The Jolly Sportsman

Name: The Jolly Sportsman
Address: Chapel Ln, Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom, BN7 3BA
Telephone: 01273 890400
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (4)

£26 to £40

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Chapel Ln, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3BA

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2 people

May 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for fine wines
Great for outdoor dining

NEW MENU COMING SOON!

Winner of Restaurants Brighton BRAVO Awards, Best Sussex Pub 2025.

Nestled in the picturesque heart of East Chiltington, Lewes, Sussex,
The Jolly Sportsman is a true hidden gem. This charming pub, bed &
breakfast welcomes you with beautifully appointed rooms and a warm,
inviting atmosphere. Indulge in the finest local flavors, with exquisite
produce and wine sourced from the very best of our stunning region.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary British, Country kitchen
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
01273 890400
Website
http://www.thejollysportsman.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bethan Birch
Catering
There are many catering options to suit your celebration, whether it's formal dining or buffet style, we can work closely with you to create bespoke options.
Private party facilities
We have many options available for private events, from Weddings to Christenings. Please email Chrissie@thejollypubgroup.com for more information.

Location
Chapel Ln, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3BA
Neighborhood
Lewes
Cross street
Rural, residential road
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Buses and trains to Plumpton, 1.4 miles away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What people are saying

The Jolly Sportsman reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

4 Reviews

T
Tania VIP
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are already huge fans of the Jolly, but they just released their new Spring menu and it's fantastic!!! There were so many wonderful things to choose from, but what we did order was fantastic and we can't wait to go back. They clearly put a lot of thought and work into this new menu. There was also lovely jazz playing in the restaurant that night. We enjoyed every moment of our meal there.
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Rosalind
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, beautiful setting, amazing service - perfect country pub Sunday lunch
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
3.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We really were not convinced by the change of menu. It was somewhat confusing and not what we were expecting having visited a few months ago. The 'plates' concept is very specific and sometimes one just wants a straight forward meal - starter, mains etc. In this case it didn't offer good value and was a hap hazard mix of dishes which just didn't combine well. The overall cost of the meal was too high for the standard of food, especially when making a trip out of Brighton where many restaurants do this concept well. So disappointing as we were really looking forward to coming back here. (Also important to have the right year info on the wine menu. When you order expensive wine the details should be correct).
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Anne
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a very enjoyable evening meal at the Jolly Sportsman. Food had delicious flavours and everything was cooked to perfection. We sat in the conservatory area which had a lovely ambience and staff were attentive.
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The Jolly Sportsman is rated 4.4 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

May 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Chapel Ln, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3BA

Additional information

Cross street
Rural, residential road
Neighborhood
Lewes
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary British, Country kitchen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Buses and trains to Plumpton, 1.4 miles away.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bethan Birch
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thejollysportsman.com/
Phone number
01273 890400
Catering
There are many catering options to suit your celebration, whether it's formal dining or buffet style, we can work closely with you to create bespoke options.
Private party facilities
We have many options available for private events, from Weddings to Christenings. Please email Chrissie@thejollypubgroup.com for more information.

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