Jolly Sailor

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Suffolk - Orford

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed Status: II

Quay Street
Orford
IP12 2NU

OS ref: TM424496

Tel: (01394) 450243

Email: info@jollysailororford.co.uk

Website https://www.jollysailororford.co.uk

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Real Ale: Yes

Lunchtime Meals: Yes

Evening Meals: Yes

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The sea has long deserted the quayside but an authentic nautical atmosphere lingers at this 17th century pub formed from two houses. Steps lead down to a simply furnished but superb main bar with low ceiling, flagstone floor and an aged scrubbed table. The bar counter is at least 70 years old as the photos in the snug show; the tongue and groove panelling and some of the bar back shelves attached could be of similar date. To the right past an ancient spiral staircase is the cracking little snug; one panelled wall looks post war. The dining room to the left has an impressive fireplace but almost certainly represents an extension into an adjoining property, as does the room behind it The rear entrance accesses an off-sales hatch to the back of the bar but this is no longer in use. Alongside it is the small bare-boarded former 'Chart Room', now an office.
The sea has long deserted the quayside but the authentic nautical atmosphere remains. This is a 17th century pub formed from two houses. Steps lead down to a simply furnished but superb main bar with low ceiling, flagstone floor and an ancient scrubbed table. The bar counter is at least 70 years old as the photos in the snug show: the tongue and groove panelling (sadly painted gastro grey) and some of the bar back shelves attached could be of similar date. To the right past an ancient spiral staircase is a cracking little snug; one panelled wall looks post war. The dining room to the left has an impressive fireplace but almost certainly represents an extension into an adjoining property. Beyond this is another room brought into use - it has a brick floor, large old brick fireplace and an old corner cupboard. From the rear entrance there is an off-sales hatch to the back of the bar but this is no longer in use. Alongside it is the small bare boarded 'Chart Room' that was formerly the Stout & Oyster Bar, added in a 1950s flat room extension; however it is currently office space.
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