Review on The Dartmouth Arms
The original Dartmouth Arms was built next to the old Croydon Canal around 1815 and served beer and tea for the travellers; today, the current building stands right by Forest Hill railway station and provides an equally valuable service for today's commuters.
Following a major refit in 2004, the pub was re-launched with serious gastronomic intentions: a new dining room and kitchen have replaced the old lounge, but the drinkers' bar is still intact. The menu promises a seasonal assortment of gastro-pub dishes with a mostly European slant - although native British ingredients are given a good airing. Dorset crab beignets are served with smoked chilli jam, sea bass comes with herb mash and pea cream, and slow-cooked belly pork is partnered by braised haricot beans and apple compote. There's white chocolate and orange bread-and-butter pudding to finish, plus Neals Yard cheeses with toast and banana chutney.
The Dartmouth Arms has strong links with the local arts community, stages regular exhibitions and even has its own 'artist in residence'.
The Dartmouth Arms is also featured in: Michelin Guide, Hardens
Rate this RestaurantCuisine
Gastro pub
Chef
Paul Newbury
Restaurant Opening Times
Lunch: 12.30 - 3.00pm (12.30 - 9.30pm Sat) (12.30 - 4.00pm Sun)
Dinner: 6.00 - 9.30pm (5.00 - 9.00pm Sun)
Accepted credit cards
Visa, Master Card, American Express
