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Sportsman, The

Sportsman, The Summary

  • Address: Faversham Road, Seasalter, nr Whitstable, CT5 4BP (Map)
  • Tel: +44 (0)1227 273370
  • E-mail: Click here to contact
  • Cuisine(s): Modern European
  • Opening Times: Tues - Sat (food): 12:00 - 15:00 19:00 - 21:00
    Sun (food): 12:00 - 14:30
    Mon - Sun (bar): 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 22:00
  • Avg Price: £37.00
  • Party Planner: Group bookings & Party planner
 

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)

Sportsman, The Description

Here is the complete answer to those who think that for an eating-place to survive it has to have a support structure of not less than 10,000 possible customers within two miles radius. The Sportsman stands bleakly between sea and marsh, like a slightly shabby elder relative. What money has been expended has been well-used on the interior which is bright and cheerful. Stephen Harris, who owns the place and is his own self-tutored chef does simple things well, using only local produce.

A starter could be anti-pasta for two, which includes such delights as bresaola, fresh anchovies, hard-boiled quails' eggs and oysters - oh yes - and topped with chorizo. Why is it that any house, which keeps Shepherd Neame beers, makes a point of looking after them particularly well - does the brewery have so much respect for its products that it runs courses for those who sell them? Anyway it happens here too and there are about twelve wines starting at £9.95, five of which can be had by the glass. Let's have more places like the Sportsman.

In 2003 The Sportsman and the Harrises were awarded the prestigious Pub Operator of the Year Catey by Caterer and Hotelkeeper, judge John McNamara, Chief Executive of the British Institute of Innkeeping commented, "It's definitely in my top ten best pubs. If I lived in the area I'd be there every Sunday with my family. Both the food and atmosphere are brilliant."

Your Reviews of Sportsman, The

S Blackburn (5 January 2009)

This is a real restaurant that won't break the bank. We went for lunch on New Years Eve and the food was fantastic, and the service friendly and efficient, but not intrusive. The owner made it a point of talking to every customer, no small task as the place was fully booked. Please try this place. I promise you will not regret it.

Nick (24 May 2008)

An enjoyable meal if not slightly overpriced. It is very good but only if you can afford it. Service can be hit or miss, we have always been okay with it but our friends have had bad experiences. I suggest they change the menu as we tend to get bored with the same options. We will go again but would go more often if they serve something new.

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Additional Info for Sportsman, The

  • Yes Children welcome
  • Yes Groups allowed
  • No Air conditioning
  • No Outside seating
  • Yes Reservations
  • No Cover Charge
  • House red: £11.95
  • House white: £11.95
  • Service charge: Not included, 10% (optional) for 6 or more
 
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