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The Dorset on Malling Street, a white and brick pub with its sign on the wall.
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The Dorset

Pub · 22 Malling Street, Lewes

Big patio and a huge log fire

  • Dogs welcome
  • Garden
  • Cosy fireplace
  • Step-free
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Checked by Cleo & Bonnie

Visited on 5 Oct 2026

Cleo

A huge log fire, and I know exactly where the floor in front of it is.

Bonnie

A big sunny patio for the afternoon, the fire for after. I'll do both in that order, with a nap between.

The pawrents

The Dorset on Malling Street is a Harvey's pub with a big sunny patio, a huge log fire in winter, level access and a warm welcome for families and dogs. The burgers and the puddings are excellent. Six rooms upstairs.

The dog details

Hours and house rules can change. The date on this page is the one to trust.

  1. Their own website · undated

    Nothing about dogs on the home or About Us pages; About Us says walkers are welcome.

    thedorsetlewes.co.uk

  2. Their listing · undated

    Harvey's (the owning brewery) lists 'Dog friendly' among its facilities, with a garden, a 'huge log fire' and disabled access.

    harveys.org.uk

  3. A directory · Sep 2026

    Does not mention dogs. Real fire, large patio, step-free entrance via a slope from the garden and level access throughout.

    camra.org.uk

  4. A blog · May 2024

    Calls it a dog-friendly pub, good after a Downs walk.

    barwells-wealth.co.uk

  5. Their own website · undated

    Walks nearby: walkers welcome; close to the South Downs Way.

    thedorsetlewes.co.uk

  6. Their social media · undated

    Good to know: Calls itself a family and dog friendly pub, with six en-suite rooms.

    instagram.com
Where dogs can go
Dogs welcome
Garden
Yes
Cosy fireplace
Yes
Step-free
Yes

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Opening hours

Mon to Sat
11:00 to 23:00
Sun
12:00 to 22:00

Usual hours from their own website · Today's and busy times on Google Maps

Usual hours as their own website gives them, read 4 Oct 2026. They change, so ask the place. Google Maps has today's hours and, for busier places, how busy it usually is, hour by hour.

Visiting

Booking
Online booking for tables and rooms
Food served
Mon to Thu 12 to 3pm and 5 to 9pm; Fri and Sat 12 to 9pm; Sun 12 to 4pm
Outside
Expansive front garden area for outside drinks in summer
Parking
Parking listed among the pub's facilities
Walks nearby
Walkers welcome; close to the South Downs Way
Good to know
Calls itself a family and dog friendly pub, with six en-suite rooms

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  • A bedroom at the Dorset.
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Nearby

Cafe du Jardin shares its postcode. Bag of Books: 100 m · Blend Coffee Co.: 100 m, as the crow flies.