We are now taking December & Christmas bookings – call us 01892 770278 to make a reservation

Nominate an NHS or Key worker to win a minibreak

We were disappointed not to be able to continue with our free Dorset Arms home delivery service for longer, but it was important that we implemented the Government guidelines to keep everybody as safe as possible.

So thinking about what we could do to support the amazing NHS staff and frontline staff instead, we have decided to run another Mini Break competition.

So please nominate an NHS/Frontline/Key worker you know so that when lockdown is lifted we will have the opportunity to look after them and provide some much needed rest and relaxation after everything that they have given to all of us and our communities.

We are perfectly located on the edge of the stunning Ashdown Forest with its walks and scenery for those who are looking to explore the great outdoors, or for those who prefer a little retail relaxation we are an easy 15 minute drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and the famous Pantiles.

On offer for two people is an overnight stay in The Old School Cottage, conveniently nestled at the end of the garden, dinner for two in our restaurant with a bottle of house wine and a Full English Breakfast the next morning to set you up for the day.

Closing date for entry will be Wednesday 18th May 2020. Simply fill in the form below for your chance to win (one entry/nomination per person).

 

 

Terms and Conditions

The promoter is: The Dorset Arms whose registered office is at Buckhurst Park, Hartfield, Withyham TN7 4BL.

Prize includes a 1 night stay in a Double or Twin room (for 2), a 3 course dinner for 2 people in the restaurant with a bottle of house wine & Full English breakfast. Bar drinks are not included.

Prize cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.

All bookings will be subject to availability.

Travel and expenses not included. A form of payment for extras must be presented on arrival.

The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees of

The Dorset Arms and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or judging of the competition.

There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.

By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.

Route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are via www.dorset-arms.co.uk Dorset Arms Facebook and Instagram.

Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.

Closing date for entry will be Monday 18th May 2020. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.

No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.

The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows on our website.

The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control.

Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by The Dorset Arms.

The Dorset Arms is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.

The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.

Winners will be chosen at random once the Government guidelines have been lifted, from all entries received and verified & the judges decision is final.

The winner will be notified by email and/or DM on Instagram/Facebook once the pub has been re-opened in accordance with the Government’s Covid-19 guidelines. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 7 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.

The Dorset Arms will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected / is delivered.

The Dorset Arms decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.

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Published 4 May 2020

What our customers say

""Excellent food, service & a lovely varied menu too""

"Excellent food, service and a lovely, varied menu too. We had a great evening, thanks guys. Highly recommended for dinner."

Steve Price - September 2022 - Google

""They were always attentive and the food was excellent. We could not have asked for more...""

"We hired a pod for our 40th wedding anniversary. The staff managed to balance being always available but not a constant interruption. They were always attentive and the food was excellent. We could not have asked for more..."

Paul Stockley - October 2022 - Google

"Excellent meal, excellent service "

"Excellent meal, excellent service. Very happy friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere.
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Malcolm Barton - November 2022 - Google

""Food was excellent, service was fantastic""

"It was the first time I've been to the Dorset Arms. Food was excellent, service was fantastic and I would recommend eating here. I will be back again for the Sunday roast!
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Tony Laughlin - November 2022 - Google

"We will definitely go back"

"The service was efficient and courteous and the food was great. Overall, a very pleasant experience and reasonably priced. We will definitely go back."

January 2020 - TripAdvisor

"Better and better"

"Since the Restaurant was taken back by the estate, it has gone from strength to strength.Good locally sourced food, good ambience & service.We shall return!"

Christopher S. - November 2018 - TripAdvisor

"Fabulous food in authentic surroundings"

"Really lovely inn. Very welcoming with real old worlde charm. Great service. Had wonderful perfectly cooked sole in delicious sauce. Wish it was my local!"

Anne E. - June 2019 - TripAdvisor

"One of the best..."

"Food is excellent, service is great. The flat ironed chicken is to die for. Great value, brilliant atmosphere."

Gordon D. - March 2019 - TripAdvisor

"Wonderful dining experience"

"Will highly recommend the dorset to all my family & friends and will be visiting there again! All the staff were a pleasure to be around."

Jean W. - May 2019 - TripAdvisor

"Great food and lovely pub"

"We went on a Sunday evening and enjoyed a great roast. Service was excellent. Pub was classy without even trying."

March 2019 - OpenTable

  • Certificate of
    Excellence

    2015-2017 Winner, TripAdvisor

  • Diners' Choice
    Award 2018

    OpenTable

The Dorset Arms Instagram

We are delighted to introduce our very first ‘Curry Night’ on Thursday 21st November at The Dorset Arms. Come and join us for a delicious three course set menu at £30.00 per person featuring:
•A selection of sharing starters including homemade Pakoras, Samosas and Bhaji
• A choice of a Prawn, Chicken or Vegetable Curry with a selection of sides and accompaniments
• A pudding of Pistachio Kulfi
Call us on 01892 770 278 to book

We are delighted to introduce our very first ‘Curry Night’ on Thursday 21st November at The Dorset Arms. Come and join us for a delicious three course set menu at £30.00 per person featuring:
•A selection of sharing starters including homemade Pakoras, Samosas and Bhaji
• A choice of a Prawn, Chicken or Vegetable Curry with a selection of sides and accompaniments
• A pudding of Pistachio Kulfi
Call us on 01892 770 278 to book
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A cosy autumn scene at the Dorset Arms today! Hope you can join us this half term for a bite to eat from our delicious seasonal menu.

A cosy autumn scene at the Dorset Arms today! Hope you can join us this half term for a bite to eat from our delicious seasonal menu. ...

No tricks .. just treats here! Our famous Venison Cottage Pie is back on the menu.
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Made with venison delivered to us straight from The Buckhurst Estate, created to our secret recipe then topped with buttery mash and a cheddar cheese crumb ..if you haven’t tried it yet, it’s a must!
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No tricks .. just treats here! Our famous Venison Cottage Pie is back on the menu.

Made with venison delivered to us straight from The Buckhurst Estate, created to our secret recipe then topped with buttery mash and a cheddar cheese crumb ..if you haven’t tried it yet, it’s a must!
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Another wonderful new addition to our menu…Balsamic Roasted Fig Salad with Poached Pears, Candied Walnuts and Brighton Blue

Another wonderful new addition to our menu…Balsamic Roasted Fig Salad with Poached Pears, Candied Walnuts and Brighton Blue ...

Our House Smoked Duck Breast, Toasted Hazelnuts, Chicory & Raspberry Vinaigrette - a delicious new starter from our autumn menu..

Our House Smoked Duck Breast, Toasted Hazelnuts, Chicory & Raspberry Vinaigrette - a delicious new starter from our autumn menu.. ...

Next time you are in having a drink with us we highly recommend trying one of Chef’s selection of Roasted Nuts - currently on offer we have:
- Honey Roasted 
- Salt and Pepper 
- Miso and Chilli 
£1.50 per serving
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#barsnacks #roastednuts #pubsnacks #englishpubs #sussex #sussexpubs

Next time you are in having a drink with us we highly recommend trying one of Chef’s selection of Roasted Nuts - currently on offer we have:
- Honey Roasted
- Salt and Pepper
- Miso and Chilli
£1.50 per serving
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#barsnacks #roastednuts #pubsnacks #englishpubs #sussex #sussexpubs
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Our spellbinding Spiced Espresso Martini 🎃…
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A bewitching combination of:
- Maple syrup 
- Kahlua 
- Vodka
- Espresso 
- Mixed spice 
Spookily delicious …

Our spellbinding Spiced Espresso Martini 🎃…

A bewitching combination of:
- Maple syrup
- Kahlua
- Vodka
- Espresso
- Mixed spice
Spookily delicious …
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We are delighted to be hosting our first ‘Wreath-Making’ workshop with the brilliant @cobnar_flowers on Friday 29th November starting at 10.30 and includes:
• Wreath Workshop
• Mid-morning tea/coffee 
• 2 course set lunch 
• Glass of Mulled Wine 
£87.50 pp 
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The workshop will run for 2.5 hours and in that time you will learn how to create your very own gorgeous moss-based fresh pine wreath from scratch using a variety of seasonal items and embellishments such as:
🎄pine cones
🎄 dried fruit
🎄dried flowers 
🎄moss
🎄berries & ribbon
Gardening gloves and an apron are recommended. 
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Absolutely no need to worry if you haven’t have never given floristry a go before –  this class is perfect for everyone including beginners.
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Places are limited so please DM or call 01892 770278 to book your place.(deposit required to secure your space) 
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#englishpub #sussexlife #floristry #wreathmaking #wreathsofinstagram #sussexpubs #christmasfun #christmaswreath #muddysussex #pubsofinstagram #funwithfriends #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellslife #tunbridgewellsevents #pubswithrooms #dogfriendlypub #floristlife

We are delighted to be hosting our first ‘Wreath-Making’ workshop with the brilliant @cobnar_flowers on Friday 29th November starting at 10.30 and includes:
• Wreath Workshop
• Mid-morning tea/coffee
• 2 course set lunch
• Glass of Mulled Wine
£87.50 pp

The workshop will run for 2.5 hours and in that time you will learn how to create your very own gorgeous moss-based fresh pine wreath from scratch using a variety of seasonal items and embellishments such as:
🎄pine cones
🎄 dried fruit
🎄dried flowers
🎄moss
🎄berries & ribbon
Gardening gloves and an apron are recommended.

Absolutely no need to worry if you haven’t have never given floristry a go before – this class is perfect for everyone including beginners.

Places are limited so please DM or call 01892 770278 to book your place.(deposit required to secure your space)
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Ta-Dah!!!! It might be a bit grey and miserable everywhere this morning, but not here thanks to our sparkling new exterior..💫
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Ta-Dah!!!! It might be a bit grey and miserable everywhere this morning, but not here thanks to our sparkling new exterior..💫
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Join us for a warming pint of our guest ale, Harvey’s Old, by our beautiful fire 🔥 

#harveyslewes #harveysbrewery #autumn #harveysoldale #realale #beersofinstagram

Join us for a warming pint of our guest ale, Harvey’s Old, by our beautiful fire 🔥

#harveyslewes #harveysbrewery #autumn #harveysoldale #realale #beersofinstagram
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Our new paint work is looking so smart - not quite finished yet though ..#workinprogress
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Our new paint work is looking so smart - not quite finished yet though ..#workinprogress
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Warm Ginger Parkin with Caramelised Banana Cream - one of our delicious new seasonal puddings.

Warm Ginger Parkin with Caramelised Banana Cream - one of our delicious new seasonal puddings. ...

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