The Jolly Sailors Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Nice decor inside and has a nice atmosphere."
• "The bar area is done out very tastefully and is modern, light and airy with a nice mixture of seating."
• "Really nice atmosphere here, when wanting a casual meal out on a Friday night."
• "The inside was very modern, clean and bright."
• "Modern inside with a great atmosphere."
• "Lovely sea view terrace."
• "Very nicely decorated inside too. Light blue pastels and oak flooring."

Cons:

• "The pub itself is a little too clinical - seemed rather ‘cold’ compared to the restaurant bit."
• "Choosing food for small children from the menu was not easy."
• "However the choice of high tables means dining for most will be in the restaurant area."
• "It's just that we were having to almost shout to be heard."
• "Like sitting in an echo chamber or at best the foyer of Kings Cross railway station."
• "Not so convinced on the really modern interior."
• "The staff where not very friendly the atmosphere was a bit flat."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was way better than you expect from a pub."
• "The staff especially Craig, Lucy & Kirsty are amazing."
• "The service was great."
• "Stunning view and the dinner service was great."
• "Very friendly staff - recommend."
• "Staff were brilliant, very helpful and well informed about allergies when asked."
• "The staff were super friendly, with a good selection of food and drink available."

Cons:

• "Staff member unapologetic and came over with an attitude!!!"
• "Staff stood about at bar while I stood like a lemon waiting to be served."
• "Staff where in a hurry to clear my plates away before my partner was finished (not very polite or professional)."
• "Sadly criticism of food not accepted."
• "Both times visiting the bar staff have been so uninviting / unwelcoming bordering on rude."
• "The person from the bar area that brought our last drink was very abrupt, almost like it was too much effort."
• "The real disappointment was the attitude of the staff."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Delicious fish and chips! The fish was buttery and flakey and the chips were crispy but soft."
• "Great selection of food including some nice vegan/vegetarian options."
• "The food is fresh and tastes very nice."
• "Lovely food, polite & attentive staff who knew their stuff."
• "The food was amazing and very fresh."
• "Had possibly the best fish and chips I have ever had."
• "The food was delicious! I had the plaice special, it was the best plaice I've ever eaten, so fresh & the flavours were perfectly balanced."

Cons:

• "Poor value, meager portion (crab salad was £14 for tiny crab, 4 potatoes and a few over-dressed leaves)."
• "Food was lovely, little disappointed with my burger as it tasted charred and my banana cheesecake had dried banana on it rather than fresh."
• "Food was absolutely terrible. Vegan sheperds pie had no flavour."
• "The skin on chips were hard and undercooked, the fish a tad greasy."
• "Chips had obviously been reheated, fish wasn't nice white colour."
• "My 'catch of the day' was definitely frozen fish as it was mushy and tasteless."
• "Fish and chips looked nice but fish was devout of flavour too much grease not sure if it was cod?"