The Jolly Gardeners

We really could not have had a better wedding reception at the Jolly Gardeners. The planning process with Jon was completely effortless - he was incredibly flexible and accommodating of our ideas in the few places where we had them, incredibly patient with our lack of decisiveness/ideas on most other aspects of the day and, based on the number of early morning/late night emails, clearly works incredibly hard to make everything come together. On the day the whole team, lead by Nicholas, were just excellent - so many of our guests commented on how brilliant the service was. We were particularly pleased that Umberto made efforts to identify the guests we had with difficult dietary requirements during the drinks reception and present them with their own small plate of tailored canapés. The food and the cocktails were absolutely delicious, the staff were great at circulating with top ups, they turned the room around between the wedding breakfast and the band very quickly and discreetly

The wedding went absolutely perfect, from the moment we started the journey of organising to the end of the actual wedding day was fault less. These guys made it so easy, they were so accommodating. Value from money by a long distance, ambience perfect, service impeccable and the food was by far the best wedding food I have ever eaten ( and I have been to a few wedd

We cannot thank Jon, Dan and Nick enough. The Jolly was the perfect wedding venue. We chose the Jolly because it was the venue we visited where we felt like they truly cared about our wedding and this was evident the whole way through the planning process and on the day. Jon made the planning process really easy, from food tasting, random admin questions to liaising with suppliers everyone there was top class. He even printed my speech out for me on the day after I forgot it! The service on the day was amazing. The food is incredible, Dan is a magician. We've had so many comments about how it was the best wedding food people have had. The space in the pub itself is fantastic. Bright and roomy while still feeling intimate and the bar in the middle of creates

Jonathan at the Jolly Gardeners was so well organised, helpful and calm during the whole process of planning our wedding reception. We couldn't have asked for a better co-ordinator on the day, everything went so smoothly and they clearly put their heart and soul into the work they do. We received lots of feedback from guests about the great service from the staff on the day who were so friendly. The process and costs were also very tr

From start to finish The Jolly Gardeners have been have been amazing. Jon, who we have emailed approximately 15,000 times with all sorts of requests has always been great. Both responsive and flexible, doing everything he possibly could to make our day exactly how we want it. Umberto took amazing care of us every single time we visited and on the day. All of the staff were amazing all day. The food deserves its own review because it was exquisite. We had the chicken which was unbelievable but it was followed by the most amazing deserts. We will be back at The Jolly Gardeners at every

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding reception. From the very beginning, the entire experience was defined by care, creativity, and genuine professionalism, and it truly made our day unforgettable. The venue itself looked absolutely incredible on the day. The recommendation to work with Polly for the flowers was spot on—the space was transformed beautifully and created such a special atmosphere from the moment our guests arrived. The food was a real highlight. The Beef Feather Blade and Cod Fillet were universally loved, and the Lambeth Mess was the perfect finishing touch. A huge thank you to Dan and the kitchen team for delivering such an outstanding and memorable meal. And we loved the late night hot-dogs! Equally, the cocktails were fantastic—our guests were raving about the Spiced Margarita, Gin Garden, and Espresso Martini. Many thanks to Nick and the bar team for making this such a standout part of the celebration. What really made the day exceptional, though, was the service. Umberto and the wider team were warm, attentive, and completely seamless throughout. Everything felt effortless, which allowed us (and our guests) to truly relax and enjoy every moment. The flow of the day was also perfect—from arrival drinks, through dinner, and into the evening entertainment. We also really appreciated how accommodating the venue was for guests with babies and toddlers—the courtyard was such a bonus and made the day feel inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. A very special thank you to Jonathan, whose guidance from day one was invaluable. From tastings and thoughtful recommendations, to shaping the flow of the day and ensuring everything ran smoothly, his experience and calm approach made the entire planning process feel collaborative and enjoyable. We felt supported every step of the way. We’re so grateful to the whole team for creating such a joyful, relax

We cannot thank the whole team at jolly gardeners enough, they gave us truly the most perfect day and honestly wouldn’t change anything. From the beginning, we hadn’t seen the venue previously but after meeting Jon there for the first time we immediately knew this was where we wanted to have our wedding. Both super professional and knowledgeable whilst also being such lovely people. On the day everything the pub was transformed and the day went so smoothly, every guest was catered for and happy and the space worked amazingly well for the black tie cocktail and canapé theme. We loved how the space just transformed into what we wanted whilst also

From the very first meeting with Jon we absolutely knew we were in good hands. Jon is truely a professional and knows exactly what was needed every step of the way. His communication with us was incredible and it really felt like he was doing everything he could to make the day exactly as we wanted. He was incredibly laid back which made the whole planning process feel like an absolute breeze. He (and the chef) were also flexible with our requests in making alternations to some of the food choices. We made multiple visits to the pub prior to the wedding and every single member of staff was always so helpful and friendly. On the day the whole team at the Jollys were fantastic and friendly and the service was so slick and amazing! Everything was served with a smile and guests commented on the excellent service. Throughout the day every single thing went exactly to plan and this was all down to the Jollys team for their hard work. We have had so many people tell us how good the food was and that for most, it was some of the best food they have ever had at a wedding. They catered for any dietary requirements with no problems. Jon even got our favourite beer and cider on the taps!! The venue itself looked absolutely incredible, the team accommodated our personalised neon sign and get book hung on the wall. Finally after the swiftest table clearance I have ever witnessed, the pub was completely flipped from a beautiful sit down meal to a venue that was well and truly ready for the party. The espresso martinis were delicious, the music was loud and we didn’t stop dancing for the whole evening. We cannot say thank you enough to the whole team at the Jollys. We have had people telling us it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to and we think this is down to the hard work of Jon and the team. Thank you so much again - wish we could do it all over!!

We really wanted a fun pub wedding, and the Jolly Gardeners really helped deliver this and then some. Jon made the whole process really easy for us, and accommodated every request we sent his way to give it the personal touch we wanted. We even arrived early on the day and the staff kicked off the drinks reception and canapes for us no problem. The food was absolutely delicious, which is very important for a wedding, followed then by a party, with a large dancefloor due to the size and layout of the pub

We couldn't recommend the Jolly Gardeners more for a London pub wedding! Jon made the whole process from start to finish really easy and enjoyable. We loved visiting for the tasting and planning, we were really made to feel at home by the staff especially by Umberto who was always a real joy. We knew we were in good hands knowing Jon and the team were so experienced and loved the flexibility they could offer. Our wedding day couldn't have been better, we received so many compliments from guests about th

We held our wedding ceremony, dinner and party at the Jolly Gardeners in March 2025 and would absolutely recommend the venue and the team to anyone looking to host any kind of event. From the first day discussing our plans with the team they were hugely supportive of our efforts allowing us to fully realise our vision, and really taking part to help everything go as brilliantly as it could. This included - on the big day the food, drinks and service were all excellent - allowing us to start decorating the pub a day before the wedding despite the pub being open as normal that evening - going out of their way to ensure my favourite beer was on tap for the day - roping in the bar and kitchen staff to perform a firework festooned dancing entry for the wedding do

If you’re considering this for a wedding venue then you’ve stumbled across a truly special place - I could not recommend it more. We had our wedding reception & party at the Jolly in February of 2025. The build up to it ended up being really fun, we knew the pub before but we really got to know it & the team through a food and then a drinks tasting - they’re all so friendly (and generous!). It was clear that Jon wanted to make the day as magic as possible for us and we had 100% confidence in him & the team knowing how to bring it all to life from the start. The space is really well set up for a wedding - the central bar makes for a social layout and it’s got an effortlessly cool decor that would match most styles - we did it paired back because we think the pub looks so great as it is. Genuinely can’t fault a single thing… everyone commented on how good the food was, and the cocktails went down a treat, a good dance floor space (with plenty of room for live music), but to be honest our favourite thing was the people who work there. These people take such

We couldn't be happier with our choice of venue. We had our wedding ceremony at Lambeth Town Hall before heading to the Jolly Gardeners for our reception, dinner and dancing. We had hired out the whole pub which could easily accommodate our 135 guests (including a few children/babies). It's a lovely space with a high ceiling, large windows, lots of plants and a relaxed vibe. Communication was excellent from the start of the planning process, which was overall pretty stress-free and included a very enjoyable food tasting. We had one point of contact, Jon, who was very helpful and responsive on emails. On the day all of the staff were so friendly, attentive and professional - 10/10 service. Many guests complimented the food which was delicious and served in generous portions. Drinks were also great especially the espresso martinis and negronis we had after dinner. They were also able to source the specific sparkling wine and beer we had requested from their suppliers. Only downside was that we couldn't hear any of the music we had in the background while mingling and during dinner but that's jus

We had our wedding reception here in May 2024 and it was everything we hoped for and more! We were looking for a casual pub wedding venue and after viewing a few, nothing matched up to The Jolly. Jon was incredibly friendly and open to all of our ideas from the start. He made every single suggestion happen and nothing was ever too much trouble - from letting us decorate the pub the day before, to having Jolly canapes brought to a different venue down the road for the drinks reception and pizzas delivered for late night food. We couldn't believe how flexible the team were and for this we are so so thankful! As reluctant wedding planners, Jon looked after us every step of the way, remaining incredibly calm which helped make the whole wedding planning process less stressful. We were invited in for food and drinks tastings which were a lot of fun, it was like planning your wedding with old friends. The venue itself is lovely and bright and airy, and the main selling point for us was being able to hire the whole pub and bar, meaning all the guests remained together in the same space for the whole day, and the secret garden area meant that even those going for a smoke still felt like they were connected to the party. We got to know Umberto through the tastings and what a LEGEND, personally ensuring my glass was full all day long. We had sharing mains and desserts and the menu was completely personalised, our guests absolutely loved it! The big screens were great for the speeches as lots of photos and vids were shown. The party kicked off pretty hard with the band in the evening and we had so so much fun! We have been back lots and have remained in contact with the Jon. Honestly couldn't have asked

My daughter Katherine and son in law Tom had their wedding here in September. I have to confess I had nothing to do with arranging the reception.I had visited once before the big day and knew we would not be disappointed.The staff are all amazing,so friendly and accommodating and go that extra mile to make it a day to remember.Nothing was too much trouble and at no point was there any issues or dramas going on.I had heard some horror stories from friends about the wedding planning situation and we experienced none of that thanks to the professionalism of the whole team at The Jolly Gardeners.Katherine and Tom had the wedding of their dreams and everyone had the best time.The drink flowed,the food was fabulous,no easy task with 110 covers! A great band added to the whole party atmosphere.It certainly was a day to remember.Thank You to all the team at The Jolly Gardeners.