The Sportsman

Open every day from 10am to 10pm

We are open for lunch and dinner:

Lunch
Monday-Saturday 12-2.30pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 12-5pm

Dinner
Monday-Saturday 6-8pm

Please give us a call to book a table 01798 831787.

A Community 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’.

We are owned by our local community, to secure the future our local pub. If you’d like to own a piece of our pub, you can buy shares – see our Invest page.

Save Our Sportsman

Our pub is now a fully community-owned pub – except that to achieve this result and to protect the pub in perpetuity, we have had to borrow money to top up our share fund.

If you’d like to own a little piece of your very own pub, and help us secure the long-term future of The Sportsman, you can buy shares by visiting the Save Our Sportsman page.

Please help us preserve this valuable local asset.

We hope to welcome you to The Sportsman very soon.

Large bar selection

We proudly offer a range of handpicked local and real ales alongside non-alcoholic options.

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:

Matthew james F

Sunday lunch Sunday lunch was lovely meat fresh veg, lovelt surroundings of fields and animals, Sunday afternoon sing along as well lovely man on a guitar singing and array of different songs very enjoyable Sunday dinner staff very welcoming as well

corrie C

Just perfect. We came for Sunday lunch with family for my mother-in-laws 91st birthday. The staff were really friendly and the food delicious. The views from our table out over the downs were stunning. The food portions were very generous and reasonably priced. What more could you ask for. This was our second visit having been with friends a few weeks earlier, we will definitely go back.

Derek E

Great pub, lovely atmosphere, super lunch. Went with 2 friends for their first visit, I have been many times before but just for drinks. Excellent lunch, really good value, delicious and plenty of it. We had the OAP special and were delighted at the final bill. Finally, a word about the staff today who were super attentive, and also having to deal with a large group of diners, worked really hard with a constant smile on their face. Finally, of course, you get the glorious view from the conservatory. Would thoroughly recommend this as a great pub just for a drink or a meal.

Robert H

Worth a visit We called in early on a Monday night, quiz night. It was very busy but still a table was found for us, with fantastic views out the back. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, particularly the bloke with the hair and the chat, he made us feel very welcome and looked after us well. Excellent food, drink, service and atmosphere. A lovely pub that’s worth a visit.

Helen B

Sunset snifter Popped her for a quick drink to see the sunset and the wonderful Sussex countryside. Lovely choice of wines at very reasonable prices. The weather was kind, so we sat outside. It's a pity that we had already sorted dinner, as there was a Japanese pop up food caravan catering that night and other people's food smelled just wonderful. Another time, I would like to try the menu

Roving19861225163

One of the best places we have ever stayed at. We spent two nights here midweek while visiting the Amberley Museum. What a fantastic find this was. We booked a room with a view of the Downs and what a view. The room was spotless and the food and drink first class. We ate in the pub both nights and the staff could not do enough for us. I cannot praise them enough. We will be coming back in the near future for another stay it was so good. If you only stay at one pub in your life make it the Sportsman Inn you will not be disappointed.

Karen P

The Sunday Roast Experience The best Sunday Roast EVER in a friendly local pub and the BEST view probably in the county - white tail eagle flying over the brooks

Kimberly C

Great place for local conversation, good real ale and food and a place to lay your head. This community owned pub is a treasure. Real ale engines that are well maintained, local gin and delicious food. We needed a retreat after long dusty fun days at Goodwood Festival of Speed and The Sportsman exceeded our expectations. The community is the treasure. Everyone was very welcoming. This is what makes British pubs great. The staff were so nice too. The rooms are clean, comfortable and well priced. An unexpected highlight was the steam engine festival happening in Amberley. We had two or three separate steam powered tractors show up over a couple days. Nothing but ❤️ for The Sportsman. Long may she live!

Mike M

Best place ever to have a drink I NEVER write reviews, but ... I'm from Seattle in the US and had a few drinks in the bar one night in June. Everyone was so friendly, I met some of the best people. The bartender Sean will recognize me from the conversations we had about Pink Floyd and the Supersonics. Sean was one of the nicest and most pleasant people I've ever met, in fact the whole staff was great. If you are ever near this place you might want to stop in, it's my favorite memory from a rather long trip where I met lots of great people.

Melissa D

Will be back!!!! Lovely pub, beautiful view, staff attentive and food yummy. New chef is fab, will amend orders at request. Will definitely be coming back.

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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 stunning 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

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.

The Sportsman

The Sportsman Inn

The Sportsman Inn

The Sportsman

Open every day from 10am to 10pm

A Community Pub in Amberley, West Sussex

Save Our Sportsman

Large bar selection

Don’t just take our word for it:

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

Double Room

Twin Room

Things to do in Amberley

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The Sportsman
Rackham Road
Amberley
West Sussex
BN18 9NR