The Common Rooms
The Common Rooms
4.5
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
About
A unique venue with possibly the best view in Tunbridge Wells for a bar. Housed in a Georgian building, we bring an element of Shoreditch to town with great cocktails, ice cold lagers on tap and great surroundings all to the tune of vinyl playing in the background.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Eni
6 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
I have finally found my "CHEERS" a bar I can go on my own and be with friends.
Excellent service and atmosphere.
The best ever place to be.. xxx
Excellent service and atmosphere.
The best ever place to be.. xxx
Written 16 September 2018
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ZoeVBC
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK12 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
We have been here a few times for drinks after dinner on the long walk home? The bar staff are super lovely, the cocktails are fabulous (watch out for the Vespa, it’s a bit lethal!) and the crowd is always fun? All in all a lovely bar, and great to chat, drink dance and people watch or more. Highly recommend.
Written 18 September 2019
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RTWSTEW
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK27 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
Great venue,superb staff, super friendly and great tunes. You won't be disappointed. If you like cocktails decent music and friendly people it works.
Written 22 September 2018
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Kirsty H
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I'll be completely honest, I was a little disappointed with our visit. I had booked 2 children's tickets and had expected that their food would be tailored more to children's tastes. But everything was the same as mine. So the sandwiches were just too fancy for what my children like. Whilst the presentation in the book box is lovely, eating was tricky. No plates were given. Service was pretty much non existent. We had to ask for everything. For the cost of the visit I do not feel it was value for money and would not recommend to friends. The afternoon tea is not immersive. There is no entertainment, spell making etc.
Written 18 August 2023
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zoe w
Guildford, UK6 contributions
Sept 2020 • Friends
It's a shame.
I've been there twice, and both times I thought the a) service was slow and b) the food was naff and c) the drinks were mediocre and d) the host left a little to be desired.
The manager had a bad attitude and it was a shame. I'd expected better after recommendations. Shame. Real shame.
I've been there twice, and both times I thought the a) service was slow and b) the food was naff and c) the drinks were mediocre and d) the host left a little to be desired.
The manager had a bad attitude and it was a shame. I'd expected better after recommendations. Shame. Real shame.
Written 14 October 2020
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malakiebutas
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK21 contributions
Dec 2019
£16 for 2 singles and 5 people got served before me even though waiting longer!!!!! Typical Tunbridge Wells 🤬🤑
Written 28 December 2019
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Helen Stanger
206 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Been here a couple of times now. Nice atmosphere and good background DJ music playing. Close to the town center and will make this a new regular place to visit.
Written 12 November 2019
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PaulIanLyons
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK85 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Its a bit noisy (old school vinyl being played), there's no guarantee of a seat, they dont do food and the only 'ales' they do are draught lager and bottled IPA but dont let any of this put you off.
The atmosphere is really upbeat and lively, the staff are friendly, the music is really good (you can take your own records at quieter times), the decor and feel is really good, and the rhubarb martinis are great.
A really welcome addition to the TW scene.
The atmosphere is really upbeat and lively, the staff are friendly, the music is really good (you can take your own records at quieter times), the decor and feel is really good, and the rhubarb martinis are great.
A really welcome addition to the TW scene.
Written 9 October 2018
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maxinespowart
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK80 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We popped in here after walking home from the town and in all honesty we’re so glad we did.
The music playing by the DJ was a mix of 70’s and 80’s soul and Disco with some modern and classic throwbacks. Fantastic foot tapping sing alongs.
This place is buzzing. The staff are friendly and the drinks reasonable. Not cheap but not expensive (keeps the riff raff out) Great decor and huge windows to watch the world go by.
Just a 2 minute walk for us.
Last night was great, even though the weather was wet and windy, we spent a couple of hours sipping a lovely bottle of Merlot & listening to great music.
What’s not to like.
We’ll be back soon ;)
The music playing by the DJ was a mix of 70’s and 80’s soul and Disco with some modern and classic throwbacks. Fantastic foot tapping sing alongs.
This place is buzzing. The staff are friendly and the drinks reasonable. Not cheap but not expensive (keeps the riff raff out) Great decor and huge windows to watch the world go by.
Just a 2 minute walk for us.
Last night was great, even though the weather was wet and windy, we spent a couple of hours sipping a lovely bottle of Merlot & listening to great music.
What’s not to like.
We’ll be back soon ;)
Written 27 August 2018
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Steve F
10 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
A recently opened bar in a prime spot come rain or shine this is definitely one to visit and likely one you will return to.
How to succeed in this business is determined by how to persuade your public they need you. Good service, good drinks, nice building, space, seats and music is the recipe for ambience and this place has convinced me I need them.
All the above are delivered,all the time, with subtlety and humour. I really like everything about this place and I respect the effort that goes into making it what it is. Keep playing music we didnt even know we liked, keep serving drinks we haven't ever tried but mostly keep your enthusiasm for doing a great job, it shows.
How to succeed in this business is determined by how to persuade your public they need you. Good service, good drinks, nice building, space, seats and music is the recipe for ambience and this place has convinced me I need them.
All the above are delivered,all the time, with subtlety and humour. I really like everything about this place and I respect the effort that goes into making it what it is. Keep playing music we didnt even know we liked, keep serving drinks we haven't ever tried but mostly keep your enthusiasm for doing a great job, it shows.
Written 24 August 2018
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