🎄 Festive Opening Times at The Jolly Sailor Southsea

As the festive season rolls around, we’re excited to share our special opening times and a round-up of the fun happening at The Jolly Sailor Southsea between Wednesday 24 December and Thursday 1 January.

✨Holiday Opening Times

• Wed 24 Dec (Christmas Eve): 12pm to 10pm with a live tribute to Chas & Dave from 5pm!
• Thu 25 Dec (Christmas Day): Closed
• Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day):  12pm to 10pm. Come and have a post Christmas pint!
• Sat 27 Dec: 5pm to 12pm with The Christmas Hangover Disco with DJ Tubbs from 7.30pm
• Sun 28th: 12pm to 10.30pm with Andy Osman’s Rock, Pop & Soul Explosion for the perfect Sunday Funday
• Mon 29th & Tues 30th: Closed
• Wed 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve): 12pm til’ late! Join us for our NYE Disco and see in 2026 in style. Free entry!
• Thurs 1 Jan (New Year’s Day): 12pm to 11pm. Easing you into 2025 with good company and a great atmosphere.

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

We’ve got a cracking lineup of events to keep the festive mood high. View every event over the festive period right here.

• Live bands, retro disco’s, tribute acts & acoustic performances

• A mega NYE Disco to see off 2025 and welcome the new year. Free entry!

• Christmas Party Night dates and festive two or three course menu on offer

🍽️ 2-for-1 Offer On Our Whole Menu

Don’t forget to make the most of our 2-for-1 offer across the whole menu throughout the festive period! It’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself, bring a friend, or gather the family for a meal without breaking the bank. From hearty pub classics to seasonal favourites, there’s something for everyone. Check out our menu here.

✨ Stay merry!

The Jolly Sailor Southsea

Delicious Pub Food & 2-for-1 Dining with Stunning Southsea Coastal Views

Overlooking Southsea Common and the sparkling Solent, The Jolly Sailor Southsea is a local favourite among Southsea pubs for freshly prepared pub food, hearty Sunday roasts, and unbeatable coastal views. Whether you’re joining us for a seaside lunch, family dinner, or relaxed drinks with friends, you’ll enjoy generous portions, friendly service, and one of the best dining experiences in Portsmouth.

Enjoy our exclusive 2-for-1 offer across the entire menu until the end of February 2026!
It’s the perfect excuse to tuck into your favourite dishes, bring along friends or family, and make the most of great value dining by the coast.

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Hearty Pub Classics & Southsea Favourites

Our main menu celebrates comforting British dishes made fresh to order. Try our tender Roast Lamb Shank with mint gravy, Cumberland Sausages & Mash with onion gravy, or the ever-popular Beer Battered Cod & Chips — a seaside must-have. We also serve Homemade Beef Lasagne, sizzling Chicken Fajitas, Loaded Chilli Beef Fries, and a rotating Homemade Pie of the Week, all perfect for fans of traditional British pub food.

From the grill, you’ll find the iconic Trafalgar Burger topped with melted stilton and smoked bacon, our classic TJS Cheeseburger, and the juicy Chicken Fillet Burger — chargrilled, BBQ, or Cajun-spiced — all served with skin-on fries and homemade coleslaw. For sharing, try the Meat & Cheese Board, Loaded Nachos, or gooey Baked Camembert, ideal for a relaxed evening with friends.

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The Best Sunday Roasts in Southsea

Sundays are all about comfort and tradition at The Jolly Sailor. We’re proud to serve one of the most talked-about Sunday roasts in Southsea, perfectly complemented by our coastal views.

Choose from Roast British Beef, Free-Range Pork Loin, Gammon Ham, Roast Chicken Supreme, Minted Lamb Shank, or a Homemade Nut Roast (VG). Each is served with fluffy roast potatoes, golden Yorkshire pudding, seasonal greens, cauliflower cheese, and rich gravy — the ultimate Sunday pub food experience.

Pair your roast with a glass of wine, cask ale, or a refreshing pint, and unwind with the sound of the sea just moments away.

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Perfectly Paired with Weekend Entertainment

Our great food and drinks are perfectly paired with our weekend entertainment programme, making The Jolly Sailor one of the most vibrant Southsea pubs on the coast. Enjoy live performances from local Pop, Rock, Indie, Ska, and Motown bands, as well as tribute acts and retro discos — the ideal backdrop to your meal.

With our 2-for-1 offer running until February 2026, there’s never been a better time to join us for delicious pub food, live music, and stunning coastal views.

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Join Us for Great Food, Great Value & Great Views

Whether it’s a casual bite, a family gathering, or a weekend night out, The Jolly Sailor Southsea brings together freshly prepared food, friendly service, and the best sea views in Portsmouth. Book your table today and come and enjoy a treat in Southsea!

Christmas Events Entertainment Guide 2025

Looking for the best Christmas events in Southsea? The Jolly Sailor is serving up the ultimate festive entertainment with live music in Portsmouth, 80’s discos, Motown, Soul, Ska, and Indie-Rock tribute bands. Whether you’re planning an office party or a festive night out with friends, this is one of the best Christmas party venues in Portsmouth.

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🎉November Christmas Events

Friday 28 November – Mega 80’s Disco

Step back into the neon decade with a Christmas disco in Portsmouth like no other. With classic 80’s anthems, it’s the perfect festive throwback party with DJ Steve.

Saturday 29 November – Kingz of Leon

Enjoy an incredible tribute band in Southsea as Kingz of Leon bring the energy of the Indie-Rock legends live on stage. Perfect for a nostalgic night of singalong hits and festive fun.

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🎉December Christmas Events

Friday 5 December – The Frank & Dean Show

A sophisticated night of Rat Pack & Swing classics from this Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin tribute duo, guaranteed to make your Christmas party night classy and memorable.

Saturday 6 December – Madison Heights Soul Experience

A powerhouse of Motown and Soul from this 10-piece band, bringing a Christmas party night in Portsmouth full of vintage hits and dancefloor favouritePPs.

Friday 12 December – Ska Fam Jam Christmas Special

Get ready for a festive night out in Southsea with The Southern Ska Collective Choir, along with other performers & DJ’s on the night. Delivering non-stop Ska, Reggae and Drum & bass rhythms all night.

Saturday 13 December – The Soul Suspects

This Stax inspired funk and soul band will keep the dancefloor packed for a perfect Christmas party night out in Southsea. Dance away to soul classics from the 80’s to modern day.

Friday 19 December – Kingz of Leon

Back by popular demand, this Portsmouth tribute band guarantees another epic night of Indie-Rock anthems including world famous hits such as ‘Sex on Fire‘ and ‘Use Somebody‘ to set the dancefloor on fire (metaphorically!)

Saturday 20 December – Marley Blandford & The Hill Brothers

Talented local musicians performing a mix of Pop, Rock and Indie hits in their high-energy style. An electrifying finale to the Christmas season at one of the top Christmas party venues in Southsea.

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🎉Christmas Event Highlights

• Mega 80’s Disco – the ultimate retro Christmas disco in Portsmouth
• Kingz of Leon Tribute – Indie rock anthems at one of the best Christmas party nights in Southsea
• Madison Heights Soul Experience – Big band Motown & Soul classics for a festive night out in Portsmouth
• The Southern Ska Collective – a Community Collective of Ska, Reggae & Drum & Bass fuelled Christmas party in Southsea
• Marley Blandford & The Hill Brothers – Popular local musicians delivering high-energy live music to close the last Christmas Party Night

From soulful Motown to 80’s classics and Indie-rock tributes, The Jolly Sailor offers Christmas live music in Portsmouth that’s perfect for group bookings and party celebrations.

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Book Early & Secure Your Christmas Party Night

🎄 Spaces go fast, so we recommend booking early to guarantee your table at one of the best Christmas party venues in Southsea. Secure your night with just a £10 deposit per person. Download booking form here.

Also at The Jolly Sailor Southsea

🎄 Thurs 11th Dec – Christmas Concert with the Cantando & Mantando Choirs, 8pm, free entry

🎄Wed 17th Dec – BIG FAT Christmas Quiz, Turkey curry included, 8pm, £3pp

🎄Wed 24th – Christmas Eve Chas ‘n’ Dave Tribute, 6pm, free entry

🎄 Free live music in Portsmouth every weekend. Check out our other events here

🎄Bottomless events, drink offers & delicious pub grub

📞 Call 02392 295195 or email us on: thejollysailorsouthsea@gmail.com to book your Christmas party night today.

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