East and Mid Surrey

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Old House At Home

24 West Street
Dorking
RH4 1BY
Telephone(01306) 284100
Real AleReal FireFamily FriendlyGardenLunchtime MealsEvening MealsFunction RoomDog FriendlyWiFiLive Music
Opening times: Mon–Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri and Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-22:00
Regular beers: Dorking DB One, Dorking Pilcrow Pale, Dorking Surrey XPA

See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.

This 15th century pub has been very well renovated and it is now a successful mix of old and modern. The front is very attractive being covered in hanging baskets. Inside wooden floors, good solid tables (found throughout) and subdued lighting help to create a warm atmosphere. There is a single bar but, with four separate areas coming off it, there are quiet parts to be found. Both the front and rear areas have wood panelling and a separate room, 'Narnia', which can be booked for functions, can be reached via the back left corner of the bar. Outside there is a very good patio garden with some 'beach huts' with heaters at the top. Originally a Courage pub, it was bought by Young's in 1989, changing its name from the Old House at Home to the Old House in March 2013 and became a Punch pub in 2021. Dorking Brewery took over the lease in October 2023 and changed the name back after a refurbishment in late spring 2024. Five Dorking beers are sold and there are plans for another line which will have a guest from another local brewery.