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Buckhurst Beef Boxes for sale

“Buckhurst Beef – A cut above” Our traditional, pure-bred, pedigree, Sussex Cattle herd is pasture-fed and reared on Buckhurst land in the heart of The Weald. One of the oldest native breeds of cattle in the UK, the ‘Traditional Sussex’ can trace its origins directly back to those found in the Weald of Sussex & Kent…

Spring Stays

On Mondays-Wednesdays from now until 31st of March 2023 we are delighted to be offering our Spring Stays so why not treat yourself to one of these amazing offers: 🌼Book a 3 night stay and get the 3rd night free 🌼Book a 2 night stay and get the 2nd half price 🌼Book a 1 night…

Blooming Marvellous!

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with the wonderful Bramley products who will now be featuring in The Old School Cottage bedrooms here at The Dorset Arms. Their products are made in the British countryside and are made using only the finest natural ingredients chosen for their different therapeutic properties. Essential oils are…

Our ‘Country Garden Lodges’- the perfect places for private dining

We are delighted to announce that we have launched our stunning ‘Country Garden Lodges’. We have 3 lodges available to book from today for all of your private dining events with prices starting from £25 midweek and £50 at the weekend (per lodge) We have two beautifully bespoke designs to choose from with the two…

With a heritage stretching back to the 1590s, expect old school charm at The Dorset Arms in the Sussex Weald. There are nine rooms – three above the pub and six in The Old School Cottage, which can also be booked in its entirety.. read more

Festive opening hours

We are looking forward to seeing you all this week (safely of course) to celebrate the run up to Christmas. • Our opening hours are as follows over the festive period & if you are coming to see us please book in advance if at all possible. • Christmas Eve Food will be served from:…

The Dorset Arms featured in The Times ‘Cosiest Pubs in the UK’

We were delighted to be featured in The Times’ Weekend section as one of the ‘cosiest pubs in the UK’ with a special mention for our ‘open fireplace, comfy armchairs & Sussex ales’. Our much loved favourites of fish and chips and our excellent Steak and Kidney pie were selected as menu highlights. See the…

“Extend your weekend”

We are delighted to be introducing our “Extend your Weekend” offer. Whether you have explored the walks in Ashdown Forest, shopped ’til you dropped in Tunbridge Wells, visited some of our local National Trust properties or just want to tuck yourselves away in our beautiful corner of Sussex .. why not ‘extend your weekend’ with…

Our pizza oven is now open on Thursdays & Fridays ( weather dependent)

We are delighted to have now opened our fantastic new cutom built, woodfired pizza oven – based on a traditional Roman bread oven design it can cook a pizza in just 90 seconds! We have been mixing, kneading, chopping, sprinkling & stoking our pizza oven to get everything ready for this exciting new addition to…

The Dorset Arms featured in ‘Best UK Pubs to visit’ by Tatler.com

There’s nothing quite like an English country pub. Now that hospitality has fully reopened, there’s surely nowhere better for a long-awaited catch up with friends and family than The Dorset Arms: the De La Warr family’s stunning pub in the pretty east Sussex village of Withyham. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3yk6W0e

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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."

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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 ...

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

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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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