{"id":17939,"date":"2025-09-23T15:39:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/?p=17939"},"modified":"2025-09-30T09:57:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:57:23","slug":"inside-the-jolly-sportsman-bravos-best-sussex-pub-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/blog\/inside-the-jolly-sportsman-bravos-best-sussex-pub-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside The Jolly Sportsman: BRAVO\u2019s Best Sussex Pub Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As part of celebrating this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/brightonrestaurantawards.co.uk\/\">BRAVO Awards<\/a>, we caught up with Tanya Armstrong, General Manager of <a href=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jolly-sportsman\/\">The Jolly Sportsman<\/a> \u2014 winner of <a href=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/pubs-in-east-sussex\/\">Best Sussex Pub 2025<\/a>. Tucked away in the village of East Chiltington, this much-loved country pub has captured the hearts of guests with its welcoming atmosphere, focus on local produce, and balance of tradition and innovation. In this interview, Tanya shares what makes The Jolly Sportsman so special, and why the BRAVO win means so much to her team.<\/p>\n<h3>Congratulations on being named Best Sussex Pub 2025. What makes The Jolly Sportsman stand out among all the wonderful pubs across Sussex?<\/h3>\n<p>Thank you \u2014 it\u2019s such an honour!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I think what sets The Jolly Sportsman apart is that we\u2019ve managed to keep the soul of a traditional country pub while offering a dining experience that feels really special.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>We\u2019re tucked away in beautiful East Chiltington, and people often say the pub feels like a hidden gem. Our focus on local produce, warm service, and that balance of comfort and quality means guests can relax completely while still enjoying something exceptional on the plate.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17976 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-75-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior photo of countryside pub in Sussex on s summer day with lush trees.\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-75-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-75-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-75-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-75-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-75-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-75-1-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-75-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-75-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What is the dining experience like for someone who hasn\u2019t been to The Jolly Sportsman before?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a real mix of rustic charm and thoughtful detail.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Imagine walking into a cosy countryside pub with wood fires and character, then being treated to beautifully prepared dishes that really showcase Sussex ingredients.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The experience is unrushed \u2014 whether you\u2019re here for a <a href=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/sunday-lunches-in-brighton-sussex\/\">Sussex Sunday lunch<\/a>, a pint in the garden, a light snack or to celebrate your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejollysportsman.com\/weddings\">special occasion<\/a>, we want you to feel at home and cared for.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17975 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-25-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the conservatory at The Jolly Sportsman, Sussex pub.\" width=\"680\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-25-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-25-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-25-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-25-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-25-1600x1065.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-25-1920x1278.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-25.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Why do your customers keep coming back \u2014 what aspects of atmosphere, service or food do people mention most often? Why are you good at what you do?<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Guests often tell us they love the friendliness of the team and the relaxed but attentive service.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The food is of course a big draw \u2014 people come back for their favourites but also for the surprises on the menu. I think we\u2019re good at what we do because we genuinely love hospitality. It\u2019s not just about the food or the wine list; it\u2019s about making sure everyone leaves happier than when they arrived.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17979 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-47-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Seasonal beetroot and kale salad with goats cheese on a rustic wooden table.\" width=\"680\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-47-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-47-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-47-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-47-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-47-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-47-1600x1065.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-47-1920x1278.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-47.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What do you like most about the BRAVOs, and what impact has winning Best Sussex Pub 2025 had on your business?<\/h3>\n<p>I love that the BRAVOs are voted for by the public \u2014 it feels so personal and meaningful, because it comes directly from the people who eat and drink with us. Winning <a href=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/pubs-in-east-sussex\/\">Best Sussex Pub<\/a> has given our whole team such a boost; it\u2019s validation for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It\u2019s also introduced us to new guests who might not have heard of us before, which is wonderful.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17983 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-BRAVO-2025-Best-Sussex-Pub-3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The BRAVO trophy. Awarded to The Jolly Sportsman for best Sussex pub\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-BRAVO-2025-Best-Sussex-Pub-3-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-BRAVO-2025-Best-Sussex-Pub-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-BRAVO-2025-Best-Sussex-Pub-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-BRAVO-2025-Best-Sussex-Pub-3-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-BRAVO-2025-Best-Sussex-Pub-3-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-BRAVO-2025-Best-Sussex-Pub-3-1-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-BRAVO-2025-Best-Sussex-Pub-3-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-BRAVO-2025-Best-Sussex-Pub-3-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The Jolly Sportsman is also dog-friendly and has lovely outdoor garden space \u2014 how important are these features to your customers?<\/h3>\n<p>Very important! For many of our guests, bringing the dog along is part of a proper country pub outing, and we\u2019re always happy to welcome four-legged friends. Our garden is a big draw too \u2014 in the warmer months, people love sitting out with a glass of English sparkling wine or a local beer. It makes the pub feel like part of the community, not just a place to eat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17981 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-38-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A pint of beer in the garden at Sussex countryside pub.\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-38-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-38-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-38-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-38-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-38-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-38-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-29-07-25-38.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What role does your team play in keeping the standards high \u2014 can you share how you train or motivate them, why are they so special?<\/h3>\n<p>The team is everything. You can have the best food in the world, but without genuine hospitality it won\u2019t land in the same way. We put a lot of emphasis on training and sharing knowledge \u2014 whether that\u2019s wine pairings, menu tastings, or just supporting each other in service. But more than that, it\u2019s about culture. I like to think of my team as my family, we celebrate successes together and look after one another, and I think that warmth really shows to our guests.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17943 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-Dinner-14a-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-Dinner-14a-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-Dinner-14a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-Dinner-14a-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-Dinner-14a-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-Dinner-14a-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-Dinner-14a-1600x1065.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-Dinner-14a-1920x1278.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/restaurantsbrighton.co.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Jolly-Sportsman-Dinner-14a.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We meet Tanya Armstrong, General Manager of The Jolly Sportsman \u2014 winner of Best Sussex Pub 2025 at the BRAVOS. Tucked away in the village of East Chiltington, this much-loved country pub has captured the hearts of guests with its welcoming atmosphere, focus on local produce, and balance of tradition and innovation. In this interview, Tanya shares what makes The Jolly Sportsman so special, and why the BRAVO win means so much to her team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":17940,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2104],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-awards"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Inside The Jolly Sportsman: BRAVO\u2019s Best Sussex Pub in 2025<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We meet Tanya Armstrong, General Manager of The Jolly Sportsman \u2014 winner of Best Sussex Pub 2025 at the BRAVOS.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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