Silvergrove Holiday Cottage

18/09/2026

MATCHDAY WEEKEND IS HERE! ⚽️🦢🍻

The Albion take on Arsenal at the Amex tomorrow (15:00 KO), and The Swan Inn is your ultimate pre- and post-match refueling stop in Falmer!

We are kicking off early on Saturday with a special Game Day Menu to get you fueled up before the big match, followed by our traditional Sunday Roasts to round off the weekend! 😋🍲

🕒 WEEKEND KITCHEN HOURS

Friday: 12:00 – 19:30 (Friday vibes in full flow!)

Saturday (MATCHDAY vs Arsenal): 11:00 – 15:00 ⚽️
Serving Game Day Specials: Burgers, Baps, Chips & Quick Bites!

Sunday: 12:00 – 15:00
Traditional Sunday Roasts + September Specials!

Whether you’re heading to the stadium or looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a cold pint of Palmers and homemade autumn comforts, our Southdowns Pantry team has you covered!
As always, we cater extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) requirements.

Pop in early, grab a table, and enjoy the atmosphere! ⚽️🍺

📥 VIEW MENUS: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

11/09/2026

Friday vibes are in full swing—you can practically taste the weekend! 🍂🍨✨

Clock off, leave the cooking to us, and ease into the weekend at The Swan Inn, Falmer. Whether you're craving a fresh pint of Palmers, our famous beer-battered fish, or a warm bowl of Apple & Blackberry Crumble smothered in custard, our Southdowns Pantry team is ready for you!

🕒 WEEKEND KITCHEN HOURS
Friday 11th September (Today!): 12:00 – 19:30 (Fish & Chips + Full September Specials!)
Saturday 12th September: 12:00 – 15:00 (The perfect post-walk lunch stop)
Sunday 13th September: 12:00 – 15:00 (Traditional Sunday Roasts + Specials)Our brand-new September Specials Menu is running all weekend alongside our pub classics.
As always, we take pride in catering extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) requirement options.

Come on down, grab a cozy spot, and kick off your weekend properly. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻📥 FULL MENUS ONLINE: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

09/09/2026

NEW SEPTEMBER MENU HAS ARRIVED! 🍂🍁🍽️

Autumn is rolling in, and our Southdowns Pantry team at The Swan Inn has put together a brand-new Specials Menu packed with cozy, comforting homemade favourites! 🍲✨

Here is a quick look at what is cooking this September:

✨ NEW SEPTEMBER SPECIALS HIGHLIGHTS
H/M Veggie Roast Fennel, Roast Pepper & Spinach Lasagna served with chef's salad & garlic bread (£18.00)
H/M Roast Pork Chop in Pear & Sherry Sauce with fresh veggies & crispy potatoes (£18.75)
H/M Chicken Chasseur in rich mushroom, red wine & bacon sauce with creamy mash (£18.65)
H/M Palmers Beer Battered Whiting with chips, garden peas & homemade tartare (£18.95)
H/M Creamy Tuscan Wild Mushroom Soup with baguette slices (£8.50)

🍨 SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! (£7.50 each)
H/M Apple & Blackberry Crumble with custard, cream, or ice cream Rhubarb & Custard Meringue Stack
H/M Banoffee Sundae or Chocolate Caramel Brownie

🕒 THIS WEEK’S KITCHEN HOURS
Wednesday 12:00 - 15:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 19:30
Friday: 12:00 – 19:30
Saturday: 12:00 – 15:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 15:00 (Traditional Sunday Roasts + Specials)

With no football at the Amex this weekend, everything is running as normal! As always, we take pride in catering for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) requirements across almost all of our dishes.

Pop in, grab a warm table, and treat yourself to our new seasonal comforts! 🦢🍻📥 FULL MENU ONLINE: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

05/09/2026

September is here, the crisp autumn air is setting in, and Sundays are officially back where they belong: around a pub table with a proper roast! 🍁🥩🥔

After a lively gameday, we are switching back to cozy comfort food tomorrow at The Swan Inn, Falmer. Our Southdowns Pantry team is serving up tender roast meats, golden crisp roasties, giant Yorkshire puddings, seasonal autumn veggies, and proper homemade gravy.

Match that with a fresh pint of Palmers, and you have got the ultimate September Sunday planned! 🍺🍂

Sunday Kitchen Hours: 12:00 – 15:00

Alongside our traditional roasts, we have plenty of delicious pub classics and seasonal dishes. As always, we cater extensively for Gluten-Free (GF), Vegetarian, and Vegan (VG) diets—just let our team know at the bar when ordering!

Tables fill up quickly on Sunday afternoons, so head down early, grab a warm spot, and let us do the cooking. See you at the bar! 🦢🍻

📥 VIEW MENUS ONLINE: www.southdownspantry.co.uk

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