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C-19 Accredited as a ‘Safe place to work & visit’

We are delighted to have received accreditation from the CSC to certify that we are ‘a safe place to work and visit’ with regard to our C-19 procols as independently verified by CSC. As a CSC C-19 accredited site we have been recognised as: Clean and sanitise our site regularly We provide sufficient handwashing/sanitising facilities…

Eat out to help out – Extended for September

The Dorset Arms are delighted be extending the #eattohelpout scheme for September 2020. As with the August scheme we will be including Monday – Wednesday as well as now Thursday lunchtimes too.

COVID-19 Guidelines

If you are coming to the Dorset Arms to eat, drink or stay we would be very grateful if you could read through our customer guidelines about how we will be operating under the new government guidelines prior to your visit.

We are open!

We are #backinbusiness & are very excited to confirm that we will be re-opening The Dorset Arms & The Old School Cottage on Saturday 4th July at lunchtime!!!

Nominate an NHS or Key worker to win a minibreak

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.

Last Orders… just for now

In accordance with the newly updated Government guidelines and in the interests of everyone’s safety we are having to close completely and so sadly we are unable to open for takeaways. We would like to thank everyone for their incredible support and we look forward to seeing you all again as soon as the situation…

The Dorset Arms and the Covid-19 guidelines

Having done our very best to adapt to the ever changing landscape we all find ourselves in, we have shut our doors until further notice in line with the current government guidelines & in the interest of everyone’s safety.

Win a minibreak at The Dorset Arms

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.

Mother’s Day – Sunday 22nd March

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so to celebrate why not join us for lunch with your Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt – or whoever symbolises your lovely Mother to you.

Party Bookings

If you are thinking of a venue for your party whatever the occasion, then why not consider our Garden Room that seats up to 25, or The Gun Room for up to 12.

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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

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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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#fishdish #dishoftheday #fishandchips #sussexpubs #sussex #eastgrinstead #ashdownforest #dogfriendlypub #muddysussex #friyay #weekendvibes #publunch #localpub

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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

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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. ...

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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🎄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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“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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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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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.

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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. ...

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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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 ...