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The Sportsman
The Sportsman restaurant reviews
Average rating: 4.6
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The Sportsman guide awards history
| Date | Guide | Old Award | New Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | Hardens Top 100 | 39th in UK | Not in Top 100 |
| December 2024 | Hardens Top 100 | 51st in UK | 39th in UK |
| January 2024 | Good Food Guide | Exceptional (5th in UK) | World Class |
| December 2023 | Hardens Top 100 | 70th in UK | 51st in UK |
| January 2023 | Hardens Top 100 | 41st in UK | 70th in UK |
| October 2022 | Good Food Guide | Good (37th in UK) | Exceptional (5th in UK) |
| June 2022 | AA Guide |  |
No Rosettes (deleted from guide) |
| February 2022 | Hardens Top 100 | 78th in UK | 41st in UK |
| December 2019 | Hardens Top 100 | 49th in UK | 78th in UK |
| September 2019 | Good Food Guide | 7/10 (42nd in UK) | 7/10 (37th in UK) |
| December 2018 | Hardens Top 100 | 85th in UK | 49th in UK |
| August 2017 | Good Food Guide | Not in Top 50 | 7/10 (42nd in UK) |
| February 2017 | Sunday Times Top 100 | Not in Top 100 | Top 100 (Regional Winner) |
| August 2016 | Good Food Guide | 6/10 (49th in UK) | Not in Top 50 |
| August 2015 | Good Food Guide | Not in Top 50 | 6/10 (49th in UK) |
The Sportsman FAQs
Yes, The Sportsman currently holds 1 Michelin Star.
The Sportsman does not currently hold any AA Rosettes, however the restaurant previously held 2 AA Rosettes until June 2022.
The Sportsman, Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable, CT5 4BP.
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The nearest train station to The Sportsman is Whitstable, approximately 3.35 miles away (as the crow flies).
Our most recent description of the cuisine type served at The Sportsman is Modern British.
No, according to our records The Sportsman does not currently serve afternoon tea.
Our last recorded senior chefs at The Sportsman are Stephen Harris, Dan Flavell.
