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Contemporary Pubs was established in January 2019 by husband and wife duo, Will and Nadine Sheldon. After a total renovation, the Marquis of Granby, situated in the picturesque valley of Alkham, opened its doors in April 2019 to great acclaim.

The couple’s ambition was to expand into multiple venues and that dream became reality after the purchase and refurbishment of The Tiger Inn, Stowting, in 2021. And what a first year the pub had. Having been crowned County Winners in the National Pub and Bar Awards, Finalists for Best Pub for Food in the Great British Pub Awards and Finalists in the Taste of Kent Awards, the Tiger certainly has been met with a roar.

Our ethos is to offer the very best of Kent, utilising seasonal and local produce and only going further afield to source the finest of ingredients available. Our approach to the customer is friendly, warm and professional, letting our staff express their personalities and uniqueness.

In September 2023 they opened The King’s Arms, Elham. A 14th Century Medieval Inn that was restored in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III. In 2024 the Inn was crowned County Winners in the National Pub and Bar Awards as well as the winner of CAMRA’s Refurbishment award. This award winning pub now offers five letting rooms set within Cockpit Cottage next door to the pub.

The King's Head, Wye was launched in July 2026 following an extensive refurbishment, marking the fourth venue within the Contemporary Pubs collection. This historic village inn has been sympathetically restored, blending its original character with contemporary design to create a welcoming destination for both locals and visitors. The King's Head offers exceptional food and drink and the warm hospitality for which Contemporary Pubs has become renowned. Accomodation will soon be available with eight tastefully refurbished rooms scheduled to open in 2027, further cementing the company's reputation for breathing new life into historic inns across Kent.