The Spotted Dog, Tonbridge

Venerable country pub, claiming reasonably plausibly to date from 1520, set in an elevated position with some views of the Wealden landscape through the trees from the split-level terraced beer garden at the back. A smaller area of covered outdoor seating can also be found at the front. The multi-room traditional interior also retains a lot of character, with various seating and dining areas in different parts of the building of different ages. Two real ales on handpump - the local Larkin's Traditional and the ubiquitous Harvey's (£3.90, and in great shape).