What we’re about
A group for LGBTQ+ people who enjoy drinking craft beer and/or real ale with some good chat. Join us for a pint (or three)!
If beers aren't your thing, you're welcome to join us for your preferred tipple, however the venues are chosen to appeal to craft beer and real ale drinkers (most venues will have a wine alternative although not all will have other alternatives).
This group is intended to be a safe space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community to come together and socialise. Three main ground rules apply to joining and participating in this group:
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Consent: when people drink alcohol inhibitions can be lowered. Harmless flirting is fine, however, consent is paramount. Do not make physical advances towards other members without their consent and understand that no means no.
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Making the space trans friendly: there is a growing amount of ‘debate’ about trans rights even among members of the LGBTQ+ community. This space is trans and non-binary friendly and therefore no debate about people’s rights will be tolerated. This aims to be an inclusive group.
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Discrimination: As a minority group we have a responsibility to protect and stand up for other minority rights. No discrimination such as racism, sexism, ableism is tolerated.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Tunbridge Wells pub crawlTunbridge Wells station, Tunbridge Wells
Hoping that no one is Disgusted, today's pub crawl will be through the attractive Georgian spa town of Tunbridge Wells in Kent (or Royal Tunbridge Wells if we're being posh, as is de rigeur there) - not to be confused with the (also attractive, but less posh) town of Tonbridge to its north.
Tunbridge Wells is home to several breweries, two of which (Fonthill Brewing Co and Allkin Brewery) have taps in the heart of the town. We shall also visit pubs with a range of ales and craft beers, and one of the more unusual Wetherspoons. The full line-up is below - timings are approximate. Food options are limited in the first half, so I'd suggest getting something to eat on the train out.
If you're travelling from London and want to join the crawl from the start, I recommend the 11:26 train from Charing Cross (Waterloo East 11:29, London Bridge 11:36), which arrives in Tunbridge Wells at 12:19. Return trains generally* go at 08 and 39 mins past the hour, taking 54-55 minutes to Charing Cross. (*For some reason the 16:35 and 17:04 start a few minutes earlier than the standard schedule, and take 58-59 mins.)
If anyone fancies getting the 10:56 train and spending 30 minutes exploring the pretty south end of the town, before returning to the station to meet the others, let me know. The crawl is entirely north & west of the station, so this will otherwise be missed.
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12:30 The George, 29 Mount Ephraim, TN4 8AA
Fonthill Brewery tap pub; also stocks ales and lagers from other local breweries, including Long Man and Gun Breweries in Sussex. No food here on Saturdays.13:45 Fuggles Beer Café, 28 Grosvenor Rd, TN1 2AP
A wide range of worldwide (primarily English, Belgian, German and American) traditional and craft beers on tap (current tap list here). Food is mainly bar snacks, cheese/charcuterie and sandwiches (menu here).15:00 Allkin Tap & Bottle, 102 Calverley Rd, TN1 2UN
Long & slim, tables & stools, craft brewery tap. Does beers from the Allkin Brewery, and apparently a pizza menu. Very limited info online, so if it doesn't exist or they're overselling themselves, we'll move on earlier and/or I'll add in another pub (yes, I have one up my sleeve - check the comments if you're joining us late).16:15 The Royal Oak, 92 Prospect Rd, TN2 4S
Traditional pub, with several cask beers ("from our favourite breweries ... with an emphasis on locality" - not sure that's quite what they mean!) and craft kegs. Beer list here. They do food, mainly burgers.17:30 Opera House, 88 Mount Pleasant Rd, TN1 1RT
JD Wetherspoon in what was once Tunbridge's opera house - before it was converted into a cinema, a bingo hall, and then a pub. The usual range of Greene King/Doom Bar type beers, plus several guest ales. This is mainly put in for the venue, and because they have an extensive food menu to mop up today's beer.
