News
- Nelson Arms wins Kent Pub of the Year 2026
Friday 10 July 2026
The Nelson Arms has won the Kent Pub of the Year competition and will now go forward to be judged against the winners of Surrey and Sussex. Yesterday evening we gathered in the Nelson Arms to present the Certificate to Matt and his staff. The photo shows Tony Shea, West Kent CAMRA Branch Chair, presenting the Certificate to Matt, Ben and Alex.
Kent Pub of the Year Presentation
Kent Pub of the Year Certificate
- Kent Pub of the Year 2026
Wednesday 17 June 2026
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
- West Kent CAMRA Club of the Year 2026 Winner Presentation
Sunday 24 May 2026
On 17 May 2026 we held our AGM at the Tonbridge Wells Constitutional Club. Whilst we were the we took the opportunity to present them with their West Kent CAMRA Club of the Year 2026 Certificate. The photo shows Ray, Chief Steward receiving the Certificate from Tony Shea, Branch Chair.
West Kent CAMRA Club of the Year 2026 Winner Presentation
- West Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026 Runner Up Presentation
Sunday 24 May 2026
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
- Tonbridge Town Pub of the Year Presentation
Tuesday 5 May 2026
On Wednesday 29 April we gathered at Fuggles Beer Cafe Tonbridge for the Tonbridge Town Pub of the Year presentation. The photo shows Jack, Dylan and Fuggles staff receiving the Certificate from Tony Shea (Chair, West Kent CAMRA).
Tonbridge Town Pub of the Year Presentation
- Tunbridge Wells Town Pub of the Year Presentation
Friday 24 April 2026
On Wednesday 22 April we gathered at Fuggles Beer Cafe Tunbridge Wells for the Tunbridge Wells Town Pub of the Year presentation. The photo shows Alex Greig (Owner and Beer Guy) receiving his Certificate from Tony Shea (Chair, West Kent CAMRA).
Tunbridge Wells Town Pub of the Year Presentation
- Branch Village Pub of the Year Presentation to Dovecote Inn, Capel
Sunday 19 April 2026
On Thursday 16 April 2026 we visited the Dovecote Inn, Capel to present them with Their Village Pub of the Year 2026. The photo below shows Don Croker, CAMRA presenting the Certificate to Simon, Lindsey and staff.
Village POTY 2026 presentation to Dovecote Inn Capel
Village POTY 2026 Certificate
- Sevenoaks Town Pub of the Year
Sunday 12 April 2026
On Thursday 9 April we gathered at the Anchor Sevenoaks for the Sevenoaks Town Pub of the Year presentation. The photo shows Barry receiving the Certificate from Branch Chair, Tony Shea.
Sevenoks Town Pub of the Year Presentation