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Great South Run Breakfast & Sunday Roasts

Fuel Up for the Great South Run Portsmouth 2025 at The Jolly Sailor Southsea

Start Your Great South Run Weekend the Right Way. Breakfast in Southsea Sunday 19th October from 9am

The Great South Run 2025 comes to Southsea, Portsmouth on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October, and The Jolly Sailor Southsea is ready to welcome runners and spectators alike!

We’ll be open for breakfast from 9am to midday on Sunday 19th October for the main race day, serving hot breakfast baps, freshly brewed tea, and coffee. The perfect pre-race fuel or spectator treat.

Located on Clarence Parade, Southsea, just moments from Southsea Common and the Great South Run course, The Jolly Sailor offers the ideal spot to fuel up and watch the race in comfort. There’s no need to book for breakfast — simply turn up, grab a bap, and enjoy the electric race-day atmosphere.


Enjoy a Traditional Sunday Roast in Southsea – Booking Essential

After cheering on the runners or crossing the finish line yourself, join us from midday to 6pm for our delicious Sunday roasts and Sunday menu.

Our chefs will be serving up hearty home-cooked roasts, tasty pub classics, and fresh local dishes – everything you need to refuel after the big run. Pre-booking is essential for lunch service, and please note that the 2-for-1 offer will not be available during the Great South Run weekend.

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About The Jolly Sailor – A Family Pub in the Heart of Southsea, Portsmouth

The Jolly Sailor is a family-friendly pub situated in scenic Southsea, within the historic city of Portsmouth. We pride ourselves on serving delicious home-cooked food, from classic pub favourites to our popular Sunday roasts, alongside a wide range of local ales, wines, and soft drinks.

We also offer live weekend entertainment, featuring local Pop, Rock, Indie, Ska, and Motown bands, tribute artists, and retro disco nights. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed meal, a lively evening out, or a cosy drink by the coast, The Jolly Sailor Southsea has something for everyone.

We’re proudly dog-friendly, too – feel free to bring your furry friends when you visit (please note, dogs must leave when live entertainment begins).


Celebrate the Great South Run 2025 in Portsmouth

With thousands of runners expected to take part in the AJ Bell Great South Run Portsmouth 2025, Southsea will be buzzing with excitement and community spirit. The route winds past Portsmouth landmarks like HMS Victory, the Historic Dockyard, and the Southsea seafront, making The Jolly Sailor’s Clarence Parade location the perfect place to catch the action.

Whether you’re a runner, supporter, or simply soaking up the seaside atmosphere, The Jolly Sailor Southsea is the place to be for breakfast, Sunday lunch, and post-race relaxation.

📍 The Jolly Sailor, Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth
Breakfast: 9am–12 midday (no booking required)
🍽️ Sunday Roasts & Menu: 12pm–6pm (booking essential). Call: 02392 295 195, DM our Facebook page or email: thejollysailorsouthsea@gmail.com

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Bottomless Events at The Jolly Sailor

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Bottomless Afternoons in Southsea – Brunch, Live Music & Unlimited Drinks at The Jolly Sailor

 A Southsea Bottomless Brunch with a Difference

If you’re searching for the ultimate bottomless brunch in Southsea with a lively twist, look no further than The Jolly Sailor Southsea. Our Bottomless Afternoons bring together everything you love – delicious food, 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks, and incredible live music in Southsea from The Hill Brothers.


🎶 Live Music from The Hill Brothers

Enjoy your meal with the fantastic sounds of The Hill Brothers, who will set the perfect mood for your afternoon. Even better – if you’d like to stay on, you can keep your table for the evening live music / entertainment too, making it the perfect all-day experience. Check out the Hill Brothers Facebook page here.


🥂 What’s Included

For just £30pp, you’ll enjoy:

  • 90 minutes of bottomless drinks

  • One main meal from our set menu

It’s the perfect way to enjoy a Southsea bottomless brunch experience with friends or family.


🍴 Our Delicious Set Menu

Choose one of these mouth-watering dishes when you book:

  • Beer-Battered Cod & Chips – served with mushy peas & tartare sauce

  • Sizzling Chicken or Tofu Fajitas – with tortilla wrap, cheese, guacamole, salsa & sour cream

  • Jolly Sailor Beef Burger / Vegan Burger – with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, fries & coleslaw

  • BBQ Ribs – with chips & coleslaw


📅 Upcoming Dates – Save the Date!

Don’t miss out on these fantastic Saturday events, starting from 5:30 PM:

  • Saturday 18th October

  • Saturday 22nd November

  • Saturday 20th December


📞 Book Your Bottomless Brunch in Southsea Today

Payment is required in full at the time of booking. Please call us on 02392 295195 to reserve your table and confirm your menu choice. Please advise us of any allergies at time of booking. Early booking is strongly recommended.

📍 The Jolly Sailor, 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, PO5 2EU
🌐 Email for enquiries: thejollysailorsouthsea@gmail.com

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Flash Radio Live Music Fundraiser

The Flash Radio Live Music Fundraiser presenting three great artists in the main bar of The Jolly Sailor in Southsea on Sunday 14th September.

The show starts at 5.00pm with a set from a great new local band called Acton Bell. They are from the Portsmouth area and perform original songs with beautiful melodies and harmonies within their full band sound.
Entry will be free, but bring lots of change as we will be raising funds for our local community radio station. https://www.instagram.com/actonbellband/

 
SPECIAL GUEST FROM THE USA! – Stacy Gabel returns to The Jolly Sailor stage.

Stacy Gabel is a much loved singer/songwriter from across the pond in Pennsylvania, and her stunning theatrically trained voice is used to great effect when performing her own catchy and uplifting songs that will stay in your head long after her performance. Stacy will be singing a wide selection of classic singalong songs through the decades, and some of her own uplifting and catchy songs. www.stacygabel.com

 

Mark Handley is a prolific singer/songwriter who recently moved from Hayling to Portsmouth. Mark can often be seen busking at town centres throughout the area, and his upbeat songs will make you feel great and get your feet tapping. Mark has written songs about almost every subject you could mention, from supporting the NHS, Pirates, and spending Christmas at Poundland!.
https://www.facebook.com/markhandleymusic/

 

‘Maverick’ is the music project of Havant based singer/songwriter & guitarist Crawford Scannell. Crawford is very much inspired by rock n’ roll from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s and is guaranteed to rock your socks off!

 

The Flash is a not for profit community radio station serving south-east Hampshire on DAB+, and can also be heard worldwide via the TuneIn App and our website . We are run entirely by volunteers and promote the talents of local unsigned bands, musicians, and singer/songwriters across south-east Hampshire. We also celebrate all that is positive in our local communities.
www.theflashonair.co.uk