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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: June 2024

The Jolly Gardeners is a wedding venue located in Vauxhall, South East London. With its tempting food menu, locally brewed beers, and versatile modern event space, this venue is the ideal setting for your long-awaited wedding event. For over a 140 years the property has been a favourite spot among locals to gather and enjoy the company of loved ones, and can now become a charming and welcoming wedding venue for your day.

Facilities and Capacity

At The Jolly Gardeners, couples can celebrate their day in a number of elegantly-appointed event spaces. The historic building has been renovated to incorporate contemporary features, giving the property an ambience of both modern luxury and traditional architecture. The original timber bar is an eye-catching centrepiece to the 170-cover site, and with its large windows is flooded with natural sunlight. Other charming features include Marble Victorian fireplaces, wooden floors, and refurbished furniture for an antique feel.

Services Offered

The team at The Jolly Gardeners offers a wide range of services for clients to choose from. The restaurant's menu features a wide variety of cuisines and dishes are crafted using high-quality produce. With a focus on sustainability, the in-house culinary team works closely with Lyons Hill Farm in Devon where they source their high-grade meat. During your celebration, you will have exclusive use of the property, allowing you to enjoy your day with your nearest and dearest. The in-house wedding coordinator will provide guidance and assistance throughout the planning process, ensuring a stress-free planning process.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Sporting
Pub or restaurant
Historic
In the city

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Jolly Gardeners

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Carmel
Carmel S. Sent on 05/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding ever!

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.
Lizzy
Lizzy W. Sent on 10/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Jolliest of Weddings

The team at the Jolly Gardeners sure know how to throw a wedding party and we have them to thank for bringing to life a wedding party of dreams.

Jon is the most hospitable host, always available for a quick chat, constantly managing any changes to the plan and will really work with you to make the day unique and special.

The pub itself is beautiful, if you're looking for an open and bright space, with greenery that makes it a great canvas as is or to match any colour scheme, then the Jolly is the perfect choice.

All our guests felt very comfortable and at ease which made the day that bit more enjoyable, everyone knows what to do in a pub afterall.

The food is DELICIOUS, and Jon makes the process so much fun. Inviting you in for a tasting day where you won't be leaving the pub hungry or entirely sober...

Personal touches such as a signature cocktail, sharing style dinner, 3 different playlists which Jon managed with ease and karaoke to top it all off were all personal aspects that made the day our own (special mention for the cheese board that covered the full length of the bar).

We would recommend the Jolly again and again for any couples that are looking for a venue that sets the tone for a night full of ease and plenty of dancing.

We can't thank Jon and the team enough for making our day so brilliant.

Lizzy & Charlotte x
Ben
Ben H. Sent on 26/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day

From the very first message to the end of our wedding night, Jon and his crew at the JG were absolutely fantastic. The space was amazing, facilities were excellent, and the food was delicious. All in all, from the very start, it was our perfect day. Thank you to the Jolly Gardeners for everything.
Anna
Anna Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond perfect

There is nothing we could say that would capture the sheer depths of our gratitude to Jon and the whole team at The Jolly Gardeners. We have loved coming since Nov 2021 and it was pure joy to celebrate our wedding reception here in Feb 2024. The food? Incredible, as ALWAYS. The drinks? Perfect. The staff? We have shed actual tears at how bloody lovely they all are. The organisation and planning? Worth getting married for the FUN they made this process alone!! Attention to detail, second to none. We will be reliving the day they facilitated for as long as we can.
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Sarah V. Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for a better Reception Venue!

From our initial contact right through to our wedding day last Saturday, The Jolly Gardener has been nothing but amazing with everything! We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better reception venue. With us living in Yorkshire not London we were worried at first it would be hard to arrange everything but Jon and the team made everything so simple. No request was too much, always easy to contact and the planning process was simple which made things so much easier. The actual venue was gorgeous, the team their decorated it for us and it looked perfect, the pricing was very reasonable, the food was amazing and the staff were so friendly! It really was a day to remember and we couldn’t recommend The Jolly Gardener enough! Thank you so much!
Jenny
Jenny M. Sent on 17/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Would give 10 stars if we could!

Choosing the JG as our reception was probably the best decision we made throughout the entire wedding process!
We instantly fell in love with the pub itself on our first visit and knew it was exactly the look and vibe we were going for.
Light, airy, spacious, with modern twists and a feeling of an old, authentic London pub all rolled up into one, this place really is quite unique and a rare find amoungst over priced, generic looking wedding venues.
The JG team are nothing short of marvelous! From our first meeting, Jon and the team made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and really listened to our ideas and offered really helpful suggestions about the little things we hadn't thought of.
As a result, our guests were absolutely blown away by the standard of the food and the service throughout the duration of the day. There was no queing for drinks, or plates not cleared away promptly, and all the staff were super helpful and friendly.
We felt like with their help, we were able to create a day that really represented us, with lot's of little touches that made the day really special and unique.
Francesca
Francesca R. Sent on 20/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Pub Wedding

I could not recommend The Jolly Gardeners enough, they are the nicest people, helpful from the moment you meet them and will accommodate anything you want to do on your big day! The venue is bright and beautiful, it's modern yet traditional, with lots of greenery and the added bonus of the lovely secret garden.

On the day, the venue looked better than I imagined, and you could see how much care had gone into the setup. The food was incredible and our guests are still talking about it now. The service on the day is second to none as they have the nicest bar staff and waiters.

In conclusion, from the beginning, it was completely stress-free working with The Jolly Gardeners and it is a perfect wedding venue.
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Eleri L. Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue in London!

From our first meeting with Jon, to the day itself, our wedding at the Jolly Gardeners was better than we could have imagined. We can't recommend the Jolly Gardeners and their incredibly hospitable team enough - they really made our entire wedding perfect and so memorable.

Starting with the planning and initial meetings with Jon, we were astounded at how flexible the wedding options would be. Additionally, it was clear from the outset that the team were so organised and capable and that this part of our wedding would be the easiest to arrange. Each time we visited we felt so confident that the day would be incredibly well run and we wouldn't have to worry at all.

On each planning visit Jon and the team made us feel incredibly welcome and special, and were so generous with their hospitality. Part of the reason we chose the Jolly Gardeners was because having great food and drinks were an integral part of the day to us, and Jon and the team were always keen to show us all options (almost anything is possible). As a result, we very rarely (never) left sober or hungry. They were also incredible at catering for allergens, and these options didn't feel like a trade off and were absolutely delicious.

On the day itself, the pub looked absolutely incredible and had been set up by the team and florist (again, something we didn't have to think or worry about!). The welcome cocktails were delicious, as were the canapes. The meal itself was perfect and made even better by excellent service. A special mention to Umberto who made sure both Nick and I had a drink in hand at all times, and even made sure we knew when evening food was being served so that we didn't miss out!

Every guest mentioned how excellent the food was and how hospitable all of the team were. We were thrilled that our guests were made to feel exactly as we did on each of our visits.

In summary, if you're unsure about a pub wedding - do it, and do it at the Jolly Gardeners! It's so nice knowing we'll always be able to go back there to enjoy their amazing food and hospitality.

Thank you so much Jon and team!
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Natalie M. Sent on 23/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Jolly Gardeners are fantastic!

We had our wedding at the JG on the 11th May this year and have been so happy with the venue and the staff, our day went perfectly. Jon in particular was friendly, accommodating and flexible; he basically took all the stress out of planning the day, which meant we could focus on other parts of the day. All the staff on the day were amazing, we had so many people tell us that the food was the best they'd had at a wedding and that the venue was beautiful. We can't recommend them enough, please use the Jolly Gardeners!
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Katie B. Sent on 16/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous London pub wedding venue

Thank you to The Jolly Gardeners for making our wedding party such a wonderful day! The team were friendly, welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The organisation before and on the day was seamless and the food was delicious. The pub looked beautiful and it made the perfect backdrop for the day.
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Jack Sent on 09/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best pub in London

We absolutely loved our wedding at the Jolly Gardeners. Jon, Dan, Nick and the whole team were incredible. They made the planning so simple and stress free and helped plan every detail of the day, so our wedding felt really personal.

All the food was delicious, the team on the day were so helpful and friendly, the pub looked beautiful and everything went incredibly smoothly. Because the Jolly Gardeners is a local independent pub, Jon was able to recommend great local suppliers too, including for flowers and the band (Pocket Jukebox) who often play at the pub on Sundays, and were a real highlight of our day.

Honestly we can’t say enough how brilliant everything was and how grateful we are to the whole team for all the hard work they put in to make everything so special. It’s the perfect venue for your London wedding.
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Cecilie A. Sent on 25/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Day

Jon and the team at the Jolly Gardeners made the perfect contribution to an amazing wedding day. They were very flexible and accommodated our wishes in terms of food, drinks and bar. The venue is bright and inviting, food was great and we got lots of compliments from our guests on how professional and friendly the team were. Highly recommended!
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Richard J. Sent on 24/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding

We were going in as Jon and the teams first wedding, but you wouldn’t know it. Amazing communication throughout. A brilliant menu, lovely team and perfect venue.

Really appreciated how calm they remained through our and the regular meet ups before hand made it all run smoothly.

All our mates were buzzing about the place afterwards. Thanks Jon and the team. Much appreciated
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Michaela M. Sent on 24/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue!

Jonathan and the team hosted our wedding reception in May 2021 and they made the day amazing. The whole team was completely flexible in meeting our requirements for the occasion including our our menu inspired by our travels. The cost for our wedding package was very reasonable too. They offered to store our decorations in advance and worked with our photo booth supplier so everything was good to go on the day. We met with the team several times before the event, and the hospitality we were shown on every occasion was impeccable and generous.
We would highly recommend hosting your own even at the Jolly Gardeners!
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Amy Sent on 22/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stress-free, fun and beautiful

The team at the Jolly Gardner want nothing more than to make your wedding the best day for your and for your guests. From the moment we booked to the day after, the team couldn’t do enough to help. Their communication was excellent, the day ran so smoothly and anything we needed was no problem at all. Everyone said how amazing the venue looked and how cool the set-up was. We return regularly as it is an amazing pub generally. I could not recommend this place enough.
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49-51 Black Prince Road SE11 6AB London - South East (South East London)
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