Smith & Western, Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells' imposing former West Station has had several incarnations as a bar / restaurant since closure in 1985. Currently an American bar-grill-diner with all the yee-ha decor and background music you would expect. Most of the various seating areas are set aside for those eating, but there are several tables in the bar area located up a couple of steps at the back. Benches out in the beer garden at what would once the front of the building (but now the focus is more on the ex-platform side and Sainsbury's car park). Also offers some hotel accommodation. No real ale, of course, but the keg offerings included Blue Moon and Samuel Adams lager (£2.60, half).

Official site of Smith & Western - www.smith-western.co.uk

Official site of Smith & Western - www.smith-western.co.uk