Welcome to The Nelson Arms, a community Freehouse pub in Barden, a short walk from Tonbridge station!
We have quality cask ales, an ever-changing selection of craft beers, real ciders, great value food and an outside beer terrace with TVs and heating.
Just the best local boozer. Pretty much the perfect pub. Great and unusual range of beers which change regularly. Delicious and reasonably priced pub grub. Regular quizzes and live music, friendly staff and atmosphere. What's not to like?
Gem of a pub in the backstreets of Tonbridge. Winner of numerous Campaign for Real Ale awards. Saved by a residents group several years ago, this is a brilliant community boozer. Great selection of well kept cask ales from local breweries and further afield. Superb craft keg beer is also available. The food is very good. I've tried the Sunday Roast which was excellent and a fair sized portion, and the burgers which are very tasty. Service is friendly and efficient, and there's a cosy atmosphere inside the pub. There's a partially covered beer garden which is very pleasant. Food and drink is very reasonably priced. Absolutely worth a visit if you're in the Tonbridge area.
Lovely pub with a great selection of beers and cider. Very friendly locals and staff . great live music too .
April 2022 - We only dropped in for a quick pint on our walk from Tonbridge to Leigh. The pub has plenty of character and a huge selection of ales on the pumps. 22 draught pumps I counted with ciders and ales. We were given a very friendly welcome. Update March 2023. Still a real ale drinkers gem of a pub. And the food is very good. My Swedish friend was very pleasantly surprised by the food quality.
West Kent CAMRA pub of the year 2022 for a good reason. I've been visiting semi-regularly over the last 4 years and it's a fantastic pub. Well decorated and maintained, the unique selling point is the well curated, great new and interesting beers of all types which are in constant rotation along with a few regulars. Every visit there is always something new to try. In addition to the beer, regular live music, sport, quiz nights, jukebox and other community themed events really cement this as a fantastic 'heart of the town' pub. Weekdays and weekends you can buy some great burgers or just go for a plate of dirty fries. Sundays during the winter traditional Sunday roasts are on the menu. The usual bar snacks can be bought as well if you just want a small nibble. Nelsons also offer vegetarian and vegan options too and gluten free beers. Of course if you are not a beer fan, you can find a selection of other drinks including Gins, Whisky, soft drinks. While Children are welcome up to 7pm there is an adult only area filled with big comfy armchairs. A covered and uncovered outside area at the back. With the owners also being dog lovers, the Nelsons is very dog friendly.
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Tonbridge, Kent, TN9