The Jolly Sailor - Orford
Steeped in History
Orford was a bustling and important location, particularly from the 12th to the 17th Century. In the 1500s, there were no less than 11 Ale houses, with one of the more important being the Jolly Sailor.
The Jolly Sailor once stood on a causeway leading to the quay with a tidal harbour immediately opposite, where the large Orford Car Park is now.
Opening Times
Open 7 days a week!
11:30am until 22:30 – Monday & Tuesday
11:30am until 23:30 Wednesday
11:30am until 22:30 – Thursday, Friday & Saturday
11:30am until 20:00 – Sunday
Please note the timings are subject to change.
Food Service Times
Monday to Friday
Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00
Dinner: 17:30 – 21:00
Saturday (Food served all day)
12:00 – 21:00
Sunday
12:00 – 18:00
Breakfast service returning soon!
Book A Room
We have 4 beautiful en suite rooms. All within a 5 minute walk of the town center and the Quay. We can help you with any questions you may have,
just give us a call! 01394 450243.
What’s On
The Quay Street Whalers Are Back!
Saturday 5th July | From 9PM ’til Late
Join us for a raucous night of sea shanties and folk favourites as Orford’s legendary Quay Street Whalers return to Port!
Raise a glass, stomp your boots, and sing along as this crew of harmonising seadogs fills the night with maritime mischief and music.
Testimonials
Read MoreI hadn’t been to Orford in a while so booked a lunch here for a planned walk afterwards. The lady who served us was lovely and very friendly. I ordered two small plates – the spicy parsnip soup and breaded shrimps and my partner had the fish and chips with generous portions of mushy peas and tartare sauce – all delicious – my only comment would be not to bother with the croutons in the soup as it’s served with bread anyway – very dog friendly which I liked despite not having one at the moment ! All in all a lovely place to go on a chilly day
Armada Oak!
The oak timbers that boats and ships moored up to are still immediately below the road side curb! It is rumoured that some of the oak used in the Jolly Sailor is Spanish oak from wrecked Armada war ships!
Our Mission
The Jolly Sailor mission is to be what it has always been, the centre of the Orford Community a delicious Inn for the traveller and home from home for those staying away.
Large Groups & Parties
We absolutely love large groups and parties, we especially love them when they book and pre-order.
We require a pre-order for any group over 10 people, this helps not only the kitchen, but all of the diners that have booked their table after you!
We have some great spaces for small and larger events including The Snug (up to 8), The Thames Room (for 10+) and in the summer, The Garden Room with its patio doors (for 10+) out onto the terrace. And if you are really confident of the weather, The Summer House in the garden (up to 10).
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