The Jolly Sailor - Portsmouth

Played the quiz was really good. However, a member of staff (thin woman, brown hair in charge of the quiz) openly bullies and belittles the other members of the bar team and is really hostile when approached for any questions, queries or general chat. Made for a very awkward situation, wouldn’t want to work here in that environment let alone see it, feel bad for members of staff under her.

I was hovering between average and very good for my review. I felt average was too low as I really enjoyed the vegetable Thai curry that was given at half time during the quiz. The entry free is £3 per person which is quite a lot but I felt it was worth it as you did get a decent portion and it was delicious and hot. The quiz was fun although perhaps a little slow for my liking and it didn't have a music round, I go to quite a few quizzes though so perhaps I'm being a bit picky. The drinks were expensive but possibly that's to be expected given the location close to the sea. The thing that really let the evening down though was how cold it was. We were all freezing and had to keep our coats on all night. I know times are hard and heating is a luxury these days but perhaps staff could hand out rugs or hot water bottles! I would like to visit again and try a meal but I'd probably wait until spring or summer.

A family group of 28 had just completed the Cancer Research’s Race for Life in Southsea and we needed a venue to celebrate and reminisce. Many thanks to Ross and his team (Rachel, Emily and Jamie plus chefs) for providing a great space for such a large and diverse group with superb service and really good food. Thank you SO much. We WILL be back warn Rachel!!

Went for food was obviously quite this time of year..but the food was absolutely fabulous and the girl behind bar was lovely too

Was ok for a 1-2 night stay. Tbh I would actually rate it 2.5 Basic and with shared facilities (would not usually go for shared bathroom but it was a cheap option) Unfortunately no lock on one bathroom door which resulted in us walking in on a man asleep on toilet. Don’t stay here at weekend if you want peace and quiet as entertainment on in the pub. Sean literally did sing Elvis all night. It was adequate for our needs but nothing special and definitely needs some redecoration.