Black Horse

Walk into the Black Horse and you'll find yourself in a place that feels like it actually belongs to Tunbridge Wells rather than trying too hard to impress you. The Camden Road location puts you away from the Pantiles hustle, which means you get regulars nursing pints alongside people who've wandered over from the residential streets nearby. The food is unpretentious but done well—exactly what you want from a pub that takes its kitchen seriously but doesn't lose sight of what pubs are actually for. The drinks selection suggests someone behind the bar knows what they're doing, whether you're after a proper bitter or something more adventurous.