The Prince of Wales, Tunbridge Wells

Everything about this pub is a reason not to go there.
The minute you walk through the door you are literally falling over tables and chairs. It is so cramped it looks like a scrap yard.
The beer is pretty terrible despite the signs outside boasting all the usual comments. It's also on a rather obscure back street which few people would find. The bar staff do little to cheer you when you come in and they all gave the impression that customers were a disruption to their day.
You might think it handy to nip into if you get caught short and need the loo but the toilets are pretty filthy.
I didn't eat here but I saw several people had ordered food and it looked very 'plastic' and unappetizing on the plate. My guess would be that it is microwaved as it all looked to be very uniform portions. the menu was also pretty uninspiring.
My over-riding comment would be to give this place a very wide berth indeed.

20 Dec 2011 04:50

The Compasses, Tunbridge Wells

The Compasses never fails to delight. From the minute you walk through the front door. There are lots of nooks and crannies so you can always find a quiet corner. For summer it has plenty tables outside and in winter it has three coal fires roaring away.
The cask ales here are the best in Tunbridge Wells by a mile. It is an uphill walk to get here but it is always worth it.
Lunches attract both locals and office folk. In the evening it is mainly locals and the place has a lovely atmosphere.
The menu is great and the food always looks and tastes great. The new landlord and landlady have maintained, possibly enhanced, every aspect of the place in the short time that they have been there.
You cannot go to Tunbridge Wells without dropping in!!

20 Dec 2011 04:40

The Bedford, Tunbridge Wells

This place has changed a lot in the last year or so. It used to be quite terrible but it has been smartened up and now attracts a nice crowd.
The interior is trendy and well thought out. Lunches each time that I have eaten there have been a pleasant surprise. The one slight down side is that the beers are quite overpriced compared to other similar pubs in the area and the ales, whilst well cellared are not well poured.

20 Dec 2011 04:34