The Swan is a cracking little pub on the edge of Lewes town. It’s vibrant and busy, traditional and inclusive, quirky and individual. When we took over the pub in 2009 we didn’t have a particular agenda or plan for the pub. It’s current incarnation has developed organically over time, catering for the needs of the local community.
In it’s bones the Swan is a traditional, old-fashioned two barred public house. It’s low ceilings, wonky walls and open fire are every bit the country pub of yesteryear. The earliest known recorded reference to the Swan appears in the Lewes Journal 1760, which tells the story of a stranger from foreign shores who arrived at the Swan looking for shelter and refreshment. He was set upon by ruffians, beaten and robbed.
I assure you things have changed. Visitors can expect a warm and friendly welcome. In the winter the fires are roaring, in the summer the vast, award winning garden is an absolute delight. We serve food all day, have a vinyl only music policy, purvey delicious well made drinks and are proud of the buzzy, jovial atmosphere which encourages conversation, merriment and mirth.
We truly believe we preside over a true community gem which caters for all. On any given day you can see office workers, walkers, young families, students home from uni, groups of friends, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, head wettings, bonfire society meetings, tourists and staunch regulars all happily rubbing shoulders and having fun.
For many people (ourselves included) the pub represents a way to loosen up and enjoy a little of the silliness, exuberance and emotional openness denied to us in day to day life. We love the warmth, laughter and random non-sensical conversation that hours spent in a pub can bring. Pubs have a unique capacity to bring people together from all walks of life, a good pub can be the beating heart of a community and we firmly believe that drinking in pubs is good for your health. So do the right thing, support your local. And if you happen to be in the vicinity of Bell Lane/ Southover high street come and raise a glass at the Swan.
A friendly and charismatic pub at the end of Southover High St in Lewes, serving local Harveys ales and excellent food. Beautiful sunny beer garden and ample car parking.
The Swan
We have been missing you all so much!
Sunday roast takeaways have been a success, so we are delighted to announce that we will also be offering takeouts on Friday nights 😍😍
Check out the menus here, or on our website theswaninnlewes.co.uk
To order: please email us at info@theswaninnlewes.co.uk to place your order and arrange a collection time.
Or for Friday night take away please call us after 4pm on 01273-480-211 to order with a member of the team.
Much love from The Swan ❤️
The Swan
Put your feet up this Sunday and we'll do the cooking for you!
SWAN SUNDAY ROAST COLLECTION
**SUNDAY 14th JUNE**
This Sunday 14th June, between the hours of 12.30-4pm you will be able to collect a full roast dinner, complete with all the trimmings to enjoy at home. Our roasts will be served hot and ready to eat and be available for collection from the carpark at a pre-arranged time to ensure maximum freshness.
Orders are to be taken over email and paid for in advance. As ever please let us know of any allergies/dietary requirements when you place your order.
THE MENU
Salt marsh leg of lamb £14
Free range roast chicken (off the bone) £13
Slow cooked top rump of beef £14
Chestnut, mushroom and spinach wellington (VE) £12.50
Cashew nut, squash and red pepper nut loaf (V, VE opt) £12.50
Served with: roast potatoes, homemade yorkie, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, buttered cabbage and cauliflower, leek & cheddar bake.
Dark chocolate and almond brownie served with vanilla ice cream £5.50
To order please email us at
Info@Theswaninnlewes.co.uk. Let me know your order and your preferred collection time and we’ll get cracking.
All our Love.
The Swan
The Swan
SWAN SUNDAY ROAST COLLECTION
**SUNDAY 14th JUNE**
This Sunday 14th June, between the hours of 12.30-4pm you will be able to collect a full roast dinner, complete with all the trimmings to enjoy at home. Our roasts will be served hot and ready to eat and be available for collection from the carpark at a pre-arranged time to ensure maximum freshness.
Orders are to be taken over email and paid for in advance. As ever please let us know of any allergies/dietary requirements when you place your order.
THE MENU
Salt marsh leg of lamb £14
Free range roast chicken (off the bone) £13
Slow cooked top rump of beef £14
Chestnut, mushroom and spinach wellington (VE) £12.50
Cashew nut, squash and red pepper nut loaf (V, VE opt) £12.50
Served with: roast potatoes, homemade yorkie, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, buttered cabbage and cauliflower, leek & cheddar bake.
Dark chocolate and almond brownie served with vanilla ice cream £5.50
To order please email us at
Info@Theswaninnlewes.co.uk. Let me know your order and your preferred collection time and we’ll get cracking.
All our Love.
The Swan
The Swan
*DEADLINE FOR GETTING THOSE ORDERS IN IS 9AM FRIDAY MORNING!😁*
SWAN SUNDAY ROAST COLLECTION
**STARTING SUNDAY 7Th JUNE**
If you're missing a pub roast any where near as much as we're missing customers to serve then hop on board for our inaugural Roast takeaway service.
Starting on Sunday 7th June, between the hours of 12.30-3pm you will be able to collect a full roast dinner, complete with all the trimmings to enjoy at home. Our roasts will be served hot and ready to eat and be available for collection from the carpark at a pre-arranged time to ensure maximum freshness.
For the first week we will be starting with a trial run of 50 roasts and a small menu. Orders are to be taken over email and paid for in advance. As ever please let us know of any allergies/dietary requirements when you place you're order.
THE MENU
Salt marsh leg of lamb £14
Free range roast chicken (off the bone) £13
Roasted portobello mushroom stuffed with walnuts, sun blushed tomato and swan garden herb; topped with halloumi (V, VE opt) £12.50
Cashew nut, squash and red pepper nut loaf (V, VE opt) £12.50
Served with: roast potatoes, homemade yorkie, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, buttered cabbage and cauliflower, leek & cheddar bake.
To order please email us at
Info@Theswaninnlewes.co.uk. Let me know your order and your preferred collection time and we’ll get cracking.
Thankyou and stay safe
All our Love.
The Swan
The Swan
SWAN SUNDAY ROAST COLLECTION
**STARTING SUNDAY 7Th JUNE**
If you're missing a pub roast any where near as much as we're missing customers to serve then hop on board for our inaugural Roast takeaway service.
Starting on Sunday 7th June, between the hours of 12.30-3pm you will be able to collect a full roast dinner, complete with all the trimmings to enjoy at home. Our roasts will be served hot and ready to eat and be available for collection from the carpark at a pre-arranged time to ensure maximum freshness.
For the first week we will be starting with a trial run of 50 roasts and a small menu. Orders are to be taken over email and paid for in advance. As ever please let us know of any allergies/dietary requirements when you place you're order.
THE MENU
Salt marsh leg of lamb £14
Free range roast chicken (off the bone) £13
Roasted portobello mushroom stuffed with walnuts, sun blushed tomato and swan garden herb; topped with halloumi (V, VE opt) £12.50
Cashew nut, squash and red pepper nut loaf (V, VE opt) £12.50
Served with: roast potatoes, homemade yorkie, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, buttered cabbage and cauliflower, leek & cheddar bake.
To order please email us at
Info@Theswaninnlewes.co.uk. Let me know your order and your preferred collection time and we’ll get cracking.
Thankyou and stay safe
All our Love.
The Swan