The Sportsman, Amberley, West Sussex

Relax & Enjoy

Spectacular views of the South Downs
Tasty local ales and craft beer

The Sportsman

Visit or stay at our glorious Sussex pub in Amberley

The Sportsman

Open every day from 10am to 10pm

We are open for lunch and dinner:
 
Lunch
Monday-Saturday 12-2.30pm
Sunday 12-3pm
 
Dinner
Monday 6-8pm
Thursday-Saturday 6-8pm
Our kitchen is closed in the evenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
 
We recommend you book for Sunday lunch, and at other times if there’s more than six of you, otherwise please just arrive and we can usually fit you in.

A Country Pub in Amberley, West Sussex

For lovers of warm hospitality, hand-picked local Sussex real ales and all the ambience of a true ‘local’ Country Pub in Amberley.

Everybody is welcome at The Sportsman, be they locals or visitors from further afield. Frequented by walkers and cyclists, The Sportsman Inn is a friendly haven at the end of a long trek or cycle on the South Downs. We invite you to relax in our conservatory overlooking the stunning Amberley Wildbrooks Nature Reserve dubbed the ‘Sussex Serengeti’.

Save Our Sportsman

Our pub is under threat. Our landlord wants to sell the freehold and there is a real chance of the pub being bought for redevelopment as housing. We are mounting a campaign to Save Our Sportsman, to raise enough money to buy the freehold and create a community pub that can continue to serve our village and visitors from further afield for the long term.

If you’d like to know more about the campaign or make an investment to help save the pub, visit the Save Our Sportsman page.

Please continue to support us as we try to protect this valuable local asset.
We hope to welcome you to The Sportsman very soon.

Food at The Sportsman

Monday to Saturday 12-2.30pm

Monday and Thursday to Saturday (kitchen closed Tuesday and Wednesday evenings) 6-8pm

Sunday 12-3pm

 
We recommend you book for Sunday lunch, and at other times if there’s more than six of you, otherwise please just arrive and we can usually fit you in.
 

Please follow our Facebook page for updates.

Large bar selection

We proudly offer a range of handpicked local and real ales alongside non-alcoholic options for designated drivers.
 
Our 3 cask lines always feature the classic Firebird Heritage Best Bitter, with the other two showcasing a rotating selection of local guest ales – one pale and one dark – from breweries like Firebird, Langham, Fauna, Arundel, Downlands, and Goldmark.
 
You’ll also find 3 craft keg lines, 3 lagers, Guinness, and 2 ciders to satisfy every taste. Whether you’re enjoying a trusted favourite or trying something new, your perfect pint is just a hand-pump away!

Don’t just take our word for it:

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

The Sportsman has five guest bedrooms, three double, two twin, each with en-suite showers and country furnishing and decor, offering comfortable accommodation and hearty continental breakfast. Ideal for walkers and cyclists following the South Down Way, or holiday guests exploring the many delights of the Arun Valley and beyond.

Some of the rooms share the lovely outlook across the Wildbrooks while others glimpse the undulating backdrop of the South Downs hills.

We offer a hearty continental breakfast (cereal, toast, pastries, ham, cheese, yoghurt, fruit).
Double room at the Sportsman Inn Amberley

Double Room

Twin room at The Sportsman

Twin Room

Things to do in Amberley

Amberley is situated at the foot of the South Downs in Sussex and is well known for its picturesque surroundings, with Arundel just a short stone’s throw away. You’ll always have plenty to explore all year round.

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