February/March 2026
New Specials Menu & Match Day Schedule at The Swan Inn
We have some exciting news from the kitchen! Our brand-new Specials Menu at the Southdowns Pantry is officially available. Whether you’re a local regular or just visiting our historic corner of Falmer, come and discover our latest seasonal creations.
🍴 Opening Hours This Week:
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Thursday (26th Feb): 12:00 – 20:00 (Lunch, Dinner & everything in between!)
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Friday (27th Feb): 12:00 – 20:00
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Saturday (28th Feb): 12:00 – 15:00
⚽ Match Day Notice: Sunday, 1st March
With Brighton & Hove Albion taking on Nottingham Forest at the Amex, we’re preparing for a busy one! Please note our specific match-day arrangements:
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Sunday Roast Update: We will not be serving our traditional Sunday Roasts this week.
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Game Day Menu: We will be serving our match-day favourites from 11:00 until kick-off.
Join us for the best pre-match atmosphere in the village!
You can download our new Specials Menu below...
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.

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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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.














