Great Morris-friendly place in a pretty side road. Good beer and friendly people
Martin Cooke
This pub used to be my local many years ago and back then it was very much a "locals" pub. It had it's regulars and it's personalities and even had the tankards of regular customers hanging up behind the bar. It was a little dingy but it was cosy and always had a great atmosphere. I imagine it may have been a bit daunting to people who had never been before though.Then I moved away and and didn't return for 30 years. Things have changed a bit since I was last there but the core qualities that made this pub great have remained. The cosiness and friendly atmosphere has remained but the decor has been smartened up and it is now bright and welcoming. Though I haven't been for a long time, and it was hard for me to tell, it looked like there was still quite a few local residents frequenting the place but they were less insular than we used to be and were friendly and welcoming. The staff were pleasant and efficient, joking and chatting with the customers and contributing to the overall happy ambiance.The only problem with the place is the same problem it's always had, The Jolly Woodman is small. It's very difficult to maneuver around inside and getting your drinks from the bar to your table can be an adventure as customers have to dance around each other to avoid disaster. Not so bad on a quiet night, but a problem when it gets busy. Still, it can't be helped so, to mitigate this, the beer garden has loads of seating, heaters and a big waterproof awning.I like this place as I have many happy memories associated with it. Now, having returned, I'm hoping to make many more.Cheers.
Mark Mullan
Could take more care in how they serve the Guinness but it's a nice traditional pub ..toilets need attention as in bleach in urinals
Alex Griffin
A traditional pub with a decent garden. Personally, I love it.
Great pub, they pour an excellent Guinness
Make sure to stop in here anytime I’m back in London.
A fabulous welcome from the team and patrons. The choice of drinks and snacks was fantastic. Expertly served. Can’t wait to go back again.
Friendly happy place to catch up with friends ?
Great place for a pint with friends
Not had any food there bit the service and atmosphere are great, good bunch on both sides of the bar ?
A very nice traditional old fashioned small pub selling excellent beers. Please note limited food brought in from the Chancery Pub a few doors up.
Good selection of real ales, great atmosphere. Proper pub.
Great sun trap when it's out! Great service as always, dam good
Best proper old school pub for miles.
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Great Morris-friendly place in a pretty side road. Good beer and friendly people
This pub used to be my local many years ago and back then it was very much a "locals" pub. It had it's regulars and it's personalities and even had the tankards of regular customers hanging up behind the bar. It was a little dingy but it was cosy and always had a great atmosphere. I imagine it may have been a bit daunting to people who had never been before though.Then I moved away and and didn't return for 30 years. Things have changed a bit since I was last there but the core qualities that made this pub great have remained. The cosiness and friendly atmosphere has remained but the decor has been smartened up and it is now bright and welcoming. Though I haven't been for a long time, and it was hard for me to tell, it looked like there was still quite a few local residents frequenting the place but they were less insular than we used to be and were friendly and welcoming. The staff were pleasant and efficient, joking and chatting with the customers and contributing to the overall happy ambiance.The only problem with the place is the same problem it's always had, The Jolly Woodman is small. It's very difficult to maneuver around inside and getting your drinks from the bar to your table can be an adventure as customers have to dance around each other to avoid disaster. Not so bad on a quiet night, but a problem when it gets busy. Still, it can't be helped so, to mitigate this, the beer garden has loads of seating, heaters and a big waterproof awning.I like this place as I have many happy memories associated with it. Now, having returned, I'm hoping to make many more.Cheers.
Could take more care in how they serve the Guinness but it's a nice traditional pub ..toilets need attention as in bleach in urinals
A traditional pub with a decent garden. Personally, I love it.
Great boozers, meeting family and friends,