Hen & Chickens, Abergavenny

I'm always a little wary of pubs in the vicinity of markets and shopping streets, as they can be a little on the rough side, but this is a little gem. A lovely old building retaining lots of character, with separate rooms and a little snug opposite the bar, where I retreated with my beer to hug my discovery to myself. There are six beers on hand pumps on the bar, which unfortunately I didn't have time to write down, plus a cider in a boxed polypin. I had a quick half of Buddy Marvellous, one of the many Buddy Holly-themed beers brewed by Bryncelyn brewery of Ystalyfera. This is a strongish mild, which I enjoyed, but my train out of Abergavenny was due so I couldn't linger. This is one where I will have to promise myself a return trip to savour some more.