The Sportsman
📍 0.6 miles from John Smith's Stadium
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Sportsman Beerhouse is a popular pre-match venue for Huddersfield Town supporters due to its proximity to the stadium and welcoming atmosphere. It's a multi-award-winning pub known for its extensive selection of real ales and craft beers, including offerings from local microbreweries. The pub's Grade II listed Art Deco interior adds to its charm. While it's not exclusively a football pub, its reputation among fans and its location make it a convenient and enjoyable spot for matchday gatherings.
Recent Fan Reviews
Late in finding ( just look at reviews!) I just wanted to add mine. An absolute superb selection of cask beers, the landlord had just changed the barrel on an Abbeydale & ensuring was in tiptop condition. Brilliant to see & very enjoyable! The pub is a time warp & being very close to Huddersfield railway station (4 min walk) this pub should be included on any outing to the area & support.
I've been in here a few times on an afternoon and it's always been pretty quiet. Great selection of beers on, with plenty I hadn't tried before. Few plug sockets about so I could plug in my laptop too.
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!
Always a lovely atmosphere, and the range and quality of beers is fantastic. Bloody 'ell, they even had Magic Rock's Dairy Freak on draught the last time I was in. Simply sublime!
One of the best pubs in Huddersfield. A great range of cask and keg beers. Regular meet-the-brewer events are definitely worth attending. Check out the hanging gardens of Huddersfield out back 😉