The Sportsman - Menu

What a wonderful traditional Sunday Lunch we had. We booked at the last minute and the manager explained we could only have the table until 2pm. we did have to move for our desserts but the staff were really helpful, even gave free ice cream to our child. We will definitely be back

Enjoyable and good value lunch served by attentive staff. Overheard other diners complimenting the food, so we were not alone in this. Whatever caused the poor reviews earlier appears to have been addressed by the pub, which is commendable. We would certainly consider lunch here again

I had a delightful lunch at the Sportsman today. The tapas menu offered a great variety of tasty dishes, with generous portions at an affordable price. What truly stood out, however, was the friendly staff who took the time to chat with us and made us feel right at home. It was a refreshing change from the typical in-and-out pubs. View menu

Poor food, dreadful service. Roast chicken was overcooked dry, plate mostly filled with peas, potatoes and gravy. Sausages were very, very overcooked so that they were dried out and tough even the kids wouldn't eat them. The waitress was rude, did the absolute bare minimum and avoided engaging with customers. This place is fine for a post walk drink but do yourself a favour and avoid wasting your money eating here.

Our first visit for a long time as this pub had deteriorated. Pleased to say the current menu is more to our liking. Our lunch of gammon, egg, chips and salad followed by cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding was tasty and enjoyable. Staff were welcoming and attentive. We gather new management took over a few months ago. A bit surprised at the recent variable reviews our experience was a good one and we plan to return soon.

Disappointing visit to the Sportsman. Have previously eaten here and it was my local pub in my younger days so fond memories. Decided to book for lunch at 14:30 on Wednesday. Arrived just after 2-30pm and was informed that the Kitchen was closing at 3pm! This despite the Website stating Kitchen open from 12-00 to 20-45 each weekday. Menu was not particularly extensive and we made a hurried selection for main courses and desserts. My partner received the wrong order, it was supposed to be Chicken in Katsu sauce with Jasmine rice and she received a deep fried piece of chicken in a soggy bun. Food was basic at best, no specials available and it felt similar to what you would expect at a Wethers... View menu

We were a group of four people who had requested a quiet table, but were seated in the main bar area where loud music was playing. After requesting a different table, we were taken to a small, cold area on the other side of the bar with uncomfortable chairs, one of which was broken. We decided to only order main courses, which were served on small plates that seemed more suitable for desserts. The food was mediocre, and it was difficult to find the scampi in the batter. The quality of the food made us wonder if it came from a pre-packaged supplier like Brake Brothers. The ham, egg, and chips dish came with an oversized portion of wilted salad – a strange combination. The only coffee availabl...

We selected the venue due to its convenient location to a morning walk on the South Downs. Initial reaction was very positive with a warm welcome and a pleasant ambience. We all selected Beef sirloin as a main course. The meal arrived swimming in a very mediocre gravy immediately initiating a negative response. The beef though it must be said plentiful was tasteless and tough to the degree that my wife could not eat it. Rather than return the meal she elected to eat the veg rather than delay others meals. Her dissatisfaction was brought to the attention of the waitress but no apology or compensation was offered. The wrong dessert was then brought resulting in a delay. We aired our disappoint...

We had a very disappointing experience at the Sportsman during lunch. The food was decent, but the service was appalling. We had made a reservation for 8 people, including 4 adults and 4 young children, at 12pm with the understanding that we needed to be finished by 2pm. At 1:35pm, the waitress reminded us that the table was booked for 2pm. We had already ordered desserts, which were about to be served, so we assured her we would be done by 2. Shortly after, another staff member asked us to move to a different table. We complied, but the new table was not suitable for young children and did not have enough seats for all of us. One of the children had to sit on a lap because there was no high... View menu