The Dorset Arms
Buckhurst Park, Withyham
Welcome to the Dorset Arms
Traditional hospitality in the heart of the Sussex Weald
The Dorset Arms is a village pub that combines the proud heritage of the De La Warr family and Buckhurst Park – with our relaxed and welcoming restaurant, bar and garden as well as our rooms that give you a home from home.
We offer a wide range of drinks, a great selection of beers and wines from Berry Brothers & Rudd as well as our popular and ever changing menus that showcase the very best of local & seasonal dishes all making up our modern British menu.
So whether you want to enjoy a quiet pint, are joining friends and family for lunch, or looking to stay in the beautiful Sussex countryside, The Dorset Arms is a great place to visit.
Eat & Drink
Eat at the Dorset Arms
We are committed to freshness and using local ingredients whenever possible.
Our menus offer a wide selection with our ever changing ‘specials’ allowing us to use local & seasonal ingredients as well as Buckhurst Estate produce & exceptional food from Sussex and artisan suppliers – not forgetting our very own Buckhurst Sausage, made to Lord De La Warr’s own recipe.
Stay
Stay at the Dorset Arms
Each of our nine rooms have been uniquely designed by Lady De La Warr to reflect the history and character of The Dorset Arms.
What our customers say
"A complete joy! "
"Failed to book in advance, however what a gem the bar man is. Allowed us to eat in front of the fire and so glad I did lamb ragu parpadelle and absolutely delicious. a complete joy. thank you ever so much ❤️"
"If anyone is looking for the ‘best Sunday Roast’ I can’t reccomend the Dorset Arms in Withyham enough""
"If anyone is looking for the ‘best Sunday Roast’ I can’t reccomend the Dorset Arms in Withyham enough!! Idyllic country village 20 mins outside of Tunbridge Wells, warm atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff. The Sunday roast was exquisite, well portioned and cooked to absolute perfection eveyone should try this The Dorset Arms, Withyham
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"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"
""Hidden Gem" "
" stumbled across the Dorset Arms while in the area and what caught my eye straight away was the sight of oysters on the menu, not something you expect from a traditional pub tucked away in the middle of Sussex. Naturally, curiosity (and a love of good seafood) led me in.
I was genuinely impressed. The Mersey oysters were outstanding, fresh, briny, and as good as any I’ve had. In fact, I usually swear by the oysters at Smiths in Wapping, which are hard to top, but these were right up there.
The staff were polite, the atmosphere relaxed, and the food far exceeded expectations. If you are anywhere near the area, the Dorset Arms is absolutely worth a visit, especially if you’re an oyster lover."
""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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Certificate of
Excellence2015-2017 Winner, TripAdvisor
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Diners' Choice
Award 2018OpenTable
Our Menus
Exceptional food using the best
local and seasonal produce
We use the very best of local Sussex produce to create modern, British menus with a strong focus on using the best ingredients simply.
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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.
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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
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.
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
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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🎄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
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
“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
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
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.
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
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
Another wonderful new addition to our menu…Balsamic Roasted Fig Salad with Poached Pears, Candied Walnuts and Brighton Blue
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Opening Hours
| Mon & Tue: | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Wed - Sat: | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Sun: | 12:00 - 18:00 |
Kitchen Hours
| Mon & Tue | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| Wed - Fri: | 12:00 - 14:30 18:00 - 20:30 |
| Sat: | 12:00 - 20:30 |
| Sun: | 12:00 - 16:00 |