The Dorset Arms Pub

4.7

1076 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Welcome to The Dorset Arms, one of Sussex's best kept secrets..

The Dorset Arms Public House in Withyham is an 18th century alehouse situated in the outstandingly beautiful Sussex Weald. Part of the historic Buckhurst Estate, the pub is named after the Earls and Dukes of Dorset, one time heads of the Sackville family, and shares a heritage of family ownership now headed by their descendant, the present Earl De La Warr.

Showcasing the best of what Sussex has to offer, our Head Chef has fine-tuned the classics and combined them with modern British dishes to provide a diverse and exciting menu.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
01892 770278
Website
http://www.dorset-arms.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have our Garden Room that seats 3 stunning private drinks/dining lodges themed around Apres Ski in our garden that are available for hire. They are the perfect venue for any celebration you are planning. Two of our 3 lodges seat 10 guests and the third can accommodate 24 seated and 30 standing guests.

Location
Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD
Area
Hartfield
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
291 Bus stop, Dorset arms pub
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,076 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

East Sussex
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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The Dorset Arms Pub is a charming English retreat offering "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests adore its "great atmosphere" and "beautiful setting," with a menu showcasing "locally sourced" ingredients. Frequent praise for their "friendly and attentive staff" ensures a welcoming experience. Ideal for a memorable meal with friends and family.

1,076 Reviews

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MartinW
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice quiet pub, great service with excellent food . A bit pricey though.
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Alison
Brighton4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a very nice meal and good service, however we all felt very cold and asked for a nearby electric radiator to be turned on, which was done immediately without any fuss.
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Marina
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We have been to the Dorset Arms many times over the past few years and the standard has been consistently good. Lovely warm friendly atmosphere, nice staff and good food. Always a pleasurable experience. We would have no hesitation recommending it to others. Thank you for a great Sunday lunch!
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Sylvia
London4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our meal very much, the staff were nice but there were staff shortages in the kitchen which resulted in slow service. When we gently mentioned this they insisted on deducting the cost of our main meals from the bill. We did not want this but they were insistent. We would definitely return and recommend to our friends.
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Samuel
London1 review
3.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Went on a Monday for lunch. There was a very long wait for our main course, and we think the food didn't represent good value for money compared to the other two pubs we tried in the area. The 'pheasant crumble' dish was too unusual and tasted average at best. Would have preferred a simple piece of roasted meat. The terrine starter was yummy.
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Andy
West Sussex8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yet again another fantastic meal, been a few times now, so friendly great staff that all work so hard at keeping everything going smoothly
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Patricia
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a great meal. Service was by some delightful young people but they were very busy!
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Michelle
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious roast and cozy atmosphere. We enjoyed our lunch at this destination pub
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James
Manchester2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub. Food was good, especially the desserts. Pheasant a little over cooked. Staff generally very pleasant though the Younger ones are just ‘going through the motions’, no real engagement with customers and could be more attentive.
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Stephen
Newcastle3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pub has a great ambience and is a pleasure to visit. Excellent food and service. We will definitely come here again.
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The Dorset Arms Pub is rated 4.7 stars by 1076 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD

Additional information

Area
Hartfield
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
291 Bus stop, Dorset arms pub
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.dorset-arms.co.uk/
Phone number
01892 770278
Private party facilities
We have our Garden Room that seats 3 stunning private drinks/dining lodges themed around Apres Ski in our garden that are available for hire. They are the perfect venue for any celebration you are planning. Two of our 3 lodges seat 10 guests and the third can accommodate 24 seated and 30 standing guests.

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Diners' Choice Awards

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