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Our pizza oven is now open on Thursdays & Fridays ( weather dependent)
We are delighted to have now opened our fantastic new cutom built, woodfired pizza oven – based on a traditional Roman bread oven design it can cook a pizza in just 90 seconds! We have been mixing, kneading, chopping, sprinkling & stoking our pizza oven to get everything ready for this exciting new addition to…
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The Dorset Arms featured in ‘Best UK Pubs to visit’ by Tatler.com
There’s nothing quite like an English country pub. Now that hospitality has fully reopened, there’s surely nowhere better for a long-awaited catch up with friends and family than The Dorset Arms: the De La Warr family’s stunning pub in the pretty east Sussex village of Withyham. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3yk6W0e
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Our marquee and garden are now open!
We are delighted that our garden and marquee tables are now available for bookings and we can now welcome people from 2 households or groups of up to 6 people from mixed households (including children), to enjoy some alfresco eating and drinking with us. As our number of tables is limited we would be very…
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Thank you and welcome back…
“It has been a year like no other for us all and especially at The Dorset Arms, Withyham. We have opened, closed and re-opened and then closed again, all in line with the Government guidelines. We know that without the commitment of our dedicated team and the support of our suppliers and our wonderful customers…
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Housekeeper/Pub Cleaner Job
Housekeeper/Pub Cleaner Job Advert The Dorset Arms is a privately owned, thriving village pub in the village of Hartfield with 9 high standard, beautiful rooms. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, customer-focused individual with an exceptional eye for detail to work full time within our busy Housekeeping team. The responsibilities of the role are:…
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Christmas Opening Times
Christmas Opening Hours Christmas Eve: 12.00 – 21.00hrs Christmas Day: Pre-booked tables only Boxing Day: Food Served food served 12.00-15.00, open until 17.00 Sunday 27th December: Food served 12.00-15.00 open until 17.00 Monday 28th December: Food Served 12.00-15.00 open until 17.00
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**Win your Christmas Day Lunch**
Book your Christmas Day lunch with us at The Dorset Arms and you will automatically be entered into the draw where the winner will win the cost of their meal… our Christmas gift to you. We have our last few Christmas Day tables left & all bookings are being made within the current government…
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Christmas Menus 2020
Family, food and friends have never been more important than they are this year – so however you want to celebrate Christmas we have menus to cater for whatever you need. From a Christmas cocktail or two to a festive get together or a family feast we have menus to suit all occasions, available from…
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Book a 2 night mid-week stay and 1 night is on us – Yes really!
From September 2020 to November 2020 when you pre-book a two night midweek stay using the code: DLW1109 at The Dorset Arms (Monday- Friday)* then the second night is on us. Located in the heart of the stunning Sussex countryside we are dogfriendly and perfectly placed for wonderful walks and places to visit. So whether…
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Now closing at 10pm
In keeping with the new Government guidelines, from the 24th September until further notice we will be closing the pub at 10pm – so the following timing adjustments will now apply to our service. Service Times The bar will be open from 12.00-10.00pm with last orders at the bar at 9.30pm. We will serving food…
Read MoreWhat 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."
""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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"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."
"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!"
"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!"
"One of the best..."
"Food is excellent, service is great. The flat ironed chicken is to die for. Great value, brilliant atmosphere."
"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."
"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."
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Rumoured to be Taylor Swift’s favourite cocktail the French Blonde has arrived at The Dorset Arms…
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Combining Lillet Blanc, Saint Germaine, Grapefruit, and Lemon bitters it’s a delicious sophisticated, citrusy combination served super chilled with a slice of grapefruit - the perfect cocktail for spring. #happymonday
Rumoured to be Taylor Swift’s favourite cocktail the French Blonde has arrived at The Dorset Arms…
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Combining Lillet Blanc, Saint Germaine, Grapefruit, and Lemon bitters it’s a delicious sophisticated, citrusy combination served super chilled with a slice of grapefruit - the perfect cocktail for spring. #happymonday
Thanks so much aeightbikeco so lovely to see you all and pleased we could help by providing the beer 🍻 !!
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aeightbikeco Big Easter Thanks to the 30 riders who joined us for our very first @hotchillee.cc x aeightbikeco x @opencycle Sussex Gravel Social!
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We were blessed with sunny skies, drying trails (only two muddy sections 😜), a coffee at @kingdom_pen and a beer at the @dorset_arms_withyham 🍻
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Two brilliant groups of Hotchillee regulars, #AEIGHTBIKECO regulars and some brilliant new faces too!
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We were delighted to show you some of our trails. Join us on the 27th of April for the second ride (details to follow)!
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📸 by @sventhiele - download the Hotchillee App for the full gallery!
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Thanks to Open for the RC bikes. Open bikes can be purchased via Hotchillee or AEIGHT, so if you’re interested in a test ride or a custom build, please get in touch!
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Thanks also to @schwalbetyresuk - I rode the G-One Bite TLE for this ride. Again, available via AEIGHT 🔥
Thanks so much aeightbikeco so lovely to see you all and pleased we could help by providing the beer 🍻 !!
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aeightbikeco Big Easter Thanks to the 30 riders who joined us for our very first @hotchillee.cc x aeightbikeco x @opencycle Sussex Gravel Social!
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We were blessed with sunny skies, drying trails (only two muddy sections 😜), a coffee at @kingdom_pen and a beer at the @dorset_arms_withyham 🍻
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Two brilliant groups of Hotchillee regulars, #AEIGHTBIKECO regulars and some brilliant new faces too!
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We were delighted to show you some of our trails. Join us on the 27th of April for the second ride (details to follow)!
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📸 by @sventhiele - download the Hotchillee App for the full gallery!
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Thanks to Open for the RC bikes. Open bikes can be purchased via Hotchillee or AEIGHT, so if you’re interested in a test ride or a custom build, please get in touch!
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Thanks also to @schwalbetyresuk - I rode the G-One Bite TLE for this ride. Again, available via AEIGHT 🔥
Loving the spring sunshine today in the garden - don’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 - don’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
Our Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Salad .. the perfect Saturday lunch - you know where we are…
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.
It’s Friday and we have a little “spring” in our step now the evenings are getting lighter… 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 ! 🐾
Call 01892 7720278 or see #linkinbio to book your table.
It’s Friday and we have a little “spring” in our step now the evenings are getting lighter… 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 ! 🐾
Call 01892 7720278 or see #linkinbio to book your table.
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
We’re thrilled to let you know that we have been nominated for BEST DESTINATION PUB in the @muddy_sussex Awards 2024 in Sussex.
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The first round of Nominations run until 14 MARCH, with the 5 businesses with the most nominations going to through to the Finals.
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Every nomination counts so we would be very grateful if you could take 2 minutes to vote to get us through to the finals! Voting link in bio ⬆️
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#MuddyAwards2024
#InLoveWithLocal #sussex #sussexpubs #localbusiness #ashdownforest #mussdysussex #localpub #tunbridgewells #pubswithrooms #dogfriendlypub
We’re thrilled to let you know that we have been nominated for BEST DESTINATION PUB in the @muddy_sussex Awards 2024 in Sussex.
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The first round of Nominations run until 14 MARCH, with the 5 businesses with the most nominations going to through to the Finals.
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Every nomination counts so we would be very grateful if you could take 2 minutes to vote to get us through to the finals! Voting link in bio ⬆️
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#MuddyAwards2024
#InLoveWithLocal #sussex #sussexpubs #localbusiness #ashdownforest #mussdysussex #localpub #tunbridgewells #pubswithrooms #dogfriendlypub
Don’t forget it’s Mothering Sunday this weekend and due to a lovely increase in demand we will be serving food until 7pm.
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So, if you are looking to celebrate with a late lunch give us a call on 01892 770277 as we have our last few remaining tables available.
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#mothersday #motheringsunday #familytime #weekendvibes #sussexpub #sussexlife #sussexpub #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellslife #dogfriendlypub #eastgrinstead #muddysussex #sundaylunch #sundayroast #pubswithrooms #publunch #familyandfriends❤️ #pubsofinstagram
Don’t forget it’s Mothering Sunday this weekend and due to a lovely increase in demand we will be serving food until 7pm.
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So, if you are looking to celebrate with a late lunch give us a call on 01892 770277 as we have our last few remaining tables available.
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#mothersday #motheringsunday #familytime #weekendvibes #sussexpub #sussexlife #sussexpub #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellslife #dogfriendlypub #eastgrinstead #muddysussex #sundaylunch #sundayroast #pubswithrooms #publunch #familyandfriends❤️ #pubsofinstagram
So lovely that the evenings are getting lighter … not quite pub garden weather yet but won’t be long!
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#pubsofinstagram #sussex #englishpubs #sussexpub #localpub #bedandbreakfast #dogfriendly #staycation #familyroom #sussexlife #villagepub #localbusiness #ashdownforest #pubswithrooms #englishpub #countrylife
#muddysussex #tunbridgewells #eastgrinstead #weekendaway #weekendvibes
So lovely that the evenings are getting lighter … not quite pub garden weather yet but won’t be long!
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#pubsofinstagram #sussex #englishpubs #sussexpub #localpub #bedandbreakfast #dogfriendly #staycation #familyroom #sussexlife #villagepub #localbusiness #ashdownforest #pubswithrooms #englishpub #countrylife
#muddysussex #tunbridgewells #eastgrinstead #weekendaway #weekendvibes
We are very excited to be hosting our first ever Quiz night on Tuesday 19th March from 7pm for a 7.30 start.
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Teams of up to a maximum of 6
£15 pp to include
Quiz entry
Curry & Pudding
Prizes on the night
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Spaces are limited so pre-booking is essential- please call 01892 770278 to register your team.
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#sussexpub #quiznight #localpub #quizzing #sussex #sussexlife #currynight #dogfriendlypub #nightout #muddysussex #ashdownforest #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellsevents #eastgrinstead
We are very excited to be hosting our first ever Quiz night on Tuesday 19th March from 7pm for a 7.30 start.
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Teams of up to a maximum of 6
£15 pp to include
Quiz entry
Curry & Pudding
Prizes on the night
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Spaces are limited so pre-booking is essential- please call 01892 770278 to register your team.
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#sussexpub #quiznight #localpub #quizzing #sussex #sussexlife #currynight #dogfriendlypub #nightout #muddysussex #ashdownforest #tunbridgewellsmums #tunbridgewellsevents #eastgrinstead
We have 6 beautiful double en-suite bedrooms in our Old School Cottage that is located just at the end of the pub garden.
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So whether you want to visit
•Ashdown Forest
•The famous Tunbridge Wells Pantiles
•Penshurst Place
which are all on our doorstep or just relax and enjoy some Dorset Arms hospitality we are the perfect place to be.
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Our weekday standard double room prices start from £130 per room per night and Fridays-Sundays start from £155 per room per night from Jan-March and dogs are welcome too!
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For further information or to book a room please call us on 01892 770278 or visit our website #linkinbio
We have 6 beautiful double en-suite bedrooms in our Old School Cottage that is located just at the end of the pub garden.
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So whether you want to visit
•Ashdown Forest
•The famous Tunbridge Wells Pantiles
•Penshurst Place
which are all on our doorstep or just relax and enjoy some Dorset Arms hospitality we are the perfect place to be.
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Our weekday standard double room prices start from £130 per room per night and Fridays-Sundays start from £155 per room per night from Jan-March and dogs are welcome too!
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For further information or to book a room please call us on 01892 770278 or visit our website #linkinbio
#sussex #sussexpub #sussexlife #pubswithrooms #staycation #easter #getaway #minibreak #weekendawaywithfriends #muddysussex #englishpubs #weekendoff #ashdownforest #tunbridgewells #tunbridgewellsmums #villagepub #dogfriendlypubs #dogfriendlypub #englishpubs
We have 6 beautiful double en-suite bedrooms in our Old School Cottage that is located just at the end of the pub garden.
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So whether you want to visit
•Ashdown Forest
•The famous Tunbridge Wells Pantiles
•Penshurst Place
which are all on our doorstep or just relax and enjoy some Dorset Arms hospitality we are the perfect place to be.
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Our weekday standard double room prices start from £130 per room per night and Fridays-Sundays start from £155 per room per night from Jan-March and dogs are welcome too!
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For further information or to book a room please call us on 01892 770278 or visit our website #linkinbio
We have 6 beautiful double en-suite bedrooms in our Old School Cottage that is located just at the end of the pub garden.
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So whether you want to visit
•Ashdown Forest
•The famous Tunbridge Wells Pantiles
•Penshurst Place
which are all on our doorstep or just relax and enjoy some Dorset Arms hospitality we are the perfect place to be.
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Our weekday standard double room prices start from £130 per room per night and Fridays-Sundays start from £155 per room per night from Jan-March and dogs are welcome too!
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For further information or to book a room please call us on 01892 770278 or visit our website #linkinbio
#sussex #sussexpub #sussexlife #pubswithrooms #staycation #easter #getaway #minibreak #weekendawaywithfriends #muddysussex #englishpubs #weekendoff #ashdownforest #tunbridgewells #tunbridgewellsmums #villagepub #dogfriendlypubs #dogfriendlypub #englishpubs