The Queens Head, Dorking

At the far end of South Street is The Queens Head. It’s an ex coaching inn with a tile hung roof that apparently dates back to the 1800’s. Inside is a smallish L shaped bar with, at the far end, a pool table and 2 separate dartboards, one at each end of the bar. Décor is traditional tables and chairs with a long banquette along the length of one wall. Black beams are decorated with horse brasses and plates, which don’t really fit in with the loud jukebox and general feel of the place. It’s a rather bright basic interior with little of specific note, mainly aimed at locals. It’s probably just far enough way from the town centre not to get much in the way of passing trade.. An official looking notice in the window tells us that the pub’s licence is under review because of recent instances of crime and disorder and public nuisance, but, thankfully, it was quite sedate on my recent Saturday lunchtime visit. It’s a Fullers pub with the usual range – Pride, Chiswick and ESB. I didn’t see anything to indicate that they ever took any guest beers. There’s not a lot to get enthusiastic about here.

On driving past a while back it looked closed but I don't know if it back open again. Should remain open as it was a fine Fullers pub.