Jolly Sailor Bookings
Booking a table at the Jolly Sailor takes less than a minute. Use the booking widget below to reserve your table online at our family-friendly pub in the heart of Davenport, Stockport. Whether you’re catching up with friends over a few well-kept ales or getting the family together for our extensive menu – including our famous carvery every Sunday – you’ll always find a warm welcome. We take online bookings for groups of 5 or more every day, and for groups of 4 or fewer from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, smaller groups can simply turn up and a member of our team will get you seated. Please note: while we’re a dog-friendly pub, our four-legged friends are only allowed in the bar area, which we don’t book out. If you’d like to dine with your dog, simply walk in and we’ll find you the next available table.
To make your reservation in Davenport, choose your date, time and party size in the booking widget below. If you have any questions before you book, our team is always happy to help – you can contact the Jolly Sailor here.
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How to Book a Table Online
- Select your date, time and number of guests in the booking widget above.
- Add your contact details and any special requests.
- Confirm your booking to secure your table – you’ll receive a confirmation by email.
Large Group Bookings & Private Events
Planning a bigger get-together at the Jolly Sailor? For large group bookings of 12 or more – from birthdays and christenings to work drinks, business meetings and wakes – please make an enquiry using the button below. Whatever the occasion, a member of our team will be happy to help you plan the perfect visit.
For more information about hiring the Jolly Sailor as a venue, click here.
Jolly Sailor Booking FAQs
On Sundays and other key dates throughout the year, we ask for debit or credit card details to secure your table. Rest assured, these are held in a secure, PCI-DSS compliant vault, and you won’t be charged unless plans change. A charge of £10 per person applies to any no-shows, reduced numbers or cancellations that we’re not told about at least 24 hours before your booking.
For large bookings, a deposit may be required – please speak to a member of the team.
You can read our full booking terms and conditions here: https://www.almond-pubs.co.uk/booking-terms-conditions/
The Jolly Sailor is at 218 Bramhall Lane, Davenport, Stockport, SK3 8TE, with free on-site parking.
By public transport, the nearest train stations are Davenport (0.6 miles) and Woodsmoor (0.6 miles), with Stockport also close by. The nearest bus stops are Woodsmoor Lane and Ravenswood Courts, served by the 374, 378, 378A, 379, 843, 850, 852 and 874 buses. Plan your journey with public transport on the TFGM website here.
Yes, of course. We’ve got an extensive menu for vegetarians and vegans, plus a specially crafted menu for guests limiting their gluten intake. If you’re unsure about any ingredients or allergens, speak to a member of the Jolly Sailor team who will be happy to help or advise you before you book.
We take online bookings for groups of 4 or fewer from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, we only take bookings for groups of 5 or more, so that larger groups can always get a seat – but we’ve almost always got room for smaller groups, whether you’re eating or just enjoying a drink, so simply pop in and a member of our team will find you a table.
Yes – the Jolly Sailor regularly hosts large groups and gatherings for all sorts of occasions. That ranges from the professional (work drinks, presentations and business meetings) through to much more personal events (birthdays, retirement parties and wakes). You can make an enquiry about a large gathering or event here.
If you find yourself running more than 15 minutes late, please call the Jolly Sailor on 0161 483 3350 and ask to speak to the duty manager. If you are more than 15 minutes late and we haven’t heard from you, we may have to release your table to another guest.
Yes, we have free on-site parking at the Jolly Sailor. Please note that at peak times it is likely to be busy, so it’s worth allowing a little extra time.
If for any reason you’d like to make changes to your reservation, please call the Jolly Sailor on 0161 483 3350 and a member of our team will be able to offer advice and make any changes that are available.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the Jolly Sailor bar area all day, Monday to Saturday. However, we are unable to take bookings for parties with dogs, as our bookable areas are dog-free. As a pub at heart, we don’t take bookings in the bar area, so if you’d like to dine with your dog, just come along and we’ll find you the next available table.
We’ll always do our best to accommodate requests for where to sit, but this may not always be possible. Speak to a member of our team if you’d like a certain spot and we’ll do what we can.
As standard, we’ll need your table back 2 hours after your booking time. If you require longer at your table, please contact the Jolly Sailor and a member of our team will let you know what’s possible.
If you’re booking for a Sunday, you’ll be dining from our Sunday menu and prices may vary. We serve our famous carvery every Sunday alongside our full menu, and on Sundays we only take bookings for groups of 5 or more. Please note that the majority of our special offers and vouchers are not available on Sundays.
We add a discretionary 10% service charge to your bill, as most of us now pay by card rather than cash. Our fantastic team receive 100% of tips. We’re more than happy to take this off – just let us know.
If you require wheelchair access, high chairs, or have any other accessibility requirements, please call the Jolly Sailor and speak to the duty manager. We’ll make sure everything is ready for your visit.
We often have offers on at the Jolly Sailor – you can see what we currently have available here.
The best way to make the most of every visit is to become a member of our Loyalty Club – find out more here.
Book a Table at Our Other Almond Pubs
Not local to Davenport? We have four more family-friendly pubs across Stockport and Greater Manchester, each taking online table bookings seven days a week. Choose another location below.
The Puss in Boots, Offerton
Newly refurbished and at the heart of the Offerton community, the Puss in Boots serves perfectly kept Robinsons ales and our daily carvery alongside an extensive menu. With a large garden, a children’s play area and free on-site parking, it’s a family favourite just outside Stockport.
The Station House, Cheadle Hulme
In the heart of Cheadle Hulme and right next to the train station, The Station House is a firm local favourite for good food and well-kept ales. Settle in for pub classics from our extensive menu, a catch-up over a few drinks, or a Sunday roast with the family, with free on-site parking and a warm welcome seven days a week.
The Fletchers Arms, Denton
A beautifully refurbished family pub in Denton, just off the M60, pouring well-kept Robinsons ales and serving our daily carvery alongside a full menu of pub favourites. Book a table any day of the week, with free on-site parking and a spacious beer garden for sunny days.
The Spread Eagle, Romiley
On the edge of Romiley village with a sun-trap beer garden, The Spread Eagle is one of Stockport’s most loved family pubs. Join us for perfectly poured ales, a generous menu and our daily carvery, with free on-site parking and Romiley station just a short walk away.
Compare Our Five Pubs
| Pub | Area | Known for | Carvery | Book a table |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sailor | Davenport | Family favourite for ales and pub food | Every Sunday | You’re here |
| Puss in Boots | Offerton | Large garden and children’s play area | Daily carvery | Book a table |
| The Station House | Cheadle Hulme | Pub classics and ales, right by the station | Sunday roast | Book a table |
| Fletchers Arms | Denton | Robinsons ales and beer garden, near the M60 | Daily carvery | Book a table |
| Spread Eagle | Romiley | Village pub with a sun-trap beer garden | Daily carvery | Book a table |