The Jolly Sailor
📍 0.5 miles from Selhurst Park
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
Close to Selhurst Park and Norwood Junction (c.300m), The Jolly Sailor is convenient for pre/post-match. The pub lists live football fixtures and shows games across Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime, so early and late kick-offs are covered. CAMRA also flags sports TV and notes that cask ale is available when Crystal Palace are at home, a match-day-friendly touch. Star Pubs highlights its location near Selhurst Park, and photos show Palace supporters gathering here before games—evidence it’s used on match days. In short: a sports-focused venue with live broadcasts and handy transport links for getting to/from the ground.
Recent Fan Reviews
Best service in London! Having just moved to the area and knowing nothing about the pubs or spots nearby, I'm so glad I walked into this one 😊 Desnid took great care of us and the pub has a lovely outdoor area; ambient and cozy - pretty impressive when London is just across the fence.
Absolutely fantastic pub – a true London gem! I had an amazing experience at this pub. The atmosphere was warm and full of authentic British charm. The staff were incredibly friendly and happy to recommend drinks. I would deffinitely say that I have now new Friends there. The selection of beers and wines was excellent, with both classic favorites and interesting local and international options. The pub was clean, well maintained, and had a great vibe, whether you’re stopping in for a quick pint or spending the evening with friends. Prices were very reasonable for London, and the service was fast even when it was busy. Music was another highlight. We could actually choose the songs ourselves. And the garden!!! AMAZING! And the PIZZA was TOP! Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike. I’ll definitely be coming back!
As a visitor from abroad, I felt immediately welcome at The Jolly Sailor. The staff are very friendly, the place is clean and full of character, and the atmosphere feels truly local but open to everyone. I loved the cosy garden, the mix of sports on TV, table tennis, and the variety of drinks. It’s exactly the kind of pub you hope to find when visiting London.
Friendly and welcoming pub, good atmosphere and looked after us for our evening, especially Kel who went above and beyond! Show sport and they also have hook up with Yard Sale pizza up the road so you can get it delivered to your table.
Hi, I come to your place yesterday and I ordered pint of guiness and gin with ginger beer. I was charged £22.5 I just want to confirm that th bill was correct and . No one made mistake( it’s very expensive for beer and drink ) I sent email but no one back to me Cheers