The Dorset Arms Pub

4.7

1076 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 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

Location
Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD
Phone number
01892 770278
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

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

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."

1,076 Reviews

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MartinW
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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
Brighton
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 25, 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
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 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
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 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
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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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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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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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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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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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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The Dorset Arms Pub is rated 4.7 stars by 1076 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD

Additional information

Phone number
01892 770278
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

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