# The Jolly Farmer

> The Jolly Farmer is a traditional British country pub located in Manston, Kent, England. We serve local ales, craft beers, and hearty British pub food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We also offer a tailored wedding package for intimate gatherings and celebrations.

## Business Information

- **Type:** Traditional British Pub / Restaurant
- **Name:** The Jolly Farmer
- **Address:** 3 High Street, Manston, Kent, CT12 5BG
- **Phone:** 01843 823 208
- **Email:** thejollyfarmermanston@hotmail.com
- **Website:** https://www.thejollyfarmermanston.com

## Opening Hours

- **Pub Hours:** Mon-Sun: 12pm - 11:30pm
- **Food Service (Weekdays):** Mon-Sat: 12pm - 8pm
- **Food Service (Weekends):** Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

## Location

The Jolly Farmer is situated on the historic High Street in Manston, a village in the Thanet district of Kent, England. We are near Ramsgate and Margate, making us accessible from across East Kent.

**Getting Here:**
- By car: Free parking available nearby
- Nearest train station: Ramsgate (approximately 4 miles)
- Local bus services stop in Manston village

## Menu

We offer a range of traditional British pub food, freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients where possible.

### Liqueur Coffees

- **Irish Coffee** - £5.95
  Whiskey
- **Bailey's Coffee** - £5.95
  Bailey's
- **Calypso Coffee** - £5.95
  Tia Maria
- **Italian Coffee** - £5.95
  Amaretto
- **Jamaican Coffee** - £5.95
  Dark Rum
- **Floater** - £3.25
  Just Cream

### Hot Drinks

- **Hot Chocolate** - £3.95
- **Hot Chocolate** - £4.95
  With cream & marshmallows
- **Cappuccino** - £3.45
- **Latte** - £3.45
- **Mocha** - £3.45
- **Espresso** - £2.95
- **Double Espresso** - £3.45
- **Decaff Coffee** - £2.95
- **Black Coffee** - £2.95
- **White Coffee** - £3.25
- **Tea** - £2.50
- **Decaff Tea** - £1.95

### Sides

- **Onion Rings (12)** - £4.95

### Grill

- **8oz Sirloin Steak** - £22.95
- **8oz Fillet Steak** - £27.95
- **Minted Lamb Steak** - £17.95
- **Ribeye Steak** - £23.95
- **T-Bone steak 14oz** - £35.00
- **Tomahawk Steak** - £50.00
  Served for 2 *pre-order only*
- **Sauce** - £3.95
  Peppercorn, mushroom or stilton

### Extras

- **Vegetables** - £3.50
- **Peppercorn/Mushroom/Stilton Sauce** - £3.95

### Starters

- **Homemade Soup of the Day** - £7.45
  Served with a toasted ciabatta
- **Deep Fried Squid** - £8.95
  Served with salad & sweet chilli dip
- **Prawn Cocktail** - £8.95
  Served with brown bread & salad
- **Duck & Liver Pâté** - £8.95
  Served with red onion chutney
- **Mini Camembert** - £8.95
  Served with ciabatta
- **Creamy Garlic Mushrooms** - £8.95
  Served with garlic bread
- **Sticky Chicken Strips** - £8.95
  Served with salad, BBQ or siracha sauce

### Mains

- **Pie of the Day** - £15.95
  Served with mash, peas & gravy
- **Curry of the Day** - £14.95
  Served with rice, poppadom & chutney
- **Sausage & Mash** - £13.95
  Cumberland sausages with creamy mash, onion gravy & peas
- **Liver & Bacon** - £14.95
  Lamb's liver served on a bed of mash, topped with onion gravy & vegetables
- **Breaded Butterfly Chicken Breast** - £15.95
  In a garlic butter. Served with chips, salad & coleslaw
- **Omelette** - £13.95
  With a choice of 2 fillings. Ham, tomato, cheese, onion, mushrooms. Served with chips & peas
- **Homemade Vegetable Lasagne** - £14.95
  Served with salad & garlic bread
- **Homemade Macaroni Cheese** - £14.95
  Served with salad & garlic bread
- **Homemade Beef Lasagne** - £15.95
  Served with salad & garlic bread
- **Beetroot Wellington** - £13.95
  Encased in puff pastry. Served with new potatoes & vegetables
- **Mediterranean Tart** - £13.95
  Slow roasted root vegetables in a puff pastry case, finished with a seeded crumb. Served with new potatoes & salad

### Burgers

- **Cheeseburger** - £13.95
- **Cheese & Bacon Burger** - £15.95
- **Jolly Big Boy** - £17.95
  2 beef patties, bacon, cheese & onion rings
- **Southern Fried Chicken Burger** - £14.95
- **Halloumi Burger** - £13.95

### Fish

- **Beer Battered Fillet of Cod** - £15.95
  Served with chips & peas
- **Breaded Wholetail Scampi** - £14.95
  Served with chips & peas
- **Baked Fillet of Salmon** - £16.95
  Served with crushed new potatoes, vegetables & a chive butter sauce
- **Fillet of Seabass** - £17.95
  Served with spinach mash and a white wine & dill sauce

### Salads

- **Jolly Caesar** - £14.95
  Chicken, bacon, parmesan & croutons
- **Ploughman's** - £13.95
  Pâté, ham & cheddar
- **Salmon & Prawn** - £14.95
- **Marinated Feta & Rocket** - £13.95
  Served with balsamic dressing

### Ciabattas

- **Cheese & Ham** - £12.95
- **Chicken & Bacon Mayo** - £13.95
- **Brie & Pancetta** - £13.95
- **Posh Fish Finger** - £14.95
  With homemade tartar sauce
- **Quorn Salt & Pepper Strips** - £13.95
  With lettuce & mayo

### Kids Meals

- **Fillet of Cod** - £9.95
  Served with chips & peas
- **Chicken Burger** - £9.95
  Served with chips & beans
- **Cheeseburger** - £9.95
  Served with chips & beans
- **Macaroni Cheese** - £9.95
- **Sausage & Mash** - £9.95
  Served with peas
- **Lasagne** - £9.95
  Meat or Vegetable

### Sunday Roasts

Available on Sundays 12pm – 4:30pm. Pre-booking advised

**Dietary Key:** V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten Free, * = Available on request

## Sunday Menu

A selection of our favourites, available every Sunday 12pm–5pm

### Starters

- **Chef's Homemade Soup of the Day** - £7.45
  With crusty bread
- **Classic Prawn Cocktail** - £8.95
  With brown bread & salad
- **Tempura Prawns** - £8.95
  With salad & sweet chilli
- **Baked Camembert** - £8.95
  With crostinis
- **Duck Liver Pate** - £8.95
  With chutney & crostinis
- **Creamy Garlic Mushrooms** - £8.95
  With garlic bread

### Mains

- **Traditional Sunday Roast** - £16.95
  Served with all the trimmings
- **Beetroot Wellington** - £13.95
  With roast potatoes & vegetables
- **Breaded Butterfly Chicken** - £15.95
  With garlic butter, chips, salad & homemade slaw
- **Homemade Beef Lasagne** - £14.95
  With salad & garlic bread
- **Homemade Vegetable Lasagne** - £13.95
  With garlic bread & salad
- **Pie of the Day** - £14.95
  With mash, peas & gravy
- **Breaded Scampi** - £13.95
  With chips, peas & homemade tartare sauce
- **Baked Fillet of Salmon** - £15.95
  With chive butter sauce, crushed potatoes & vegetables
- **Beer Battered Cod** - £14.95
  With chips, peas & homemade tartare sauce
- **Sausage & Mash** - £13.95
  With peas & onion gravy
- **Lamb's Liver & Bacon** - £14.95
  With mash potato & vegetables
- **Cheese & Bacon Burger** - £14.95
  With chips, salad & homemade slaw
- **Homemade Macaroni Cheese** - £13.95
  With salad & garlic bread

Ask staff for Kids Menu & Desserts

## Wedding Package

The Jolly Farmer offers a Tailored Wedding Package suitable for intimate gatherings and traditional wedding celebrations. The venue includes a private dining area and garden.

### Pricing

- **Venue Hire:** £275.00
- **3 Course Sit Down Meal:** £38.95 per head
- **Buffet Options:** £12.50 / £15.00 / £18.00 per head

### Wedding Menu

**Starters (a choice of):** Homemade Leek & Potato Soup, Smoked Salmon & Prawn Salad, Camembert with Crostini & Red Onion Chutney, Southern Fried Chicken Strips

**Mains (a choice of):** Pan Fried Fillets of Seabass, Roast Fillet of Pork wrapped in Parma Ham, Pan Fried Breast of Duck, Beetroot Wellington. All served with a selection of vegetables.

**Desserts (a choice of):** Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream, Biscoff Cheesecake, Eton Mess, Sticky Toffee Pudding

### Package Includes

Cake table, set up and clean up, bar and waitress service, PA system & background music, free parking, early access to the venue.

### Optional Add-ons

Marquee hire, arrival drinks, table linen & chair covers, DJ/disco, flowers, balloon arrangements. Children's options and buffet options available on enquiry.

### Booking

Please contact Clare to discuss requirements. A 20% non-refundable deposit is required upon booking.

## About Us

The Jolly Farmer offers a traditional British pub experience with:

- A wide selection of local and craft ales
- Home-cooked British pub food
- Warm, friendly atmosphere
- Dog-friendly environment
- Beer garden (seasonal)
- Free WiFi

We welcome families, groups, and solo visitors alike. Reservations are recommended for food, especially on weekends.

## Contact

For reservations or enquiries:
- **Phone:** 01843 823 208
- **Email:** thejollyfarmermanston@hotmail.com
- **Visit:** https://www.thejollyfarmermanston.com

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*This information is maintained by The Jolly Farmer. Last updated: 2026-07-26*