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Opera House, Tunbridge Wells

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Operator: Wetherspoon
88 Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RT (View on Google Map)
(01892) 511770
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

JD Wetherspoon has tastefully restored the old Opera House to its former glory including the stage, stalls, circle and boxes. It is now a beautiful setting enhanced by the huge central chandelier and well worth a visit. Located in the centre of town, close to the Victoria shopping centre the pub is a very convenient place to take refuge from the shopping crowds. A wide range of guest ales from around the country are always stocked, often with a local beer to be found on the bar. The upper bar provides the opportunity to eat or drink while imagining performing on stage in such splendid surroundings. Appropriately the pub hosts an Opera performance once a year.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells District (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
06/01/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
TTW/201
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

Wetherspoon's has restored the old Opera House, opened in 1902, to its former glory to create one of the most spectacular interiors in the country. It has been so well converted that the pub elements fit well with the stage, stalls, circle and boxes, all enhanced by the huge central chandelier. Grade II-listed. It is an opportunity to eat or drink in splendid surroundings while you imagine performing on stage. It closes once a year for ticketed opera performances.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Opera House, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Opera House, Tunbridge Wells.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
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Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Opera House, Tunbridge Wells.

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

Changing beers typically include: Dorking (varies) , Inveralmond (varies) , Three Acre (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
All day
Evening Meals Evening Meals
All day
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Via side entrance
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (400m)
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