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Allkin Tap and Bottle, Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 2UN
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Allkin Tap and Bottle
Compact split-level craft beer bar for the Eridge-based brewery of the same name. Housed in a narrow shop-conversion unit, there's little space for seating around the bar in the front part, but five solid bench tables can be found up three steps at the back (along with a tiny kitchen servery). Both parts have a smart modern appearance. Surprisingly perhaps, only one of its own beers featured on the 13 active keg taps from the array of 15 on the wall, with an equal number of beers from Verdant and Track being showcased. However, the former's Radio Silence (£4.30) was also available from the solitary handpump on the counter.
On 12th November 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 8117 recommendations about 8117 pubs]
paulof horsham left this review about Allkin Tap and Bottle
This is the uber-cool base for the former Good Things Brewery, reborn as Allkin.
A single wooden stick for a handpump, serving up Burning Sky Plateau on my visit, albeit not as at it's very best, as well as a tap wall providing 12 further keg options in the usual modern style plus a fridge if you feel you just need a bit more choice. On top of that, they have taken the commendable step of uncapping a 750ml bottle and selling 150ml glasses - a Burning Sky Saison was the choice on the day (though at a steep £4).
Background music was what sounds to this ageing pub-goer like "modern jazz" and it's just the place if you've one or more of: iPhone, tattoos, beard. I fitted in as best I could, as did an ensemble from the local CAMRA branch, so it's a broad church.
The service was helpful with advice and tasters freely offered, which helped encourage me to make 3 trips to the bar.
Overall, I enjoyed my visit and I have to say that Tunbridge Wells does enjoy a high standard of interesting pubs and bars.
On 15th June 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 456 recommendations about 428 pubs]