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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Jolly Sailor Southsea
The Jolly Sailor Southsea is a grassroots music venue in Southsea, Southsea with a standing capacity of approximately 250. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Jolly Sailor Southsea books Pop, Rock, Indie, Ska, Motown, Tribute acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Southsea venue directory.
The Jolly Sailor at 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth (PO5 2EU) is a welcoming family pub with stunning coastal views across Southsea Common, and a busy live-entertainment programme every weekend. Expect local Pop, Rock, Indie, Ska and Motown bands plus tribute artists, Elvis impersonators, choir performances, retro discos and Friday/Saturday karaoke. The kitchen serves hearty pub favourites — beer-battered cod and chips, homemade lasagne and Sunday roasts. Dog-friendly throughout (except during live performances), it's open Wednesday to Sunday.
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Southsea venues by backline.
The Jolly Sailor Southsea books Pop, Rock, Indie, Ska, Motown, Tribute. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Jolly Sailor Southsea has a standing capacity of approximately 250, classed as a medium venue. See all Southsea venues for size comparisons.
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54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, Southsea, PO5 2EU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Southsea venues nearby.
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