
Great beer.
Proper food.
Good company.
An award-winning independent free house in Tonbridge, with cask ales, craft beer, real cider, home-cooked food and live music. A proper local, and everyone’s welcome.
AWARD-WINNING · INDEPENDENT FREE HOUSE · TONBRIDGE
A WARM WELCOME
Welcome to The Nelly
The Nelson Arms is a traditional, independent free house in the heart of Tonbridge. We’re a friendly, community-minded pub serving great beer, home-cooked food and a lively programme of music, sport and quiz nights.
Just a short walk from Tonbridge station, we’re the perfect place to meet, eat, drink and feel at home.


CASK ALES, CRAFT BEER & MORE
What’s pouring?
From well-kept cask ales to craft beer, continental lagers and real cider, there is always something interesting on the bar. Check the current line-up on Untappd.
PROPER PUB FOOD
Good food, great company.
Home-cooked pub food, weekly favourites and proper Sunday roasts — hearty dishes made for good company and a pint alongside.

Pie Night
Served up every Tuesday

Burger Night
Available every Wednesday

Sunday Roast
Every Sunday, booking advised!
LIVE MUSIC, QUIZZES & MORE
There’s usually something happening.
From live music and quiz nights to sport, tap takeovers and special events, there’s usually something happening at The Nelly.

STAY IN TONBRIDGE
Stay at The Nelly
Make a night of it. The Nelson Arms also offers two self-contained apartments above the pub, with accommodation bookings handled through Airbnb.

FIND US IN TONBRIDGE
Visit The Nelson Arms
19 Cromer Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1UP
Just a short walk from Tonbridge station, we’re easy to find and always happy to see you.
Opening Hours
Mon-Thur – 3-11pm
Fri-Sat – 12-11.30pm
Sun – 12-10pm