The Best Pubs
in
Royal Tunbridge Wells

Fuggles Beer Cafe is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves exceptional craft beer, boasting an incredible 30 rotating taps and over 100 bottles from the best UK and European breweries. This award-winning spot brilliantly combines a cosy local pub vibe with a sophisticated wine bar, offering a superb selection of wines, spirits, and cocktails that makes it perfect for groups. Your four-legged friend is welcome too, making it an ideal hangout to relax with a top-tier pint or a carefully chosen glass of natural wine. With consistently reasonable prices and a buzzing yet welcoming energy, it’s no wonder this place is a beloved favourite for both beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike.

Step into history at The Red Lion, a stunning 15th century pub that serves up an unexpected and brilliant surprise: some of the best Thai food you’ll find anywhere. With a fantastic selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus a large, dog friendly garden and regular live jazz and music, it’s the perfect spot for groups and families alike. Whether you’re here for the legendary quiz night, the pizza van on Tuesdays, or just to relax by the fire, the welcoming vibe and reasonable prices make every visit feel special.

The George Inn is a wonderfully cosy local where the staff genuinely elevate every visit with their attentive and warm service. The menu is packed with classics like a superb steak and ale pie with handmade pastry, alongside delicious roasts and a tempting apple and pear crumble that hits the spot. With a fantastic range of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus a dog friendly outdoor garden perfect for groups, it’s an easy choice for a relaxed and satisfying meal.

The Guinea is a fantastic 17th century pub that masterfully blends historic charm with a lively, modern energy. With a huge garden out back, a tempting menu of locally sourced pub classics, and a cracking selection of cask ales, craft beers, and cocktails, it’s the perfect spot for everything from a quick pint to a Sunday roast. They host a famous quiz night, bottomless brunches, and live music, and with all major sports on the screens and a warm welcome for well behaved dogs, it’s an absolute gem for groups and anyone looking for a great time.

Saint Johns Yard is a brilliant all rounder, boasting one of the largest and greatest beer gardens in town for sunny afternoons and lively evenings. Inside, the vibe is just as inviting with a fantastic selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus live music and sports on the screens that make it perfect for groups. The food is a genuine highlight, with burgers that are absolutely worth the drive, served up in a warm and welcoming space that even welcomes your four legged friends. From a cosy free to hire vintage room for parties to a heated outdoor terrace, this place is an absolute gem for making memories.

Tucked away in the heart of town, The George is a brilliant, award winning independent pub where you can settle in for a proper pint of their own Fonthill Brewing Co. beer, brewed right on site. The sun soaked beer garden is a dream for lazy afternoons, and with live music, a dog friendly welcome, and a full lineup of wines and cocktails, it’s a fantastic spot for groups or a quiet solo visit with a book. Chef Seb’s kitchen fires up legendary Sunday roasts and seasonal classics Thursday through Sunday, making every visit feel like a proper treat.

For a pub that nails every single detail, Toad Rock Retreat is an absolute gem. The food is genuinely superb from generous, perfectly cooked roasts to sensational desserts, and the beer, wine, and cocktail selection gives you plenty of excellent choices. With a crackling open fire, a dog friendly welcome, live music, and outdoor seating, it’s the ideal spot for groups or a relaxed meal with friends. The friendly service and warm, cosy feel make it impossible not to plan your next visit before you’ve even left.

At The Allotment, you’re welcomed like family the moment you walk through the door, with a brilliant selection of beers, wines, and cocktails to kick off your visit. The outdoor seating is perfect for sunny afternoons, while live music, quiz nights, and karaoke keep things lively for groups and sports fans alike. Dogs are treated like royalty here, and the cosy, friendly vibe makes it an absolute gem for a relaxed pint or a proper night out.

Nestled in the charming village of Langton Green on the edge of the Kent countryside, The Hare is the classic English pub of your dreams, complete with roaring log fires and cosy corners. Their chefs craft delicious seasonally inspired modern British menus, always featuring hearty pub classics alongside lighter, more adventurous dishes. With a well stocked bar offering a fantastic selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus a dog friendly welcome and outdoor seating, it’s a perfect spot for groups. Join them for their monthly pub walk or quiz night, and settle in for a truly memorable meal.

Discover the Sussex Arms, a wonderfully hidden gem tucked away by the Pantiles that feels like a proper local secret. This historic 17th century pub boasts crackling fires, comfy sofas, and a fantastic bar pouring an amazing selection of locally brewed ales, craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Head downstairs to the intimate Forum Basement for incredible live music, comedy, and events, or soak up the sun on the heated, sheltered patio. With a legendary pub quiz, a warm welcome for dogs, and a lively, welcoming community, it’s the perfect spot for groups to gather any night of the week.