A group of us visited The Jolly Sportsman one evening between Christmas and New Year 2009. With previous experiences telling us that this is an expensive and perhaps overpriced venue, we decided to give it a go anyway. The pub has rather an odd layout which doesn't lend itself to a particularly warm welcome. The bar room is overcrowded by... more

We booked at table for 7pm on Monday December 28th. We were met with a very frosty reception by the owner. He was not welcoming in any way. We were shown to our table in the restaurant, and as we ordered different drinks before the meal, he was noticeabley offhand at having to bring them to the table. The meal... more