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The Sportsman Pub, Hassocks, West Sussex
Award-winning

The Sportsman Pub

4.5
4.5
456 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Welcome to the Sportsman. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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.

What 456 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • West Sussex

    Child-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Good for groups

  • 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 welcoming atmosphere with "amazing service" and delicious food. Guests love its unique dining pods, which provide a cozy and private experience, perfect for families and pet owners. Highlights include exceptional risotto and a diverse menu with veggie and vegan options. "Great place to meet up with friends."

456 Reviews
  1. Jo

    Brighton

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Plenty of parking, nice open fires, lovely waitress,only the roast took 40mins to arrive, the lamb was chewy and the broccoli was hardly cooked at all, soft roast pots and Yorkshire pud. Not impressed for the price, won't be going back.

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  2. leanna

    Brighton

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With a warm welcome, atmosphere perfect and the salmon & prawn orzo dish was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much x

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  3. Andrew

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday Roast, staff very friendly and accommodating, dog friendly too 😋

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  4. Sarah

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BEST Roast dinner! The Sportsman is amazing and the Pods are such a great idea, especially if eating with friends as you feel as if it’s your own private restaurant. Service is always amazing and nothing is too much trouble.

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  5. Yve

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service as always, good value for money and cosy pods.

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  6. Joe

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

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

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  7. Dave

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 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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  8. Jeremy

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 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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  9. Lucy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 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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  10. Liz

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 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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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 456 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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