The Unicorn, Abbots Langley Village, Kings Langley

Nice looking pub handy for the 3 counties showground , lovelly situation on the village green opposite the village duck pond . You enter into a small comfortable bar with comfy arm chairs , to the rear of the pub there is a large dining area in the modern style but with lots of old beams and wood making what is basically one room feel a bit more cosy , french doors lead to a nice patio area and a large beer garden with a kiddies play area in the far corner . 3 handpulls in each bar Spitfire , Bombadier and Tribute which was very nice (the pub is cask marque) the service was friendly even though i was not eating , it is mainly a dining pub . Worth popping in if in the area

The Unicorn is in an area called Gallows Hill, Just south of Kings Langley Railway station and a short drive from Junction 20 of the M25. Outside it’s a decent looking old style pub with a fairly large car park to the side. Internally the smallish bar area greets you as you walk through the front door. The beer choice is not extensive but the bar does support two hand pumps which were dispensing Adnams Bitter and Fullers London Pride, and both were kept well. There are two bar areas to each side of the main serving area. The left is a more comfortable dining area with comfy chairs and a large brick fire place which is non operational. The right hand side is a bit plainer but does benefit from the matching large brick fireplace being operational and this was a very cosy place to sit on the cold March afternoon we visited. The food menu was reasonably priced traditional pub fair and what we tried was very good. Both bars go back behind the main serving area and meet up before the back door to the garden area. Outside there is a patio area covered by one of those giant Jumbreallas , and I imagine this would be a good place for a pint on a summers evening. And also, it appears that there is regular live music sessions on a Friday and Saturday night according to the ‘What’s On’ posters around the bar and in the Gents.. Despite the not very extensive beer choice I found this to be a decent pub and will certainly visit again when I need a watering hole close to J20 of the M25.