About
About Us
So you want to know a little bit more about the Jolly?
If you’ve read the introduction on the Home page, you will already know that the Jolly Sailor is one of the oldest pubs in the UK and has been a place of rest and recreation for seafarers and travellers alike for centuries. But what can you expect if you visit this inviting pub in Looe in Cornwall today?
The Bar
The heart of any inn is of course its bar, and the Jolly’s bar is a fine example of the olde English style, with dark timber beams supporting the low roof and a roaring fire to warm the cockles on those cold coastal evenings.
The Beam
The main beam in the bar of the Jolly was taken from a ship of the line at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 named HMS Indefatigable.
When she was later broken up, in 1816, the landlord of the time arranged for the beam to be installed in the bar and it remains there to this day.
Yet other beams are from the Spanish Armada fleet, shipwrecked off of Looe Island in 1588.
Cosy Corner
For a more chilled affair, we created the new and improved Cosy Corner with sofas, warm lighting, a bookshelf, toys and games, cushions and throws and a great atmosphere.
Award Winning Pub
Awarded Cornwall and Plymouth Best Community Hub 2019.
Awarded Cornwall and Plymouth Best Newcomer of the year 2019.
Nominated for National Breakfast Awards 2019, reaching the finals.
Awarded Best Turnaround for the South and South West 2020.
About Us
We took over The Jolly in June, 2018.
Zoe
came from a background of NHS, working as a community nursery nurse and paediatric sleep and behavioural therapist, then moving on to managing Child Health Information Services. She loves DIY (she's great with tiling and plumbing), enjoys crafting and has a real eye for furnishings.
Garry
worked for Hewlett Packard for 13 years, including on-site server support for the Army and RAF. He makes music, is a BIG Depeche Mode fan and used to be a photographer (and, as you can see, was much better BEHIND the camera).
Two children and two dogs (Bailey and Bosun) complete the ensemble.
