Nelson Arms, Tonbridge

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. Formerly a failing Shepherd Neame house, the Nelson 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 10 keg taps. Real Kentish cider is served from Chiddingstone, Turners, Dudda's Tun & others from further afield.

Sunday roasts are served until 4pm.

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

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

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

CAMRA Kent Regional Pub of the Year 2023 and 2024.

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 and 2024. CAMRA Kent (West) Cider Pub of the Year 2023 and CAMRA Kent Regional runner-up Cider Pub of the Year 2023.

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