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Formerly a coaching inn where the horses were changed on the London to Hastings coach route, the pub is situated in the attractive village of Farnborough, but is also very convenient for the main A21. The interior is spacious, and includes an attached function room/restaurant, whilst the garden is one of the most pleasant in the borough. The pub closed for refurbishment in 2019, and reopened under new management in December of that year.
In addition to the two permanent cask beers, seasonal ales are occasionally available.
The pub is a hub of the local village, and operates a coffee morning on Tuesdays from 10.30am onwards. It also operates a book exchange club. Along with the regular food offerings, there is also a Thai food evening beginning at 6.30pm every Wednesday.
A variety of special events are hosted. Visitors are recommended to check the pub's active Facebook page (linked to above) for the most up-to-date information.
The London LOOP trail passes nearby providing a convenient stopping point for walkers.
Historic Interest
Originally called the New Inn until 1973, this dates from the 1820s and served both coachmen and travellers. This was owned by the Fleet Brewery until 1865 and then owned by the Dartford Brewery. On 1st September 1973, the New Inn was renamed during the day as the "Golden Nugget Saloon" as part of the Wild West theme for the annual Farnborough Fair, until it was renamed the Change of Horses in the evening: Thus, the only inn to ever have had three names in one day. The revised name is a throwback to the coaching era when passengers stayed at the White Lion in Locksbottom and the coach and team would come to the New Inn in order to change the horses and rest them in the field opposite (the large George & Dragon inn that once stood nearby also offered accommodation to passengers). (From 2005 to 2019, the pub was the focal point for the Orpington Folk Club.)
This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.
Change of Horses, Farnborough
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Live Music
Garden
Family Friendly
Disabled Access
Parking
Dog Friendly
Events
Function Room
Games
Real Fire
Restaurant
Smoking
Wi Fi
Real Ale
LocAle
Quiet
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