Nelson Arms

Beautifully refurbished side street local a few minutes walk from Tonbridge station featuring an always interesting selection of cask ales, real ciders and keg beers. Formerly a failing Shepherd Neame house, the Nelson re-opened in May 2018 and has been rejuvinated under the stewardship of multi award-winning owners, Matt and Emma. The pub's interior has a nautical theme as evidenced by the choice of the Nelson Saloon, Trafalgar Snug, Hardy's Public Bar and Victory Sports Bar. Spacious and comfortable, the decorations include a ship's wheel, naval brasses, a Nelson painting, a barometer and a ship in a bottle along with much breweriana. The sports fan is well served with televisions and a drop-down screen for the bigger sporting occasions. The cask beers offer a range of styles and beer rarely seen in the area, and are supplemented by 10 keg taps.Real Kentish cider is served from Chiddingstone, Double Vision, Turners, Dudda's Tun & others. Meals are served from opening time until late with main meal offers during the week Sunday roasts are served until 4pm after which the pub reverts to its normal menu. Live music, usually in the form of duos, is performed on Friday evenings.