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Philanthropist, Tunbridge Wells

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Opens at 9:00am
Operator: Fonthill Collective
no. 48, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TN (View on Google Map)
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Based in the heart of The Pantiles, The Philanthropist is a local independent café and bar where you can grab a strong coffee, a pot of tea, or a sweet pastry. It is also a craft bar, serving local, ultra-low carbon, freshly brewed beers on draught from Fonthill Brewing Co. Currently they are serving Good Morning Captain, Fonthill Lager, or Band Meeting, hand-crafted less than a mile up the road as well as Pilot, a cider from local cidery, Ascension.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
29/10/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TTW/318
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm
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Nearby Station (600m)
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