How much does The Sportsman menu cost?
From £60 for the Short Menu to £85 for the Full Menu, per person in GBP, before service. The table adds the 10% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 10% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Menu4 courses | £85 | £94 | £170 | £187 |
| Short Menu3 courses | £60 | £66 | £120 | £132 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with The Sportsman before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at The Sportsman?
The Short Menu, at £60 per person for 3 courses. That’s £25 less than the Full Menu.
- Short Menu £603 courses · Lunch or dinner, Tuesday to Thursday only; a starter, a fish or meat course and a pudding · £25 less than the Full Menu
- The White Swan £69The cheapest one-star dinner menu in England, British
How to book at The Sportsman
Book online on OpenTable or by phone on +44 1227 273370.
- When tables are releasedOnline on OpenTable, or by phone or email. Weekends book up six to eight months ahead, especially in summer; midweek tables usually need one or two months' notice. Dates not shown online may still be available by phone or email.
- Where to bookBook on OpenTable Or call +44 1227 273370.
- If it’s fullIf no table is free, ask to be put on the waiting list by phone or email; cancellations do come up.
- CancellationsBookings can be changed on OpenTable up to 24 hours ahead. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows may be charged £25 per person. Parties of four or more give card details to secure the table (nothing is taken), within 8 hours or the booking lapses.
- Without a bookingInside seats are kept for diners with bookings; there are some seats for drinkers in the conservatory.
- Groups and private eventsTables for up to 10 people.
From The Sportsman’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Can you stay the night at The Sportsman?
Yes. The Sportsman has 5 bedrooms of its own. A room costs from £180 a night (a cabin for two, £150 for later nights).
Five self-catering garden cabins with a light breakfast left in; book by phone or email.
See rooms on the restaurant’s website Compare prices on Booking.com
From the restaurant’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Room prices and offers change with the date, so check before you book.
Children and opening hours at The Sportsman
Can you take children to The Sportsman?
No children under 10, and no children's menu.
When is The Sportsman open?
It's open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday.
Mon closedTue–Sat 12:00–13:45, 18:30–20:30Sun 12:30–14:45
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From The Sportsman’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
The Sportsman: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does The Sportsman have?
One. The Sportsman holds one MICHELIN star, one of 165 one-star restaurants in the UK. It has held it every year since 2008.
Who is the chef at The Sportsman?
The head chef is Stephen Harris.
Where does The Sportsman rank on critics’ lists?
The Sportsman is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 413 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in Europe 2026
- 84.5 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- British
- Where
- Seasalter, Kent · Kent · United Kingdom
- Address
- Faversham Road, Seasalter, CT5 4BPOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is The Sportsman expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its £85 dinner menu is the 7th cheapest of the 123 one-star dinner menus in England with a published price. The middle price is £140, so it costs £55 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OsipBruton, Somerset | British | £75 | £105 | – |
| Casa FofōDalston | Modern European | £76 | £76 | £58 |
| WilsonsBristol | British | £78 | £39 | – |
| The Harwood ArmsFulham | British | £79 | £79 | – |
| The SportsmanSeasalter, Kent | British | £85 | £60 | – |
| Dog and Gun InnSkelton, Cumbria | British | £89 | – | – |
| BulrushBristol | British | £90 | £48 | £70 |
| TrishnaMarylebone | Indian | £90 | £80 | £85 |
| Le Champignon SauvageCheltenham | Modern European | £92 | £52 | – |
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The 3 nearest, all within 30.9 mi.
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- Stark British · 30.9 mi (49.7 km) away · dinner £100
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Sources Restaurant: thesportsmanseasalter.co.uk. Stars: The Sportsman in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Rooms and stays: the restaurant’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Europe 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).