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Change of Horses, Farnborough

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87 High Street, Farnborough, BR6 7BB (View on Google Map)
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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.)

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
27/08/2024
Last surveyed
23/08/2022
Pub ID
BRO/12555
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: Sharp's - Atlantic

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Wheelchair access to the bar, but no disabled toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Except in restaurant area. Dog treats available.
Events Events
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Function Room Function Room
Also used as a restaurant area.
Games Games
A chess set is available.
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
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Tonbridge
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
London bus route 358 - alight at Farnborough/Church Road
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