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Bedford, Tunbridge Wells

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2 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UX (View on Google Map)
(01892) 578538
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Bustling pub acting as a surrogate waiting room to the railway station opposite for thirsty travellers. Recently refurbished with the number of hand pumps reduced to three. Two regular beers along with a revolving guest from Pig and Porter. In addition to Sky and BT sports coverage, it is possible to hire the pub's Vale Vault for a VIP sports package. There is also newly installed interactive darts. Saturday live music is performed along with other events during the week. Meals can be delivered from a nearby food provider.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Spa Bar; Bedford Arms
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells District (B)
Last updated
23/10/2025
Last surveyed
18/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
TTW/182
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - 12:30am
Friday
Noon - 1:30am
Saturday
Noon - 1:30am
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Bedford, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice.
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Bedford, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Pig & Porter - Caravan TasteMatch Prediction

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Pig & Porter - Caravan
Pig & Porter - Caravan Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 4 times.
Pig & Porter - Caravan
Pig & Porter - Caravan

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Bedford, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Pig & Porter (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky and TNT Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Burger and fries menu available
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Burger and fries menu available
Live Music Live Music
Friday evenings
Garden Garden
Street-side outdoor table seating with awning.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
AccessAble
AccessAble
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Adjacent station
Tunbridge Wells

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