The Dorset Arms Pub

Name: The Dorset Arms Pub
Address: Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex, United Kingdom, TN7 4BD
Telephone: 01892 770278
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1085)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD

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2 people

May 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to The Dorset Arms, one of Sussex's best kept secrets..

The Dorset Arms Public House in Withyham is an 18th century alehouse situated in the outstandingly beautiful Sussex Weald. Part of the historic Buckhurst Estate, the pub is named after the Earls and Dukes of Dorset, one time heads of the Sackville family, and shares a heritage of family ownership now headed by their descendant, the present Earl De La Warr.

Showcasing the best of what Sussex has to offer, our Head Chef has fine-tuned the classics and combined them with modern British dishes to provide a diverse and exciting menu.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
01892 770278
Website
http://www.dorset-arms.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have our Garden Room that seats 3 stunning private drinks/dining lodges themed around Apres Ski in our garden that are available for hire. They are the perfect venue for any celebration you are planning. Two of our 3 lodges seat 10 guests and the third can accommodate 24 seated and 30 standing guests.

Location
Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD
Neighborhood
Hartfield
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
291 Bus stop, Dorset arms pub
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 1,085 people are saying

The Dorset Arms Pub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

East Sussex
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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The Dorset Arms Pub delights with its "fantastic sunday lunch," "great service," and "lovely ambiance." Known for "outstanding" Mersey oysters and consistently "excellent" pub food, the venue offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Patrons praise the "friendly and attentive team" and the pub's "great country" charm, making it a "highly recommended" destination.

1,085 Reviews

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Natalie
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service and amazing food. I had the pea, spinach and mint risotto which was lovely and my boyfriend had the burger which he said is one of the best burgers he's ever had! Only thing I would say is that it would be nice to have some music on as it's deathly quiet but other than that a great pub. And they serve Suntory whisky!
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Douglas
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I 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. To start, I had the Padron peppers, which were perfectly blistered with just the right touch of salt. For my main, the flat chicken really delivered, juicy, full of flavour, and nicely glazed. If I had to nitpick, the accompanying salad could have used a little more variety, maybe some cherry tomatoes or peppers for a pop of colour and texture. The wine list was a pleasant surprise too. I started with a white that paired beautifully with the oysters, then switched to a rosé that was dangerously easy to drink. 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. Highly recommended.
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Richard
Minneapolis5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal with my father and son. Always lovely people serving. Crab cakes good and my father and son’s roast excellent. Love this old pub on the Ashdown forest.
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Tim VIP
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fantastic sunday lunch, food, service and ambience were great. cant believe we have not visited before and will definately be coming back soon
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Chris
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant authentic local pub with great food and service
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Jeremy
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Lovely ambiance. Totally recommended.
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Stephen
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On a busy Sunday afternoon, the food and the service were excellent. Best pub food in the area.
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David
Essex2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great roast generous portions will definitely be back.
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Stephen
East Sussex1 review
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent but the white wine was served warm which was strange! We had to ask for ice twice so that we could make the wine colder.
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Raymond
East Sussex4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This venue offers an interesting menu, consistently good food and friendly service. I've been a regular customer for some years now and will continue to be so.
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The Dorset Arms Pub is rated 4.7 stars by 1085 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Buckhurst Park, Withyham, East Sussex TN7 4BD

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hartfield
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
291 Bus stop, Dorset arms pub
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.dorset-arms.co.uk/
Phone number
01892 770278
Private party facilities
We have our Garden Room that seats 3 stunning private drinks/dining lodges themed around Apres Ski in our garden that are available for hire. They are the perfect venue for any celebration you are planning. Two of our 3 lodges seat 10 guests and the third can accommodate 24 seated and 30 standing guests.

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