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.
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Opening hours and facilities
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!