‘Eat, drink & be jolly’ is the encouraging motto at this unassuming whitewashed pub, which also owns the Brancaster Brewery, meaning perfect pints of Brancaster Best or Oyster Catch are guaranteed. In addition, there’s a reasonably priced wine list & a kitchen that knows its limitations, offering please-all snacks such as a half-pint of smoked prawns or hoummos with flatbread & pub classics of gammon, egg & chips, daily curries & pies. Pizzas every which way are the main draw, however, including takeaways. With realistic prices & a sensible kids’ menu, plus a large beer garden with a beach-themed ice-cream hut & separate play area, the Jolly Sailors is a boon for holidaying families, especially as quality is assured – the pub is under the same ownership as the acclaimed White Horse just down the road.