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Jolly Fenman — Bars in Sidcup

Jolly Fenman

BarsSidcup, ENG

4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(1,134 reviews)

Quick info

+44 20 8850 6664
64 Blackfen Rd, Sidcup DA15 8SW, United Kingdom

About Jolly Fenman

On Blackfen Rd in Sidcup, the Jolly Fenman is a pub built around a traditional British menu, with Sunday roasts, steaks, grills, fish and chips, and hunters chicken among the offerings. Meals come with table service, and the room shows big sports events on screen. A Sunday quiz night runs on top of the regular schedule. It is walk-in, with no reservations taken. Outside, a garden holds seating alongside a kids' zone and a smoking area, and dogs are welcome throughout. Snooker and betting machines are on site for those who want them, and free parking sits at the pub for anyone driving in. A function room hosts private parties and wakes, with a buffet laid on for groups booking that space.

Good to know

“Spacious pub showing big sports events and serving 2 for 1 meal deals on a traditional British menu.”

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating

Reviews

4.2/5
1,134 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday roasts, steaks, fish and chips and beer garden.

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Customer Review Summary

Roast dinners draw the most repeated praise, with reviewers calling the turkey roast tender and among the best value around, alongside fresh veg and gravy. Close behind, the grills and steaks get singled out, and the fish and chips and hunters chicken also earn mentions, with one diner describing a beef rib where the meat fell off the bone. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, polite, and helpful, particularly during a wake buffet and a children's birthday where a mix up over mains and desserts was sorted out and free desserts were offered. A private party and busy sports nights are described as well handled despite longer waits at peak times. One reviewer, however, reports a very different visit: reserved garden tables despite being told none could be booked, over an hour's wait for food on a quiet night, dirty tables staff were reluctant to clean, and a manager described as rude when part of their party was turned away.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “This is definitely the best value roast in the area. Tender turkey, fresh veg, delicious potatoes and gravy plus excellent blush wine. Great family pub. Staff friendly, polite and attentive. Very reasonable priced food and drink. Function room and buffet available. Quiz night Sunday. Free parking.”
  • Google user
    “I had a very disappointing experience at The Jolly Fenman. Before we arrived, we were told that outside tables could not be reserved, so we turned up three hours early to make sure we could get one. When we got there, we found that several garden tables had in fact been reserved, which was very frustrating. We managed to find a large table in the garden that seated around 16 people. There were five of us there initially, waiting for the rest of our party to arrive, but the manager Peter then said the rest of our group couldn’t join us because there weren’t enough seats, despite knowing we were expecting a larger party and already being at a large table. To make matters worse, we waited over an hour for our food even though the pub wasn’t busy. The tables and chairs were sticky and dirty from spilled drinks, and when I politely asked if they could be cleaned, the staff complained instead of simply cleaning them. The manager and staff came across as rude and unhelpful throughout our visit. The poor service, lack of organisation, and unfriendly attitude made for a very disappointing experience, and I wouldn’t recommend visiting based on what we experienced. Overall, the experience was extremely disappointing. Peter, the manager, was very rude and spoke to me in a way that made me feel belittled and unwelcome. Good customer service costs nothing, but unfortunately that was completely lacking during our visit.”
  • Google user
    “Lovely local family pub at the heart of the community. Friendly and polite regulars. Staff are fantastic especially Peter, Toby and Simon. Excellent value for money here! Love the fish and chips also the turkey roasts. Only complaint is that Green King should have installed air conditioning here when refurbishing !”
  • Google user
    “It's been a good few years since I've been here but attended for a private party and the place looks amazing. Loved the beer garden and deco indoors. Food and drinks were a great price and staff were lovely and super friendly. Definitely be back again soon.”
  • Google user
    “We came for our Son and Nephews birthday on the hottest day of the year! The staff were lovely Peter offered the kids free deserts. There was confusion on one of the mains and the deserts but Toby sorted it all out no problem. Food was really good and everyone was happy. Thanks to all for a great evening!”

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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