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3.5

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Nº 173 in 222 in Fenland

Nº 29 of 31 Other cuisines in Fenland

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OpinionsNoteTripAdvisor733.5

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Went to the Sportsman and had a good meal, the fish & chips were nice and crispy. The pub has a nice cosy feel and the staff are lovely too

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nobody . 2025-02-14

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The Sportsman is a proper gem! Since the new owners took over the place has been transformed into a warm, welcoming pub full of character. The home-cooked food is always top-notch, and they serve a wide selection of beers, making it a great place for a proper pint and a bite to eat. The staff are friendly, attentive, and always up for a chat, adding to the pub’s welcoming atmosphere. The quiz night is an absolute must, always packed, full of laughs and a highlight of the week. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, you won’t find a better pub in the area!

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Samuel G . 2025-02-14

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The Sportsman is a great village pub with good atmosphere, great food, excellent service, and a convenient new car park. The quiz night is very popular, always packed and I’ll definitely be returning soon!

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Francis C . 2025-02-14

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Have been going for a while , but keeps getting better and better, There's now a large new carpark so easy with kids , Dog friendly, food was great , Great atmosphere, Will definitely go back and highly recommend

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Tom F . 2025-02-09

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Visited this Pub with a group of friends. The staff were very young and lacked the experienced touch of a more mature crew. The food was acceptable and arrived at table piping hot. It seemed ages for the waitress to come for our orders, but maybe the staff gave us some extra time as we were all chatting vigorously upon arriving. The meals were good to average and no one had any complaints about their lunch meal. The prices were average for a country pub. The toilets are quirky with aluminium beer barrels cut down to make a mans urinal. They were tired and well used looking and did not have an unclean smell about them. Over all an enjoyable experience and I will return again, plus our friends liked the place very much, but I’m fussy.

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Constantine C . 2024-12-04

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Called in for a spot of lunch whilst in Elm. Staff were very friendly and pub was spotless and clean! Ordered drinks at the bar then the waitress came to the table to take the food order. Food ordered and arrived promptly, was piping hot and tasty. Would definitely recommend!

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Rebecca S . 2023-10-12

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El deportista está actualmente cerrado y siendo importante refurbisjment los nuevos propietarios, que asumió hace más de un mes.

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Lorraine W . 2017-07-11

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Well worth a visit for a midday senior citizen meal,good food and excellent service by bar lady/waitress.

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Mavis R . 2017-02-23

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We had a terrible meal today in the sportsman in elm the meal was no where near worth the money it wasnt cooked as we requested the staff were lovely but the meal let them down I brought the meat home for my dog and she even turned ger nose up never go there again.

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maria s . 2017-01-30

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Fue hace mucho tiempo dejé una crítica positiva de este pub y pensamos que sobre tiempo que renovaron. Mi familia y yo hemos intentado ir una vez al mes para este pub y tengo que decir que Keith y su equipo son unos anfitriones siempre buena. Fuimos el Sábado y la izquierda que necesitan realizarse patatas fritas, la comida era excelente y lo suficiente para alimentar a los cinco mil! Aún así quizás el negativo sería la televisión en la esquina tocando música un poco demasiado ruidoso y que el interior necesita una buena mano de pintura y renovación, pero que dijo la cerveza es buena y la comida, así que prueba y apoyo a las empresas locales a otros esperamos hacer, todo bien hecho,

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elot11 . 2016-10-23

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El propietario de este pub es un personaje. Su aparente gruffness es en realidad una máscara por simpatía, pero se pueden tomar por sorpresa. Fui con mi familia, que son locales, y conocerlo bien, así que había un poco de broma.

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Paul189852 . 2016-06-15

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Have eaten here many times with a variety of different friends. Food always very good, sensibly priced, and with a good choice. Hope they still do a pensioner's menu on Monday-Thursday! Easy parking always helps, of course!

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Mike C . 2016-03-03

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Having just purchased a house in the area , yesterday evening I visited with my disabled wife , daughter and grandaughter ,we were very warmly welcomed and treated as locals although it was our first visit (definately not the last) the food was delicious and perfectly cooked , and service was excelent , we really enjoyed our evening and look forward to visiting again .

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colin5600_1 . 2016-02-20

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It is one of the best meals I have had in a long time the food is great and I love this pub for his food and drink and it does not cost a a lot we eat there most weeks

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HAPPYNESSHOLIDAY . 2015-10-26

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Es un pub encantador y realmente sólo para adultos, ya que no tiene nada para los niños que hacer. Es muy acogedor y agradable atmósfera. La comida es para morirse, todos preparados en los locales. El personal es excelente y nada es demasiado problema. Vale la pena una visita.

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June S . 2015-09-04

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Nice food with good variety. Lunchtime deals are worth a visit. Atmosphere ok but restaurant a little on top of the bar

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LYNEMIKE . 2015-06-30

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Beer not bad. Food brilliant as a senior citizen could not cook cheaper at home. Seniors meals five days a week, most pubs are only one day a week. Worth a look.

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John R . 2015-06-11

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Visit this pub when visiting our son who stays locally, meals are superb, have yet to have bad experience. The full menu has an excellent choice and the waiting staff are totally observant with your requirements. Food is also value for money and look out for special nights for value choices.

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John H . 2015-05-26

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This is our 'local' and we often pop in for a drink and sometimes a meal. Wednesdays are steak nights '2 for £15' which is really good value and the steaks are very good. Staff and management are very friendly and helpful.

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U4492XJlindab . 2015-04-16

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In the modern age of 'gastro-pubs; it is easy to forget the better days of low ceilinged pubs with jovial staff and good honest grub. The Sportsman is one of those pubs, fighting off the likes of Marstons and Wetherspoons by offering tables that wobble slightly and staff that know you by your face, rather than the drink you order (although they remember that too). Meal wise I have never left the place wanting more. Portion size is great, and prices are very reasonable. I can heartily recommend the butterfly chicken breast in a stilton sauce. Sublime. With weekly quiz nights, outdoor areas and an overflow area for meals it is a proper pub that dishes out proper food (no cold cuts and crisps only option here) while also retaining something that is rapidly being pushed out of small towns and villages as the super chains buy our souls.

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We Are The L . 2015-02-06

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