Jolly Sailor Public House, Historic riverside pub in Bursledon, England.
Jolly Sailor Public House is a historic riverside establishment in Bursledon with two stories and an attic space. The building displays a red tiled roof and brick facades in Flemish bond with distinctive color patterns.
The building was originally constructed as a vicarage and transformed into a public house in 1845. It received Grade II listed status in 1955.
The place served as a gathering spot for boaters and locals along the Hamble for generations. People remember it from television appearances that brought the location into the public eye.
You can reach the establishment by boat using a waterside platform or arrive on foot by the road route. Parking is available near the nearby station for those arriving by car.
The exterior displays two ship figureheads mounted on the walls, referencing the maritime heritage of the area. These decorative elements give the building a distinctive seafaring character.
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