Jovial Sailor (or Jolly Sailor, as it was previously called) has been here for over 200 years. A turnpike stood at the top of the hill and tolls were levied. The pub became a popular stopping point for travellers who would feed and water their horses in the stables. These stables are now part of the pub premises.

Nowadays it is a large, light airy building, mainly set out for dining, with drinking around the central bar area. The pub has a large car park and garden which includes bookable pods. Part of the pub has bare brick walls and exposed oak beams, adorned with pictures from the area taking you back to the past. There is an attractive tiled floor by the bar with wooden parquet flooring elsewhere. Real ale is sold at a reduced rate on Monday.