JJ's
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About JJ's
On South St in Emsworth, JJ's is a cocktail bar with seating spread across an upstairs, a downstairs, and an outdoor terrace, including a cinema-style seating area. The menu runs to 15 dishes, with Halloumi Fries served alongside the cocktail list, and a gluten-free menu is available, with fish and chips cooked in a separate fryer. Eton mess rounds out the dessert options. A quiz night runs as part of the regular calendar, and dogs are welcome throughout. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and free Wi-Fi is available for those settling in. Reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner, when dishes are cooked fresh to order. The outdoor terrace gives an option for those who prefer to sit outside. JJ's opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Menu & Prices
15 dishes · mains £8–20- Chicken Tenders£13.95
- Halloumi Fries£9.95
- Soup Of The Day£7.50
- Artisan Breads£11.95
- Jj's Gourmet Ground Beef Burger£19.50
- Jj's Chicken Burger£18.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free fish and chips, eton mess, cinema style seating and sunday roast sharing platter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free fish and chips, eton mess, cinema style seating and sunday roast sharing platter.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the fish and chips as the standout, with several noting it works well for gluten-free diets, including one coeliac who felt safe eating it thanks to a separate fryer and clued-up cross-contamination handling. Close behind, the bottomless brunch draws praise for its unlimited cocktails and generous shared platter, and the halloumi fries and vegetable soup also get singled out by diners popping in just for tea. The decor and "tardis-like" interior, with cinema-style seating and greenery, come up again and again as a surprise given the modest exterior, alongside consistently friendly, helpful staff and a wedding party that called the service efficient and the food exquisite. A couple of reviewers temper this, noting the gluten-free menu is limited with smaller chip portions, and one regular visitor says the food is "good but nothing great" with few vegetarian options. Several reviewers mention booking ahead themselves, especially for weekend dinner sittings, while others were still squeezed in without a reservation and left satisfied with a well-presented Sunday roast sharing platter.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the fish and chips as the standout, with several noting it works well for gluten-free diets, including one coeliac who felt safe eating it thanks to a separate fryer and clued-up cross-contamination handling. Close behind, the bottomless brunch draws praise for its unlimited cocktails and generous shared platter, and the halloumi fries and vegetable soup also get singled out by diners popping in just for tea. The decor and "tardis-like" interior, with cinema-style seating and greenery, come up again and again as a surprise given the modest exterior, alongside consistently friendly, helpful staff and a wedding party that called the service efficient and the food exquisite. A couple of reviewers temper this, noting the gluten-free menu is limited with smaller chip portions, and one regular visitor says the food is "good but nothing great" with few vegetarian options. Several reviewers mention booking ahead themselves, especially for weekend dinner sittings, while others were still squeezed in without a reservation and left satisfied with a well-presented Sunday roast sharing platter.
Featured reviews
- Bee Bee (sewlittlebee)
“I visited JJs in Emsworth for gluten‑free fish and chips and had a really good experience. The venue itself is welcoming, clean and relaxed, and the staff were attentive, polite and genuinely friendly throughout our visit. We went in as a group and everyone was happy with their meals, which says a lot.The gluten‑free menu isn’t huge, and the portion of chips was on the smaller side, but the fish was excellent — moist, flaky, and the batter was light, crisp and properly gluten‑free without feeling heavy or oily.It was a very quiet evening with not many other bookings, which actually made it even nicer. The batter was light, crisp and properly gluten‑free without feeling heavy or oily.It was a very quiet evening with not many other bookings, which actually made it even nicer. The calm atmosphere meant we could chat easily and enjoy the meal without any noise or rush. Overall, a really enjoyable evening and a great option for gluten‑free fish and chips in Emsworth.”
- Emily
“Lovely atmosphere with beautiful decor, really friendly welcoming staff, and very yummy food!”
- Glyn Balsdon
“Had a lovely work meal out here. Lots of laughter, attentive staff, great food, and the eclectic abundance of decor, from Grecian pillars, plants, shoes, toy dinosaurs and much more, was the icing on the cake to complete a very nice meal out.”
- jill bateman
“Had a party for 21 people for a 40th, we had an excellent time ,food was great , they all worked hard Michelle is so lovely and Mike they all looked after us . Cocktails 🍸 are lovely 😍 very well recommended xxxx”
- Simon Toms
“Wow. Just wow. We went for the bottomless brunch and it was incredible. Amazing platter of food for the 4 of us, and truly unlimited cocktails arriving by the jug. Super friendly staff, it was an exceptional experience all round , and a place we will be returning to!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Highlights· 7
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Has rooftop seating
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
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