Please note: Due to the layout of our historic pub we are not a fully accessibility friendly site. Please speak to a member of the team and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please note: Due to the layout of our historic pub we are not a fully accessibility friendly site. Please speak to a member of the team and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Dating back to the early 17th century, the Compasses is now recognised as the oldest pub in Tunbridge Wells, with rumours of ghostly customers paying us a visit from time to time. With a roaring fire to keep you cosy in the winter months and a spacious beer garden for those balmy summer days, we're always a great spot for dining. Our pub food menu is packed with classics, such as hearty pies and juicy stacked burgers. Our cask ale range is perfect for quenching your thirst, with our home brand Compasses Ale a popular choice for locals. We're also dog-friendly, so our warm welcome extends to all. Our prime location means you're spoilt for choice, with Grove Park on our doorstep and The Pantiles - a Georgian-style high street with boutique and antique shopping - nearby.
Traditional turkey dinners, all the tasty trimmings plus your favourite seasonal starters and tempting treats for pudding. Our mouth-watering Christmas meal menus are here to satisfy everyone at the table, vegetarians, vegans and children included.
Get into the festive spirit at Compasses with our delicious Black Forest Margarita, seasonal cocktails, perfectly poured pints and favourite tipples. Whether you're toasting with friends or kicking off the Christmas party, we've got the drinks and cheer to make it merry!
If you need an excuse to get together with all your favourite people, we’ve got plenty. Send out the invite, dust off your dance moves, and check out what’s coming up at Compasses.
Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Compasses:
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Beer Garden
WiFi
Historic Pub
Takeaway
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This Christmas, we're saying thank you to the people who keep our communities going. We're giving away 30,000 free festive meals, including 10,000 exclusively for Blue Light Card members!
Naughty or nice, everyone's welcome to join in the festive cheer here at Greene King. Christmas dinner, party-perfect buffets, seasonal tipples and plenty of merriment from Christmas quizzes to karaoke. Come join us for the most wonderful time of the year.
Great food is at the heart of what we do at the Compasses. Maybe it’s the warm welcome you get as soon as you step through the door, or the friendly service that makes you feel right at home.
From iconic classics to bold new pours, there’s a pint with your name on it. Explore our own beers like Flint Eye, Prior Life, Greene King IPA, plus loads more!
Get your fill of traditional pub fare and tuck into a hearty Sunday roast. Cooked to perfection and served with all the classic trimmings, our roasts are a celebration of quality - simple yet spectacular.
While many visit Tunbridge Wells for its eye-catching architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens, the wisest of visitors also know that The Compasses pub is also a must see. Officially recognised as the oldest public house in the area, we’ve been around since the 17th century. So when you step in to take a break from a long day’s sightseeing in Kent, we’ll be sure to welcome you with the utmost standard of hospitality.
For the finest pub food in a friendly, relaxed pub atmosphere book your visit to The Compasses today.
A pub for everyone
We're a proudly family friendly pub, with free Wi-Fi available to keep TikTok lovers preoccupied and a beer garden to let restless dogs roam. Inside you'll find a brightly lit open plan venue with a live fireplace to recharge by as you enjoy your drink.
Feast on what your stomach desires
If the sound of beer-battered cod, crispy chips cooked three times, hearty pies, BBQ chicken wings or pan-seared steak tickle your fancy, you’ll feel right at home with our restaurant quality food! Be sure to check out our Sunday roast listings, full menu and Kids menu for the full range of dishes to suit all meat-eater, vegans and non-gluten requirements alike.
Gift Cards
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