Silvergrove Holiday Cottage

29/08/2026

It’s the final Sunday of August! 🥩🥔☀️

Wrap up the month (and your Bank Holiday weekend) the proper way with a delicious traditional Sunday Roast at The Swan Inn, Falmer!

Our Southdowns Pantry kitchen is serving up tender roast meats, crispy golden potatoes, giant Yorkshire puddings, fresh seasonal veggies, and plenty of rich homemade gravy—all paired perfectly with a cold pint of Palmers! 🍺🥧

🕒 TODAY'S KITCHEN HOURS
Sunday Roast & Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00

⚠️ Bank Holiday Reminder:
Our kitchen will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday 31st August, to give our kitchen crew a well-deserved Bank Holiday breather! We re-open for lunch as normal on Wednesday 2nd September at 12:00.

As always, we cater for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) diets—just ask our team at the bar when ordering!

Tables fill up fast on Sunday, so head down early, grab a cold drink, and let us take care of lunch. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

📥 CHECK OUT OUR MENUS: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

28/08/2026

Can you believe it is the last weekend of August already? ☀️🍂 Summer has flown by, but we are making the absolute most of this late Bank Holiday weekend here at The Swan Inn, Falmer!

Join our Southdowns Pantry team for great food, cold drinks, and cozy pub vibes across the long weekend:

Saturday 29th August: Join us for The Swan Brunch! Served 12:00 – 15:00. Ditch the cooking and fuel up on a proper cooked breakfast plate loaded with all your favourites 🍳🥓

Sunday 30th August: Traditional Sunday Roast & Specials served 12:00 – 15:00 🥩🥔

⚠️ BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY NOTICE:
Please note that our kitchen will be CLOSED on Bank Holiday Monday (31st August) so our hard-working kitchen team can enjoy a well-deserved break! The kitchen will open again as normal for lunch on Wednesday 2nd September at 12:00.

Come grab a table, enjoy a cold pint, and celebrate the long weekend with us! 🦢🍻

📥 CHECK OUR MENUS ONLINE: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

22/08/2026

MATCHDAY IS BACK AT THE AMEX! ⚽️🔵⚪️

Brighton take on Aston Villa tomorrow, with kick-off at 14:30! Whether you are heading to the stadium or soaking up the pre-match atmosphere in Falmer, The Swan Inn is your ultimate game-day pitstop.

We are opening early at 11:00 AM to get the drinks flowing and the kitchen fired up! 🍻

🍔 Game Day Menu:
Our Southdowns Pantry team will be serving a dedicated, high-quality Game Day Menu packed with quick, delicious pub favourites to get you fueled up fast before the match!

⚠️ Please note: Due to the high volume of matchday footfall, we won't be serving our traditional Sunday roasts tomorrow. Our Game Day Menu will be in full swing instead!

Come on down early, grab a cold pint of Palmers, load up on great food, and back the Seagulls! ⚽️💙

📥 PLAN YOUR VISIT: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

14/08/2026

08/08/2026

Sunday is for proper pub roasts and relaxing with family! ☀️🥧🍺

Take a break from the kitchen tomorrow and join us at The Swan Inn, Falmer. Treat yourself to our homemade dishes served with crisp roasties, fresh seasonal veggies, and proper gravy—paired perfectly with a cold pint of Palmers!

🕒 SUNDAY KITCHEN HOURS
Sunday (Tomorrow!): 12:00 – 15:00

As always, our Southdowns Pantry team has plenty of options to cater for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) requirements—just ask our friendly team at the bar when ordering!

Tables fill up quickly, so come on down early, grab a cold drink, and enjoy the perfect Sunday feast. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

📥 CHECK OUT OUR MENUS: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

29/07/2026

Exciting news from The Swan Inn! 🎉

Our brand-new July/August Specials Menu from Southdowns Pantry is officially AVAILABLE NOW! 🍽️✨

Whether you are craving a light bite in the sun or a proper feast, our chef has put together a spectacular line-up of fresh, summer-inspired dishes. Take a peek at what’s waiting for you:

🌟 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NEW MENU:
Palmers Beer Battered Haddock – Served with golden chips, garden peas, homemade tartare sauce, and a lemon wedge ( featured in today's hero shot!) (£18.95)

Mediterranean Veggie Tapas – Veggie meatballs, Padron peppers, sherry & garlic mushrooms, patatas bravas, tomato & onion salad, olives & breads (£18.90) (CBM VG)

Warm Chicken, Smoked Bacon & Avocado Salad – Fresh mixed salad, boiled egg, sun-blush tomatoes, and a herb & garlic dressing (£18.00) (CBM GF)

Seafood Platter – Smoked mackerel, potted shrimp, cocktail prawns, and tuna pâté (£19.80) (CBM GF)

Garlic & Rosemary Marinated Lamb Steak – With creamy cheddar & spring onion mash, fresh veg, and rich gravy (£18.85) (CBM GF)
..plus delicious burgers, a classic Ploughman's, and an irresistible new dessert selection (including a Strawberry, Cream & White Chocolate Crumble and a Raspberry & Lemon Meringue Sundae!) for just £7.25!

🕒 KITCHEN HOURS FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK:
Planning a visit? Here is when the kitchen is fired up and ready to cook for you:

Wednesday (Today!): 12:00 – 14:30 (Come test out the new menu for lunch!)

Thursday & Friday: 12:00 – 19:30 (Perfect for an early evening dinner in the sun)

Saturday: 12:00 – 15:00 (Refuel on your weekend walk or outing)

Sunday: 12:00 – 15:00 (Our traditional Sunday lunch service)

As always, we strive to make everything as homemade as possible, with plenty of options that can be adapted for Gluten-Free (GF) and Vegan (VG) diets. Just pop up to the bar and chat with our friendly team!

Come down, grab a table in the garden, and be one of the first to try the new specials. See you at the bar! 🦢🍺

📥 EXPLORE THE FULL NEW MENU: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

17/07/2026

Well, the World Cup dream might be over for England, but we promise you the warm welcome at The Swan Inn is as strong as ever! 🦁💔⚽️

If you are feeling a bit deflated after the football, we have got just the thing to cheer you up. Nothing cures the sporting blues quite like a proper, comforting plate of pub food.

Take a look at today's hero shot—a towering breakfast bap loaded with a perfectly fried egg, crispy bacon, black pudding, and grilled tomato, served alongside a pile of golden chips, fresh salad, and house coleslaw. It is pure comfort on a plate! 🍳🥓🍟

Whether you are popping in after a long walk on the South Downs or catching up with family, here is exactly when our kitchen is fired up this weekend:

🕒 WEEKEND KITCHEN HOURS

Friday (Today!): 12:00 – 19:30 (Dinner and a cold pint to wash away the football blues? Yes, please!)

Saturday: 12:00 – 15:00 (The ultimate lunchtime pitstop)

Sunday: 12:00 – 15:00 (Our legendary traditional Sunday lunch service)

Our bar is also fully stocked with cold pints of Palmers, crisp wines, and plenty of soft drinks to keep you refreshed.

As always, our menu has plenty of options to cater for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) diets—just chat with our lovely team at the bar before ordering.

Come on in, dry your football tears, and let us serve you up something delicious. See you at the bar! swan🍻

📥 VIEW OUR JULY SPECIAlS & EVERYDAY MENUS: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

15/07/2026

Who is excited for the World Cup action? ⚽️ Trophy fever is officially in the air, and we are ready for a brilliant week of sport, sunshine, and spectacular food here at The Swan Inn! ☀️🏆

To make sure you can perfectly plan your match-day meals, post-walk pints, and family get-togethers, here is a look at our kitchen hours for the week ahead:

🕒 Kitchen Hours (Wednesday 15th July – Sunday 19th July):
Wednesday: 12:00 – 14:30 (The perfect mid-week lunchtime escape)

Thursday & Friday: 12:00 – 19:30 (Ditch the cooking and ease into the weekend)

Saturday: 12:00 – 15:00 (Refuel during your weekend stroll)

Sunday: 12:00 – 15:00 (Our legendary traditional Sunday lunch service)

⚠️ Keep Tabs on Our Socials!
With all the World Cup excitement, things can move fast! Matches, extra time, or sudden heatwaves mean our opening hours or kitchen times might occasionally shift at short notice.

To make sure you don't miss a beat (or a bite!), please keep a close eye on our social media pages for any live updates before you head down. 📱👇

Whether you are celebrating a big win with a cold pint of Palmers or comforting yourself with one of our homemade pies, we cannot wait to see you. Come grab a table, soak up the atmosphere, and let us handle the cooking! 🦢🥧🍻

📥 View our full July Specials Menu: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

08/07/2026

July! ☀️🌿 Our brand-new July Specials Menu is officially live at the Southdowns Pantry! 🥳✨

To celebrate the gorgeous, sunny week ahead, feast your eyes on today's cover star: our vibrant Homemade Mediterranean Pepper and Tomato Soup (£8.25), served with crusty baguette slices. It is light, fresh, and basically summer in a bowl! 🍅🥖

Our kitchen team has been busy prepping some incredible new seasonal dishes. Whether you want to cool down with a fresh seafood platter or indulge in a proper pub classic, we have got the perfect menu waiting for you.

✨ July Menu Highlights:

🦐 H/M Seafood Platter: Smoked mackerel, crab pâté, cocktail prawns and whitebait served with salad, dips and breads (£19.80).

🥧 H/M Ham, Leek and Celery Quiche: Served with a fresh chef’s salad selection and new potatoes (£18.00).

🍔 Vegetarian BBQ Pulled Pork & Flat Mushroom Bap: Topped with garlic mayo, gherkin, lettuce, and served with crispy potatoes (£18.00).

🐟 Palmers Beer Battered Whiting: Served with garden peas, chips and homemade tartare sauce (£18.95).

🕒 Kitchen Opening Hours For The Week Ahead:
Make the most of the glorious weather and let us handle the cooking! Our kitchen is open during the following times:

🍳 Wednesday: 12:00 – 14:30 (Perfect for a shady lunchtime escape)

🍳 Thursday & Friday: 12:00 – 19:30 (Ditch the kitchen and head down for an evening pint and bite)

🍳 Saturday: 12:00 – 15:00 (The ultimate walking pitstop on the South Downs)

🍳 Sunday: 12:00 – 15:00 (Our legendary Sunday lunch service)

As always, we take pride in making everything as 'homemade' as possible, meaning we can easily cater for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) requirements. Just let our lovely team at the bar know about any allergies before you order!

Track down a shady spot in the garden or a cosy table inside, and come celebrate summer with us. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

📥 VIEW THE FULL MENU: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

03/07/2026

Weekend mode: Officially activated! 🍳🥓✨

Whether you are looking to refuel after a brisk morning walk on the South Downs or simply want someone else to handle the cooking this weekend, the Southdowns Pantry team has got you covered at The Swan Inn.

Start your Saturday the right way with the ultimate weekend treat: The Swan Brunch! Feast your eyes on this absolute beauty—perfectly cooked eggs with runny yolks, crispy bacon, sizzling premium sausages, golden hash browns, grilled tomato, and a proper bowl of baked beans. It is the perfect fuel for the weekend ahead. 🤤

To make sure you don't miss out, here are our kitchen and bar hours for the weekend:

🕒 WEEKEND HOURS
✨ SATURDAY (4th July):

Kitchen Open: 12:00 – 15:00 (Join us for brunch, baguettes, and lunch favourites!)

Bar Open: 12:00 – 23:00

✨ SUNDAY (5th July):

Kitchen Closed: Reminder that our kitchen is completely closed today for a private function.

Bar Open: 12:00 – 22:00 (Our doors are still wide open for refreshing cold drinks, crisp pints, and a chat in the sunshine!)

As always, we can easily adapt many of our dishes to suit your dietary needs, so just let the team at the bar know if you need any Gluten-Free or plant-based adjustments.

Come on in, track down a cosy table or a sunny spot outside, and let us kick off your weekend in style. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

📥 CHECK OUT OUR MENUS: www.southdownspantry.co.uk