The Running Mare, Cobham

Quite a splendid old pub in a glorious assemblage of old building with a good traditional beamed interior. Sadly it has become ever more focussed on food, to the extent that on a Saturday lunchtime all inside seating was occupied or reserved by diners. There are effectively three areas arranged round the bar, while at the rear is a large covered open-sided building which houses the Lobster Pot restaurant with its own little bar in the summer but is otherwise available for use. The remaining patio garden is also filled with tables. Beers are mainly from Fullers, with just St Austell Tribute on offer alongside London Pride, HSB and Seafarers. Sadly the condition of the latter was mediocre.