The Sportsman

Whitstable, UK

Kent gastropub The Sportsman has cultivated a huge fanbase since its 1999 launch, on the same hallowed site where an inn was first opened in 1642. An unwavering commitment to hyper‑local sourcing defines each of its menus; herbs, fruits and vegetables are plucked straight from the kitchen garden and polytunnel, oysters and fish arrive fresh from the North Sea, and meat and game are sourced from nearby marshland and woods. In fact, even the salt on the restaurant's tables is reclaimed from the beach. With minimal cheffy intervention to let the quality of the ingredients shine, dishes such as slip sole grilled in seaweed butter and perfectly roasted pork belly with crackling and apple sauce epitomise unadulterated flavour and a true sense of place, making every meal feel like an in-depth exploration of Kent's terroir.

Key Information

• Average price per person $75
• Tasting menu from $115
• Lunch: Tues – Sun Dinner: Tues – Sat
• 44 1227 273370
• Visit The Sportsman's Website

Location

Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable, CT5 4BP