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16 BEST Pubs in Tunbridge Wells

Top spots for drinks, food, and atmosphere

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Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a cool pint and catch up with friends? We’ve got you covered! This guide is your go-to resource for discovering the best pubs in Tunbridge Wells – updated for 2025 with new recommendations, family-friendly options, and a FAQ section.…

Unfest 2025 | Ultimate Guide

Everything You Need to Know About This Year's Festival (Programme Included)

A band plays music for a crowd inside The Forum venue in Tunbridge Wells

Unfest 2025 is almost here! Returning this year with what promises to be an explosion of art, music, street theatre, and culture across Tunbridge Wells over the 24th, 25th, and 26th of May. With so much happening, you may wonder what’s going on where, when, how, and why.…

Craft beer in Tunbridge Wells

The Ultimate Bold and Hoppy Guide

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Looking for the best craft beer in Tunbridge Wells? Whether you’re a hop head, a dark ale devotee, or you’ve just dipped your toes into the world of craft beer for the very first time, our town is guaranteed to have something to quench your thirst.…

Explore Our Secret Pub Garden in Tunbridge Wells

A man in the George pub garden in Tunbridge Wells sips his beer

Mmmm… smell that? The warm earth, the promise of long, sunny days, and the unmistakable blend of beer and sunshine. It’s the time of year when we all start craving the perfect spot in the perfect pub garden in Tunbridge Wells.…

Mothers Day lunch

Treat Mum to a lovely Sunday Roast at The Geroge pub in Tunbridge Wells

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Dick Turpin Wore a Mask

(but did he leave it down the Pub?)

Beautifully kept bar of The Ragged Trousers pub and brasserie in Tunbridge Wells offering a range of craft beer and real ale

The word “pub” conjures a different mental image to everyone. Some people picture roaring fires and hearty meals, while others fondly remember raucous laughter and that undeniable sense of belonging which you can only find in a traditional pub that still smells of yesterday’s beer.…

Dry January 2025

Complete Guide with Rules and Practical Tips

The start of a brand new year often brings new resolutions, and for many people here in Tunbridge Wells and the UK in general, this means taking part in Dry January. The movement, spearheaded by Alcohol Change UK, encourages you to go alcohol-free for the first 31 days of the year.…

the Magic of Christmas in Tunbridge Wells:

2024 Festive Guide to Markets, Events, Activities and More!

It’s the time of year when we get to say “it’s that time of year again!”

Picture the charming Georgian streets of Tunbridge Wells, alive with twinkling lights, and the warm and inviting aromas of mulled wine and gingerbread cookies perfuming the air… Christmas is coming to Tunbridge Wells, and with it comes a world of magic and enchantment!…

Green Hop Season Arrives

green hops on the bine

As the summer months fade into vibrant autumn, with its crisp mornings and golden sunshine, a special time arrives for brewers and beer lovers alike. While Oktoberfest may be just around the corner, many brewers in Kent, including ourselves, are also celebrating the arrival of Green Hop Beer Season.…

Celebrating Oktoberfest Beer in the UK

Best Oktoberfest Beers and Events in 2024

Picture capturing golden autumnal sunshine in a mug of beer topped with overflowing frothy foam. The steady thump and rhythm of an Oompah band, sausages, pretzels, and blue chequered flags – it’s time for Oktoberfest 2024!

This year, right here in the UK, we’re embracing our love for German lager with a tasty selection of Oktoberfest beer at The George pub, our brewery taproom, and at our sister pub, The Ragged Trousers from Friday, 20th of September.…

What is Light Beer?

Definition, Types, and FAQs

The definition of “light beer” differs slightly depending on who (or where) you ask. Here in the UK, light beer generally describes beer with a lower alcohol by volume (ABV), while in the U.S., light beer is marketed as beer with fewer calories. …

What is Dark Beer? A Complete Guide

Exploring Flavours, Types, and More

A glass of dark beer with frothy top, next to a steak cooking on a grill

Dark beer refers to a broad category of beers that are dark in colour and have a rich flavour. Stouts, porters, and dark lagers are all different types of dark beer, yet each pint can impart entirely different notes and undertones.…

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