Christmas Opening Hours
Christmas Eve: 12.00 – 21.00hrs
Christmas Day: Pre-booked tables only
Boxing Day: Food Served food served 12.00-15.00, open until 17.00
Sunday 27th December: Food served 12.00-15.00 open until 17.00
Monday 28th December: Food Served 12.00-15.00 open until 17.00
Published 14 December 2020
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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."
""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..."
"Excellent meal, excellent service "
"Excellent meal, excellent service. Very happy friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere.
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""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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"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."
"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!"
"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!"
"One of the best..."
"Food is excellent, service is great. The flat ironed chicken is to die for. Great value, brilliant atmosphere."
"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."
"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."
Certificate of
Excellence
2015-2017 Winner, TripAdvisor
Diners' Choice
Award 2018
OpenTable
Dip into Summer with our Halloumi Fries & Sweet chilli dip - perfect as a starter or just to share ..
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Dip into Summer with our Halloumi Fries & Sweet chilli dip - perfect as a starter or just to share ..
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#sussexpubs #sussexlife #dogfriendlypubs #tunbridgewells #pubswithrooms #pubgarden #englishpubs #weekendvibes #ashdownforest #eastgrinstead #weekendgetaway #countrylife #weekendwalks #lunchwithfriends #pintofbeer
Come and get a slice of summer! The sun is shining and we will be opening our pizza oven every week on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-8pm .
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You can enjoy our delicious hand made pizzas ‘al fresco’ in our beautiful garden - feels like summer is finally here!
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#pizzalover #sussexlife #pizzatime #pizzaoven #pubgarden #dogfriendlypub #englishpub #lunchideas #sussexfood #ashdownforest #tunbridgewellsmums #englishpub #sussexkitchen #muddysussex #alfresco #lunchideas #pizzagram
Come and get a slice of summer! The sun is shining and we will be opening our pizza oven every week on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-8pm .
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You can enjoy our delicious hand made pizzas ‘al fresco’ in our beautiful garden - feels like summer is finally here!
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#pizzalover #sussexlife #pizzatime #pizzaoven #pubgarden #dogfriendlypub #englishpub #lunchideas #sussexfood #ashdownforest #tunbridgewellsmums #englishpub #sussexkitchen #muddysussex #alfresco #lunchideas #pizzagram
Our Chicken Caesar Salad is proving to be a summer salad hit and the great thing is that you can have it as a Starter or Main Course size ..
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#caesarsalad #chickencaesarsalad #saladrecipe #summersalad #sussexpubs #sussexlife #lightlunch #dogfriendlypub #pubswithrooms #ashdownforest #tunbridgewellsmums #lunchwithfriends
Our Chicken Caesar Salad is proving to be a summer salad hit and the great thing is that you can have it as a Starter or Main Course size ..
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#caesarsalad #chickencaesarsalad #saladrecipe #summersalad #sussexpubs #sussexlife #lightlunch #dogfriendlypub #pubswithrooms #ashdownforest #tunbridgewellsmums #lunchwithfriends
Whole Sea Bream stuffed with Fennel & Shallot served with a Pernod Sauce, Wilted Spinach and Sauté Potatoes
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#fishdish #fishoftheday #dishoftheday #sussexlife #sussexlife #pubsofinstagram #publife #pubswithrooms #tunbridgewells #eastgrinstead #muddysussex #pubswithrooms #stayinapub #seabream #lunchwithfriends #lightlunch
Whole Sea Bream stuffed with Fennel & Shallot served with a Pernod Sauce, Wilted Spinach and Sauté Potatoes
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#fishdish #fishoftheday #dishoftheday #sussexlife #sussexlife #pubsofinstagram #publife #pubswithrooms #tunbridgewells #eastgrinstead #muddysussex #pubswithrooms #stayinapub #seabream #lunchwithfriends #lightlunch
The sun has finally arrived making it the perfect day to introduce our delicious new summer salad.. Smoked Heritage Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella & Baby Basil Caprese Salad - perfect as a starter or for a light lunch..
The sun has finally arrived making it the perfect day to introduce our delicious new summer salad.. Smoked Heritage Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella & Baby Basil Caprese Salad - perfect as a starter or for a light lunch..
To celebrate #EnglishWineWeek why not try our very popular local English Sparkling Wines from our friends @bluebellvineyard estates
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The 2013 vintage Blanc de Blancs is crafted solely from Chardonnay grapes, delivering a refreshing aroma of lime and citrus blossoms, followed by crisp notes of gooseberry, elderflower, and peach.
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Or the 2018 vintage Sparkling Rosé contains 61% Pinot Noir, 39% Pinot Meunier.
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This elegant Rosé has aromas of soft peach, wild strawberry, raspberry and rose hip on the nose, underpinned by plum, Turkish delight, nectarine and violet notes that give a rounded wine with a delicate, creamy finish.
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#englishsparklingwine #englishsparkling #englishwinewednesday #gbwine #sussexsparklingwine #sussex #sussexlife #pubsofinstagram #sussexwine #englishwinemaking #englishwineweek #sparklingwines #sparklingwinelovers #pubgarden
To celebrate #EnglishWineWeek why not try our very popular local English Sparkling Wines from our friends @bluebellvineyard estates
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The 2013 vintage Blanc de Blancs is crafted solely from Chardonnay grapes, delivering a refreshing aroma of lime and citrus blossoms, followed by crisp notes of gooseberry, elderflower, and peach.
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Or the 2018 vintage Sparkling Rosé contains 61% Pinot Noir, 39% Pinot Meunier.
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This elegant Rosé has aromas of soft peach, wild strawberry, raspberry and rose hip on the nose, underpinned by plum, Turkish delight, nectarine and violet notes that give a rounded wine with a delicate, creamy finish.
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#englishsparklingwine #englishsparkling #englishwinewednesday #gbwine #sussexsparklingwine #sussex #sussexlife #pubsofinstagram #sussexwine #englishwinemaking #englishwineweek #sparklingwines #sparklingwinelovers #pubgarden
Dine, stay or getaway? You can do one or all with us here at The Dorset Arms.. Pop in for a pint or a delicious pub lunch or why not stay in Our Old School Cottage that’s looking lovely in the summer sunshine.
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With its 6 double en-suite bedrooms ( we have dog-friendly options too) it is the perfect place to stay and enjoy our beautiful corner of Sussex.
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Whether you are looking to explore the Ashdown Forest or head into Tunbridge Wells for some shopping in The Pantiles we are perfectly located for both.
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Have lunch or dinner with us and then just a short stroll through the garden is The Old School Cottage with its big comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, TV, Wi-Fi - all the ingredients you need for a great stay.
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With breakfast included in our room rates call now on 01892 770278 or book on-line.
#pubswithrooms #staycation #sussex #muddysussex #bedandbreakfast #tunbridgewellslife #ashdownforest #dogfriendlypub #localpub #minibreaks #weekendaway❤️ #b&b #englishpubs #christmaspartyideas #weekendgetaways #sussexlife #eastgrinstead #localpub #pubsofinstagram #englishpubs
Dine, stay or getaway? You can do one or all with us here at The Dorset Arms.. Pop in for a pint or a delicious pub lunch or why not stay in Our Old School Cottage that’s looking lovely in the summer sunshine.
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With its 6 double en-suite bedrooms ( we have dog-friendly options too) it is the perfect place to stay and enjoy our beautiful corner of Sussex.
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Whether you are looking to explore the Ashdown Forest or head into Tunbridge Wells for some shopping in The Pantiles we are perfectly located for both.
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Have lunch or dinner with us and then just a short stroll through the garden is The Old School Cottage with its big comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, TV, Wi-Fi - all the ingredients you need for a great stay.
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With breakfast included in our room rates call now on 01892 770278 or book on-line.
#pubswithrooms #staycation #sussex #muddysussex #bedandbreakfast #tunbridgewellslife #ashdownforest #dogfriendlypub #localpub #minibreaks #weekendaway❤️ #b&b #englishpubs #christmaspartyideas #weekendgetaways #sussexlife #eastgrinstead #localpub #pubsofinstagram #englishpubs
Our Buckhurst Venison Steak Pie with Mash and Seasonal Veg - perfect lunch for a slightly grey May day..
Our Buckhurst Venison Steak Pie with Mash and Seasonal Veg - perfect lunch for a slightly grey May day..
The Dorset Arms Quiz is back by popular demand ..🙌
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Our next Quiz Night will be on Tuesday 11th June from 6.30pm for a 7.00 start.
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Teams of up to a maximum of 6
£15 pp to include
Quiz entry
Pulled Pork Platter and Sides
Prizes on the night
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Spaces are limited so pre-booking is essential- please call us on
01892 770278 to register your team.
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#sussexpub #quiznight #localpub #quizzing #sussex #sussexlife #currynight #dogfriendlypub #nightout #muddysussex #ashdownforest #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellsevents #eastgrinstead
The Dorset Arms Quiz is back by popular demand ..🙌
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Our next Quiz Night will be on Tuesday 11th June from 6.30pm for a 7.00 start.
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Teams of up to a maximum of 6
£15 pp to include
Quiz entry
Pulled Pork Platter and Sides
Prizes on the night
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Spaces are limited so pre-booking is essential- please call us on
01892 770278 to register your team.
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#sussexpub #quiznight #localpub #quizzing #sussex #sussexlife #currynight #dogfriendlypub #nightout #muddysussex #ashdownforest #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellsevents #eastgrinstead
An exciting day of filming with a national broadcaster here today @dorset_arms_withyham and Buckhurst Park.. #waitandsee
An exciting day of filming with a national broadcaster here today @dorset_arms_withyham and Buckhurst Park.. #waitandsee
It’s back! Our delicious Crab on Toast, one of the most popular dishes on our menu, and something a little different from the usual ‘dressed crab’ … 🦀
It’s back! Our delicious Crab on Toast, one of the most popular dishes on our menu, and something a little different from the usual ‘dressed crab’ … 🦀
Spring Asparagus from Birchden Farm, Groombridge - very popular and simply delicious.. #lovelocal
Spring Asparagus from Birchden Farm, Groombridge - very popular and simply delicious.. #lovelocal
