The Jolly Roger

First time I've been back here in nearly a decade - not sure if it's been taken over or had a refurb since then, but the difference is incredible. Fantastic service, lovely atmosphere and location overlooking the solent, and the food was excellent- the ceasar salad was so good I've been comparing every subsequent one I've had, and nothing has come close so far!

Family reunion lunch today in the conservatory overlooking the harbour. This is such a great location and the pub feels clean and cool as well as relaxed and comfortable. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. It was quiet in there at lunch time today but -so it was extra nice to have lots of personal attention. I don’t expect we could expect so much when it’s busy. We all went for the cod and chips with mushy peas -cooked to order and very nice. I had blackberry Eton mess which is really good without any excessive sugar if you find normal Eton mess sickly. We thought the beer was good and there are lots of different drinks to choose from. The ladies loos were very well looked after and clean. There’s an easily accessible but private extra loo right by the conservatory for less mobile customers. All in all we couldn’t find anything to grumble about the opposite in fact. Also, In the evenings it’s a lovely place to sit and have a pint watching it grow dark over the harbour.

Went there for a Sunday roast which was absolutely superb. We both had the pork belly roast which was priced at roughly £15 each and it was cooked to absolutely perfection. The roast potatoes and gravy were delicious as were the vegetables and the portion size was very generous. The pork was soft and just melts in your mouth, the crackling was easy to eat and not too hard on your teeth. The staff were extremely polite and attentive and the pub is very well kept with a warm and friendly atmosphere which also is dog friendly. Will definitely be going back for another roast soon and I would highly recommend to those that are looking for a great Sunday roast.