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Sussex Arms, Tunbridge Wells

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Opens at 3:00pm
Sussex Mews, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TE (View on Google Map)
(01892) 549579
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This quirky pub is well worth a visit and is something of a hidden gem being tucked away behind the Corn Exchange, just off the bustling Pantiles and only yards from sister pub, the Ragged Trousers. Regular events (some unusual) include live music and stand up comedy and are held in the Forum basement of the pub. Thursday is quiz night. Very welcoming and appealing to all ages. A suntrap patio and a glass-covered terrace are attractions for warmer weather drinking away from the Pantiles crowds. There is normally a Fonthill Brewery beer available.

Historic Interest

At one time a unique operation and what made the Sussex Arms special was the unique character of the pub. This was created by landlord Dennis Lane who, with his wife Barbara, had run the pub from 1958 to 1987. They furnished it with artefacts purchased from the nearby auction rooms. The collection of chamber pots was legendary. So too were the number of locks on the front door - alleged to number 27 in total!

Information for this venue is provided by the West Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells District (B)
Last updated
28/02/2025
Last surveyed
03/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns (formerly Hawthorn Leisure)
Pub ID
TTW/214
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - Midnight
Friday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Long Man - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Long Man - Best Bitter
Long Man - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 9 times.
Long Man - Best Bitter
Long Man - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. at Sussex Arms, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Long Man - Session IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Long Man - Session IPA
Long Man - Session IPA Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Long Man - Session IPA
Long Man - Session IPA

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Sussex Arms, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Marble - Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Marble - Mild
Marble - Mild Strong Mild • 4.1% Spotted 5 times.
Marble - Mild
Marble - Mild

Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Sussex Arms, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 4.1%
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Arbor (varies) , Downlands (varies) , Otherworld (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Wally's wings Fri & Sat until 9pm
Live Music Live Music
The Forum Basement venue
Garden Garden
Patio either side, front heated and covered
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
eg Ascension, Bignose & Beardy
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Nearby Station (650m)
Tunbridge Wells
Directions
off the Pantiles

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