The Compasses
45 Little Mount Sion, TN1 1YP - Royal Tunbridge Wells
·£10–30
Bar
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Beer
Fish and Chips
Steak and Ale Pie
Aspall Cider
Corona
Beef Burger
Halloumi Fries
Cheeseburger
Steak Pie and Chips
Prawns and Chorizo Starter
Dry Roasted Peanuts
Salt and Pepper Squid
Sausage Roll
Stella Artois
Porridge
Buikspek Met Appel En Gegrilde Kool
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Outdoor seating
🥡
Takeout
🍽️
Dine-in
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Delivery
🍺
Alcohol
🍹
Cocktails
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Wine
📅
Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
🛋️
Cozy
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Good for groups
👍 Recommended by 4 people
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📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.3/5 (699)
2 months ago
The pub atmosphere is the best. Everything else not that great. Too long to wait for food. Soup arrived 1 hour later from ordering, even went to the counter to chase it, and bar girl brought to our desk already a bit cold soup. Then main …
Edited a month ago
The Compasses is nestled in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent- Tucked away along little Mount Sion, just a stone’s throw from the High Street and the tranquil Grove Park, The Compasses stands as a proud testament to centuries of …
a week ago
Have always loved this pub on the few times we’ve visited, But, we went for a Sunday Roast this weekend and were delighted. The price was so reasonable compared to other pubs in Tunbridge Wells and in my opinion the food was of a much …
3 months ago
After a period of time out of town I was very much looking forward to a roast on Sunday at The Compasses. Robin, Graham, Kim and the rest of the team were wonderfully welcoming and helpful. …
a year ago
Without a doubt one of the best pubs in Kent and certainly in Tunbridge. This pub is not only steeped in history, but provides excellent food, drink and a brilliant host. …
6 months ago
I love a good poltergeist story. We wandered in here a couple days ago and we immediately loved the ghost story of Mrs. Peek! We had a couple drinks on the patio the first day. We loved the place so much we came back today for drinks and a …
Features & Services
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has bar games
Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Has live music
Has live performances
Has quiz night
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Has free water refills
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Pets
Dogs allowed
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