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Southdowns Pantry at The Swan Inn Falmer

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Please note we are NOT located at Bentley Motor Museum (as suggested on Google Maps) we are located at the historic Swan Inn pub in the village of Falmer in Sussex.

31/10/2026

SUNDAY ROAST & OLD SCHOOL DESSERTS! 🍖🍨🍁

Welcome to November! It is the first of the month, the autumn chill is officially here, and you definitely deserve a proper homemade feast to kick off the new month!

Our Southdowns Pantry team at The Swan Inn, Falmer, is serving up traditional Sunday Roast Dinners today from 12:00 – 15:00! Expect crisp, golden roasties, giant Yorkshire puddings, fresh autumn veggies, tender roast meats, and rich homemade gravy! 🥔🥧

✨ SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT!
There’s no better way to treat yourself on a crisp November Sunday than with one of our yummy "Old School" Homemade Desserts (£7.50)!

Taking centre stage today is our classic Homemade Apple & Blackberry Crumble, served piping hot with lashings of warm custard, cream, or ice cream! 🍏🫐✨

More Old School Treats on the Menu:

Rhubarb & Custard Shortbread Sundae (£7.50)

Warm Chocolate Brownie with vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce (£7.50)

Peach Melba Meringue Nest (£7.50)

As always, we cater extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) diets—including GF & VG options for our Apple & Blackberry Crumble, Brownie, and Vegan Ice Creams!

Head down early, grab a warm, cozy spot, and let us take care of Sunday lunch and pudding. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

(Full menus available online — link in bio!)

30/10/2026

SATURDAY BRUNCH & HALLOWE'EN EVE SPECIALS! 🎃🍛✨

Happy Hallowe'en Eve! Whether you are fuelling up for a day out in the South Downs or getting ready for Hallowe'en festivities, The Swan Inn, Falmer, is the place to be today!

Our Southdowns Pantry team is serving up Saturday Brunch & Lunch from 12:00 – 15:00 today! If you are looking for a delicious, warming dish to kick off the weekend, why not try our Homemade Spinach, Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry? Served on a vibrant blue plate with seasoned rice, crisp poppadoms, mint yoghurt, mango chutney, and fresh tomato-onion salad (£18.50)! It is pure autumn magic in every bite! 🍛🍂

🍖 DON'T FORGET: SUNDAY ROASTS TOMORROW!Sunday 1st November: 12:00 – 15:00 Enjoy our full selection of tender roast meats, golden crispy roasties, giant Yorkshire puddings, fresh seasonal autumn veggies, and rich homemade gravy! 🥔🥧

Along with our curry, our full October Specials Menu is running today, including our popular Steak & Stilton Pie, Chicken Milanese, and B**r Battered Haddock!

As always, we take great pride in catering extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) choices—including GF & VG options for our curry and desserts!

Pop in, grab a warm spot, and enjoy a fantastic Saturday lunch. See you at the bar! 🦢🎃🍻

(Check out our full menus online — link in bio!)

29/10/2026

COMFORTING HOMEMADE PIES & HALLOWEEN WEEKEND VIBES! 🎃🥧🍂

As we roll into the final days of October and approach Hallowe'en Eve, there is nothing more comforting than a hot, fresh, homemade pub pie to warm you up from the autumn chill!

Our Southdowns Pantry team at The Swan Inn, Falmer, has been busy baking up batches of our popular Homemade Steak & Stilton Shortcrust Pastry Pie—packed with tender beef, rich Stilton, and served alongside golden roast potatoes, fresh seasonal veggies, and plenty of rich gravy (£18.95)! 🥧🍺

🕒 KITCHEN HOURS THIS WEEKEND

Thursday 29th Oct (Today!): 12:00 – 19:30 (Note our extended Thursday kitchen hours!)
Friday 30th Oct: 12:00 – 19:30 (Friday vibes! Fish & chips, warm pies & cold Palmers pints right through the evening)
Saturday 31st Oct (Hallowe'en): 12:00 – 15:00 (Pop in for lunch before your evening Hallowe'en festivities!)
Sunday 1st Nov: 12:00 – 15:00 (Traditional Sunday Roasts + October Specials!) Along with our signature pies, our full October Specials Menu is running all weekend, featuring item favorites like our Chicken Milanese, Spinach, Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry, and B**r Battered Haddock!

As always, we take pride in catering extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) diets.
Dry off inside, grab a cozy spot, and treat yourself to some proper comforting food. See you at the bar! 🦢🎃🍻

(Check out our full menus online — link in bio!)

24/10/2026

SUNDAY ROASTS & BETTER WEATHER AHEAD! 🐑🥔🍂

It has been a wretchedly wet and gloomy couple of days, but thankfully things are looking much brighter for tomorrow!

Our Southdowns Pantry team at The Swan Inn, Falmer, has been hard at work prepping for tomorrow's proper Sunday feast. Taking centre stage is this gorgeous Roast Lamb Joint, roasted to absolute perfection with garlic, carrots, and pan juices!

Come on down tomorrow to enjoy our traditional Sunday roasts, complete with golden crispy roasties, giant Yorkshire puddings, fresh seasonal autumn veggies, and rich homemade gravy. 🥧🍺

🕒 TOMORROW'S KITCHEN HOURS

Sunday 25th October: 12:00 – 15:00

Prefer something from our new seasonal menu? Our full October Specials Menu (including our Steak & Stilton pie, chicken Milanese, and autumn curries) will also be running alongside our roasts!

As always, we cater extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) diets. Roasts sell out fast on these crisp autumn weekends, so head down early, grab a warm table, and let us take care of lunch.

See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

(Full menus available online — link in bio!)

23/10/2026

ESCAPE THE RAIN WITH AUTUMNAL COMFORT FOOD! 🌧️🍝🍂

It might be a dreary, wet, and gloomy Friday outside, but it is warm, cozy, and delicious inside The Swan Inn, Falmer!

Our Southdowns Pantry team has just what you need to shake off the weather with our latest October Specials Menu and hearty weekend spreads!

Taking center stage today is our delicious Homemade Chicken Milanese—crispy breaded chicken coated in parmesan, served over linguine in a rich tomato sauce and topped with fresh herbs and parmesan shavings (£18.85)! It’s pure comfort in a bowl! 🍝✨

✨ MORE AUTUMN COMFORT HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEKEND

H/M Steak & Stilton Shortcrust Pastry Pie with roasties, fresh veggies & rich gravy (£18.95)

H/M Spinach, Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry with rice, poppadoms & chutneys (£18.50)

Palmers B**r Battered Haddock with garden peas & chips (£18.95)

H/M Cream of Mushroom Soup with warm baguette slices (£8.65

🕒 WEEKEND KITCHEN HOURS

Friday 23rd Oct (Today!): 12:00 – 19:30 (Friday food vibes straight through the afternoon & evening!)
Saturday 24th Oct: 12:00 – 15:00 (Saturday brunch & autumn lunch classics)
Sunday 25th Oct: 12:00 – 15:00 (Traditional Sunday Roasts + October Specials!)

As always, we cater extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) choices across our menu—just ask our friendly team when ordering!

Dry off by the bar, grab a pint of Palmers, and let us cook for you this weekend. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

(Check out our full menus online — link in bio!)

21/10/2026

NEW AUTUMN SPECIALS MENU OUT TODAY! 🍂🥧🥧

The kitchen team at Southdowns Pantry has cooked up another fantastic new menu for you at The Swan Inn, Falmer, launching today (Wednesday 21st October)!

Taking top billing is our sensational Homemade Steak & Stilton Shortcrust Pastry Pie—packed with tender beef, rich Stilton cheese, served alongside fresh seasonal veggies, golden roasted potatoes, and plenty of gravy! (£18.95) 🥧 gravy perfection!

✨ NEW SPECIALS HIGHLIGHTS

H/M Steak & Stilton Shortcrust Pastry Pie with fresh veggies, roasties & gravy (£18.95)

H/M Spinach, Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry with rice, poppadoms, mint yoghurt & mango chutney (£18.50)

H/M Chicken Milanese coated in parmesan & breadcrumbs on linguine in a rich tomato sauce (£18.85)

Palmers B**r Battered Haddock with garden peas, chips & homemade tartar sauce (£18.95)

H/M Cream of Mushroom Soup with baguette slices (£8.65)

Classic Ploughman’s with mixed cheeses & pork & chorizo sausage roll (£17.95)

H/M Aberdeen Angus Beef OR Veggie Patty Burgers topped with tomato, garlic mayo & lettuce (£18.50)

🕒 KITCHEN HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday 21st Oct (Today!): 12:00 – 15:00

Thursday 22nd Oct: 12:00 – 19:30 (Extended Thursday kitchen hours!)

Friday 23rd Oct: 12:00 – 19:30 (Friday food vibes, pie, fish & chips & cold Palmers pints!)

Saturday 24th Oct: 12:00 – 15:00 (Saturday brunch & autumn lunch classics)

Sunday 25th Oct: 12:00 – 15:00 (Traditional Sunday Roasts + October Specials!)

As always, we take pride in catering extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) diets—including GF & VG adaptations for our curry, soup, burgers, and crumbles! 🌱

Pop in, grab a cozy table, and sample our latest seasonal dishes. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

(Check out our full menus online — link in bio!)

17/10/2026

BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN SATURDAY AT THE SWAN! 🍂🍁☀️

What a crisp, gorgeous start to the weekend in Falmer! Whether you’re out for an autumn stroll or catching up with friends, our Southdowns Pantry team is ready to welcome you.

We are open and serving Saturday Brunch & Lunch from 12:00 – 15:00 today! Come on down for loaded burgers, pub classics, and cozy autumn specials, all paired with a fresh pint of Palmers! 🍔🍺

⚽️ LOOKING AHEAD TO SUNDAY (GAME DAY vs PALACE!)Tomorrow is the BIG one as Brighton take on Crystal Palace at the Amex (14:00 KO)!

Kitchen Hours Tomorrow: 11:00 Onwards

Menu: Game Day Specials (Burgers, baps, chips & fast-service matchday favourites!)

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Traditional Sunday Roasts tomorrow due to the matchday setup!

As always, we cater extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) choices across our menus.

Pop in, soak up the autumn sunshine, and enjoy your Saturday with us! See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

Full menus available online — link in bio!)

14/10/2026

BIG MATCHWEEK AT THE SWAN! ⚽️🦢🍻

It’s an action-packed week at the Amex Stadium, and The Swan Inn in Falmer is your prime stop for pre- and post-match drinks and food!

From European football on Thursday night to the BIG derby against Crystal Palace on Sunday, here is everything you need to know about our Southdowns Pantry kitchen hours and matchday food:

🕒 KITCHEN HOURS & MATCHDAY SCHEDULE

Thursday 15th Oct (MATCHDAY vs Kauno Žalgiris):

12:00 – 17:00: Regular October Specials & Lunch Menu

17:00 Onwards: Game Day Menu (Burgers, baps, chips & quick matchday bites!)

Friday 16th Oct: 12:00 – 19:30 - Friday food vibes! Fish & chips, autumn specials & cold Palmers pints right through the evening!

Saturday 17th Oct: 12:00 – 15:00 - Pub classics, autumn baguettes & lunch specials

Sunday 18th Oct (BIG MATCHDAY vs Crystal Palace - 14:00 KO): - 11:00 Onwards: Game Day Menu (Burgers, baps, chips & fast-service matchday favourites!)

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Traditional Sunday Roasts this week due to high matchday footfall!

Whether you're grabbing a pint of Palmers before heading up to the stadium or fueling up on quick baps and burgers, we’ve got you covered! 🍔🍺

As always, we cater extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) diets—including GF and VG burger options!

Pop in early, soak up the atmosphere, and let’s get behind the Albion! ⚽️🔵⚪️

(Check out our full menus online — link in bio!)

10/10/2026

SUNDAY ROAST DAY & AUTUMN COMFORT! 🍖🥔🍂

There is definitely a crisp touch of autumn in the air now, and nothing warms you up quite like a proper Sunday Roast at The Swan Inn, Falmer!

Our Southdowns Pantry team has been busy in the kitchen prepping for today, including this succulent Roast Gammon! Served up alongside our full selection of roast meats, golden crispy roasties, giant Yorkshire puddings, fresh seasonal autumn veggies, and rich homemade gravy! 🥧🍺

🕒 TODAY'S KITCHEN HOURS
Sunday 11th October: 12:00 – 15:00

Not fancying a roast? Our full October Specials Menu is also running today, featuring autumn comforts like our Hearty Lamb Casserole, Creamy Stroganoff, and B**r Battered Whiting!

As always, we take great pride in offering a wide range of Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) choices across our menu.

Roasts always sell fast on crisp autumn Sundays, so head down early, grab a warm spot, and let us take care of lunch. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

(Full menus available online — link in bio!)

Address

The Swan Inn, Middle Street
Lewes
BN19PD

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 2:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 8:15pm
Friday	12pm - 8:15pm
Saturday	12pm - 3pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.southdownspantry.co.uk/

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