CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Join Us
(External, Key). Published on 02-08-2021

Nelson Arms, Tonbridge

You want to visit - You have this in
Open
Operator: Independent
19 Cromer Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1UP (View on Google Map)
(01732) 358284
Email
Website
Facebook

Awards

Won 3 awards

This venue won awards in 2024, 2023, 2016.
2024
Regional Pub of the Year - Kent

CAMRA’s prestigious awards are given to recognise the very best in pubs, clubs, beer and cider. See current champions, learn more about what our awards mean and see how to make nominations.

Find out more

Beautifully refurbished award-winning side street local a few minutes walk from Tonbridge station featuring an always interesting selection of cask ales, real ciders and keg beers. The Nelly re-opened in May 2018 and has been rejuvenated under the stewardship of multi award-winning owners, Matt and Emma. The pub's interior has a nautical theme as evidenced by the choice of the Nelson Saloon, Trafalgar Snug, Hardy's Public Bar and Victory Sports Bar. Spacious and comfortable, the decorations include a ship's wheel, naval brasses, a Nelson painting, a barometer and a ship in a bottle along with much breweriana. The sports fan is well served with televisions and a drop-down screen for the bigger sporting occasions. The cask beers offer a range of styles and beer rarely seen in the area, and are supplemented by numerous keg taps. Real Kentish cider is served from Chiddingstone, Turners, Dudda's Tun & others from further afield. Food is served six days a week with special Pie nights on Tuesdays, Burger nights on Wednesdays and Sunday roasts are served from noon until 3pm.

Quiz nights and sing arounds alternate on Sunday evenings.

Live music, usually in the form of duos, is performed monthly on Saturday evenings.

CAMRA local branch Pub of the Year 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

CAMRA Kent (West) Pub of the Year 2023, 2024 and 2025.

CAMRA Kent Regional Pub of the Year 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Selected as one of the last 4 in the CAMRA National 2023 Pub of the Year competition.

CAMRA local branch Cider Pub of the Year 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. CAMRA Kent (West) Cider Pub of the Year 2023 and CAMRA Kent Regional runner-up Cider Pub of the Year 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling District (B)
Last updated
01/03/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
TTW/162
Asset of Community Value
Premium Access Required

You must be a Digital Subscriber or CAMRA Member to be able to view specially curated GBG descriptions

Premium Access Required
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 9 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Spotted a beer that's not listed above?

Nelson Arms, Tonbridge

Add it to our list and share what's currently being served!.
Are you a CAMRA member? Contribute by submitting a beer score
Spot a Beer
Submit beer score
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Downlands (varies) , Kent (varies) , Rother Valley (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Porter, Stout, Strong IPA

Source: National

Your scores
Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs.
Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Friday, Saturday and Sunday (roasts only)
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Monday or Sunday
Live Music Live Music
Monthly on a Saturday evening. Sunday sing alongs.
Garden Garden
Paved rear area, partially covered and heated
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Airb&b rooms above
Events Events
Periodic brewery or beer-style tap takeovers
Games Games
Darts, dominoes, cribbage
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Chiddingstone, Double Vision, Turners
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Other buses to and from town centre 600m distance
Nearby Station (400m)
Tonbridge

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Nearby

You have visited this venue
View all visits
Tonbridge Constitutional Club
Club
6 Barden Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1TS
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.3 miles
(Key). Published on 05-11-2018
You have visited this venue
View all visits
Station House
Pub
Real Ale Available
8 Barden Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1TX
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.3 miles
(External, Key). Published on 18-07-2024
You have visited this venue
View all visits
Foresters Arms
Pub
Real Ale Available
52 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2RT
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.4 miles
Street scene. (External, Key). Published on 05-06-2015
You have visited this venue
View all visits
Punch & Judy
Pub
Real Ale Available
11 St Stephens Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2AB
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.4 miles
Humphrey Bean façade. (Pub, Key). Published on 05-03-2015
You have visited this venue
View all visits
Humphrey Bean
Pub
Real Ale Available | Real Cider Available
94 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1AP
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.5 miles
(Key). Published on 01-12-2024
You have visited this venue
View all visits
Maid of Kent
Pub
83-85 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1RX
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.5 miles
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-05-2019
You have visited this venue
View all visits
New Telegraph Club
Club
Real Ale Available
26 Priory Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2AS
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.5 miles
Published on 20-01-2017
You have visited this venue
View all visits
Verdigris
Pub
89 Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1DR
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.5 miles
(Key). Published on 07-05-2024
You have visited this venue
View all visits
Olde Chequers Inn
Pub
Real Ale Available
122 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1AS
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.5 miles
(Key). Published on 01-12-2024
You have visited this venue
View all visits
Market House
Pub
130 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1DE
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
0.5 miles

Need accommodation?

 

 

Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
Home
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2025 (ce-10)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-Necessary

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.