A great pub, a warm welcome & fantastic food ~ a classic

‘Horses, Dogs & Parrots welcome; humans by appointment’

The Jolly Sailor is a 16th century pub on the beautiful Suffolk coast.

Great locals ~ some wonderful characters and a genuinely warm welcome from the staff.

Best of all is the food, locally sourced, freshly cooked with a menu of unspoilt favourites.

Children, animals and well-behaved humans are welcome; we have a lovely big garden which is a haven for birds, bees and butterflies.  There is a children’s play tower and camping in the orchard.

Not a lot of people know that….

The Jolly Sailor was built sometime between the late 16th and middle of the 17th century allegedly from wrecked ship’s timbers the pub having a reputation as a smuggler’s haunt.

Today the pub is an excellent base for walkers, sailors, fisherman and birdwatchers, painters, photographers or those simply in search of solitude and the sound of the sea under a huge Suffolk sky.

From the garden and orchard, are views of the marshes and saltings, located next to the working quay on the River Ore, opposite Orford Ness and close to the marshy bird sanctuary Havergate Island, where avocets breed.

So do join us for Log fires, unbelievable food, dominoes and shove-ha’penny or just read the papers and relax.

Three stunning double rooms, and a new Twin with ensuite bathrooms, the deepest roll-top baths, snuggly duvets and fluffy towels

The Orchard camping area with views of the marshes and the saltings.  A wonderful wet room is available for all campers

Children’s Z-Beds, baby monitors, toy boxes, TV with DVDs

Food can be enjoyed in the main bar, the Snug, the Chart Room which is decorated with maritime charts, the lounge or the Thames Room with its recently exposed 17th century flooring or our new terrace, complete with patio heaters and of course the large Garden with its wonderful views.

A recent menu can be seen on the food page with the emphasis on fish from our local fisherman, Pinneys’ and Binsteads who land their catch on Orford Quay.  There will always be beer battered fish & chips, sea bass and in season Mussels, Crabs and Lobsters.

We offer a wide range of Adnams Ales which are famous for their distinctive range of beers for discerning drinkers.  Specialist seasonal beers are always available including Old Ale, Oyster and the seriously heavy Tally Ho!

It’s a wonderful place but don’t take our word for it, come and see us soon.