a new season is calling

THE PIG-in the South Downs

spring is when our south downs hideaway really comes into its own

Spring at THE PIG‑in the South Downs

The gardens are stretching awake, the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park become vibrant with flora and fauna again, and there’s a renewed excuse to linger outside in those first warm days with a glass in hand.

From fresh, garden‑led feasting dishes in our glass restaurant to those first pours of crisp rosé on our terrace overlooking the vineyard, and local bluebell walks, live music, and long, lazy afternoons that turn into evenings – this is springtime, the PIG way.

Outdoor eats this spring

As soon as spring so much as clears its throat, we’re out on the terrace at THE PIG-in the South Downs.

Soak up every last drop of al fresco-fuelled afternoons this spring and pull up a chair for a bite outside on our terrace, tucked just outside the hustle and bustle of the main restaurant.

This is slow, sun-on-your-face, top-button-undone dining. Dig into our ever-changing 25-mile menu outside, where lunch drifts into supper, another glass appears, and suddenly it’s golden hour.

Take a peek at our 25-Mile Menu

Our Chef’s Picks set lunch menu

Savour a little new season goodness from the Kitchen Garden; our Spring Chef’s Picks is our seasonal, set lunch menu created for lingering over with a glass in hand and good company around the table, for long midweek lunches and early suppers… just the thing to welcome in the start of the sunnier months!

Fresh, unfussy, proper comforting dishes with lashings of colour celebrating what’s just been pulled, picked or foraged from our veg beds and on our doorstep that morning.

Two courses for £28.50
Three courses for £32.50

Pull up a chair

Spring Events & Live Music

This season at THE PIG-in the South Downs is about good food, great company and the occasional soundtrack.

We’ll be hosting live music evenings, relaxed garden gatherings and seasonal events that celebrate what’s coming out of the ground right now.

Think acoustic sets, informal feasts, and the kind of evenings that start with “just one drink” and end much later than planned.

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Step Outside: Spring Walks & Garden Wanders

Just steps from our doorstep, you’ll find the rolling South Downs National Park and plenty of countryside rambles that show off the South Downs at its freshest – from blossom‑lined lanes to bluebell‑dotted woods.

Our team has pulled together some of their favourite local walks, perfect for working up an appetite before lunch or stretching things out after a leisurely breakfast.

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Golden hour: Buttered & Baked

After a long, countryside ramble, there’s only one sensible next step. Settle in for Buttered & Baked - generous, comforting and proudly un‑fussy, ‘perfect-for-3pm’ kind of moreish treats.

Think warm, savoury, cheesy, buttery bites and plentiful homebaked sweet things to finish. It’s the perfect pairing for a mid-week spring wander, whether you’re staying the night or just dropping in.

Have teatime, THE PIG way

Unwind in the Potting Sheds

Our treatment rooms are some of our favourite spots to hide out, tucked away in the peace and quiet of the Kitchen Garden. Sinking into a massage, facial or scrub while the rest of the world does its thing feels like a really good kind of treat.

It’s time carved out just for you.

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