Jolly Sailor

This Charles Wells pub is tucked away from St Albans’ centre at Stonecross; the junction of Sandridge Road and Harpenden Road. It underwent a major refurbishment in 2008, which shaped the current internal layout - a large, busy public bar, a quieter saloon and a heated outdoor smoking area.

The 'Jolly', as it is known, is a proper community pub. It hosts a golf society and pool & darts teams. Also quiz and karaoke nights!

Traditional pub food and bar snacks compliment a good range of well-kept ales. Personally I prefer The Mermaid but I can see why this pub is a popular choice.

Went here for a karaoke night, decided to have some food here before the entertainment started. Had sweet potato fries with cheese and bacon, which were lovely and a very generous portion. Prices for the food and drinks seemed very fair to me. Lovely people there, both customers and staff. Would definitely recommend.

Avoid this dump at all costs! The girl bouncer with the questionable eyelashes attacked my wife at the weekend. My wife and her friends went to do karaoke and the girl bouncer refused them entry even though the pub was clearly half empty, although she let males in and refused entry for all females. She continued to tell my wife and her friends that were not allowed to stand on their footpath as it was private property and gave remarks about my wives weight and appearance. Completely and utterly disgusting behaviour and it is now in the hands of the police after she followed my wife and her friends into their taxi and attacked her and broke her handbag and also pulled my wives friends hair! A complete dump and would not recommend this establishment to anyone! Avoid avoid avoid!

Karaoke on saturday, poker on sunday and quiz night on tuesday. What more could you want from a pub? Its always a friendly atmosphere whenever you enter and the staff are superb! Definitely my favourite local pub.

Came to the Jolly Sailor after a night out in London for office drinks. Since myself and my colleagues live here and (thankfully) the Jolly Sailor is the last pub open in the early hours, we thought we'd see what it's about. I was not disappointed. Having been in London and endured doormen/bouncers who were just out for a fight, it was a pleasure to find Shaun (who we all spoke to) at the door. We'd come out for a smoke and have a chat, as drunk as we were by this point, and though we'd have a chat he was so welcoming. Inside we found the most lovely staff - I assume all locals - and probably one of the best atmospheres I've seen in St Albans for years. If you're in St Albans after midnight and need a safe haven to have a laugh, and are fond of karaoke, this is the place. Couldn't recommend the place enough.

Quite a locals pub but very welcoming with a friendly atmosphere and great pub food. Good selection of Brewpoint (Wells) beers.

If you want a proper pub with loads going on, head to "the jolly" it's got things going on all week (quiz night, darts, pool, poker, not to mention many screens showing sports. Also, lot's of pub's claim to serve the best roast dinner's, this place really does, you will not leave hungry. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Special mention to the karaoke on Friday and Saturday night, always guaranteed a party vibe.

Not being into sport, I use the small lounge bar. Food is good value 'pub grub' served in generous portions. Cask ales are always well presented.