The White Hart, Godstone

Substantial old coaching inn (although the claimed 1309 date seems rather fanciful), partly opened out, slightly split level and substantially modernised, but still retaining some character in the various seating and dining areas. The WiFi reveals this to be an unbranded Marston's pub, and it has a surprisingly good selection from eight handpumps on the main (side) part of the L-shaped bar counter. No Pedigree, but Courage Best, Young's Original and Special, a pair from Tring, and the 'house' Godstone Green (£5.10) and Tongham TEA from Hogs Back.

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In contrast to the earlier review, the building has now been very much refurbished, with slick decor now under the ancient beams. Very much geared to dining, although there is a reasonable area round the bar and a nice lounge to the rear. Seeing the Young's beers on, I thought it was one of their 'uplifts' which it felt much like - perhaps it was but it is now Marstons. Anyway the cask ales on were Young's Original and Special, Brains Rev. James and the local Godstone Pondtail. A bit upmarket but acceptable and the beer was ok.