Christmas 2025 at The Jolly Sailor

Celebrate Christmas in Orford

There’s something truly special about Christmas in Orford, and The Jolly Sailor is at the heart of it. Our 16th-century inn is the perfect place to gather with family and friends, enjoy a festive meal, and soak up the warmth of the season. From roaring fires to hearty roasts, Christmas here feels just as it should – welcoming, relaxed, and full of good cheer.

A Traditional Christmas Dinner in Orford

Make this year’s celebrations one to remember with a Christmas dinner in Orford at The Jolly Sailor. Our chefs take pride in crafting a festive menu that combines traditional favourites with local ingredients and a few seasonal surprises.

Whether you’re joining us for a long, lazy Christmas Day lunch Orford is famous for, or a December gathering with loved ones, expect great food, good company, and a festive atmosphere that feels like home.

Christmas Day Menu 2025

Festive Menus Throughout December

Our festive menu in Orford will be available right through December, perfect for pre-Christmas get-togethers, family meals, or small office celebrations. Enjoy local produce, comforting flavours, and a touch of Jolly Sailor hospitality – the kind that makes every meal feel like Christmas Day itself.

If you’re planning a Christmas party near Woodbridge, we’ll help make it easy – just call or email the team to reserve your table and discuss your plans.

Open All Festive Season

We’re open throughout the Christmas period so you can celebrate however you choose – from Christmas Eve drinks to New Year’s Day lunch.

Festive Opening Hours

  • Christmas Eve: Food 12–8pm, Bar 12–Late

  • Christmas Day: Pre-booked Food 12–2pm, Bar 12–4pm

  • Boxing Day: Food 12–4pm, Bar 12–6pm

  • 27–30 December: Food 12–9pm, Bar 12–Late

  • New Year’s Eve: Food 12–8pm, Bar 12–Late

  • New Year’s Day: Food 12–4pm, Bar 12–6pm

  • From 2 January: Food 12–3pm & 5.30–9pm, Bar 12–10pm

Ring in New Year’s Eve in Orford with us – good food, great company, and a friendly bar open late into the night.

Get in Touch

Book Your Christmas Celebration

To secure your place this festive season, please call or email our team. A small deposit is required for Christmas Day and larger group bookings.

Join us for a warm and traditional Christmas at The Jolly Sailor – where every meal feels like coming home.