The Dorset Arms Pub

Name: The Dorset Arms Pub
Address: Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex, United Kingdom, TN7 4BD
Telephone: 01892 770278
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1084 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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

What 1,084 people are saying

The Dorset Arms Pub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

East Sussex
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dorset Arms Pub offers a "fantastic Sunday lunch" with excellent food and service. Guests praise its "lovely warm friendly atmosphere," "great ambience," and "authentic local pub" feel. The menu is interesting and consistently good, with highlights like "delicious roast" and "crab cakes." It's a delightful destination for a cozy meal.

1,084 Reviews

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Richard
Minneapolis5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal with my father and son. Always lovely people serving. Crab cakes good and my father and son’s roast excellent. Love this old pub on the Ashdown forest.
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Tim VIP
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fantastic sunday lunch, food, service and ambience were great. cant believe we have not visited before and will definately be coming back soon
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Chris
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant authentic local pub with great food and service
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Jeremy
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Lovely ambiance. Totally recommended.
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Stephen
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On a busy Sunday afternoon, the food and the service were excellent. Best pub food in the area.
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David
Essex2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great roast generous portions will definitely be back.
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Stephen
East Sussex1 review
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent but the white wine was served warm which was strange! We had to ask for ice twice so that we could make the wine colder.
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Raymond
East Sussex4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This venue offers an interesting menu, consistently good food and friendly service. I've been a regular customer for some years now and will continue to be so.
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David
Kent1 review
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friday lunchtime and a pleasantly busy buzz, but not noisy. Food and service first rate, highly recommended
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Alice
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious lunch with friendly and attentive team. Highly recommend.
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The Dorset Arms Pub is rated 4.7 stars by 1084 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD

Additional information

Neighborhood
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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