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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!!!

We can’t wait to welcome you all back – at the heart of The Dorset Arms is our customers and it has been very strange without you all.

We have been working behind the scenes to put into place all the systems required so that we are in line with the new government guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety.

We will have marquees on the front and back lawns so that we can contend with whatever the great British weather throws at us and tables will be placed at safe social distances.

To avoid disappointment please book a table or rooms by calling 01892 770278 or via our website.

We are hoping to up and running with a full menu (if possible) featuring some new dishes especially for the summer, as well as an afternoon tea with or without champagne to have with us or take away.

We are drilling down the finer points so please keep an eye out for take-away menus and additional garden room and Old School Cottage details.

We can’t wait to see you all on the 4th!

Category: What's on

Published 25 June 2020

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What our customers say

"Some of the best pub food we have sampled "

"Absolutely wonderful lunch following a 5 mile hike around Buckhurst Park and 100 acre Wood on a pleasant November day.
Some of the best pub food we have sampled in many years of dining out.
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KPollard - November 2025 - Google

""Would definitely recommend it here""

"Group of 12 work colleagues for a late lunch. Service was excellent and the food was really delicious. I had duck salad and it was very good indeed, followed by 3 tiny puddings, delicious. Would definitely recommend it here."

Nita R - September 2025 - TripAdvisor

"The food was delicious! Portions were generous and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal"

"Came here on a Saturday evening with family, having booked a few days prior. The pub is a very traditional English looking pub (which I love) and it was busy, which was also lovely to see. The food was delicious! Portions were generous and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I can highly recommend the Venison Ragu - it was delicious.
The staff were lovely, very friendly and attentive. How we haven’t come across this gem before I don’t know!! We shall definitely be returning."

Sarah P - September 2025 - TripAdvisor

""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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BB - May 2025 - Google

""The service was exceptional, food was delicious and the atmosphere was great - you are a great team" "

""We have just moved to the area and had some friends over so decided to book The Dorset Arms for their sunday roast. We were not disappointed at all. The service was exceptional. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. We had such a great time here that we will be sure to bring others here too. Amelie was great at taking my booking and looking after us. Thank you guys. You are a great team and we look forward to seeing you again soon.""

HS - February 2025 - Google

"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!"

Marina - February 2025 - OpenTable

""A warm inviting country pub with rooms ..""

"What a brilliant find. A warm.and inviting country pub with rooms. We had a fabulous dinner and breakfast the following morning. The Manager was so friendly and together with her staff... nothing was too much trouble..would highly recommend!"

Pippa R - October 2025 - TripAdvisor

""Really good, honest pub grub""

"Food was timely and well cooked, fresh and as described on the menu. Cosy atmosphere.
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Juan - October 2025 - OpenTable

"Lovely pub with welcoming open fire..."

"Good food and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back. A great find "

Lorna - November 2025 - OpenTable

"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 😁"

Chris Bull - February 2025 - Google

"Super dog friendly .."

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

Single lady guest - January 2025 - TripAdvisor

""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."

Steve Price - May 2025 - TripAdvisor

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