A JOLLY GOOD CREW
Some places are just a place to eat. Others become a bit of a second home.
For us, The Jolly has always been the latter.
3 CAPTAINS
Mike, Tarn & Ryan.
Three owners, one pretty special little local.
And while owning a pub might sound like a great excuse to drink beer for a living, there's a fair bit more to it than that.
Especially when the place means as much to you as this one does.
MIKE
20 years at the helm and a few stories to tell
If you've spent any time around The Jolly over the years, chances are you've crossed paths with Mike.
He's been at the helm for 20 years now, and there's not much about The Jolly he doesn't know.
A great businessman with a wealth of experience, Mike has played a huge part in making The Jolly what it is today. He's straight-talking, knows what he wants and isn't afraid to tell you what he thinks. And while he might have a bit of a reputation for being the resident grump (sorry, Mike), those who know him know there's nothing but a bloody good bloke underneath it all.
He's loyal, incredibly supportive and exactly the kind of person you want in your corner.
Twenty years of hard work, plenty of ups and downs, and a whole lot of dedication to the place.
We reckon that deserves a beer.
TARN + RYAN
From 14 year old kitchen hand to co-owner..
Tarn worked her very first shift in The Jolly kitchen at just 14 years old. And even back then, she knew she wanted to own the place.
Well... she bloody did it.
Over the years, The Jolly has been the backdrop to plenty of memories. She's worked alongside her brother, cousins, friends and countless familiar faces who've come and gone through the doors.
To Tarn, The Jolly isn't just a business. It's home.
And now, alongside her husband Ryan and business partner Mike, she gets to help shape its next chapter.
We reckon 14 year old Tarn would be pretty proud.
THE CREW
Sitting right on the waterfront at Waikawa Marina, The Jolly Roger has been bringing people together over big feeds, cold beers and plenty of good yarns for years.
And behind it all? A bunch of people who genuinely love the place.
We're pretty bloody lucky when it comes to our crew. Some have been with us for well over a decade, others are newer faces, but every single one plays a part in making The Jolly what it is.
From the legends behind the bar who know the regulars (and their orders) a little too well, to the kitchen crew pumping out those famously generous feeds, and everyone in between - they're the heart and soul of this place.
It's a hardworking bunch, with plenty of personality, a good dose of banter and a genuine love for what they do. And while things can get a little hectic around here, there's always time for a laugh.
Because at the end of the day, The Jolly wouldn't be The Jolly without the people behind it. And we wouldn't have it any other way.