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The Sportsman Pub, Hassocks, West Sussex
Award-winning

The Sportsman Pub

4.5
4.5
451 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Welcome to the Sportsman. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01444 233460
  • Website
    https://www.thesportsmanpub.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Cuckfield Road,Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9LQ
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Burgess Hill
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Pods

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    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.

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Good for business meals

  • West Sussex

    Kid-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Innovative

  • West Sussex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Healthy

  • West Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sportsman Pub offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "great food." Guests adore the cozy dining pods, ideal for family gatherings and celebrations. The pub is renowned for its "best risotto in Sussex" and "fabulous" unique dishes. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere make it a must-visit.

451 Reviews

  1. Joe

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, really great service, would visit again

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  2. Dave

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whilst we had a great experience and the service was good, two of us had the ribs that were way over seasoned. We were very hungry when we arrived and agreed that we ate and probably should have returned them. The service was pleasant enough that we chose not to complain but did bring it to the attention of our waitress Hoping that she would feed back to the kitchen. One of us ordered the burger which was served in a bagel rather than a bun. We are pretty sure that this was a substitution at the last minute. Should have advised us as we would have chosen something different had we known. The burger was for a child and a bagel is a bit tough for a youngster.

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  3. Jeremy

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday roast, good choice and plenty of everything on the plate, all good quality. Relaxed atmosphere.

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  4. Lucy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a superb Sunday lunch with great attentive service in one of the cabins. Kids & dog were welcomed warmly, the roasts were fab & garden was a bonus for kids to play into. We will be back thank you

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  5. Liz

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good friendly service, food very good and hot

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  6. Steve

    Brighton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked one of the ‘Pods’ for a family birthday. We were greeted warmly and shown to our ‘Pod’. The inside was clean, spacious and a comfortable temperature. All of the staff were welcoming and extremely helpful. Our food was tasty and all plates were cleared. We will return again and I highly recommend the ‘Pod’ experience to anyone who enjoys good pub fayre and enjoys a little privacy.

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  7. Debbie

    West Sussex

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food is always excellent. We are so lucky to have this gem on our doorstep. Thank you Sportsman Pub

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  8. Helena

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good service. Lovely staff were very keen to accommodate our food intolerance. Interesting menu Best risotto ever Speedy service Nice clean modern toilets!

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  9. Stuart

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing sour dough pitta topped with curried chicken and bhaji. Never seen anything like it. Tasted fabulous

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  10. EmmaA

    Cornwall

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service at this lovely pub. We booked for lunch to celebrate Dads 91st birthday, as we had come last year with all the family. Everything was lovely, the staff are all super friendly and so efficient and helpful. The food is amazing and we were booked into a pod which is such a lovely place to eat with your friends and family, it’s like having your own private dining room. We will be back very soon, thank you.

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FAQs

The Sportsman Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01444 233460.

The Sportsman Pub is rated 4.5 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Sportsman Pub

Cuckfield Road,Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9LQ

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Burgess Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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