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Summer is here – come and get a pizza the action!

We are delighted that our pizza oven & BBQ is now open from Wednesday- Sunday 12.00 – 18.00 (weather dependent) serving our delicious home-made pizzas, burgers & sandwiches from our garden bar. When we say home-made we mean it – with our famous Dorset Arms tomato sauce base, and delicious toppings combined with our hand…

Corney & Barrow ‘Wine & Dine’ Evening – Wed 26th April

We are delighted to announce we are hosting a Corney & Barrow Food and Wine Pairing ‘Wine & Dine’ Tasting Experience evening on Wednesday 26th April at 7pm with a 7.30 start. Our Head Chef has designed a delicious 5 course tasting menu with a 3 course cheese menu that have all been individually complimented…

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…

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What our customers say

"Great staff that all work hard "

"Yet again another fantastic meal, been a few times now, so friendly great staff that all work so hard at keeping everything going smoothly
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"We would have no hestitation in recommending it to others .."

"We have been to the Dorset Arms many times over the past few years and the standard has been consistently good. Lovely warm friendly atmosphere, nice staff and good food. Always a pleasurable experience. We would have no hesitation recommending it to others. Thank you for a great Sunday lunch!"

"Service was very efficient and very professional ..."

"The lovely staff here managed to squeeze me and my family in for a roast a couple of weeks ago and were very accommodating of my small children. Service was efficient and very professional, the pub was cosy and atmospheric and above all the food was top notch - the best roast I’ve had in years. We will be back!"

"One of the best roasts and staff were great .."

"Fabulous Sunday lunch. One of the best roasts and staff were great.
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"This was a lucky spur of the moment find..."

"This was a lucky spur of the moment find after an autumnal walk at nearby RSPB Broadwater Warren nature reserve. Welcome and service was really good, enough GF options to choose from and lovely quiet environment to enjoy a leisurely meal. And well worth a temporary lapse in vegetarian diet to savour the crispy pork belly bites (appetiser) and the venison steak (main). Wonderful."

"Lovely pub, quite traditional but the food is awesome."

"Lovely pub, quite traditional but the food is awesome. Only had Harvey’s on hand pump but IPAs, Guinness and lagers available. The smoked haddock on mustard mash was delicious. There’s a 7 mile walk that loops from this pub, so what’s not to like 😁"

"Super dog friendly .."

"Great service and fantastic value set menu. Interesting food and beautifully presented.super dog friendly Tooze will definitely be back soon"

""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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"Excellent food and service in their lovely dining room"

"Excellent food and service in their lovely dining room. Parfait to start was silky smooth and the chicken main dish was large and beautifully cooked. Three selections of cheese were enough for both of us! Thanks to the team who cooked for us and served.

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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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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 ..
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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.
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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 ...

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