18th-century Family Pub and Restaurant in Brancaster Staithe
At The Jolly Sailors, we’re all about serving up food that’s fresh, local, and full of flavour – and it’s all available as TAKEAWAY, EVERY DAY. Book a table online or phone in your takeaway order on 01485 210314, or pop by and we’ll get you served as soon as we can.
Our hearty, wholesome menu has something for everyone, including a great kids’ menu. Enjoy delicious old-fashioned pub classics, cracking curries, and our tasty thin-based, stone-baked pizzas – hand-spun by our chefs and cooked to perfection. Choose from an extensive range of toppings or create your own masterpiece.
If a juicy burger is calling your name, we’ve got you covered – from crispy chicken to indulgent beef and bone marrow, or a veggie-friendly homemade bhaji. Each burger comes with fries, coleslaw, and all the trimmings, with the option to add cheese or bacon for an extra treat.
For those craving Good Honest Pub Classics, our menu celebrates British comfort food with dishes crafted from local, sustainably sourced meat and seasonal produce. Think Homemade Steak & Ale Pie, Fish & Chips with beer-battered fish. Fancy something with a bit of spice? Our Jolly Chicken Curry or Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry will hit the spot. Be sure to check out Head Chef Nick’s daily specials for something new and delicious.
Seafood lovers can dive into local fish and shellfish, including Tom’s Brancaster Mussels when in season – a true taste of the Norfolk coast. And when the smokehouse fires up, Nick works his magic with low-and-slow cooking, using an American smoker and maple wood for that authentic southern flavour. Indulge in his 14-hour smoked pulled pork with our rich, tangy house BBQ sauce, or try the classic half-pint prawns with a Texan twist. And for those with an appetite to challenge, the Smokehouse BBQ Ribs are a huge hit – meaty, smoky, and irresistibly good.
Eat in, take away, and enjoy a true taste of Norfolk’s coastal bounty.
Our Menus
A Jolly Christmas Party
Eat, Drink And Be Merry
Join us for Christmas in North Norfolk this year, with our Jolly Festive Party Menu. Available from the 29th November to the 21st December, our party menu has something for everyone.
Jolly Pizzas – Stone-Baked Perfection
There’s something irresistible about a proper stone-baked pizza, and at The Jolly Sailors, we take ours seriously. Whether you're settling in with a pint in hand or grabbing a box to go, our pizzas are crispy, cheesy, and downright delicious.
From the classic Three Cheese Margherita, with its heavenly blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar, to the mighty Meaty Farmer, loaded with ham, pepperoni, and chorizo – there’s a slice of joy for everyone. Prefer something veggie? The Jolly Goat with its tangy goat cheese, onion marmalade, and olives is a game-changer. And for seafood lovers, the Prawn Zinger with prawns, anchovies, and a hint of chilli hits just the right note.
Stay for a pint and a pizza in our pub or beer garden, or take one with you to enjoy after a salty, sun-soaked day on the beach. And don’t forget the dips – garlic & herb, Sriracha mayo, or our Jolly house BBQ – because a good pizza deserves a good dunk!
Eat in or takeaway. Either way, it’s always a good idea!
Our Suppliers
Brancaster Bay shellfish - world renowned mussels
Thomas Large’s family have been fishing off the Norfolk coast for generations. Today, he and Sarah his partner, continue the family’s traditional fishing methods and work to spread the joy of mussels in Norfolk and beyond. What would he do without her! she is his tower of strength, and they are a great team.
Said Thomas, ‘My great-grandfather fished for oysters, sprats and whelks, in Brancaster Bay, Brancaster Staithe. As a youngster, I worked with my father Terry for many years to get to know the business and then it was time to take on the family business from him.
‘Brancaster mussels are grown in lays in Brancaster Bay which is at the bottom of my garden. It’s a matter of netting and raking mussels by hand, fishing at high tide and coming back in at low water. You can walk out along the flats for three and a half hours and it’s so peaceful in every direction - it’s just beautiful big blue skies and sunshine, most of the time!
In the mussel season we enjoy supplying mussels to restaurants along the Norfolk coast and of course to The Jolly Sailors, which is just across the road from my house, they couldn’t get fresher from Brancaster Bay to your plate!’
Brancaster Brewery – From Grain to Glass
Did you know we brew our own beers? Local brewer Mark Riches crafts Brancaster Brewery ales to our very own recipes, using the best regional ingredients, including Maris Otter barley from Branthill Farm, just up the road in Wells-next-the-Sea. Each pint is a celebration of Norfolk’s rich brewing heritage and local craftsmanship.
Keep an eye out for the pump clips featuring original artwork by local watercolour artist Ken Tidd – a nod to the beauty of our coastal surroundings. Fancy a taste? Pop in and try one of our rotating seasonal ales.
Brancaster Brewery is a small but mighty 5-barrel brewery, producing small batches of top-quality real ale. This village has brewing in its bones – records show it dates all the way back to Roman times! In fact, in 1797, the largest malthouse in the country was built here, just across the road from The Jolly Sailors, using bricks salvaged from the nearby Roman fort.
While the malthouse may be long gone, Brancaster Brewery keeps the tradition alive, pouring local history, passion, and the finest ingredients into every pint. So come on in, grab a glass, and taste a bit of Brancaster’s heritage. Cheers!
