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When you bookĀ  a Valentineā€™s Day Stay with us you will receive a complimentary bottle of Prosecco in your room on arrival.

We also have a delicious Valentineā€™s Menu available on the night showcasing some of Sussex’s best ingredients Harveyā€™s Bitter, Buckhurst Beef, South Coast Lobster and sharing options for every course among other things .. whatā€™s not to love ?

To book your table or stay with us call 01892 770378 or click here

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Published 5 February 2024

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."

Steve Price - September 2022 - Google

""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..."

Paul Stockley - October 2022 - Google

"Excellent meal, excellent service "

"Excellent meal, excellent service. Very happy friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere.
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Malcolm Barton - November 2022 - Google

""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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Tony Laughlin - November 2022 - Google

"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."

January 2020 - TripAdvisor

"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!"

Christopher S. - November 2018 - TripAdvisor

"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!"

Anne E. - June 2019 - TripAdvisor

"One of the best..."

"Food is excellent, service is great. The flat ironed chicken is to die for. Great value, brilliant atmosphere."

Gordon D. - March 2019 - TripAdvisor

"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."

Jean W. - May 2019 - TripAdvisor

"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."

March 2019 - OpenTable

  • Certificate of
    Excellence

    2015-2017 Winner, TripAdvisor

  • Diners' Choice
    Award 2018

    OpenTable

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The Dorset Arms Quiz is back by popular demand ..šŸ™Œ
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Our next Quiz Night will be on Tuesday 11th June from 6.30pm for a 7.00 start.
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Teams of up to a maximum of 6 
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Pulled Pork Platter and Sides
Prizes on the night 
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The Dorset Arms Quiz is back by popular demand ..šŸ™Œ
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Our next Quiz Night will be on Tuesday 11th June from 6.30pm for a 7.00 start.
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Teams of up to a maximum of 6
Ā£15 pp to include
Quiz entry
Pulled Pork Platter and Sides
Prizes on the night
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Spaces are limited so pre-booking is essential- please call us on
01892 770278 to register your team.
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#sussexpub #quiznight #localpub #quizzing #sussex #sussexlife #currynight #dogfriendlypub #nightout #muddysussex #ashdownforest #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellsevents #eastgrinstead
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Itā€™s back! Our delicious Crab on Toast, one of the  most popular dishes on our menu, and something a little different from the usual ā€˜dressed crabā€™ ā€¦ šŸ¦€

Itā€™s back! Our delicious Crab on Toast, one of the most popular dishes on our menu, and something a little different from the usual ā€˜dressed crabā€™ ā€¦ šŸ¦€ ...

Spring Asparagus from Birchden Farm, Groombridge - very popular and simply delicious.. #lovelocal

Spring Asparagus from Birchden Farm, Groombridge - very popular and simply delicious.. #lovelocal ...

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Spot the differenceā€¦šŸ–¤ ...

Rumoured to be Taylor Swiftā€™s favourite cocktail the French Blonde has arrived at The Dorset Armsā€¦ 
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Combining Lillet Blanc, Saint Germaine, Grapefruit, and Lemon bitters itā€™s a delicious sophisticated, citrusy combination served super chilled with a slice of grapefruit - the perfect cocktail for spring. #happymonday

Rumoured to be Taylor Swiftā€™s favourite cocktail the French Blonde has arrived at The Dorset Armsā€¦
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Combining Lillet Blanc, Saint Germaine, Grapefruit, and Lemon bitters itā€™s a delicious sophisticated, citrusy combination served super chilled with a slice of grapefruit - the perfect cocktail for spring. #happymonday
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Loving the spring sunshine today in the garden - donā€™t forget if you are thinking of joining us over the Easter weekend we would love to see you so call 01892 770278 to book a table or book on-line.
#easterweekend #bankholiday #sussexpubs #sussexlife #dogfriendlypubs  #tunbridgewells #pubswithrooms #pubgarden #englishpubs #weekendvibes #ashdownforest #eastgrinstead #weekendgetaway #countrylife #weekendwalks #lunchwithfriends

Loving the spring sunshine today in the garden - donā€™t forget if you are thinking of joining us over the Easter weekend we would love to see you so call 01892 770278 to book a table or book on-line.
#easterweekend #bankholiday #sussexpubs #sussexlife #dogfriendlypubs #tunbridgewells #pubswithrooms #pubgarden #englishpubs #weekendvibes #ashdownforest #eastgrinstead #weekendgetaway #countrylife #weekendwalks #lunchwithfriends
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Our Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Salad .. the perfect Saturday lunch - you know where we areā€¦

Our Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Salad .. the perfect Saturday lunch - you know where we areā€¦ ...

The cocktail of the week is our Hugo Lemon Spritz a long and super refreshing combination of @gordonsginuk Lemon Gin, Elderflower, Prosecco, Soda water with Cucumber and Mint.

The cocktail of the week is our Hugo Lemon Spritz a long and super refreshing combination of @gordonsginuk Lemon Gin, Elderflower, Prosecco, Soda water with Cucumber and Mint. ...

Itā€™s Friday and we have a little ā€œspringā€ in our step now the evenings are getting lighterā€¦ whatever your plans are for the weekend why not pop in and join us for something to eat or a drink by the fire and your favourite four legged friends are welcome too ! šŸ¾ 
Call 01892 7720278 or see #linkinbio to book your table.

Itā€™s Friday and we have a little ā€œspringā€ in our step now the evenings are getting lighterā€¦ whatever your plans are for the weekend why not pop in and join us for something to eat or a drink by the fire and your favourite four legged friends are welcome too ! šŸ¾
Call 01892 7720278 or see #linkinbio to book your table.
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New to the menu, our delicious Fish Pie - the perfect dish for a Friday lunch.
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Filled to the brim with delicious fish and chips egg, coated in a creamy white sauce and topped with our buttery mash. #fishonfriday

New to the menu, our delicious Fish Pie - the perfect dish for a Friday lunch.
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Filled to the brim with delicious fish and chips egg, coated in a creamy white sauce and topped with our buttery mash. #fishonfriday
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