The Dorset Arms in Mid Sussex

Friendly welcome and good pub grub in a lovely part of town

Visited the Dorset Arms recently for a Sunday Roast and was not disappointed. Everything on the plate was absolutely superb. Will definitely be returning with friends in the future! Highly recommended. Great food, great service and lovely staff

Really nice atmosphere, all the team were great but special shout out to Cathy - extremely attentive, friendly and provided great service. Thank you!! Very friendly and the best service I’ve ever experienced at a Green King Pub!!

only had drinks but nice drinks

My favourite pub in the centre of town as soon as you walk in there is a friendly welcome by staff and a great selection of well kept ales and a cheeky cocktail menu to go with some great bar food. The decking area is my favourite place to sit and have a quiet beer in the summer and chat with friends. I have now made this my local and I always enjoy my time in there and also has some fantastic live music on regular.🍺🥂

My favourite pub in the centre of town very relaxing and a friendly welcome from the staff as soon as you walk in. Well kept ales with great beers and the outside decking area is a summertime treat.

Love this pub, used to be one of my locals back in the 60,s

Great food and Amazing staff! Manager is a legend! 👍🏼

Came in for an early Mother's day lunch, food was, as ever, excellent. The service was brilliant with the staff being very attentive & making sure everything was OK with our food/order. Highly recommend this warm & friendly pub.

Recently visited the Dorset Arms for Mother’s Day dinner. Darren and his team welcomed us to a lovely table by the fire. We received a selection of starters and lovely roast dinners cooked lovely and served with a smile. Very well priced and deals on drinks. They also offer a mid week small plates menu very well placed. And definite improvement on the previous year.

Had a lovely day here. Food was excellent

Very welcoming, great atmosphere and amazing staff. Food top notch. Best pub food in East Grinstead. 100% recommend this place if you want the full package!

Their roasts are excellent and really hit the spot, unlike some pub roasts where you pay more, get artfully arranged veg but end up feeling a bit short-changed. Staff are really friendly and welcoming too. It's a pleasure to pop in.

We come to the Dorset Arms for dinner when we are attending an event at the Chequer Mead venue. Park in the large, free car park by the theatre and it's less than a 5 minute walk to this pub. The Dorset Arms has an old world feel and a small but tasty menu. Currently suggesting a selection of starters as an entre, and the food is great. Well recommended.

If you don’t fancy a main meal but would prefer a light snack I would recommend the Dorset Arms in East Grinstead. There is a good variety on offer, I had the Karaage Sticky Chicken, it hit the spot. Apart from the delicious tasting food there is a great atmosphere created by the friendly staff, plenty of space inside and out. I will be returning, next time with friends.

We always visit the Dorset Arms before a show at the Chequer Mead Theatre, the staff are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble, today I ordered the cheese and bacon burger and fries and I have to say it was one of the best pub burgers I have tasted in a long time and this from a fussy eater is high praise indeed, also the sharing dessert platter is divine. I highly recommend the Dorset Arms. Here's to the next time

Just had a great meal all of us at Dorset Arms tonight and I have to say the landlord here is really very helpful and welcoming. A bonus Dog friendly which was ideal for my little pouch. Even had dog treats and water bowls… looking forward to returning soon with my dog. Thank you once again for a really pleasant evening in your establishment. Shane & friends

Fantastic pub. Dog friendly which is a bonus, with water bowls and even some dog treats. Great food, and lovely atmosphere. Being my nearest ‘local’ (still a 40 min walk) I’ve been here several times, from their Sunday night quiz night which is fantastic to just a random pop in. They service is always friendly and welcoming. They also have a brilliant range of activities, live music on a Saturday, comedy nights and more. Good selection of beers and wines, plenty of seating and just a lovely chilled atmosphere on an afternoon.

Great pub. Friendly service, lovely atmosphere & great food. We went on a Saturday afternoon and had a homemade cottage pie, it was delicious. Highly recommend visiting and trying this lovely local!

The pub is under new management and I can truly recommend this lovely historic pub. The food was excellent the variety of drinks is plentiful. There was a great Friday night atmosphere but mostly the new manager and staff are friendly and very helpful. Thanks Ye Old Dorset Arms and looking forward to returning.

Booked the room upstairs for our sons 2nd birthday, Darren was very accommodating when we had to cancel last minute and re book the following week due to COVID. We'd arranged for a small buffet and the upstairs bar to be open for 40/50 people, unfortunately due to technical issues the bar couldn't be opened but the service downstairs was great and Darren compensated us with additional food and drinks. The room does need a bit of redecoration but after some balloons and so on were hung it was perfect for us. We'd definitely book it again due to the great service and welcoming attitude we received from the staff, they were all absolutely fantastic and couldn't have asked for more.

Had a fantastic night, friendly staff, great food and drinks. Open fire also to add to the atmosphere. Will be returning very soon!

What great service from the team. Kian Riley excelled in customer service in my opinion. I really enjoyed my visit and would recommend it.

What a great pub with amazing friendly staff and great atmosphere. We had a great time here on new years eve and they had some great live music. Everyone was having a great time and the band was rockin! Will definitely be back again for more live music. Mikey

What a great pub with amazing friendly staff and great atmosphere. We had a great time here on new years eve and they had some great live music. Everyone was having a great time and the band was rockin! Will definitely be back again for...

Went to th Dorset Arms with friends for New Year celebrations. The atmosphere was great, the bar staff brilliant, and the band amazing. What a fantastic way to see in 2024! Great crowd and great night had by all.

I visited the Dorset Arms with my daughter because I saw they had live music. We had a fantastic evening! The locals were friendly and there was a great atmosphere. The band were brilliant! They really encouraged everyone to have fun and join in! We danced and sang all evening.

Had a fantastic evening on New year's eve. Great atmosphere and awesome live music

We visited on New Years Eve and had a fabulous time, great atmosphere and fantastic live band. Thoroughly recommend!

Been here twice in the past month for drinks and they had a live band playing. Excellent atmosphere and great selection of drinks had a fantastic night the band were awesome. Would like to go back and try the food the menu looks tasty

What a great pub with amazing friendly staff and great atmosphere. We had a great time here on new years eve and they had some great live music. Everyone was having a great time and the band was rockin! Will definitely be back again for more live music.

For the first time in years, we decided to book and eat Christmas dinner at one of our local pub/restaurants to support local businesses and save on washing up. Now I realise that this is one of the most regretful decisions I have made in...

Great pub with exceptional staff. Live music at the weekends, just brilliant

Popped in for a quick bite to eat whilst out on a winter walk with my wife and was greeted with a warm welcome from the staff behind the bar. We sat next to the fire to warm ourselves up and had a look at...

What a pleasant surprise, my Husband and I visited The Dorset Arms on Saturday evening as they had live music advertised, what a great night with a lovely atmosphere, we had a couple of drinks and a small plate to share, everything was lovely and...

We were very disappointed with our visit unfortunately. The staff were friendly, however service was not great. Waited a long time for food (it was not particularly busy as we were there 4-5:30pm. After it started arriving, we had to then ask for cutlery and then waited again. Some of the food was basically cold when it arrived and most were then cold after waiting for the cutlery. Food was generally average.

I couldn’t highly recommend this pub, fantastic Food and good drink staff, very welcoming and professional you must go and experience

Love the pub and the quiz nights by Rob , but the roast dinner we had last night wasn’t good , turkey was lovely , but none of the veg was cooked enough, the roast potatoes were anaemic and needed much longer in the oven . Sprouts and carrots were hard as was the sausage in bacon . Very disappointing

Not very helpful manager, didn’t care one bit about my enquirie, I have been coming to this pub for years but will not be coming back, which is a shame because most of the staff are lovely

6 of us went for a Sunday roast today , we all enjoyed our meals and desserts . The service was great and there was a nice feel about the pub . Log fire was lit , Christmas decorations are up . We will definitely...

Lovely food, warm welcome great atmosphere. Can't ask more of a great pub

Great food and great service. Staff were very attentive and the pub has a warm relaxing ambience. I would thoroughly recommend

Lovely family pub, open fire , friendly attentive staff who take the time to get to know you. Clean toilets. Pool table, and have previously had a lovely lunch here, food tasty and well presented

The cask ale was not in the best condition.

Brilliant pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere! I have visited on a few occasions now and can not fault the pub in any way! Staff are friendly and cannot do enough for you, drink selection is great and food is delicious! Will definitely be coming...

A new broom sweeps clean without any doubt. Darren, The new manager is a charming and most convivial host, bringing everything back to the East Grinstead High Street that has been missing of late. With many years of experience in hospitality you will be greeted...

Have not had food there but I have seen it served up and looks really good

Has to be one of best pubs in East Grinstead. Warm atmosphere, great selection of drinks & food. The staff are always polite, friendly & welcoming. Highly recommend

What a lovely experience. I brought the family up for a lazy Sunday as we hadn't been out for quite a while and to the Dorset for even longer, we had heard good things recently about the Doset. Definitely not disappointed. The staff were inviting...

Lunch was delicious great spot for a business lunch 10/10 I had the katsu chicken burger and was really impressed I will be returning

Arrived before opening time by mistake. And had a warm welcome,and sat beside the roring open fire,the staff were attentive and friendly. Excellent lunch at a very reasonable price! Shame we live so far away, but know we're to go when in the area ....

Great service and great food! Got the lunch deal - burger and a pint for £11 by the open fire 🔥 will definitely return

Great pub, burger and pint for lunch £11 served with a smile. Even had the fire on! Definitely coming back

Centrally located pub with parking. Good selection of beers and small plates menu

Great food & the service offered by both Darren & Peter was excellent - will definitely be returning !

A really nice pub with a comfortable atmosphere. The team are all lovely, happy to help and friendly, and the food too! We often came to have a lunch with a family and never regret. There is a car park if you need. Recommend this pub.

We hadn’t been in for a while but went in for Sunday Lunch today. I noticed a few changes and found out the pub was under new ownership as from about 3 months ago. I can only say the early signs are very promising. An extensive choice of beers and guest ales and a decent menu were on offer. Sunday roast today was beef or chicken but we both opted for the Steak and Ale pie. The pie was an individual pie and was very tasty, chips were piping hot all set off with a lovely gravy. The onion rings weren’t bad but a tad greasy. The puddings were very tempting but the diet has to start sometime! There is a lot going on in the pub over the next few weeks and we will definitely find time to make a return visit soon. Oh yes, dog friendly as well!

Welcoming, friendly service. Food good and excellent value for money. Dog friendly. Recommended.

Fantastic night at the Dorset Arms! Live music from the Tar Babies-a truly great band with excellent musicians. 👌

Lunchtime menu good value. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is good. Love the live bands they have on Saturday evenings.

Nipped in for a pre theatre pint. Lovely view point from the outside terrace area. Nice pub.

A very nice surprise. Food excellent both starters & mains. Wine by the glass perhaps a pound dearer but was all good & worth the extra £ . Good menu choice of traditional pub classics all at reasonable prices. A few more locals could take note this is the way to do it. Simple & good. Staff pleasant,service good. They had added a 12.5% service charge to the bill that they pointed out stating it was optional or as you chose. Fair enough I guess

Attended a surprise party held upstairs on Saturday night - all staff were very friendly & helpful both before the party, allowing us in early to decorate the room and at the end of the evening to secure everything .. sorry the balloons set off your alarm 🙊 … great size room with bar .. can’t comment on food - but will be back soon to sample the menu - Many thanks Dorsey Arms EG

The food was great! So was the atmosphere and the service. It’s a good pub for hanging out for a bit. They even have a billiard table!

Lovely pub, newly taken over and being improved Greatly. Very friendly and helpful landlord, even have us a pair of insoles for our tired feet as we had walked a long way to get there. Live music, good selection of beers ( for a Greene King). The Mac n cheese was lovely, very cheesy, like it should be. Would definitely visit again, nice terrace out the back for a quiet drink too.

I've been to the Dorset Arms several times over the last 10 years, it's under new management and the staff have improved the service. The menu choices are reduced, but this is a good thing. The food choices are delicious and well cooked.

Lovely welcome from the chaps on the bar today (Friday lunchtime). Very helpful and friendly. Sat on the terrace and shared some tasty, nicely cooked and well presented small plates. Good experience all round.

Had brilliant day as always new owners enjoyed bbq and football on big screen outside always made to fill welcome

Nice and inviting pub, bar staff service was top notch and decent food to go with! Bar has a decent variety on tap as well to cater for everyone.

Came in for some lunch and the service and menu is excellent so will be popping in for a couple of pints as they have a 2 for 1 deal 👍 Very happy

My friend and I came here for drinks and a catch up. New manager is super nice, adorable dog and the music is varied and lively. Would recommend for good vibes and chilled atmosphere.

fantastic fish and chips !! going back for a superb sunday lunch ,, i’ve heard it’s the best im town !

Darren- is the new Manager. Very friendly reception and served an excellent pint of Abbot Ale! The Pub had become a bit tired looking and I hope the improvement I notice today will long continue. Good luck!!

We visited the Dorset Arms as a Friend had an event in the upstairs Function Room. We had a drink downstairs prior to the event. Nice range of drinks and very good service. Pleasant ambiance. Upstairs event was a graet occasion and was an opportunity...

my husband and i had a meal here and we couldnt eat it burger was bun was burnt and my fish batter was so hard i couldnt cut it,i believe it was cooked by pete,he needs to learn to cook

Lunch time stop off. The barman wad a lovely guy. Very chatty and nice. The nachos were great. It was quiet over a Saturday lunch time. But had a nice relaxing atmosphere. The garden is a terrace over looking a car park. But seems to have lots of entertainment on and has a pool table!

Held my 40th birthday in the function room on top floor of pub, is a perfect sized space space for a party, we had 50 guests, with a DJ. All staff we encountered were so friendly, Luke the new manager looked after us so well,...

Good atmosphere, friendly staff

Went with three friends and ordered four Roast Chicken meals as Beef was no longer available. We waiting a long time for our meal so thought it would be cooked fresh. We were very disappointed when all of our meals arrived cold. Would never eat here again.

I booked table of 13 for birthday with friends at 18.45. Was asked to choose menu in advance but as I wouldn’t see people was unable to this. I thought that would mean the pub would be very busy. On the contrary. We were the...

Good food, polite staff, reasonably priced. Been a couple of times in the last month. Food quality has improved further! Would recommend. Photos show- Open Camembert & Prosciutto Sandwich with grilled vine tomatoes and Salsa Verde, Triple Chocolate Brownie with clotted cream ice cream, (sorry about the missing bites - started eating it before realising I hadn't taken a photo!), and Katsu Chicken Burger. All fantastic. 😊

Only went for drinks, so can't comment on the food. However, the pub has a lovely atmosphere and a great choice of drinks. They don't have any non-dairy 'milk' for coffee unfortunately.

Had a great lunch today in the sun, Staff were lovely as was the food

Good pub grub and family friendly. With lots happening in the evening

Cute pub but that is all.... Call me a Spaniard and not being used to these prices but paying 79€ for two burgers, two soft drinks, one pudding to share and one expresso is definitely a rip off... Specially if you have to order at the bar and bring your own drinks to the table and thinking that you are right in the middle of nowhere. Blame it on the inflation if you want but there is no way a burger costs 20GBP to make or 4.5 for an expresso...

I booked a table on line at this pub for my mother’s 90th birthday celebrations. The table was booked for 7.30 so we arrived and got drinks at the bar and then returned from our table to order food only to be told the kitchen...

I came in with some friends a few days ago, the staff were lovely, friendly and very helpful. the menu had such a range of food and what we ordered was delicious! Really recommend if you fancy a nice meal out with friends or family

Nice pub,awful food. The food used to be really nice.

We were celebrating a significant birthday and anniversary, the staff were very helpful and the catering was of a more than acceptable standard, we were very pleased with the service provided and have no problem recommending them, the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars was the disabled toilet and baby changing facilities were out of order on the day and we had a guest in a wheelchair and small child in nappies

Visited around a year ago and was back down in the area to see some friends so decided to pop into The Dorset Arms and instantly felt welcomed by the staff. They went above and beyond for us and it was great value for money. Was told they have a band playing on the 24th so will definitely be coming back down for that.

We visited a year ago as we don't come to east grinstead very often but as we visted again. We thought we would pop in and i must say the pub is a very warm welcoming pub with staff going above and beyond to make...

Lovely bar with great service. Staff are always welcoming and attentive. It has a wonderful mixture of customers from locals, couples, families dining and parties. They offer a wide range of entertainment such as live music nights, quiz nights, comedy nights etc.

Had a lovely evening here, very friendly bar staff, lots of parking,

Great pub on East Grinstead High Street in old part of town. Excellent selection of draught beers. Flint Eye, Level Head and Beavertown Neck Oil etc. Highly recommend the monthly comedy nights. Usually first Thursday each month. Best pub in East Grinstead.

On 26/12 the service was VERY slow.

Bad food and waited at least an hour

On this Boxing Day night the service was very slow and the turkey slices were dry and hard.

Came for Christmas dinner, table booked for 2pm, by 4pm all we’d eaten was the starters, then @4:30 to be told to they are closing at 5 and not even a sniff of desert… not impressed by the service at all

Wonderful local pub that I use regularly for my EG Social group. Always made to feel welcome and very accommodating.

An excellent pub with a fine range of alcohol.