Award-winning pub in Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
Award-winning and voted the nation’s favourite family pub, The Jolly Sailors in Brancaster Staithe is your go-to spot on the Norfolk coast for real ales, home-cooked food, and good times. Our 18th-century coastal pub serves up British pub classics, hearty Jolly Smokehouse specials, and the freshest local seafood – including Brancaster mussels when in season.
We offer a warm welcome to everyone who visits The Jolly Sailors – families, sandy or muddy boots, and four-legged friends alike. Just a short journey from the beautiful Brancaster beach, we are the perfect spot to refuel after a day by the sea. As a dog-friendly pub, you’ll find blankets, treats, and plenty of love from the team for your pups.
Planning to dine with us? Our ingredients are sourced from local suppliers, reflecting our passion for quality, sustainability, and supporting the north Norfolk community we’re so proud to be part of.
Whether you’re getting cosy by the fire in winter or soaking up the sun in our pub garden – complete with a 'Jolly Roger' play area and a beach hut for ice creams – there’s something for everyone here.
Eat, Drink, and Be Jolly – right in the heart of Brancaster Staithe.
Food and Drink
Our wholesome menu is served daily from noon to 9pm, dishing up everything you’d hope for in a proper coastal pub. Enjoy delicious pub classics, cracking curries, our famous thin-based stone-baked pizzas – hand-spun and cooked to perfection – and the freshest local fish and shellfish, including Thomas Large's Brancaster mussels when in season. Whether you want to dine in or take out, we’ve got you covered.
All our dishes are crafted by Head Chef Nick Ramsay. A gentle giant from London with family ties to Texas, Nick is the king of low-and-slow cooking and the magic behind our Jolly Smokehouse specials. He believes in honest, flavour-packed food and hearty generous portions.
If a juicy Norfolk pub burger is calling your name, we’ve got you covered – from crispy chicken to indulgent beef and bone marrow, all served with fries, coleslaw, and all the trimmings. And of course, there are always Chef’s delicious puddings to round things off.
Wash it all down with a pint of Brancaster Brewery ale, brewed locally or explore the largest selection of rum on the Norfolk coast.
Nelson's Shantymen
Shanty Singing Mondays – An Authentic Norfolk Experience!
Looking for a true taste of Norfolk’s coastal heritage? Shanty Mondays at The Jolly Sailors in Brancaster Staithe are where history, music, and good times come together. We’re proud to host Nelson’s Shantymen, who keep the tradition of sea shanty songs alive.
Every Monday from 7 pm, these talented singers fill the pub with hearty harmonies, foot-tapping rhythms, and plenty of good cheer – a celebration of North Norfolk’s maritime history. Whether you’re a local or visiting the Norfolk coast, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
So grab your crew, warm up your singing voice, and be part of a Norfolk tradition at The Jolly Sailors.
The Jolly Charity Quiz
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Join us for the Jolly Charity Quiz Nights every first Tuesday of the month in 2025 at The Jolly Sailors! Teams of 6, just £2 per person, and an ACI £100 voucher up for grabs each time! Guest quizmasters feature!
Get your team together and put your brains to the test – all while supporting the BIG C Norfolk Cancer Charity. Don’t miss the BIG Christmas Charity Quiz on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025!
Contact Us
We Are Open
Bar Hours:
- Sunday to Thursday: 12 noon to 10pm
- Friday & Saturday: 12 noon to 11pm
Food Service Hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 12 noon to 9pm
- Sunday: 12 noon to 6pm
All Day Menu – available for dine-in and takeaway.
Telephone 01485 210314
Bookings
We welcome online bookings for tables in the restaurant (up to 10 people). For larger bookings, please Email: info@jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk
Our Bar & Garden Room are kept free for walk-ins, so feel free to pop by!
We love our four-legged friends, so bring your pups along – there are blankets, treats, and lots of fuss waiting for them.
