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The Sportsman Inn Come and visit The Sportsman, a fantastic local pub in the heart of the South Downs, overlooking the Amberley Wildbrooks. Open 10am-10p[m every day.
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Every penny you spend will help create a community pub to Save Our Sportsman. Local real ale, wine, soft drinks and a warm welcome. The Sportsman is a vibrant local pub in the heart of the South Downs, with an unrivalled view over the Amberley Wildbrooks. Perfect for nature lovers, birdwatchers, walkers and cyclists. We have five en-suite B&B rooms with views over the Wildbrooks or the South Downs. We serve a variety of locally produced real ales and pride ourselves on the quality of how we store and serve them. Food available Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm and 6-8pm and Sunday 12-3pm. Contact us on [email protected] or 01798 831787. The Sportsman Inn, Amberley is open for business - but we are under threat of permanent closure. The Save Our Sportsman campaign aims to ensure the successful reinvigoration of this popular village pub, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of our community for years to come. Visit www.thesportsmansussex.co.uk/invest for details on how you can help.

🍽️ Not fancying the cooking? We’ve got you covered!🍽️We don’t blame you, it’s almost the weekend after all!Pop by for a ...
16/10/2026

🍽️ Not fancying the cooking? We’ve got you covered!🍽️

We don’t blame you, it’s almost the weekend after all!

Pop by for a meal at The Sportsman Inn. Grab a drink, leave the cooking to us and enjoy a well deserved break! Whether it’s a catch up with friends, a family meal or simply an excuse to skip the washing up, we’ll be happy to have you!

🍴Try our special🍴
Slow-braised pork shoulder served with bacon, mushrooms, creamy mash & kale — £20

Sounds like the perfect excuse to treat yourself!

To book a table, give us a call on 01798 831787 or email [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you! 🍻

🍻 Fancy a quiz night at The Sportsman? 🍻Get a few friends together and join us on Tuesday 27th October at 7:30pm for a d...
14/10/2026

🍻 Fancy a quiz night at The Sportsman? 🍻

Get a few friends together and join us on Tuesday 27th October at 7:30pm for a drink, a bit of friendly competition and a chance to put all that random knowledge to good use!

We have 4 spaces remaining - teams of up to 4, with entry at £10 per team. All entry money goes to Amberley School, so you’ll be supporting a lovely local cause too.

Please call or email to sign up!

Come along and give it a go, we’d love to see you!

🍻 We’re in it again! 🍻We’re delighted to share that The Sportsman Inn has been included in CAMRA’s Good B**r Guide 2027!...
13/10/2026

🍻 We’re in it again! 🍻

We’re delighted to share that The Sportsman Inn has been included in CAMRA’s Good B**r Guide 2027!

A big thank you to our hardworking team, the brilliant breweries who keep our pumps supplied and everyone who pops in for a pint and supports our community pub. We’re very proud to be included again and grateful to CAMRA for the recognition.

Come and raise a glass with us, there’s plenty of great Sussex b**r to enjoy! 🍺

👻 We're getting spooky at The Sportsman 👻Join us this Halloween for a bite to eat with our Ghouly Goulash (£15 per perso...
12/10/2026

👻 We're getting spooky at The Sportsman 👻

Join us this Halloween for a bite to eat with our Ghouly Goulash (£15 per person), a drink and a few frightful faces. We’ll have a hearty chilli special alongside our usual menu, plus prizes for the best adult and children’s costumes - so dig out your spooky best!

If you’re out trick-or-treating around the village, pop in and see us. There might be a treat waiting… if you’re brave enough! 🎃

🍻 Great b**r. Brewed locally 🍻We’re keeping it local at The Sportsman, from October, we’ve been making the switch to b**...
09/10/2026

🍻 Great b**r. Brewed locally 🍻

We’re keeping it local at The Sportsman, from October, we’ve been making the switch to b**rs brewed exclusively by local breweries.

We’ve got some brilliant b**r on our doorstep, so it makes sense to make the most of it! As a community owned pub, we love supporting local businesses - It also means fewer miles from brewery to glass and helps us keep our pint prices below average.

Many of these breweries have supported us along the way and we’re pleased to return the favour by getting their b**rs behind our bar.

We know a few familiar favourites will be missed but give something new a try! Let the team know what you usually drink and we’ll help you find one you’ll enjoy. Your next favourite might be brewed just down the road.

We’re looking forward to sharing new brews with you 🍺

🍻 THANK YOU FOR A BRILLIANT BEERFEST! 🍻A huge thank you to everyone who joined us over the weekend, you made this our bu...
06/10/2026

🍻 THANK YOU FOR A BRILLIANT BEERFEST! 🍻

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us over the weekend, you made this our busiest and most popular B**rfest yet!

It was lovely to see the community coming together and to welcome those who travelled from further afield to join us. We really appreciate everyone who made the effort to come along, enjoy a pint and be part of it.

We hope you enjoyed exploring the b**rs chosen by our resident b**r connoisseur, Mat, and perhaps found a new favourite along the way!

A big thank you also goes to our staff and volunteers. So much effort goes into putting B**rfest together, and it was fantastic to see that hard work pay off with a pub full of people having a fabulous time!

Cheers to everyone who worked to help make it happen, the breweries making the fantastic b**r, the wonderful musicians who entertained the crowds and everyone who came along to enjoy, we hope to see you again for our Spring B**rfest! 🍻

🍻 BEERFEST STARTS TODAY! 🍻Our four days of b**r, food and live music kick off today at The Sportsman!🍺 Here's the full b...
01/10/2026

🍻 BEERFEST STARTS TODAY! 🍻

Our four days of b**r, food and live music kick off today at The Sportsman!

🍺 Here's the full b**r list so you can have a browse and pick out a few you’d like to try.

Fancy something a little different? We also have recommended blends of b**rs, bringing their flavours together to create something new. Ask our team to create the combinations to try, you might discover an unexpected favourite!

🥧 We’ve got sausage rolls and pies for £5 each at the B**rFest bar and our usual restaurant menu is running throughout the event too.

🎶 We have a variety of live music planned over the weekend the weekend, here’s the line-up:

Tonight, Thursday 1st October: Open Mic Night hosted by RetroTonic from 7:30pm. Come along and join in or just enjoy the music with a pint!

Friday 2nd October, 7pm: Harry Pannell
Saturday 3rd October, 3–5pm: Matt the Busker
Sunday 4th October, 1–3pm: Dave Harris

Bring your friends, discover a few new flavours and enjoy the b**r, we’d love to see you there! 🍻

🍻 BEERFEST: THE FINAL SELECTION 🍻Here are the last b**rs to announce for B**rfest, which also means B**rfest starts tomo...
30/09/2026

🍻 BEERFEST: THE FINAL SELECTION 🍻

Here are the last b**rs to announce for B**rfest, which also means B**rfest starts tomorrow!

These final six are our keg b**rs, so you’ll find them at the indoor bar. From pale and fruity to smoky and smooth, there’s plenty to explore!

🍺 Burning Sky · Three Arms · 4.0% ABV
A gluten-free extra pale brewed with Maris Otter, a touch of Munich and a fruit-forward yeast bringing gooseberry, lychee and pine. (GF)

🍺 Anspach & Hobday · Rauchbier · 5.5% ABV
A Bamberg-style smoked b**r brewed as a l***r, with extended cold conditioning in horizontal tanks to round out the smoke.

🍺 Arundel Brewery · House L***r · 4.2% ABV
Unfiltered and gluten-free, brewed to German standards using all-German ingredients. (GF)

🍺 Firebird Brewing Co. · Night Shift · 4.1% ABV
A brand-new Irish-style stout from Firebird! Expect roasted barley dryness and a light, smooth body.

🍺 Long Man Brewery · Helles · 4.6% ABV
Perle, Tettnang, Saaz and Hersbrucker hops meet barley grown on the brewery’s own farm in the South Downs.

🍺 Three Acre Brewery · Kudu · 4.1% ABV
A triple addition of Amarillo hops brings stone fruit and marmalade over a blend of premium malts. Named after the brewery’s kudu mascot!

B**rfest starts tomorrow, the casks are in place and we can’t wait to welcome you! Find these keg b**rs at our indoor bar, with our previously announced cask selection out at the outdoor bar.

Want to see the full b**r list and all the details in one place? Take a look here:

https://festivaltaplist.co.uk/events/sportsmanautumn26

Are you coming along to give some of these a go?

🍻 BEERFEST: THE FINAL CASK SELECTION 🍻These are the last cask b**rs joining us at The Sportsman for B**rfest, these are ...
28/09/2026

🍻 BEERFEST: THE FINAL CASK SELECTION 🍻

These are the last cask b**rs joining us at The Sportsman for B**rfest, these are the darker ales, porters and stouts which includes one brewed specially to celebrate our freehold purchase!& ;

🍺 Left Handed Giant · Dark Mild · 3.4% ABV
Dark malt, caramel and hedgerow berries brewed at LHG’s brewpub, on a site where mild has been brewed as far back as 1867. (Vegan)

🍺 Newtown Brewery · Freehold · 4.1% ABV
A b**r brewed specially to celebrate The Sportsman’s freehold purchase, courtesy of one of the UK’s smallest breweries. A particularly lovely one to have on our line-up!

🍺 Atom · Beaufort · 4.5% ABV
An Irish-style dry stout with roasted barley bringing dryness and depth, rounded off with a touch of caramel.

🍺 Kissingate Brewery & Taproom · Old · 4.8% ABV
A traditional dark old ale from a barn brewery specialising in historic styles, with dark malt, biscuit, oak and a thread of smoke.

🍺 Fivepoints · Railway Porter · 4.8% ABV
Seven British malts, Maris Otter, Brown, Crystal, Chocolate, Munich, Dark Crystal and Black combined with East Kent Goldings in a recipe that has been unchanged since its first brew.

🍺 Kissingate · Six Crows · 6.6% ABV
Molasses, bourbon, oak and woodsmoke in a strong ale that has twice won CAMRA London & South East gold in its category.

We can't wait for you to give these ago and will all be found out in our outdoor bar, along with the last 12 b**rs previously announced!

Only 3 days to go now, have you got your eye on any particular brews to try?

Busy busy Sunday lunch! Food available between 12-5pm. Please do book ahead if possible!      **rfestival
27/09/2026

Busy busy Sunday lunch! Food available between 12-5pm. Please do book ahead if possible!





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Rackham Road
Pulborough
BN189NR

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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