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***Saturday 25th January – BURNS NIGHT  MENU FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS – Call 01892 770278 to book now ***

Join us for some Highland Spirit on Burn’s Night – Saturday 25th January

Why not cheer up a January weekent and  join us in celebrating Scotland’s famous Bard on Saturday 25th January. Our Head Chef has put togther a selection of Scottish Specials that you can combine for the full Scottish experience or pick and choose with our Dorset Arms favourites from the a la carte menu:

Cullen Skink £8.95 

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Haggis, Neeps & Tatties with a Whisky Cream Sauce £18.95 

Gamekeeper’s Pie topped with Mashed Neeps & Tatties £18.50 

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Vanilla and Whisky Pannacotta with Shortbread £9.00 

Why not add a Dram of one of our Scottish Single Malts

Macallan Gold £7.50 

Talisker £7.50 

Laphroaig £7.00 

Dalwhinnie Winter’s Gold £6.80

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Published 13 January 2025

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""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

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Our epic Fish and Chips is consistently one of the most popular dishes on our menu.
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Beautifully soft, flaky Rye Bay Cod in deliciously crispy beer batter served with minted pea purée and triple cooked hand cut chips- the perfect way to kick off the weekend!
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Our epic Fish and Chips is consistently one of the most popular dishes on our menu. • Beautifully soft, flaky Rye Bay Cod in deliciously crispy beer batter served with minted pea purée and triple cooked hand cut chips- the perfect way to kick off the weekend! . . . . . . . #fishdish #dishoftheday #fishandchips #sussexpubs #sussex #eastgrinstead #ashdownforest #dogfriendlypub #muddysussex #friyay #weekendvibes #publunch #localpub

Our epic Fish and Chips is consistently one of the most popular dishes on our menu.
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Beautifully soft, flaky Rye Bay Cod in deliciously crispy beer batter served with minted pea purée and triple cooked hand cut chips- the perfect way to kick off the weekend!
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#fishdish #dishoftheday #fishandchips #sussexpubs #sussex #eastgrinstead #ashdownforest #dogfriendlypub #muddysussex #friyay #weekendvibes #publunch #localpub ...

We are warming up our cosy corner of Sussex on this wet and windy day .. why not escape the wind and rain pop in and join us for lunch or a drink by the fire ..
#sussexlife #ashdownforest #pubswithrooms #dogfriendlypub #sussex #eastgrinstead #englishpubs #tunbridgewellsmums

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We are warming up our cosy corner of Sussex on this wet and windy day .. why not escape the wind and rain pop in and join us for lunch or a drink by the fire .. #sussexlife #ashdownforest #pubswithrooms #dogfriendlypub #sussex #eastgrinstead #englishpubs #tunbridgewellsmums

We are warming up our cosy corner of Sussex on this wet and windy day .. why not escape the wind and rain pop in and join us for lunch or a drink by the fire ..
#sussexlife #ashdownforest #pubswithrooms #dogfriendlypub #sussex #eastgrinstead #englishpubs #tunbridgewellsmums ...

Rye Bay Whole Roast Lemon Sole, New Potatoes, Samphire, Mussels, Lemon Butter ..a delicious dish from our Autumn menu.

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Rye Bay Whole Roast Lemon Sole, New Potatoes, Samphire, Mussels, Lemon Butter ..a delicious dish from our Autumn menu.

Rye Bay Whole Roast Lemon Sole, New Potatoes, Samphire, Mussels, Lemon Butter ..a delicious dish from our Autumn menu. ...

It’s almost that time of year again and we are busy taking Christmas bookings for December so if you are thinking of a glass of festive cheer, a get together with family and friends or a work celebration join us for a tree-mendous run up to Christmas.
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Whether you are looking to book a table for 2 or 22 we have a superb Christmas Party menu offering a delicious selection of your festive favourites as well as some Dorset Arms specials
🎄 2 Courses £32.50
🎄 3 Courses £40.00
(Pre-order required with £10 deposit pp)
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To book your table call us 01892 770278 or via link in bio
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#christmasspirit #englishpub #publife #hospitality #sussex #sussexlife #christmasparty #pubsofinstagram #tunbridgewells #cosypub #muddystilettos #staycation #pubswithrooms #pubstagram #tunbridgewells #tunbridgewellsmums #ashdownforest #bedandbreakfast #localpub #christmaspartyfood #partytime #eastgrinstead

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It’s almost that time of year again and we are busy taking Christmas bookings for December so if you are thinking of a glass of festive cheer, a get together with family and friends or a work celebration join us for a tree-mendous run up to Christmas. • Whether you are looking to book a table for 2 or 22 we have a superb Christmas Party menu offering a delicious selection of your festive favourites as well as some Dorset Arms specials 🎄 2 Courses £32.50 🎄 3 Courses £40.00 (Pre-order required with £10 deposit pp) • To book your table call us 01892 770278 or via link in bio . . . . . . . . #christmasspirit #englishpub #publife #hospitality #sussex #sussexlife #christmasparty #pubsofinstagram #tunbridgewells #cosypub #muddystilettos #staycation #pubswithrooms #pubstagram #tunbridgewells #tunbridgewellsmums #ashdownforest #bedandbreakfast #localpub #christmaspartyfood #partytime #eastgrinstead

It’s almost that time of year again and we are busy taking Christmas bookings for December so if you are thinking of a glass of festive cheer, a get together with family and friends or a work celebration join us for a tree-mendous run up to Christmas.
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Whether you are looking to book a table for 2 or 22 we have a superb Christmas Party menu offering a delicious selection of your festive favourites as well as some Dorset Arms specials
🎄 2 Courses £32.50
🎄 3 Courses £40.00
(Pre-order required with £10 deposit pp)
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To book your table call us 01892 770278 or via link in bio
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#christmasspirit #englishpub #publife #hospitality #sussex #sussexlife #christmasparty #pubsofinstagram #tunbridgewells #cosypub #muddystilettos #staycation #pubswithrooms #pubstagram #tunbridgewells #tunbridgewellsmums #ashdownforest #bedandbreakfast #localpub #christmaspartyfood #partytime #eastgrinstead ...

🎄Christmas is 6 weeks today🎄so to help with your party planning and your festive fun here are our Christmas and New Year opening hours - if you have any queries or would like to make a booking please call 01892 770278
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#christmastime #christmasparty #sussexlife #sussex #pubswithrooms #sussexpubs #dogfriendlypub #christmashours #partyplanning

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🎄Christmas is 6 weeks today🎄so to help with your party planning and your festive fun here are our Christmas and New Year opening hours - if you have any queries or would like to make a booking please call 01892 770278 . . . . . . . #christmastime #christmasparty #sussexlife #sussex #pubswithrooms #sussexpubs #dogfriendlypub #christmashours #partyplanning

🎄Christmas is 6 weeks today🎄so to help with your party planning and your festive fun here are our Christmas and New Year opening hours - if you have any queries or would like to make a booking please call 01892 770278
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Fire up your week and pop in for cosy pint or why not join us for something to eat from our bar snack or a la carte menu..
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#cosypub #englishpub #fireside #sussex #sussexlife #muddysussex #dogfriendlypub #pubswithrooms #publife #Publunch #pintofbeer #tunbridgewells #tunbridgewellsmums #christmaspartyideas #christmaspartyseason #eastgrinstead #ashdownforest

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Fire up your week and pop in for cosy pint or why not join us for something to eat from our bar snack or a la carte menu.. . . . . . . . . . #cosypub #englishpub #fireside #sussex #sussexlife #muddysussex #dogfriendlypub #pubswithrooms #publife #Publunch #pintofbeer #tunbridgewells #tunbridgewellsmums #christmaspartyideas #christmaspartyseason #eastgrinstead #ashdownforest

Fire up your week and pop in for cosy pint or why not join us for something to eat from our bar snack or a la carte menu..
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#cosypub #englishpub #fireside #sussex #sussexlife #muddysussex #dogfriendlypub #pubswithrooms #publife #Publunch #pintofbeer #tunbridgewells #tunbridgewellsmums #christmaspartyideas #christmaspartyseason #eastgrinstead #ashdownforest ...

“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
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“For the fallen” by Robert Laurence Binyon 1869-1914
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#lestweforget #armisticeday #poppies #wewillrememberthem

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“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” • “For the fallen” by Robert Laurence Binyon 1869-1914 . . . . . . #lestweforget #armisticeday #poppies #wewillrememberthem

“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
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“For the fallen” by Robert Laurence Binyon 1869-1914
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#lestweforget #armisticeday #poppies #wewillrememberthem ...

Today is International Stout Day..What better way to celebrate than to join us at The Dorset Arms for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness and a Buckhurst Scotch Egg by the fire.
#pubfood #Guinness #fire #stout #beeroftheday #pub

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Today is International Stout Day..What better way to celebrate than to join us at The Dorset Arms for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness and a Buckhurst Scotch Egg by the fire. #pubfood #Guinness #fire #stout #beeroftheday #pub

Today is International Stout Day..What better way to celebrate than to join us at The Dorset Arms for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness and a Buckhurst Scotch Egg by the fire.
#pubfood #Guinness #fire #stout #beeroftheday #pub ...

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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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 ...

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.

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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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#pieoftheday #cottagepie #venison #venisonrecipes #localproduce #lovelocal #publunch #sussexpub #englishpubs #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellslife #tunbridgewellsfood #ashdownforest #eastgrinstead #dogfriendlypub #pubwithrooms

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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! . . . . . . . . . #pieoftheday #cottagepie #venison #venisonrecipes #localproduce #lovelocal #publunch #sussexpub #englishpubs #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellslife #tunbridgewellsfood #ashdownforest #eastgrinstead #dogfriendlypub #pubwithrooms

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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#pieoftheday #cottagepie #venison #venisonrecipes #localproduce #lovelocal #publunch #sussexpub #englishpubs #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellslife #tunbridgewellsfood #ashdownforest #eastgrinstead #dogfriendlypub #pubwithrooms ...

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

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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 ...

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