launched a petition calling for the pub to be preserved as part of any development that may take place in the area. "We would like to stop the shutters coming down altogether and save this wonderful, vibrant back street boozer," they said."Continue to hear the traditional Irish folk music, the laughter and chink of pint glasses.
Join in the craic, talk football - whatever colour, music and join in the laughter."This is a popular unique pub, the last of its type in the centre and frequented by locals, CAMRA members, business people, boaters, travellers through Piccadilly Station, political figures, musicians, actors, television and cinema stars."The Jolly is a great friendly pub that it is worth fighting for.
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