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The Jolly Fisherman, Alnwick
Craster
Postal town: Alnwick
NE66 3TR
Served areas
Reviews of The Jolly Fisherman (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Jolly Fisherman
The Jolly Fisherman was our final stop of a Northumberland crawl. It overlooks the small harbour at Craster and seems to major on seafood.
There are a number of sections around a central bar inside, but all tables indoors were either occupied or reserved for diners. Children and dogs are allowed. Instead, we decided to take a seat on one of the picnic tables to the front of the pub where the last few rays of sun could be enjoyed, until I had the (not so bright) idea to move to the rear of the pub for some sea and harbour views.
The seating on a patio to the rear had more of an Arctic feel to it, but then I don't think anybody has ever described the North Sea as tropical. Suddenly it felt more like a winter's day. The one heater was not working, but there were at least some covered booths that provided a little respite from the cold wind. We should really have moved back to the front, but the sea views are enjoyable.
At the bar, Timothy Taylor Landlord is the regular beer. Hadrian Border Farne Island was also on along with a house beer badged as Jolly's Reward. I'm not sure what it is with Northumberland, but most pubs seem to rebadge local beers as their own. This one turned out to be not so local. The helpful barman confirmed what I had read somewhere that Jolly's Reward was a Laine's beer from Sussex. In addition, the two ciders were also rebadged as Jolly Sea Cider & Jolly Sea Cider Dark Fruits. These were in fact from Appleshed. I suppose it appeals more to the tourists who are misled into thinking they are drinking an original locally produced ale or cider.
Graham sums this place up quite well below. It's more of a restaurant than a pub. It enjoys a nice location and I bet the tiny car park at the front is manic on a busy day in the height of summer.
On 1st April 2025
- rating: 5
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Jolly Fisherman
As previously described, more of a restaurant than a pub but perhaps depending on the time of visit. Early on a weekday lunchtime it was pretty busy with diners but drinkers were still being accepted albeit pointed to the outdoor areas. Beers still as before and the house-badged brew was fair enough; the food was very good also.
On 30th July 2024
- rating: 6
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Old Boots left this review about The Jolly Fisherman
Pretty much a pub themed restaurant in a picturesque coastal village, casual drinkers are welcome but seating for non diners is at a premium. Parking is also very limited, visitors are expected to park outside the village and walk in there are a few spaces in front of the pub. Divided into three areas, an informal mixed space at the front with the counter, a dining area to the left and a more formal dining area to the rear with sea views. Decorated with photos of fishing folk and the odd bit of natural history and sealife, the restaurant specialises in seafood. Furnished partly with leather banquettes, round tables and chairs. Three pulls with Landlord (average), a Hadrian Border Farne Island and an own badged beer of unknown provenance, usual stuff on T-bars, more of the same in the left hand room. GBG 2024 listed but I wasn’t too impressed with the beer, or the service and even less with the other punters. I'm with Real Ale ray on this one in spite of the passage of nearly a decade.
On 12th October 2023
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- Accommodation : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 March 2018 by Will Larter
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Car Park : Yes last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Darts : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 09 February 2009 by David McNally
- Function Room : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 17 March 2014 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Karaoke : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Live Music : Yes last updated 17 March 2014 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Micropub : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Pinball : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
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- Quiz Night : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- WiFi : Yes last updated 01 April 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
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