Change of Horses, Farnborough, Orpington

Now on Farnborough's quiet High Street, but once the turnpike road from London to Hastings (later the A21, before the bypass was built) so the name harks back to this old building's roots. Looks a bit like a sports pub from outside at the moment due to the World Cup flags, but not in what initially appears to be a three-part traditionally furnished interior with the bar in the centre, a slightly raised seating area off to the left and a small dining room on the right-hand side. However, there turns out to be another (much larger) dining room at the back. The general seating is supplemented by some wooden benches out front and a rear beer garden. Harvey's, Tonbridge Traditional (£5.50) and Doom Bar served from the three handpumps.

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