Following the publication of the 2027 Good Beer Guide we were able to present the Anchor at Sevenoaks with their Certificate for 25 consecutive years in the Good Beer Guide all under the stewardship of the current landlord, Barry Dennis.

On Thursday 8 October the branch gathered at the Anchor to present Barry and his staff with the Certificate. The photos show Tony Shea, West Kent CAMRA Chair presenting Barry with the Certificate and Barry, Jenny and Tony with the Certificate behind the bar.

Barry Dennis and Tony Shea

Barry Jenny and Tony

Congratulations to Matt and Emma, Dee and Ben, and all the rest of the staff at the Nelson Arms, Tonbridge for winning the Kent Pub of the Year 2026. They will now go through to the Regional Final where they will face the winners of Sussex and Surrey.

Thank you for supporting cask ale in Tonbridge and providing us with such a variety of beers and ciders.

Nelson Arms Tonbridge

On Friday 22 May we visited the first day of the Beer Festival at the Halfway House Brenchley. Whilst we were there we took the opportunity to present Sam Allen with the Certificate for Runner Up in the Branch Pub of the Year competition. The photos show Sam receiving the Certificate from Tony Shea, Branch Chair.

West Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026 Runner Up Presentation

West Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026 Runner Up Presentation