Unicorn, Bekesbourne

The beer was fine and the food looked good. It�s a small 'Mom and Pop' pub just around the corner from the railway station. It looked to be a local customer base although the pub angles for footfall from visitors to the nearly wildlife part, Howlett. It has a narrow bar which, at the time of my visit, was on the watch of a gimlet-eyed landlord who maintained a ringside view of the entire floorspace. The table and chairs were a little odd but efficiently wiped down and punctuated with bizarre little jars of Spring flowers. For all its ostensible 'little England' charm, it wasn't a particularly warm or welcoming experience being there on this particular (and unique) occasion. 'Mom' looks like she's doing a great job with the food. 'Pop' and the rest of the team were barely civil.

5 Apr 2010 09:17