Nestled in the village of Preston in North Shields, sits The Sportsman. Now under new management and led by experienced hospitality entrepreneur, John and his team, The Sportsman is fast becoming a foodie haven.
With an emphasis placed on local quality produce and with customer service that makes you feel like family – The Sportsman is truly one of North Shields’ hidden gems.
After taking over the venue in December 2023, John and his team got to work revamping the menu, redesigning the interior, and engaging with the local community with the aim of building a loyal customer base who won’t ever hesitate to call The Sportsman their local.
After months of transformation The Sportsman is officially back in all its glory; from Tomahawk Tuesdays, to vegan specials, sharing platters great for all of the family, and Sunday roasts that people travel far and wide for – John and his team have brought passion and care to the North Shields food scene.
The Sportsman owner, John, said: “It has been an exciting time here at The Sportsman. Our venue has gone through a tremendous amount of positive changes in the last few months, and we have been excited to showcase our commitment to quality food and warm customer service to our local community and beyond.
The North East is going through a period of growth and development, and The Sportsman is no different. We have listened closely to what our customers want and expect and have refined our venue to reflect this – paying particular attention to using local, quality produce, producing dishes that are comforting, and hosting events that engage our local community.
We renovated the tranquil rear beer garden with the help of Mark One87, who is a community-focussed graffiti artist, and we have recently confirmed the refurbishment of the front beer garden with new signs, lighting, and the aim to restore the Tudor frontage in 2025.
At The Sportsman quality, community, and service are at the heart of everything we do, and much like how the kitchen is the heart of every home, we want every one of our customers when they come to The Sportsman to feel like they are a part of our family. Greeted with a friendly smile and served food cooked with love, we want every experience to be memorable and special.”
It is always a pleasure for me as a business owner myself to highlight other entrepreneurs and businesses who are not only existing, but are also thriving. John and his team have managed to take an existing concept, and really transform it into something that may look similar, but delivers differently. It is this delivery to such a high standard and an attention to detail which ultimately sets The Sportsman apart from its competitors, and it will no doubt continue to be a place of comfort and joy for Preston locals, and a must-visit foodie stop for customers far and wide.
Contact The Sportsman on 0191 243 0980 or at contact@thesportsman.pub