Jolly Farmers - Great Yarmouth

I hadn't visited this restaurant in years since it was taken over and rebranded, but recently my friends and I have been frequenting it and have had a pleasant experience. The staff, particularly Sally and Dio, were efficient and friendly. The kitchen has improved recently, and we enjoyed a delicious meal last Friday. The Carbonara was especially delicious. My only suggestion would be to consider reducing the size and price of the starters/snacks. Also, I appreciate the new WiFi password 'JollysIsBack'!

We went for Sunday lunch and our reservation could not be found, but they were able to accommodate us with a table for four. Unfortunately, there was only one waitress who was serving at least 12 tables. It took a long time to place our drink order and food order at the same time. We were informed 5-10 minutes later that the wine we chose was out of stock, along with two other choices that were still on the menu. When we finally received the wine, we were told there were no wine glasses available. It was disappointing that a pub did not have enough wine glasses or wine. Our food arrived cold and we had to ask multiple times for gravy. It would have been helpful if they had informed us about their staffing issues and checked in with us to make sure we were satisfied with our meal. Hopefully there will be improvements in the future, and we will be sure to check reviews before visiting again.

We waited a long time for the waitress to take our drink orders, and when we requested a wine menu, we were informed there wasn't one, but the waitress could remember the options. They didn't have any alcohol-free cider, so we settled for a fruit juice and two glasses of wine from memory. We ordered our food, two steaks and lamb. While the lamb was good, the steaks were not up to par, especially considering the price. When we asked for the dessert menu, there wasn't one, and we were once again reliant on the waitress's memory. We decided to skip dessert as we couldn't make a choice without seeing a physical menu. The waitress did her best working alone between the bar and restaurant, and she was friendly but inexperienced. In the past, we had great experiences with excellent food at this restaurant, but it has significantly declined. It's such a shame because it had the potential to be a go-to spot for casual meals and drinks, as well as special dining experiences. My husband had booked this for my birthday, and his disappointment was palpable. The owners need to improve their standards and bring this place back to its former glory by hiring experienced hospitality staff.

Meal booked for about eight people on a Thursday evening. From start to finish we were made to feel very welcome. Staff were so nice and extremely helpful. The environment is very pleasant and comfortable to dine in. We were in a side part from the main room which worked well. Food was absolutely divine and served in a timely manner. Very well presented and tasted wonderful. I can recommend the salmon. There was a good selection of herbal teas and coffees for after the meal. I really hope the staff behind the bar and the chef are rewarded and stay working here. It's really nice to see our local getting things so right.

Apparently they have a new chef so we popped in Friday to check it out, another 4 people sat near us and were going to eat but two people sat at the bar were vaping, not great for a restaurant, the 4 people left and we didn’t eat either. What makes it worse is they appear to work there or are attached in some way to the pub. Don’t eat where they allow vaping inside.