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09/09/2026
Captain’s hat on. Pens at the ready. 🧠⚓️
Pub Quiz returns tomorrow night at 8pm at The Jolly Sailor.
Expect questionable general knowledge, unnecessary confidence, arguments over answers and, occasionally, actual brilliance. 🍻😂
🏆 Prizes to be won
⏰ 8pm start
💛 We’ll also be fundraising throughout the evening for Marmalade Trust, helping to combat loneliness and build connection.
Grab your cleverest mates (or at least the ones who think they’re clever) and come join us.
See you tomorrow, sailors. ⚓️
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09/09/2026
New games just landed at The Jolly Sailor 🎲🍻
Because apparently drinking and arguing wasn’t competitive enough. 😏
Grab your mates, grab a pint, pick a game… and prepare to discover who’s a tactical genius and who absolutely cannot be trusted with a set of Pick Up Sticks. 😂
🎲 New board games available now
🍺 Pints strongly recommended
🏆 Friendships not guaranteed
Game on, South Norwood. 😈
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08/09/2026
⚽️🔴🔵 MATCHDAY AT THE JOLLY SAILOR! 🔵🔴⚽️
CRYSTAL PALACE 🦅 vs MIDDLESBROUGH 🔴
⏰ Kick-off: 7:45PM
Selhurst under the lights tonight! 🔥
Heading to the game? Get the evening started properly with us at The Jolly Sailor — cold pints, great atmosphere and plenty of Palace fans before kick-off. 🍻🦅
And when the final whistle blows, we’re right here for the post-match drinks too! 🍺
📍 The Jolly Sailor, South Norwood
🍻 PRE-MATCH & POST-MATCH DRINKS
🔴🔵 PALACE FANS WELCOME 🔵🔴
See you at the bar! 🦅🍻
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02/09/2026
🧡 THIS SEPTEMBER, LET’S MAKE CONNECTION COUNT. 🧡
Pubs have always been about more than just having a drink. They’re places to meet, talk, laugh, sing, argue over quiz answers and sometimes simply be around other people.
That’s why throughout September, The Jolly Sailor is proud to be supporting Marmalade Trust, raising awareness of loneliness and helping to create a better-connected community.
You’ll spot our little orange HEINEKEN × Marmalade Trust collection pots sitting on the bar. If you’ve got some spare change, pop it in. A few coins might not feel like much, but together they can make a real difference. 🧡
We’ll also be reminding you about the campaign throughout all of our September events — 2 Karaoke Nights, 2 Pub Quizzes and our Comedy Club — because bringing people together is exactly what these nights are about.
Come with your mates. Come with your family. Come on your own. You’ll always be welcome here.
🎤 Sing something
❓ Join a quiz team
😂 Have a laugh
🍻 Have a pint
👋 Say hello to somebody new
Good people. Good times. Great cause.
Let’s tackle loneliness together, one conversation, one laugh and one song at a time. 🧡
📍 The Jolly Sailor, South Norwood
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02/09/2026
🎤 KARAOKE IS BACK TOMORROW! 🎤
Join us at The Jolly Sailor from 8pm for our fortnightly Karaoke Night — questionable vocals, brilliant performances and absolutely no judgement. 🎶😂
But this September, we’re adding something a little more meaningful. ❤️
Throughout the month, we’ll be supporting Marmalade Trust, a charity dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness and helping people build meaningful connections.
And really, what better place to start than the pub? 🍻
Across our 2 Karaoke Nights, 2 Pub Quizzes and Comedy Club this September, we’ll be collecting donations and doing our little bit to bring people together.
Come on your own. Come with your mates. Sing terribly. Answer some quiz questions. Have a laugh. Meet somebody new.
Because sometimes a pint, a song and a conversation can mean more than we realise. ❤️
📍 The Jolly Sailor
🎤 Karaoke — tomorrow from 8pm
💛 Supporting Marmalade Trust throughout September
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29/08/2026
Back to good times with Crystal Palce fans best fans in the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥳🥳🥳
29/08/2026
28/08/2026
Oh, these photos are PERFECT 😂 Here’s a caption that makes the results and prizes clear:
⚓️ QUIZ NIGHT RESULTS ARE IN! 🧠🍻
🥇 1st — “I Like Big Boats and I Cannot Lie”
🥈 2nd — “Double Trouble”
Our top two teams sailed away with the CASH MONEY 💷💷💷 — brains apparently do pay the bills.
🥉 3rd — “Litter Quizzers”
No fortune, but arguably something far more character-building: a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. 🧩😂 See you in approximately six months when it’s finished.
And bringing up the rear…
🏆 LAST PLACE — “Crystal Meths”
Proving once again that at The Jolly Sailor, even losing is winning. Their haul? A magnificent jar of the best mayo in the world 🥪👑 AND a round of shots. 🥃
Honestly, why bother coming first?! 😂
Another brilliant Quiz Night at The Jolly Sailor. ❤️⚓️
Big brains, questionable answers, cash prizes, jigsaws, mayonnaise and shots… exactly how a pub quiz should be.
Nobody leaves empty-handed. Even the losers get treated like champions. 😂🏆
See you at the next one! 🍻🧠⚓️
27/08/2026
Palace fans, welcome home. ❤️💙
Football is back, Palace is back… and we’re pleased to confirm one thing definitely isn’t changing: our prices. 🍺
We’ve never believed that a Palace home game should magically make your pint more expensive — and we’re not starting now.
No match-day price increases. Same pub. Same pints. Same prices.
Your team may test your nerves for 90 minutes. Your wallet doesn’t need to join in. 😂
Crystal Palace v Manchester City
Friday 28 August | 8pm
Come thirsty. Come loud. Come Palace. 🦅❤️💙
Your nerves? We can’t guarantee those.
Your usual prices? Those are safe with us. 😉
26/08/2026
🧠💷 PUB QUIZ TOMORROW — 8PM! 💷🧠
Apparently, useless knowledge CAN pay the bills. 😂
💰 Serious cash to be won
🍷 Prizes for the nearly-geniuses
🍰 Prizes for the spectacularly hopeless
🏆 And somehow… even LAST PLACE wins.
Honestly, at this point you have to make a real effort to leave empty-handed. 😂
Our quiz keeps getting bigger, sillier and better every fortnight — so grab your smartest mates… or just the ones who are free.
📍 The Jolly Sailor
⏰ Tomorrow from 8PM
Think you’re smart? Prove it.
Think you’re terrible? EVEN BETTER — THERE’S A PRIZE FOR THAT TOO. 🤣🏆
See you tomorrow! 🍻🧠💸
22/08/2026
🎤 KARAOKE AT THE JOLLY SAILOR 🎤
Well… that escalated beautifully. 😂🎶
Guitars came out, duets happened, questionable vocal decisions were made and somehow EVERYONE became a superstar for at least three minutes. ⭐️
This is exactly why we love our karaoke nights — no judgement, no auditions, just grab the mic and GO FOR IT. 🎤🍻
Huge love to everyone who sang, cheered, danced and joined the madness. ❤️
Karaoke is back again in two weeks — 8PM till late.
Same pub. Same mic. Brand new regrets the next morning. 😂
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19/08/2026
🎤 KARAOKE TOMORROW — 8PM TILL LATE! 🎤
Hosted by the one and only Kelechi 🎶🔥
No talent? Perfect.
Too much confidence? Even better.
Know only the chorus? Nobody needs to know. 😂
Come for one drink.
Stay for karaoke.
Leave convinced you should’ve won The X Factor. 🍻🎤
📍 The Jolly Sailor
🕗 Tomorrow from 8PM till late
Bad singers welcome. Good singers tolerated. Legends encouraged. 😂⚓️
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14/08/2026
⚓️🧠 WELL… THE QUIZ IS DEFINITELY GETTING SERIOUS NOW! 🧠⚓️
Another brilliant night at The Jolly Sailor Pub Quiz — more teams, more competition, more prizes… and increasingly questionable displays of “general knowledge”. 😂🍻
🏆 QUIZ FACE took the crown and walked away with a very respectable £36 CASH! 💷👏
🍷 WELL WELL WELL’S came in 2nd and took home the w**e!
🥃 LITTER QUIZZERS claimed 3rd place and the shots — although they escaped before we managed to get photographic evidence. 👀😂
🍰 And somebody has to come last…
This week that honour went to BIRD BRAINS, who were rewarded for their spectacular achievement with a CHEESECAKE. 😂👏
Because at The Jolly Sailor, even losing has its benefits.
🎲 AND THERE’S MORE…
We’ve now introduced our ROLLING JACKPOT – HIGHER OR LOWER!
The pot currently stands at £12 and keeps growing until somebody manages to beat the dice and take the lot. 💰🎲
The more people who join the quiz, the bigger the prizes — and we’re absolutely loving seeing more teams joining us every time. ❤️
A massive thank you to everyone who came along. The Jolly Sailor Pub Quiz is growing week by week, and the atmosphere last night was exactly what a proper local pub quiz should be.
⚓️ Next quiz: Thursday 27th August at 8pm
Grab your clever friends. Or your confidently incorrect ones. Both are equally entertaining. 😂
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| Tuesday |
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| Wednesday |
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| Thursday |
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| Friday |
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| Sunday |
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What people say
The Jolly Sailor, located on High Street, is a beloved pub in South Norwood that has been around for years. It's not just any ordinary pub though, as it's known for being a hub of live music and televising all unmissable sports events. The atmosphere is always lively and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to catch up with friends or watch your favorite team play.
In addition to the great ambiance, The Jolly Sailor also offers fantastic deals on drinks during special events like the Champions League Final and Europa League Final. Their recent buy one get one half price deal on Heineken was a hit among customers who were able to enjoy the game while sipping on their favorite beer.
But it's not just about sports at The Jolly Sailor - they also host regular events like Sailor Sessions featuring talented musicians like Jack Valentine singing the songs of Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack. And if you're feeling competitive, their weekly quiz night is sure to get your brain working while having fun with friends.
Overall, The Jolly Sailor is a must-visit pub in South Norwood that offers great drinks, live music, and an unbeatable atmosphere.
