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The Piltdown Man Gastro Pub, Goldbridge Road (A272), Piltdown, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3XL
The Piltdown Man Gastro Pub

About us

Great service, delicious food

The Piltdown Man, named after the renowned Piltdown Man hoax, is in the hamlet of Piltdown, East Sussex. When you visit us, you’ll receive a warm welcome, all the comforts of a country pub and, above all, great food.

In early 2024, Lauren and Towfique Ahmed took over The Piltdown Man, a place they had long admired. Having met during their early careers in hospitality, the couple’s aim is to provide exceptional service alongside delicious food.

Local ingredients

Supporting seasonal produce

Quality is paramount at The Piltdown Man. We are committed to using local ingredients and partnering with nearby suppliers to include fresh, seasonal produce throughout the year.

Our menus feature traditional pub favourites alongside a variety of seasonal dishes – all complemented by carefully selected wines, beers and spirits.

A warm welcome

For any occasion

Service and professionalism are at the core of our kitchen and front-of-house operations, creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers.

You can savour casual pub fare in the bar area, where dogs are also welcome.

For more formal dining, our restaurant is a comfortable, relaxed setting, ideal for family gatherings and friendly get-togethers.

Beer garden

Relax and enjoy the view

The Piltdown Man is set in the heart of the stunning East Sussex countryside.

Our large garden has play areas for both younger and older children, and plenty of seating for leisurely drinks or alfresco dining in warm weather. You can sit in comfort and enjoy the wonderful views.

And, if there’s a shower, you can retreat to our large, covered gazebo. In the winter our gazebo is fully enclosed and heated, so you can enjoy fresh air dining in any weather.

Ready to visit us?

Opening hours and facilities

Parking

There is ample off-road parking in our large car parks.

Venue hire

Our rooms are available to hire for functions and parties.
Find out more.

Accommodation

Coming soon, The Garden Room will be available to book for up to 4 people.

Pub opening times

Monday to Thursday 12pm to 10pm
Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm
Sunday 12pm to 9pm

Food service available

Monday to Saturday 12pm to 9pm
Sunday 12pm to 8pm

A family business

Built on a passion for service

As well as the Piltdown Man, Lauren and Towfique also run Amira’s Kitchen and the Soirée Lounge Bar in Uckfield.

Amira’s Kitchen is named after their first daughter and was opened in 2017 when she was just 11 months. Popular cocktail bar, Soirée Lounge Bar followed in 2019, when their second daughter, Surah, was just 5 months old.

It seemed the perfect time to embark on a new venture at The Piltdown Man when daughter number three, Inaya, joined the family in 2024!