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The Unicorn (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale |  | 2 |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | | 3 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common Conspiracy |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | | 2 |
| Westerham - William Wilberforce Freedom Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Double Stout (superseded by 4% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Canterbury Jack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Reported in CAMRA Dover, Deal and Sandwich branch's magazine Summer 2013 Channel Draught that the Unicorn is now closed and with all signage gone appears to be a private dwelling with the name Old Unicorn. There used to be 2 pubs here, with the other being the Prince of Wales right by the station, but now there are none.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
01 May 2010 (Mick)
Fairly busy with local drinkers and diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Nice pint, everything a mild should be, perhaps lacking on the finish. |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 | | Good bitter, dark with good malt and balanced hops. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried |
27 Mar 2010 (Blair)
It was a nice day (to start with) so me and my dad went out for a bike ride. First time either of us had been here. Really pleasant surprise, beer was kept really well, landlord was a great bloke and just an all round really nice pub. Only sells kentish ales now which is a nice touch I think.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 | | Lovely darkish bitter, great hops and malt. A fantastic example of a classic bitter. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common Conspiracy | 4.80 | | Light slightly creamy with a really good hop bite to it. |
| Shepherd Neame - Double Stout (superseded by 4% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | Coming soon. |
29 Aug 2009 (Andrew)
They've changed hands since I was last there and the landlady and her staff were very friendly. We'd heard that a beer festival was on so we parked-up by the train station, crossed over the bridge and made our way in. There was a large beer tent in the garden with a couple of other people enjoying the sun. Hopefully it will get busier in the evening because it really was very good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Wonderful condition. Coffee and, for the first time in a while, chocolate. Lovely. |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 | | Excellent condition. Bit of cane sugar, rough hops, lovely. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | On at the bar |
| Shepherd Neame - Canterbury Jack | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | On at the bar |
| Westerham - William Wilberforce Freedom Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
29 Apr 2006 (Andrew)
Arrived early evening and the pub was entirely laid up for food, which the landlord sarcastically pointed out to us when we sat at a table that looked fairly unlaid. I've been here a few times before and it's been okay so I don't know why they were rude this time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 |  | Tangy malt with a malty triglet bitter finish |
13 Aug 2005 (Andrew)
Got here 20 mins before our train left so we popped in for a quick half. The pub was empty but it was pleasant sitting in the front garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Dark and malty with some hops. A good pint of Broadside |
About The Unicorn
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 4 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5ED.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Lovely one roomed former Shepherd Neame (and later privately owned freehouse) pub furnished in pine. The front garden is always pretty in the Summer and there's a larger grass garden just down the path. Very close to Bekesbourne railway station but closed for half the week so phone before you go to check they're open! Once there were 2 pubs in the village and this is the remaining one. Unfortunately reported in CAMRA Dover, Deal and Sandwich branch magazine Summer 2013 Channel Draught that the Unicorn is now closed and with all signage gone appears to be a private dwelling with the name Old Unicorn. There used to be 2 pubs here, with the other being the Prince of Wales right by the station, but now there are none.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 18 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: CT4 5ED