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The Sportsman Pub

4.7 (523)
£25 and under
Pub
Cuckfield Road,Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9LQ

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The Sportsman Pub

4.7
£25 and under
Pub
Burgess Hill

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2 people
23:00
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Welcome to the Sportsman. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 09:00–22:30 Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    01444 233460
  • Website
    https://www.thesportsmanpub.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • The Pods

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    Built during 2020 with a design to incorporate the countryside surroundings with their unique shepherds hut style, the four pods are a welcomed edition to the pub grounds. The pods offer an intimate private dining experience or a place for a boozy brunch. They are also a great place to book as a family or with friends. Pods are for exclusive use for parties over 5. Parties of 4 or under are welcome to book a pod but this may be shared with another party at busy times.

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Menu

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Sportsman Pub.

4.7

4.7
(523)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sportsman Pub offers a "cosy autumnal" atmosphere with "excellent food and service." It's known for its "consistently excellent Sunday lunch" and friendly staff. The pub is "very dog friendly" with a "lovely pub garden." Guests appreciate the "fantastic service" and "great atmosphere," making it a top Sussex destination.
523 Reviews

  1. Brig

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good pub menu featuring burgers which were excellent. We had one of the garden pods but could have had a table inside if we wanted. Plenty of staff with very good service. We would definitely recommend The Sportsman

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  2. leanna

    Brighton14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cosy autumnal themed Food and service excellent Great atmosphere

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  3. Francine

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always consistently excellent Sunday lunch, best around. Staff are friendly and helpful, very dog friendly too.

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  4. leanna

    Brighton14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service as always with the perfect ambience. Very good variety of food and value.

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  5. Clare

    Brighton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best pubs in Sussex! The owners are real good people

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  6. Ronnie

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We regularly visit the Sportsman but this time was for our Anniversary. They made it special for us and the little touches were lovely. The food was excellent as always and Cat was amazing and looked after our party. We'll be back soon!!

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  7. Debbie

    West Sussex11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as usual, high standards at every level. Our favourite place to be

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  8. Francine

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 July 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good food, the Sunday roast is excellent and everything was served hot. The staff are friendly and engaging.

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  9. Tanya

    Bath/Somerset3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 June 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Such a shame. We booked a table for father's day in advance. But due to the sunshine, their pub garden became full and they struggled with the demand with the food. We waited two hours for our food to arrive. We had two children in the group so this was problematic for us to manage. After 1.5hrs they apologised and gave us some snacks but really they should have managed expectations much earlier and kept free drinks flowing in the heat.

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  10. john

    West Sussex4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent as always great service, great food, friendly staff and a dog friendly venue.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 09:00–22:30 Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    01444 233460
  • Website
    https://www.thesportsmanpub.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Casual dress, everyday, comfortable clothes are perfectly appropriate for a visit to The Sportsman Pub.

Yes, dogs are regularly welcomed: guests note the pub is dog-friendly and that staff provide mats, beds, treats and bowls, with dogs seen in pods and the garden.

Yes, The Sportsman offers outdoor seating: cosy, heated dining 'pods' plus a large pub/beer garden that guests regularly enjoy for lunches and sunny visits.

The Sportsman feels cosy and welcoming, roaring fires, warm lighting and piped music, plus intimate dining pods, create a homely, relaxed pub atmosphere.

Yes, The Sportsman offers private heated 'pods' that guests frequently book for family meals, children and quieter dining, giving a cosy, private seating option.

For the classic Sportsman experience, go for Sunday lunch, guests repeatedly praise the Sunday roast and many book a pod for a relaxed Sunday roast. The pub also gets especially festive and cosy over the Christmas/Festive period.

Yes, The Sportsman is welcoming to dogs: guests frequently mention bringing their dogs and staff providing dog beds, treats and water bowls, especially when using the pods or garden.

Come hungry, guests consistently describe portions as generous and filling, with several comments praising large portions and hearty Sunday roasts.

Sunday is the standout day, The Sportsman’s Sunday roast is frequently praised, making Sunday lunch a local favourite.

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The Sportsman Pub

4.7
£25 and under
Pub
Burgess Hill

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Experiences are available.
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