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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.

13/11/2026

🔥 It’s Friday – time to put your feet up! 🔥

There’s nothing quite like coming in from the chilly weather, settling down beside a lovely warm fire, and enjoying a hearty meal with a drink in hand.

Whether it’s a well earned treat after a long week, an evening with friends or simply an excuse for a meal out, we’ve got just the spot for you!

We look forward to seeing you! 🍻

11/11/2026

🍺 Currently pouring on our guest tap! 🍺

Joining the line-up at The Sportsman is Zwickl Keller L***r from Three Legs Brewing Co — 5.4% ABV.

A l***r with a full-bodied feel, gentle malt sweetness and floral, herbal bitterness, with hints of elderflower and citrus.

Fancy trying something different? Pop in for a pint and let us know what you think!

Our guest tap gives us the chance to introduce more local b**rs alongside your regular favourites. We’ll keep our social media updated with what’s pouring whenever possible, so keep an eye out for the latest arrivals.

See you at the bar! 🍻

10/11/2026

🥃 An evening with Spirit of the Downs! 🥃

Join us at The Sportsman on Thursday 26th November from 5:30pm to meet the maker behind this local Bolney distillery.

Hear their story, discover how their spirits are made and taste a selection of their products. If you’ve popped in and been enjoying their gin, English brandy or our new favourite, the cherry brandy liqueur, this is a lovely chance to find out more!

There’ll also be inspiration for festive cocktails and the opportunity to buy a bottle for Christmas gifting or your own drinks cupboard.

£8 per person, including tasting samples and nibbles.

Spaces are limited and pre-booking is required. Pop in to book or email [email protected] - we’d love you to join us!

05/11/2026

🍺 A little piece of Sportsman history… 🍺

Meet Jesse Moulding... or perhaps his son William!

This photograph has been connected with the Moulding family, but exactly who is pictured seems to remain a little bit of a mystery.

What we do know is that Jesse Moulding owned The Sportsman in the late 1800s. A local shepherd, he purchased the b**r house which is now The Sportsman along with the two adjoining cottages, taking on an establishment that had fairly recently become part of village life here in Amberley.

Records in Kelly's Directory of Sussex list Jesse as a “Beer Retailer” – the wonderfully straightforward Victorian description of his trade!

Part of Jesse's story can still be seen inside the pub today. The historic documents relating to the sale of The Sportsman into brewery ownership with Henty and Constable have survived and are now framed and hanging at our bar.

Where Jesse was required to sign his name on the documents, there is simply an “X” on the line.

As for the man in the photograph, it may well be Jesse but there is also a possibility that it is his son William. For now, he remains something of a Sportsman mystery man!

More than a century later, we're still pouring pints in the same spot. Next time you're at the bar, have a look at the documents and see this little piece of our history for yourself. 🍻

04/11/2026

🥂 A beautiful Saturday celebrating a very special occasion 🥂

We were honoured to host a wedding lunch at the weekend, welcoming the happy couple and their loved ones to celebrate together. The sunshine showed off the views across the Wild Brooks at their very best, making a lovely backdrop for the occasion.

Thank you for choosing to spend such a special part of your day with us.

A huge thank you to our head chef, Jordan, and the whole team for the wonderful meal, attentive service and care that went into making the afternoon so lovely 🤍

03/11/2026

🥃 Keeping it local, beyond the b**r 🥃

Our support for local producers doesn’t stop at breweries! We’re branching out to the distilleries on our doorstep, with spirits from Spirit of the Downs, just down the road in Bolney.

Come in and try their Wild Stork Gin, English Brandy or Moreish Morello Cherry Brandy Liqueur (the cherry brandy is already a new favourite of ours)!

There’s so much being made here in Sussex and we’re pleased to be giving more local producers a place on our bar.

Fancy trying something new? Ask the team next time you’re in! 🍒

01/11/2026

🎃 What a lovely Halloween evening at The Sportsman! 🎃

Thank you to everyone who came along and to those who made such a great effort with their costumes - it was lovely to see the pub full of so many brilliantly spooky faces. Congratulations to our costume competition winners — there was some great competition! 👻

Thanks too to Matt the Busker for keeping us entertained, and to everyone who helped make it such a fun evening.

With Halloween wrapped up, we’re looking forward to the festive season and more chances to get together. Keep an eye out for what’s coming up! ✨

29/10/2026

🛏️ Did you know we have a B&B? 🛏️

Our five cosy rooms make The Sportsman a lovely spot for a countryside break, with good food, local b**r and the Wild Brooks and South Downs on the doorstep!

With Christmas coming up, they’re also handy if you’re visiting family nearby or joining us for a festive meal or family party. Enjoy the evening, then settle in for the night with no journey home to worry about.

Planning a festive get-together? Let friends and family know they can stay with us too!

Visit thesportsmansussex.co.uk to check availability and book, or get in touch at [email protected]

28/10/2026

🍻 A fresh look for the bar and more local b**r to enjoy! 🍻

Our new bar lines are in, completing our move to an all-local b**r range at The Sportsman.

We now have:

Two l***rs - House L***r (Arundel Brewery) and Helles (Longman Brewery)

Two Pale Ales - Kudu (Three Acre Brewery) and Three Arms (Buring Sky)

One Nitro Stout - Night Shift (Fire Bird Brewery)

One guest tap - This will rotate different local larger and Pale Ales!

Plus four pumps for cask ales - Always on, Heritage (Fire Bird Brewery) with a rotation of 3 ales offering a variety of pale to dark, light and sessionable or heavy and rich!

As a community-owned pub, supporting local breweries means a lot to us. We’re pleased to give Sussex b**r more space on our bar, with plenty of choice for you to explore.

Pop in, see what’s pouring and let us know what you think. If you’re looking for a new favourite, tell the team what you usually drink and we’ll help you choose.

See you at the bar! 🍺

Address

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

Website

https://thesportsmansussex.co.uk/

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