WELCOME TO THE JOLLY SPORTSMAN

Rachel, Emily, Rob and the Jolly team are all delighted to welcome you .

We are open 7 days a week for pub and rooms (breakfast, lunch and dinner) April to September

We will be closed on Sunday evenings for dinner and all day on Tuesdays Oct - March

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs National Park, not far from Gatwick, Lewes or Brighton, The Jolly Sportsman pub and bed & breakfast is a hidden gem in picturesque East Chiltington serving some of the best local food and wine in Sussex. It is considered one of the best places to eat featured in the AA guide 2023/2024. We are an idyllic retreat for wine enthusiasts and travelers seeking a cosy and authentic experience. The combination of locally sourced food, an extensive wine list, comfortable accommodation, and a stunning garden bar creates an offering that invites guests to relax and enjoy the beauty of Sussex wine country. Its the perfect place to unwind and savor the charm of the countryside.

Our cooking philosophy is one of classical techniques as well as cooking over live fire, married with local, seasonal produce, creating a constantly evolving menu that has a low carbon foot print. We have a daily delivery of fresh fish caught off the Sussex coast, and all our meat is sourced from local butchers and farms within a 20 mile radius. We bake our own bread daily, and our pastry chef also makes some wonderfully comforting desserts. Our delicious menu on a Sunday includes roast options, along side a kids mini roast and of course our fish and vegetarian and vegan options.

Our wine list has been carefully curated inline with our menu that is balanced, on price and to the pallet. With over 50 wines from the old and new world, as well as the local English vineyards around us, this is one of the most extensive and exciting wine lists in the area. We also have local Sussex bitters fresh from the cask.

We have a stunning garden to dine in during the spring and summer, and cosy indoor dining with roaring fires in the winter months. Our garden has a wonderful outside bar which is open all through the summer.

We only allow well behaved and quiet dogs into the pub and garden. Please be aware of other guests at all times when bringing your dog.

Celebrate with us - Your Event

Our special spot makes us the perfect venue for any event you may wish to hold include anniversary and birthday celebrations, christenings, wakes, or any friend / family gatherings. Just email events@thejollysportsman.com to speak to our Events Coordinator and discuss menu’s and costs.

Stay with Us

The Jolly Sportsman has four bedrooms upstairs, providing a cosy and convenient option for guests looking to extend their stay and fully immerse themselves in the serene surroundings. We also offer room packages. For more information please click here

“An oasis of civilised gastronomy in the East Sussex wilderness.”

Chris Wilkins

our sister pub- THE SLOOP INN 

We are delighted to have The Sloop Inn as our sister pub near Haywards Heath. A real local Sussex haunt with excellent local food and wine, roaring fires and a large beautiful garden for the summer months. Stunning walks and camping nearby, and within a stones throw from the infamous Bluebell Railway. Rooms coming soon!

We look forward to welcoming you here too!

Monday to Friday: 12-11pm (Food served 12-2:30pm and 6-9pm)

Saturday: 12-11pm (Food served 12-3pm and 6-9pm)

Sunday: 12-8pm (Food served 12-4pm) Drinks after only

Bank Holiday Monday: 12-5pm / Closed for Dinner