The Pelham Arms
Pub · High Street, Lewes
Real fire and a sunny courtyard
- Dogs welcome
- Water bowl
- Garden
- Cosy fireplace
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Checked by Cleo & Bonnie
Visited on 9 Oct 2026
Dogs welcome in all areas, I like to give the smiley staff a waggy tail on arrival.
My first fireplace, will always be a welcome on a rainy day.
The Pelham Arms at the top of the High Street dates from around 1640, with oak beams, an inglenook fire and a sunny courtyard. Dogs are very welcome. The Sunday roast is the one to book. Closed Mondays, with a small rear car park.
The dog details
Hours and house rules can change. The date on this page is the one to trust.
Our own visits · 5 Oct 2026
Dogs are welcome anywhere in the pub.
Their own website · Aug 2026
The new site's home, visit and story pages say nothing about pet dogs; the accessibility statement mentions assistance dogs only and asks visitors to contact the pub before travelling about step-free access.
thepelhamarms.comA directory · Nov 2024
Dog friendly, 'In the bar'; garden; real fire.
camra.org.ukA directory · Oct 2016
Listing description says dogs are welcome in the bar areas; a 2016 review says the dog got a biscuit on arrival.
tripadvisor.co.ukA blog · undated
Sunny courtyard garden suited to families and dog owners.
restaurantsbrighton.co.ukA directory · undated
Listed as a dog-friendly pub.
pubsulike.co.ukTheir own website · 2026
Parking: small rear car park for about five cars (request an accessible space in advance); pay-and-display street parking and public car parks nearby. Walks nearby: well placed for walkers on the South Downs; 10 to 15 minutes from Lewes station.
thepelhamarms.comA directory · undated
Outside: courtyard garden. Food served: Tue to Sat 12 to 2.30pm and 6 to 9.30pm; Sun 12 to 8pm; closed Monday.
useyourlocal.comTheir own website · 2026
Booking: table booking links on the site, or phone 01273 476149.
thepelhamarms.comA directory · undated
Water bowl: yes. Treats: yes.
bringthepooch.comchain site · undated
Good to know: brewery's own pub page lists it as dog friendly.
hall-woodhouse.co.uk
- Where dogs can go
- Anywhere in the pub
- Garden
- Yes
- Water
- Water bowl
- Treats
- Yes
- Space
- Room to lie down
- Cosy fireplace
- Yes
- Step-free
- Yes
Not known yet: muddy dogs. Know? Tell us
Opening hours
- Mon, Tue
- 17:00 to 22:30
- Wed to Sun
- 12:00 to 22:30
Usual hours from their own website · Today's and busy times on Google Maps
Visiting
- Booking
- Table booking links on the site, or phone 01273 476149
- Food served
- Tue to Sat 12 to 2.30pm and 6 to 9.30pm; Sun 12 to 8pm; closed Monday
- Outside
- Courtyard garden
- Parking
- Small rear car park for about five cars (request an accessible space in advance); pay-and-display street parking and public car parks nearby
- Access
- Asks visitors to contact the pub before travelling about step-free access, seating, toilets and accessible parking
- Walks nearby
- Well placed for walkers on the South Downs; 10 to 15 minutes from Lewes station
- Good to know
- Brewery's own pub page lists it as dog friendly
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