May 2026
New May Specials & Match Day Kitchen Hours (May 7th – 10th)
Spring is in full bloom in Falmer, and so is our new May Specials Menu! We continue to strive for that authentic 'homemade' quality , ensuring we can cater for most dietary requirements, including Gluten-Free (GF) and Vegan (VG) options.
🍴 Kitchen Opening Hours:
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Thursday (Today): 12:00 – 19:30
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Friday: 12:00 – 19:30 (Check back tomorrow for more details!)
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Saturday (Match Day): 11:00 – 15:00 (Early opening for the football at the Amex!)
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Sunday: 12:00 – 15:00 (Traditional Homemade Roasts)
🥗 May Menu Highlights:
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Seafood Platter: Smoked salmon, H/M crab pate, cocktail prawns, and smoked mackerel (£19.50).
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H/M Hunters Chicken: Baked with smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, and cheese (£18.00).
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Goats Cheese & Roast Pepper Salad: On toasted ciabatta with basil and lemon dressing (£9.75).
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Plant-Based Stuffed Roast Pepper: Moroccan-inspired with harissa tomato sauce (£18.00).
Don't forget dessert! All our puddings, including the new Caramel Apple and Blackberry Cheesecake , are just £7.25.
Download the full menu below...
We can’t wait to welcome you to the heart of Falmer village.
Welcome to the new Southdowns Pantry we are a local restaurant that uses fresh, seasonal ingredients (whenever possible) to create delicious homemade food. We offer a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well as Sunday lunch specials.
We are open over the week ahead on the following days/times:
MONDAY'S - CLOSED
TUESDAY - CLOSED
WEDNESDAY: 12:00 - 14:30
THURSDAY: 12:00 - 20:00
FRIDAY: 12:00 - 20:00
SATURDAY: 12:00 - 15:00
SUNDAY: 12:00 - 16:00
Please note we advise that you book ahead if you would like to join us on SUNDAY as we can be very busy.
Please call the Swan Inn at Falmer on 01273 681842
Welcome to the Southdowns Pantry.
Fresh from our kitchen at the Swan Inn Falmer
Traditional Feta Cheese Greek Salad
New
Warm Chocolate Brownie
Burgers
Tuesday - Sunday from 12:00 - Join us for...
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert.
About Southdowns Pantry
From within the quaint spacious setting of the historic Swan Inn pub located in Falmer, East Sussex. The Southdowns Pantry is a local restaurant that uses fresh, seasonal ingredients (whenever possible) to create delicious homemade food. We offer a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well as Sunday lunch specials. With many years of experience within all aspects of the catering industry we are also able to provide event hosting and outside catering for those special occasions, parties and celebrations.
The Swan Inn is a fabulous spacious venue, nestled in the village of Falmer, East Sussex amidst the beautiful Southdowns National Park, it's full of 'old world' charm. The pub is loved by it's locals along with walkers and cyclists. Being close to the Amex Stadium (home to Brighton & Hove Albion FC - 'The Seagulls') the pub is also in high demand on game days.
It's always advisable to pre-book your table.
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Delicious Homemade Food for Everyone
We cater for all dietary requirements, vegetarian, gluten free etc and we use the freshest locally sourced seasonal ingredients wherever possible.
OUR CATERING SERVICES
We know you’re in a balancing act between budget and great expectations. Whether you’re hosting a special celebration, a wedding or an open house, if you are in need of an upscale touch you’ve come to the right place. Let us help you wow your guests, with food that they won’t forget. We’ll create a meal, dinner party or event that you and your guests will absolutely love, and all at a great price you will love just as much.
