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The Dorset Arms Pub, Withyham, East Sussex

The Dorset Arms Pub

4.7
4.7
1075 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Hartfield
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    291 Bus stop, Dorset arms pub
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • East Sussex

    Great for scenic views

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dorset Arms Pub is consistently praised for its "lovely warm friendly atmosphere" and "excellent food and service." Diners appreciate the "delicious roast dinners" and "great ambience," making it a "gorgeous pub" in the heart of the Weald of Kent. Staff are described as "friendly and attentive," ensuring a "pleasurable experience."

1,075 Reviews

  1. Alison

    Brighton

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Marina

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Sylvia

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Samuel

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 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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  5. Andy

    West Sussex

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 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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  6. Patricia

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 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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  7. Michelle

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 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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  8. James

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 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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  9. Stephen

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 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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  10. PATRICK

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening, great service. Good pub food. Great ambience

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FAQs

The Dorset Arms Pub is rated 4.7 stars by 1075 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Dorset Arms Pub

Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • 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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