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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 stay and receive a welcome drink on arrival, dinner for 2, chosen from our ‘Spring Stays’ menu and breakfast for £120 per person ( min of 2 staying)

(all offers are subject to availability & are not available via 3rd part booking websites)

We also have dog friendly rooms available for your four legged friends too! 🐾 (#caninecleaningcharge applies)

Please call us on 01892 770278 to make your reservation.

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Published 9 February 2023

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

""The Sunday roast was exquisite""

"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

""Super Sunday lunch, charming service""

"Super Sunday lunch today. Delicious food, charming service, thank you. Great local pub, very welcoming."

EL - February 2026 - 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

"The Sunday roast was amazing.."

"Such a friendly and welcoming pub with a lovely atmosphere. We were walk-ins for Sunday lunch and managed to grab the last available table in the bar area next to the fire. The service was friendly and fast even though the pub was incredibly busy. The Sunday roast was amazing and a whole jug of gravy to share is a very welcome addition! I would definitely recommend, we will certainly be back!
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LTL - February 2026 - TripAdvisor

""Just splendid!" "

"Just splendid. Unpretentious, comfortable, stylish & tasty food!"

C G-S - January 2026 - Google

"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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