Reviews The Jolly Sailor

Brilliant Karaoke pub, top host Suzie Dobbs, my wife, best party in town.

We all had a wicked evening 👍🏻

Great beer, food and smiling staff.

Great weekend karaoke though very busy with mini stage to stand on opposite screen which is a nice set up. DJ Flash does a really good job of getting as many singers in as possible and miking people properly. Normal pub prices though there are some steps between the 2 bar areas, to toilets and at the front entrances. Didn't sample food so can't comment there.

The food was nice and the portions were also very good. The staff was friendly and the pub as an old feeling and atmosphere from some years ago which gives it some charms! Great selection of Ale. Our kids ate almost everything which usually never happen when we go out. Their jacket potato bean& cheese was a winer and so was the fish and chips. The extra portion of sweet potato were some the best i ever had. Not greasy just right. The starter my wife and I had was some southern chicken style which were very good. Then we had roast dinner a beef and a pork. There was a great amount of veggies ut perhaps the meat could have been a bit better tho( i had to find something for improvement) overall a good meal and a good time there. Will go again and i would recommend especially if you are a Barclays costumer as they have some discount with the app which mad the experience even better.

Quite a locals pub but very welcoming with a friendly atmosphere and great pub food. Good selection of Brewpoint (Wells) beers.

This Charles Wells pub is tucked away from St Albans’ centre at Stonecross; the junction of Sandridge Road and Harpenden Road. It underwent a major refurbishment in 2008, which shaped the current internal layout - a large, busy public bar, a quieter saloon and a heated outdoor smoking area. The 'Jolly', as it is known, is a proper community pub. It hosts a golf society and pool & darts teams. Also quiz and karaoke nights! Traditional pub food and bar snacks compliment a good range of well-kept ales. Personally I prefer The Mermaid but I can see why this pub is a popular choice.

One of the best karaoke venues I know, Resident DJ and Karaoke host Nick and the other Hosts do their utmost best to please everyone that comes to sing, it can be a wait if you arrive later. I know Nick has to deal with the odd few rude, impatient, drunk people. However all staff are professional and try to accommodate everyone as much as they can. Can be a wild fun night.

Great pub. Super staff. Lots to choose from on the menu. And all cooked perfectly. Beer served at the correct temperature. What more could you ask for

I would very much like to respond to the abhorrent diatribe that was posted on here last night from one Helen Coulshed. I am said DJ whom she accused of being racist and would very much like the opportunity to air a few thoughts on this post. Firstly, I am most certainly not a racist in any way, shape or form! I myself am from Jamaican background and take great pride in welcoming each and every one of you who choose to attend my Karaoke events. I strive to create an atmosphere where people feel welcome, have a great night, and most importantly want to return to and from the feedback I constantly receive, I do this very well. I have been DJ’ing at The Jolly Sailor on and off for almost 20 years now and have a great relationship with both staff and clientele alike. I am hired for the exact reasons I have stated above which is why I take great offence to the review that was posted which not only discredits myself, but also the pub. What I find even more interesting is that this “person of colour” as she most eloquently put it was not called Helen. She did come and ask to sing a Karaoke song, was put in the queue, and duly carried out shortly before midnight. I know this to be the case as my software records all the history of every single evening. Following this, I was approached by a member of the bar staff who explained that there had been a complaint about me and that I had ‘ignored’ a request from this “person of colour” to which I clearly outlined that this was completely untrue. Said barstaff then went and spoke to the group in question so I considered the matter closed. 20 minutes later said “person of colour” approached me quite aggressively and said that I really do need to consider my choice of music as ‘quote’ “she was the only black person in the pub and I had only played about 2 seconds of Afrobeats music”. At no point did she ever mention that any request had been ignored (making the inflammatory review on here even more bizarre). What people need to understand is that The Jolly Sailor is a VERY busy Karaoke venue! I often have more than 20 singers in the Queue by midnight (as I did on this evening) which means that the wait to sing can very often be well over an hour. This is very politely explained to all people coming in late wanting to sing and I also do very frequently announce over the microphone that we do start at 9pm and to get in nice and early to get your songs in. In conclusion all I can say is that I really do hope that Helen Coulshed sees this post and can have a serious think in future about what she chooses to post as this is quite simply not acceptable. That being said Karaoke has gone from strength to strength over the last 12 months when I have been back more regularly and I am 100% certain that all of the regular attendees feel exactly the same way. Paul and his team do a fantastic job of running this wonderful pub and long may that continue

If you want a proper pub with loads going on, head to "the jolly" it's got things going on all week (quiz night, darts, pool, poker, not to mention many screens showing sports. Also, lot's of pub's claim to serve the best roast dinner's, this place really does, you will not leave hungry. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Special mention to the karaoke on Friday and Saturday night, always guaranteed a party vibe.

Went here for a karaoke night, decided to have some food here before the entertainment started. Had sweet potato fries with cheese and bacon, which were lovely and a very generous portion. Prices for the food and drinks seemed very fair to me. Lovely people there, both customers and staff. Would definitely recommend.