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Join Us for Summer at Sportsman

Your local pub is the perfect place to while away those hot summer afternoons and evenings. What could be better than sipping on ice-cold summer drinks, enjoying the company of close friends and family, and soaking up all that summer ambience?

Whether you've just finished work for the day and are craving a refreshing drink, or you're spending some quality time with the family, if it's a gloriously sunny day you'll struggle to find somewhere better to be.

So, if you're keeping close to home and want to spend some time at your local, come and pay us a visit at Sportsman. Join us and celebrate all the glory of the British summer!

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Treat yourself to delightful summer drinks

Summer is best served with something refreshingly delicious from behind the bar. From fanciful cocktails, to ice-cold beers and ciders to decadent wines, classic lemonade and more, we have the perfect tipple to top off your summer. Those of you who prefer all the refreshment without the alcohol will love our alcohol-free drinks menu, packed with delicious flavours and ideal for keeping things light this summer.

Imagine relaxing on a hot summer day, your favourite cocktail, beer or wine in hand, and the cheerful sounds of a summer party floating on the warm air. We may not be blessed with too many perfect summer days in the UK, but we certainly know how to make the most of every one we do have!

A group of friends stood round a table in the seating area in a Greene King pub with drinks watching sports.

Watch the World Cup 2026 Live

This summer, you're guaranteed the best seats in the house when you join us for the FIFA World Cup 2026. You won't want to miss a single pass, header or goal, and luckily neither do we! Sportsman will be in on the action for this very special World Cup season, so book a table with your mates or pull up a seat at the bar – it's time for the footy!

Whatever sport ignites your passion, you will find it streaming at the Sportsman this summer. From high-octane motorsports, to classic cricket, to the raw talent of boxing, we're the home of live sport, great pub food, and top drinks.

An interior shot of a band playing during the Q3 Live Music Event at one of the Greene King Pubs.

Live at Your Local this Summer

It's time to turn up the volume once again for another summer of Live at Your Local! Join us at the Sportsman for a showcase of homegrown local talent, feel-good hits, and unforgettable gigs. We invite you to sing, dance, drink and dine with us, and make this summer one for the history books! Live music lives here at the Sportsman.

A Chick Mix meal featuring a chicken skewer, corn on the cob, fries, and a jug of dipping sauce, served on a plate which sits on a wooden table with cutlery and a glass of soft drink.

What's on the menu?

Whether you're in the mood for refreshing summer drinks like our summer cocktails, a delicious pub classic or a juicy burger, and whether you're with your mates or the whole family, the Sportsman is the perfect place to be this summer. Plus, you can browse, order and pay from the comfort of your seat with the Greene King app.

Four people sitting at a wooden table in a sunny beer garden. Two people are holding glasses of prosecco, and the bottle sits on the table in front of them.

Bring on the beer garden

It's a widely known fact that summer is always best paired with a great British tradition – the beer garden! Fancy getting a round or two in? Gather your nearest and dearest and pop into the Sportsman for some summer drinks.