty card helps! The Wood burner fire offers a true welcome and the location overlooking the sea is breathtaking. Radiators not on in main bar although the wood burner was working but hogged by sofa people!’ Today’s weather was extremely cold and wet so having extra warmth would have been better. Overall a lovely place to eat, drink and enjoy the views.

Had a fantastic meal here last night; the flavours were incredible and portions very generous- it’s the only time I have seen my partner beaten by a main course! We both opted for the pork belly pancakes to start which had a great kick to them and came served with pickled red cabbage and the most delicious soft and crunchy pork. Main courses were equally delicious (smoked haddock with baby prawns and garlic butter) and lambs liver and mash. Service was great and after the meal we watched a brilliant band in the bar area next door. Altogether a superb evening- would definitely recommend.

I don't often feel compelled to leave a review for a good meal but this is definitely one of them. We stumbled across this place after having taking our 7 year old out for a Mummy and Daddy day out without his two younger brothers. We had just been ice skating and was looking for somewhere to eat that could cater for us all. The ambience was calm and clean with windows that overlooked the sea. The menu had lots of options without being pretentious. The service was great (such a rarity these days) and the attention to my son's allergies was comforting and reassuring. My son throughly enjoyed his 'plain' burger without worry and the fires were yummy. The waitress came back to us to check that the oil used was sensitive to his allergies. I had the pan fried fish with green beans and saffron sauce which was cooked perfectly. My husband enjoyed his giant burger. The condiments were all good quality and not cheap stuff. We left empty plates. The food was worth every penny. My son said it was one of the best meals out he's had. Thank you all for making his day a great one. We will definitely be back when we're next in the area (we live in Norwich).

We must write to say want excellent service we received on our recent visit, the atomsphere was wonderful, We went in on New year's eve, the Dining room was fully booked but Sarah the manager managed to get a table, the food and service we received was excellent, so also returned on the morning of new year's day and sit by the fire, and had a small breakfast, we look forward to returning to sample the sunday lunch, have already recommended to our friends as great place to go.

Brilliant service, lovely atmosphere, great restaurant space. I took my elderly father in law for Boxing Day lunch. When ordering the waitress immediately realised he was hard of hearing and asked another server to turn the music down. Our meal was lovely, he has a good appetite and finished his Brisket even though it was huge . We didn’t get pestered but not ignored… best service from staff I’ve had in a long time. Thank you

Ordered a sandwich, the bread was stale, and filled with the worst mussy slimy tuna I have ever been served, very sad that a pub this size cant serve a edible simple sandwich. Absolutely disgusting.

Visited on a Friday very busy which was great to see. Food was lovely I had the sea bass chowder very tasty and filling.The roast looked good as did the chicken buckets , also desserts including Xmas pudding and cheeseboard all good value.Will definitely return.

Visited this place for a family lunch today. Friendly welcome, good service and delicious food. And lovely views, even in the rain

Cold food delivered late and an excuse of different chefs doing different food. Would not recommend this place at all as nobody cared that despite placing an order other people's orders of similar food was delivered before ours and ours was only delivered when I...

Swung by for a breakfast and a quick pint or 2 on a cold a chilly morning. Fire was roaring, food & booze was excellent….all topped off by fantastic, cheery bar staff. A must visit if out for a stroll along the beach front or...

Grace served my group of friends with delicious smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, bacon and egg rolls, coffees and read. It would be so welcoming for the girls to smile. They are super efficient but do not smile or offer are interaction with us. Having...

A very welcoming, friendly pub. We called in at the end of a breezy and slightly damp 8km walk and were greeted like old friends (this was our first visit). We took a seat by the blazing log fire and ordered our drinks - excellent...

Called in as visiting Lowestoft as was told its a great place to eat. Restaurant was a good half empty with only 2 tables occupied at about 5.15pm. Asked for a table as bar was slightly noisy but was told they were fully booked! No...

Very nice food and best service, Always busy here. Stunning views just Infront of the restaurant looking down on the cliff.

Great full English. Quality food. Well fried eggs. Black pudding on point. Great sausage and bacons. Good coffee. Lovely view. Sexy waitresses in tight short skirts.

Could not fault this lively pub which overlooks the sea in Pakefield, Lowestoft. The staff were all friendly and helpful and the food was absolutely delicious.

A great place to visit for excellent food and bar offerings, with a very friendly attentive front of house service team in the restaurant and bar. Having dined 7 times in September in both the restaurant and bar we have thoroughly enjoyed each visit, with...

my grandson 21st birthday meal great place to eat , food worth every penny, staff looks after your every needs lovely atmosphere. will definitely be going back for more . Highly recommend .

Had an amazing time, all the food was wonderful. Cannot fault anything. Will definitely be coming again.

It was for my son's 21st Birthday. We pre-ordered in advance, which made total sense with so many of us. Everyone enjoyed their food. The service was great. We all had a fantastic time.

Had full English breakfast couldn’t fault it good service followed by excellent food in a nice location just outside Lowestoft

I visited the Jolly Sailor on Saturday 16th September 2023. Being a coeliac, I really struggle to eat out, spoke to Tom the bartender, he showed me the gluten free menu and was so reassuring that I would be safe to eat their. ( I’ve...

Great spot . Sea view but 26 mins wait for cold food . £13 bit expensive for cold loaded fries. Would understand if it was busy but at this point we were the only people waiting.

Seemed like the perfect spot for mums 85th birthday with 10 of us. However, the hoops we had to jump through to reserve a table, and pay a £100 deposit and pre order all our food was a bit annoying. Then to be let down...

This venue has been a favourite from childhood and I always make great effort to return. However the latest visit was disappointing. We spent an hour watching and LISTENING to the Chef’s Show. He was just so loud, chatting and loudly shouting orders. Not the...

Incredible band tonight, best I’ve seen at the Jollies. Amazing singer and musicians. Well done!!!!!

Very welcoming and pleasant staff, very attentive. The food was plentiful and very nice Pricing is spot on . Nice location

4 of us came for a meal and it was delicious. We had 3 courses each which I shouldn’t of as it made me way to full!!!! Outstanding food and the service was second to none. I would definitely go again

I have been going to the Jolly Sailors for a number of years, but never again. The food I ordered was not what I had expected, sliced under cooked cauliflower. Couldn't get the knife through it, so couldn't eat it. I said to the waiter...

What a shame the food used to be so good what has happened ordered two catch of the day fish over cooked and chips greasy will not be returning in the near future

Brusk service but food ok. No substitutions so lots of wasted not eaten not wanted food on table. Lots of other tables with the same situation

What a great location for a pub, on the cliff top overlooking the beach with easy access. Great food, tight menu, so everything is good. Nice range of local beers without being over expansive.

Can’t fault it! Currently sat in this pub eating possibly the best ( and cheapest) loaded fries I’ve ever had ! Superb location, and it’s always busy which tells you loads! We’ve eaten here three times, twice in the pub and once in the restaurant...

Jolly Sailors, perhaps once a place jollly Sailors would meet and exchange tales of the sea. Particularly lovely hand soap and fantastic staff. Great sea views and a close by cycle lane for the local thirsty cyclist, looking for a pint of local ale and...

Great atmosphere, brilliant service and absolutely wonderful food. I can strongly recommend visiting this pub for food or just a drink. If you get nice weather the view over the sea when sat outside is breathtaking

Been here a few times now, we come from Essex and always come here when holidaying in the area. Always had nothing but experiences! Always a pleasure! Food is always really good, restaurant is very smart and the service is very good! Hats off to...

Excellent service and food, freshly prepared. That good we went back again the next night!! Would highly recommend.

Good selection of excellent food with children menu and vegetarian options. Lovely sea view from the outside seating area. Good range drinks including very low alcohol choices.

My wife and I ate a late Sunday lunch at the Jolly Sailors and had a really good meal. Whilst the prices are not the cheapest in town, they are reasonable for what you get and to be honest our food was excellent and of...

Superb food at very reasonable prices served by friendly, helpful staff. Spaciously set out restaurant - so many places cram in as many tables as possible, but not The Jolly Sailors - and this greatly enhanced our enjoyment. Everything was perfect and we hope to...

Lovely outside area to sit for a gourmet lunch next to the sea. Dog friendly inside and out and food to die for!

Came here for lunch and a couple of drinks. Managed to get a high table in the main bar looking out over the sea which was a bonus as all the tables filled and refilled very quickly. I had a BLT sandwich and my wife...

Really liked this place. Tastefully decorated and furnished. Nice views over the coast. The food was very good and reasonably priced for good sized portions. Staff efficient and friendly as well. Will definitely come back when next in the area.

Decided to try this after loving the other restaurants they own for my husbands birthday. The food was absolutely amazing, top marks to all the chefs! However I have one complaint all the staff made me feel extremely uncomfortable, I felt very on edge all...

We chose to eat here because we needed somewhere that served an alternative menu alongside the Sunday roast. Unfortunately the roast is really not up to scratch. Quite a wait for food to arrive. The beef was okay but my mother in law was unable...

Meal was nice but I chose a special of the day which was hake. The fish was cooked well but over seasoned my husband sea bass again was far to salty. More vegan options are needed the menu hasn’t changed from last year so my...

Amazing food, brilliant service and a lovely atmosphere. We ordered cheesy chips and halloumi fires, they were gorgeous, perfect portion sizes aswell. Very quick service and overall a great experience. Very nice staff and atmosphere, the music was ambient and very chill. Also would like...

Fantastic afternoon at the Jollies today. The live music was absolutely fantastic creating the most incredible atmosphere, so enjoyable.

The food here is absolutely delicious and nothing is too much trouble for staff who are extremely curtious and evidently highly trained in customer service. Two of us had the tasty cheese and bacon burger. We tweaked our order slightly, asking for no bun and...

Booked Sunday lunch here. The venue was great, overlooking beach. We had a beer in the sunshine outside while waiting for the table, which was ready sooner than expected. The food was good, we both had the roast beef. Very plentiful. Only thing that would...

If you like dogs, then this is the place for you! There were 5 dogs at once inside the pub during my visit (one even started barking indoors!) Then as I was leaving, one dog was allowed by their owner to jump onto the sofas...

We had a fantastic fish and chip supper at this pub/restaurant. The fish was clearly freshly cooked, the batter was great (not greasy or heavy), the chips were really good too. We would highly recommend this pub.

Excellent Sunday Sunday lunch,live music Great staff couldn’t be more friendly Will be back, recommend you book Always full when l have been there.

I don’t normally write reviews unless I’m very impressed with the experience I have just had. Wow what can I say…… perfect in every way. I highly recommend a visit to the jolly sailors. I could not fault our experience in any way. The food...

Great staff, very friendly, great atmosphere and the food was excellent. The wine was great too. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area. Going back in morning for breakfast

Although we were visiting Oulton Broad for drinks in the evening, we decided to go out of our way and eat at the Jolly Sailors first as we were told the food there is always geat. It iwas fabulous 😋 and we can't wait to...

Very welcoming, accommodating and friendly. Beautifully decorated pub/restaurant and stunning views. Could have stayed for hours. Thank you!

First of all as I was alone I went to the restaurant area. The lady hosting there gave me a beautiful smile and told me that they had no tables available. But she did not leave me there she explained I can eat in the...

Really good view of the sea at the Jolly Sailors 🌊 Busy restaurant/bar! The waitress' were really polite & friendly. Very generous portion sizes!

Visited with friends for breakfast chose the full English at £11.00, when it arrived looked great, we all said certain items on the breakfast were cold, the beans were not even luke warm and the tomatoes were cold and so were the mushrooms everything else...

Always love coming here for food and drink as staff are always lovely and the food is exceptional. We came here for Sunday lunch and I had the roast chicken dinner which was plentiful and tasty, wife had her favourite chicken in a bucket which...

We have had several meals here and always find the food very good and a very varied menu. Polite and attentive staff both in the restaurant and bar

Went here for Sunday roast on 29th of January, We were met with friendly welcome and had a fantastic meal as was great quality and very nice In fact it was awesome.After dinner we stayed as there was a band on which was lovely, A...

Waited over 40 mins for food, only ordered Burger, fish and chips and a veggie curry. The place wasn’t that busy either. Background music was to loud, everybody was having to shout to have a conversation. Won’t visit again

Knew it was going to be good as we got the last available table at 2 and we weren’t disappointed. Food was served quickly and was delicious. The staff are young, very pleasant and efficient. Beautiful view of the sea if you’re lucky enough to...

Booked last minute and after reading reviews, intrigued to know if we would agree with the majority that were excellent or those that complained bitterly. Why did we go despite the bad reviews? Because the replies from the managers were brilliant 👏 Excellent welcome followed...

Wow!! Delicious lunch. Attentive, respectful and polite waitrons. (not one “you guys” ) amazing food, service, surroundings. Looking forward to returning.

After walking along the sea front in the rain today our group decided to get out of the wet and have brunch here. Three had the breakfast baps of egg, sausage and bacon. I had smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on toast followed by a...

THE JOLLY SAILORS in PAKEFIELD is a brilliant place to go for a top notch meal cooked to perfection by great chefs in a very well organised/run kitchen that uses top notch local produce, locally sourced fish & meats. My party of 7 booked under...

This establishment is part of a chain of local pubs in the area, all owned by the same group... and it shows. It lacks that personal touch and attentive attitude towards the customers. It's all rather detached. Keep costs low and serve the highest quantity...

Haven't been to the jolly sailors for over a year because the last time we went the food was awful. But we heard it had got much better recently and reviews were pretty good so we decided to give it another try. Must have picked...

Chose the salmon tagliatelle for lunch. It was simply the best I have tasted. £15 was outstanding value for money.

Great food and very attentive service. Really nice atmosphere and the Guinness wasn’t too bad either!

Best skate meal I have had in years Good service pleasant efficient staff Nice setting overlooking the sea Terrible guest singer!!! Apart from that a lovely evening at a reasonable price

We have popped in several times in the last few weeks since purchasing a caravan in Pakefield, either for a drink with friends and family visiting or for food ,Pub very popular , good-menu great choice on blackboards, food tasty and well presented, good ales.

My friend and I stopped to have dinner. Was a lovely meal, pleasant staff and beautiful view. We enjoyed our visit.

We have been going to the jolly sailor for 40 years, last visit the hand cooked chips were rubbish, so we gave it another go tonight, the fish was delicious but the chips I could not eat them, over cooked and tasted of old fat.

We visited The Jolly Sailors for lunch today with friends. Being regular coffee & sausage bap visitors, we decided to treat ourselves and we were not disappointed. Lovely restaurant, friendly & helpful staff, and let's not forget the fabulous view. The menu was a very...

We called ahead of time to book a table and the staff were very helpful. We advised of our Son’s food allergy and we’re presented with the allergen list to confirm that everything was ok. Excellent food, which impressed us and a nice atmosphere. The...

We really enjoyed our meal. We both had the pork belly, dophenoise, roasted veg and thyme gravy. It was truly delicious. The pork was so tender and the gravy flavoursome. The dophenoise were cooked to perfection as were the veg. We booked as staying nearby....

We visited as a large family group. Three were vegans, All found the Vegan Sheperds Pie very good. My Sea Bream with bacon and gnocchi was delicious. Staff were excellent and service not quick but good. And view over bay lovely. Will be back

Had a great meal at the Jolly Sailors. I recommend the King Prawn tacos and the Pan fried lambs liver with bacon mash. I wished I'd skipped the starter as the portion sizes are large. There were three good size pieces of liver on my...

We came in for Sunday lunch and the food was outstanding. Staff very very friendly and helpful. We sat in the restaurant which was good Really delicious food. Would come again

The staff were busy but friendly, and happy to accommodate my dairy allergy with no fuss. Dog friendly and excellent food. Thank you!

Stopped off on our walk back. Great view across the sea. Decent beer, sandwiches and nice chips for a snack. Excellent service.

Have eaten here many times in the past and the food has always been of very good quality. My last visit though was dissopointing. The waiting staff were friendly and helpful though. The meal was ok in parts but but not great. They have slimmed...

I went to the Jolly Sailors with a group colleagues (after having avoided visiting this pub/restaurant for years because back then, they didn't have a clue about Gluten). I phoned in advance to question cooking methods etc. There is a specific Gluten Free menu and...

Lovely pub with warm atmosphere and great food! Good views over the sea! Seating inside and out and dogs welcome at certain times. Breakfast in particular was very good!

Went for the full English breakfast - one of the best we’ve had anywhere…… absolutely wonderful. Top quality ingredients Well cooked and presented hot - perfect!

This is a very nice pub with restaurant. The food was good but the chip portions were huge! There is a lovely view of the sea.