Sportsman in Kirklees

Very nice traditional pub. Great selection of ales

Range of strong belgium style beers superb I like to call in when I visit Huddersfield. Okd school but cool bar frequented by beer lovers.

Traditional pub with great beer, atmosphere and a friendly environment

Advertises food, on the door, and on Google maps, but when I asked, was told "we don't do food". But, as a drinks emporium, it is unsurpassed. Probably enjoyed the best beer in my life here. (I'm 67- it was a pint of Mallinsons FFS)

Called in after a long day, good beer choice. Venue was hosting a 'crisp' festival with an international array of potato based snacks, definitely different. A busy and popular pub 5 mins from rail station. Not aware of normal food being served.

Lovely pub handy for the station

Huddersfield International Crisp Festival inspiring and great with several pints of IPA!

Didn't have any food. Good selection of real ale. Good atmosphere. While we were there there was a crisp festival on

Really friendly atmosphere, good selection of Real ales. Nice and Clean

Probably the best jambalaya other than my own, and I have had in New Orleans.

Have been here a couple of times, before and after town games. Great drinking pub with an amazing aray of craft, cask and bottled beers. Last went with my daughter on Tuesday after a depressing defeat against Blackpool. Oktoberfest had started so there was a great range of german beers on offer. I started with a weissebeer Dunkeld, which was delicacies, followed by the Rothaus Pils. Couldn't believe I could get it in Huddersfield. I used to travel to Karlsruhe and the black forest and had it many times there. I then had the Ayinger Kellerbier, which was also nice. However, I saved the best until last. Abinger Celebrator. A dark, rich and intense brew which was both delicious and moreish. I don't usually drink beers over 5.5%, so this was risky, but it paid off! Well worth a visit. It's always busy with great beers, great atmosphere and a really cosy drinkers pub! I didn't eat and wasn't aware of food options, but I wasn't looking to anyway. A must visit pub if in Huddersfield!

Great beer, fantastic pork scratchings. A must if you're in the area

Really nice trad pub, good retro decor, really good beer and service. Does not do food but you can bring n food from a local takeaway, which is good. Ask at the bar *****

A grand showcase for the beer scene in Huddersfield. Meet the brewer and tap takeover events are definitely worth attending. Often has something unusual on. Great beer and a great atmosphere. Arguably the best pub in Huddersfield 😎🍺

Great selection of beer, monthly ‘meet the brewer’ events provide some insight into what your drinking with new entrants regularly updated, while the beer garden is nice and cosy even in the worst weather. Being new to town the friendly staff and patrons help make the place too.

Good beer choice in a great pub. Beer garden at the back

Had a great time watching England in the quarter final good laugh great choice of beer

I called in for a drink with a couple of friends and was plesantly surprised at what a really friendly place this pub was and what great ale they serve. A taste from my past when I tried the rhubarb sour beer. Tasted like rubarb and custard sweets but more sour. Will be back agsin

Great place to relax and have a quiet drink in the day. It picks up a bit more in the evening but never more crowded than you'd want it for a good Ale pub. Has some nice bits on cask as well as keg. Some real cider if that's your fancy and some bottled bits. It also has a stamp reward system, who could complain about an occasional free beer. There's a burger/pizza joint that the Sportsman has kindly allowed people to eat in the pub with it. So long as it's not at the bar. It also serves a decent snack range. This is the reason I have placed the pub as having a 4/5 for food, despite not having any directly from here. There is access window to order from the takeout in the beer garden to the pub. Can't complain about the staff I've met, most are really friendly and chatty.

I recomend a pint of "Wojtek" beer

An awesome old pub with a spectacular range of ales and a friendly atmosphere.

Always a good pub to meet up. Plenty of real ales to choose from and the staff are very friendly and know their stuff.

Excellent pub with friendly staff

Really nice pub good choice of beer. Lovely bar staff.

Nice pub, very traditional and welcoming, had a nice pint of red,

A great place to visit. Always call in for a few pints when having a session around Huddersfield. There are plenty of beer choices, and the staff are friendly.

Great old pub with excellent choice of beers, not tried the food but believe it's good. Decor a little tired in places.

Excellent place with friendly staff

Great pub with lots of different ales on.

Great selection of ales in traditional pub.

Great drinks to be had at the Sportsman. Lovely art deco interior and great service. Beers change on a regular basis, so there's always something new to sample. Love music is also a really good addition.

If you want a pint of good beer while in the area then deffo go here. I was up there working in March and drinking on my own. This a 10 walk from a local brewery and Taproom so it was perfect for me. The bar itself is quite small but perfectly formed. The range of beers is great from light to dark for different budgets too. Car parking could be difficult but it's also 10 mins walk from the train station.

Quiz night, great head scratching and fantastic company. Good beer and great service

Stopped here for a beer with friends. Lovely selection of beers to choose from

Real ale pub. Can get quite busy on certain days, but worth a visit if you like the real ale thing

Kinda OK I guess. Quite handsome bar staff though. Haha

Great traditional pub with excellent beer

Good Pub, friendly service, decent beer, big selection of real ale, cask & keg. No food on but in this financial climate that's unsurprising. Will definitely frequent here more often. Plus little Gas fire, wood burner effect stove in the corner, who doesn't love a fire in there pub? Get in there

Drinks and service very good. could do with a good clean

Good choice of beer. Could do with a good clean

Great pub with a wide selection of real ales and ciders.

Part of our ale trail adventure great array of beers

A cozy pub with lots of beer and spirits selections. A nice crowd, pleasant staff. Truly one of the best pubs in Huddersfield.

Good quality traditional style pub with good selection of real ale. No food on this visit.

Great atmosphere, barstaff are friendly, great pub, worth a visit along with The County 👍🏻👍🏻🌟🌟

Cracking pub and very welcoming staff. Fave haunt.

Great always changing selection of beers. Cosy atmosphere with friendly staff. Nice courtyard for when the days are warmer. For once a pub that's not the same as all the others.

Very quiet when photo taken. Superb selection of beers

Proper pub as they used to be - fantastic authentic atmosphere.

Good lively traditional pub with a log burner and a good range of well kept real ales.

Great range of quality beers with knowledgeable and friendly staff. Small beer garden at rear with heaters! ✨

Too many yellow beers. Bland and tasteless.

I love this pub! There's always an outstanding selection of ales and the pies... they are beyond measure! Update: it appears the pies are no longer available, which is massively disappointing. However, the selection of ales is still absolutely top notch.

We went to the Sportsman for a few drinks before going for a meal and it was a lovely experience. Great service and atmosphere. We will definitely be back! ☺️

Popped in for a quick pint after visiting The Crate Escape nearby. Amazing selection of very well kept beers. The interior is fantastic, a really characterful bar, I'll definitely be back!

Nice characterful spot up the road from station. Great selection of cack beers.

Cracking real ale pub, one of the best selection in Huddersfield.

Was a nice but not really keen on the craft beers

Fantastic local pub with a great selection of beers and friendly locals and staff.

Always a good selection of beer & always kept well. If anyone from out of town is visiting I recommend visiting here.

Lovely staff, great pints, great food and the best atmosphere. Perfect pub for town.

Great staff, a couple of gluten free beers on tap as well as mutiple craft ciders. Gluten free heaven.

Immaculate pork scratchings but just wish it was available more consistently. Immense cask selection. 10/10 pint every time. Great beer garden and a top tier pub quiz.

real ale if you like that thing nice atmosphere, not a lively jumping place great for a beer though

Great pub along the real ale trail

Decent beers and good selection

Great choice of beer by cask and by keg. Friendly staff. Lovely beer garden 🌸 one of our favourite pubs in Huddersfield.

Great selection of beers ..a good pub to visit as part of the ale trail trip...close to the station👍

Ryan and Laura provided a brilliant service and would definitely come again

One of the best pubs in Britain; superb beer, and a lovely homely “lived-in” feel. Top rate.

Just a short walk from the station ,the sportsman is a proper old style pub. Amazing selection of real ale, great staff definitely worth a visit if your in Huddersfield

Don't really do food. Beer is what you're here for. Here's where it is.

Great range of beers comfortable atmosphere for meeting friends

Traditional old pub with excellent beer selection.

Great ales and friendly folk :-)

Great selection of craft beer. And a piccy on the wall of Patrick Stewart 🖖

Great beers on for the Cloudwater takeover, Chubbles on Cask was sublime.

Excellent pub with great ale selection including lagers.

Great place, good beer. For those looking at old posts/reviews they no longer do food, but seems they are happy for you to bring buttys in etc

Great pub, decent range of local beers and ciders served by friendly staff.

Group visit, not been here before. Good variety of bitters and mild. Stuck to the 4% range, and the beers were good and flavourful, tho I thought a bit pricey for Yorkshire. Staff friendly and efficient, and there was always someone coming around to clear the tables. Food only pork pies and pasties, but that was fine for us. Pub filled up pretty quickly, and the locals welcomed you into all manner of conversations. A few kids in there, adult-supervised and well-behaved, drinking pops and juice. No problem to me. Convivial atmosphere, I could have stayed longer, but had somewhere else to be. Some of our group returned later.

Always a good selection of beers and the pies are to die for.

Classic, friendly real ale house, quiz on a Sunday evening.

Good pub for a pre match pie and pint!

What a place, favourite pub in all the world.

It’s just a nice pub with loads of real ale.

Fantastic bar, and the barman Ryan was a complete gent! Legend

A genuine Huddersfield treasure, with a constantly changing roster of great, well kept beers. A proper friendly pub with great staff and a good, friendly atmosphere.

Have been here many times over the years, always a good pint on offer.

Amazing trappist beer tasting event with John Clarke. Good value and friendly people. Thank you for sharing your special aged beer with us. 💕

Great choice of rotating craft ales and cask. Knowledgeable staff and great live band venue.

Lovely little find as it's you can't see who's in there until you go in, we gave it a go and enjoyed it. Selection off different beers and cider, it won't be your cup of tea if you enjoy carling!

Very busy with football supporters

Great range of beers & friendly staff, not surprised it was very busy

Good place for a beer. Nice tasting pints. Expensive but good choice.

Go there regularly. Extensive menu. Great staff. Good parking. Prices affordable.

Just a cosy, friendly, well stocked pub. I went with baby in pram to meet other parents and babies and felt very welcome on a Friday afternoon. No baby change but not the end of the world. Really good pub.

I went in here for the first time tonight, the staff were friendly, the atmosphere relaxed and safe, the beer great. Will be back when in town, really nice pub.

You need to be a real ale fan which I'm not but all my ates are!

Always a crackin pint & plenty to choose from.