The Jolly 

The Jolly Farmer is one of the few remaining family-owned and run independent freehouses in the South East of England.

We aim to provide our guests with the highest possible standard of food, drink and accommodation in clean, attractive surroundings complimented by a warm welcome and a pleasant atmosphere.

A traditional ale house at heart, we have a constantly changing selection of up to 8 real ales, sourced from breweries big and small across Great Britain. Teamed with delicious, home-cooked food, made with the freshest, local ingredients, we think you're going to love what we have to offer.

We hope to see you soon,

Steve, Chris, and the team.

Opening hours:-

Monday to Saturday 11am - 11pm

Sunday 12pm - 11pm

New Years Day - OPEN 11am - 11:00pm NO FOOD.

We try to be consistent in our opening hours but sometimes, for reasons out of our control, we are unable to offer our normal service. It’s always worth a quick call to check that we are open when you need us to be.

Accommodation

At the Jolly Farmer we offer bed and breakfast in three beautiful double rooms, and a full suite. Filled with historic oak beams, wattle and daub walls, and oodles of character, its the perfect place for any stay.

All prices include VAT @ 20% and are room only rates. Breakfasts are available from 8:30-10 Monday to Friday and 9-10 Saturday and Sunday. cooked breakfasts are £13.50 continental £9.50

Extra child beds are available in rooms 4 & 5 0nly at a cost of £20 per night, cots for babies are available free of charge, please let us know your requirements at the time of booking. 

We allow dogs/pets in all our rooms with an additional cleaning charge of £12 per dog/pet, per night. We ask that guests bring a suitable bed for their dog/pet, and do not allow them on any furniture.

Smoking is not permitted in any of our rooms.

Check in 3pm - 9:30pm (later check in by arrangement)

Check out 7am - 11:00am Monday - Saturday. 7am - 10:30am Sunday

Our accommodation is available for occupation over the Christmas period 23rd -27th December. The Minimum let is two nights and breakfast and room service are not available on the following dates…..25th, 26th Dec & 1st Jan.

Double Rooms

We have three beautiful en suite double rooms, each with their own individual period features, All double rooms feature full en-suite bathrooms, complementary hot drinks, toiletries and sherry.

Priced FROM £90 per night for single occupancy, or FROM £115 per night for double occupancy.

Suite

Our full suite features a king size bed, a separate living room and en-suite shower room. Exposed wattle and daub walls, and views of Bramley's historic medieval church give our suite a unique character. Hot drinks, toiletries, and sherry included.

Priced at FROM £130.00 per night for single occupancy, or FROM £155.00 per night for double occupancy.

Kitchen

Functions

Our beautiful dining area to the rear of the building is available for hire for wakes etc. Accommodating up to 50 guests seated or 100 standing in lovely Old World surroundings with access to our sun trap rear patio. Guests are welcome to bring their own buffets as we do not cater for wakes/functions etc. Our fully stocked and staffed bar facilities are available to guests throughout the day (Please visit the beer and wine page of this website). The hire charge, including VAT @ 20% for afternoons 2pm - 5:30pm is £120

This facility is not available on Saturday or Sunday afternoons

Menus

At the Jolly our Chefs cook from fresh. Our menu changes regularly with a strong emphasis on seasonality. Where possible we source our produce locally. Modern British fare, from fresh British produce, prepared with care & passion and served in a relaxed & comfortable setting.

We are happy to cater for any dietary requirements, please inform a member of staff of your requirements when you arrive. 

Main Menu

Lunchtime Menu

Pudding Menu

Food service times

Wednesday to Saturday

12.00-2.30 pm 5:30 - 9:00 pm

Sunday

12.00-3:00pm

Beer and Wine

Our Choice Of Wine

Our carefully curated wine offering is sourced from the old world and new, providing a great selection for all tastes and budgets. We also offer a selection of rare fine reds, from some of the worlds best producers. 

Sample Wine List

We're all about the beer

For over half a century, we've been well known for our commitment to fantastic beer, we offer up to 8 daily changing real ales, sourced from breweries big and small from across Great Britain. A further 10 premium lagers and craft beers from England and Europe can be found on our counter, as well as two draught English ciders. If none of these take your fancy, our beer lineup is completed by a range of bottled beers, with something for every taste.

Ales on the counter.

The Crafty Brewing co. Ltd, Thatched House Farm, Dunsfold Rd, Loxhill, Godalming Surrey.

Grumpsters (3.9%) traditional copper bitter. Hop Tipple (4.2%) This delicious IPA won a SIBA Gold Award in 2017 for the South East, making it one of the finest IPAs in the UK. Maris Otter and Munich malts from Britain and Germany provide a platform from which the Cascade and Chinook hops shine out. Dry hopping adds a bold finish to this thoroughly thirst-quenching golden coloured beer. ESB (5.4%) Extra Special Bitter. Premium strength, traditional well malted copper ale.

Milestone Brewing Co, Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Donner and Blitzed (5.4%).Winter warmer with rum essence. Treacle ans winter berries.

Leatherbritches Brewery, The Bentley Brook Inn, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Scoundrel (4.1%) A medium bodied porter with plenty of Cara malt to give a subtle but sweet tasting profile.

Potbelly Brewery Ltd. 25-31, Durban Rd, Kettering, Northamptonshire.

Bah Humbug (4.5%) Perfect for the misers – Pale, and refreshing, with not too many hops, but enough to count! Colour:- Golden..

Milestone Brewing Co, Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Comet (4.2%) Rich golden beer with citrus tangerine flavours against a well malted background.

BEERS COMING YOUR WAY SOON

(You lucky, lucky, people).

Milestone Brewing Co, Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Vixen (3.8%) Caramel and toffee flavours. A rich maltiness with a subtle hop finish. Santa’s Porter (4.9%) Complexed  Nutty malt chocolate winter Berries and soft Liquorice notes. Cromwell Gold Extra (4.5%) Aromatic Golden Premium Ale well balanced with Malt and hops refreshing citrus finish. English Pale (3.9%) his bright, pale straw-coloured English Pale Ale is a refreshing, easy-drinking brew with a vibrant personality

Leatherbritches Brewery, The Bentley Brook Inn, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Ashbourne IPA (4.9%) Ashbourne I.P.A has a fresh blend of both American hops and New Zealand hops. Crisp and refreshing pint includes fruity notes: Mango- peach – Grapefruit.

The Goldmark Brewery, 23 The Vinery, Arundel, West Sussex.

Hop Idol (4.4%) An American IPA style beer. Brewed with a blend of 6 American hops. Microbus (4.0%) Micro Bus is a pale ale journey with hints of grapefruit and citrus leading to a rosy destination. This session pale ale has been brewed for lazy summer days drinking with friends. Mosaic (4.0%) Refreshing golden ale with rose, lemon and grapefruit notes. Made using Mosaic hops from the US west coast.

Brentwood Brewery, Calcott Hall Farm, Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex.

Maple Mild (3.7%) Popular with all who try it, this delicate dark brown mild has just a hint of maple syrup coming through in the finish. Voted best mild – Chelmsford Summer Beer Festival 2009. Champion Mild at Cornwall Beer Festival 2014 Nominated for Champion Beer of Britain 2015

Elgood  & Sons &, North Brink Brewery, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.

Double Swan (4.5%) A very pale ale brewed using the finest Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, and hopped with English and American hops, this refreshing beer has a floral aroma and well balanced bitterness with a slightly sweet mouthfeel.

Grainstore Brewery, Station Approach, Oakham, Rutland.

Rutland Osprey (4.0%) A refreshing light golden brew, whose flavour is complex and mellow with a finely balanced floral aroma and smooth bitterness. . Zahara (4.2%) Our first foray into American hops, produced an extra pale, zesty little number. Hooped with predominantly Cashmere and Cascade hops.

Pennine Brewing Co. Well, North Yorkshire.

IPA (4.4%) A crisp golden I.P.A. brewed with a perfect balance of zesty fruits, mild liquorice and black pepper undertones. Viva Valencia (3.9%) Ruby colour, with chocolate flavours and a burst of orange

Cropton Brewery, Cropton, Nr. Pickering, North Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Pale (4.0%) Cropton Yorkshire Pale is a popular, session-strength (around 4% ABV) pale ale from Cropton Brewery in North Yorkshire, known for its light, smooth character with tropical fruit notes like mango and pineapple, offering a "new world" pale ale experience in a traditional English style.

Tydd Steam Brewery, Manor Barn, Kirkgate, Tydd St. Giles, Cambridgeshire.

Star gazer (4.2%) A deep golden best bitter. Malt and hops combine to give a combination of light toffee, marmelade and orange fruit flavours. Cosmic!

3 Brewers, The Potato Shed, Symondshyde Farm, Symondshyde Lane, Hatfield, Herts.

Special English Ale (4.8%) Our multiple award winnng Special English Ale is a robust and full bodied Premium Ale.  We use a dash of chocolate malt to give it a deep copper colour, while the finest English hops give the ale a hint of berries.  It's a well balanced, smooth and moreish ale. Gold Medal Winner:  Champion Strong Bitter of East Anglia 2017. Silver Medal Winner: Champion Strong Bitter of East Anglia 2020. Silver Medal Winner: Hertfordshire Beer of the Year 2023

Ilse of Purbeck Brewery, Banks Arms, Manor Rd, Studland, Swanage, Dorset.

Full Steam Ahead (4.8%) A premium Indian Pale Ale style beer, golden-amber in colour with an abundant spicy and floral hop aroma. The Maris grist ensures a wonderful balance of full, smooth malt flavours and a lasting finish.

Uttoxeter Brewing Company, 26b Carter Street, Uttoxeter, Staffs

Barlet Best (4.1%) This classic traditional bitter showcases a fruity, complex malty flavour profile with consistent character throughout. Its well-balanced taste combines light malt and caramel notes, culminating in a lingering bitterness and a dry finish. The creamy and smooth texture is complemented by subtle hints of sweetness and gentle hops, making it an easy-drinking experience with a pleasant citrusy aftertaste.

Lager, Cider and Craft Keg

Becks Vier 4.0% Bremen, Germany ~ Import

Arctic Fox 5.0% Crafty Brewery, Loxhill, Dunsfold, Surrey.

Rothaus Tannenzapfle Pils 5% Bavaria, Germany ~ Import 

Estrella Galicia 4.7% La Coruna, Spain ~ Import

Menabrea 4.8% Alpine Lager, Biella, Piedmont, Italy ~ Import

Bitburger 4.8% Bitburg, Germany ~ Import

Speciality Keg

Distant Horizon (5.5%) Fresh, unfiltered, and full of flavour,The Crafty Brewing Co Ltd, Dunsfold, Surrey

Wavecatcher (4.2%) American IPA. The Crafty Brewing Co Ltd, Dunsfold, Surrey

Ghost Ship (0.5%) Adnams Brewery, Southwold, Suffolk.

Stout

Guinness 4.1% Dublin, Ireland ~ Import

Cider

Stowford Press Cider 4.5% ~ Herefordshire.

Henry Westons Vintage 5.2% ~ Herefordshire

 quiz night

Every other Saturday, 8:30pm’ish

Free to enter, no maximum team size

A bucket of beer for the winners and a much sought after wooden spoon for the losers.

Play your cards right with four £50 food and drink vouchers up for grabs at each quiz and we ALWAYS have a winner.

As our quiz is always a very busy night please book a table or you risk missing out!

Next Quiz Nights are…..

Saturday 6th December

Wednesday 24th December

Book now on 01483 893355 or enquiries@jollyfarmer.co.uk

Contact Us

The Jolly Farmer

High Street,

Bramley

Surrey

GU5 0HB

01483 893355

The Team