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 just what you have to expect with that many people in a pub! Highly recommend if a pub wedding is what you are after!

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 for a better day, it was perfect and exactly what we wanted - relaxed and a lot of fun! Thanks Jon, Umberto and the team. Kate & Matt xx

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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