The Unicorn in Maidstone

Great village pub. Unfortunately no more fillet steak on the menu, but there are other steak options. Overall menu options are typical country pub, but always cooked to perfection. Friendly staff and a welcoming pub.

I was invited to dinner at The Unicorn in Marden, last Wednesday evening. I had a fantastic time and I have to say the food and service were absolutely first class... Truly amazing food, top notch quality, great wines and beers, and totally superb service. I had the Sausage and Mash followed by an apple crumble with custard. Quite simply outstanding food and clearly all home cooked and crafted with quality in mind. I am absolutely delighted to HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Unicorn in Marden. Go try it! 👍👍👍👍👍 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Jon Robinson (aka 'Magic Jon')

I've eaten here on multiple occasions as the food is delicious and staff very attentive. Various gluten free options too. The chicken and bacon salad (without the croutons) is delicious. My children also love eating here. It's great for nights out with friends, meals with family as well as brunch. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely clean and warm pub restaurant. Good choice of food, tasty and freshly made. Very child friendly, took our 16 month grandson and the staff were excellent with him. Good children's menu.

Four of us went to The Unicorn for Mother’s Day Sunday Roast. We felt welcomed as soon as we arrived. Great food, all of us had the carvery and all enjoyed it. All staff were friendly and there was a lovely touch at the end, where my friend and I were given a small primrose plant as a Mother’s Day gift.

We attended for the SUnday Lunch Carvery. The food was fantastic, a huge portion of meat, great selection of veggies, lovely gravy and all nice and hot which isn't always the case with a carvery. We did feel the drinks were a little expensive but it didn't take away from the experience, we will come back for sure!

Lovely atmosphere, good portions, plenty of fresh veg, proper cauliflower cheese and lots of meat on our Sunday Roast, will definitely go again. Only criticism is price of a glass of wine a bit steep. Staff all friendly and efficient

£7.00 for a small glass of Rosé. The like of which one can buy for under £5.00 a bottle at Tesco. It's the last time this establishment will make that money from us.

We were a group of 5 and had Sunday Lunch here. Great Value. Sadly though the food was Luke warm. For the price paid you would expect the food to be piping hot this was not the case.

Simply delicious and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend! Limited veggie selection but we had the Halloumi burger and its the only place with been where you get a decent amount of Halloumi! Will be back soon

Great pub with fantastic food, especially the fillet steak. It really is good, succulent and cooked as requested. The only problem is that they are charging London prices - this is a country pub. £37 which includes £2 for a pepper sauce. It should be included. If the prices stay high the footfall is going to decrease. Wines are also too expensive. Decent red or white wines in the £15 pound range are very easy to source, so why have wines in starting in the £23+ range. This is a great pub with great staff, they just need to adjust their pricing.

Living locally we were advised to try out the Unicorn, not having been there for a few years. We checked the menu and prices of food and drinks beforehand. So we had some idea about costs. We chose the Sunday carvery which was very good, and the service from the waitress' was also good. But when we came to pay we were shocked at the prices we were charged for two glasses of wine. We ordered a 125ml glass of Sauvignon to begin with. The cost of Sauvignon according to the web site is 4.50 for a 125ml glass. We were charged £7.00 - a £2.50 hike in price. We then ordered a 125ml glass of Merlot - £4.50 on the web site. Web were given a 250ml glass, but hey ho just another £1.50 according to the web site, but no, £9.50 on our bill, (a 3.50 hike at the very least. These prices at exorbitant to say the least nd nowhere near the advertised prices. It'll be a long time before we go back again, despite our close proximity to the pub.

Been a few times and decided to book Christmas dinner always a gamble but felt confident given the quality of the food and service we'd experienced previously Certainly did not disappoint.. Wonderful table setting, super entertaining staff, shout out to Coral, and the food.........oh my gosh amazing especially as there were so many in. Brilliant vibe, no rush, nothing was a bother definitely my favorite place now Thank you to Gigi Nikki and all the staff

I’m fussy but can’t fault anything. Service staff and food were awesome. I’m lost for words and that’s rare. So friendly great service. Locals made you welcome and the food! Honestly it was sooo good! We’re coming back

Came for Quiz night and food, pub is well presented and staff are very friendly, food is exceptional.

No record of our booking, made by phone, so had to sit outside, good job weather was good! Staff seemed a little disorganised and stressed out. Food good, but not overly hot. Should have checked our bill before we left, charged an extra £10 for drinks we didn’t order.

Steak night is fantastic. Fillet steak, thick chips, onion rings and pepper sauce. The fillet is awesome and served by friendly staff, eat in the restaurant or a table in the bar area. Not lived in the village long, but already greeted by the owners and also had a free drink or two too. Some of the dishes are overpriced - chicken salad @£17, but others compensate for this. Best pub in the village that won’t turn the lights off at 10 PM whilst you are drinking.

Last minute lunch in our local pub. Been many times in past but not since last summer. My wife asked if they had gluten free bread for sandwiches because she is a coeliac but was told no which meant she was limited to a jacket...

We booked a table for 8 family members on Sunday to celebrate my wife’s 50th birthday, only expecting to have a bog-standard typical pub Sunday roast dinner. Have to say I was extremely surprised to receive a roast dinner that had such a great taste....

Saturday night fillet steak is excellent value at £17. Sourced from local village butcher. Gammon steak is super thick and juicy. Staff always friendly. Great village pub with a nice restaurant. Bonus is the open fire for a winters evening.

Seemed like it could be a nice pub but we went to sit in the beer garden there were about half a dozen different lots of dog mess on the grass which we mentioned in the pub to the bar maid who said “oh yes...

We had some very good friendly service in attractive surroundings. The fish pie was very tasty with lots of fish . Well done

Really lovely lunch, great staff and a better menu than I was expecting from your website! So pleased to find somewhere local that I want to return to!

As a family we have eaten at this oub restaurant many times. Friendly staff and delicious food in lovely surroundings. The onion rings are the best.

When we first walked in we thought it looked lovely. We were met with a very rude member of staff. We had to approach her and she responded in a blunt way. Don’t go after 1pm. They won’t serve food.

We visited The Unicorn with only high expectations for our Sunday lunch given our previous visits have all been very positive (usually Saturday/Friday evenings). We ordered two of the lunch specials, fish pie, and a sandwich. Our food came after a decent wait but with...

Nestled in the centre of this beautiful and picturesque village, you'll find a warm and and hearty welcome at The Unicorn. Friendly and efficient service, affable banter and attention to detail are all in wrapped up together in the service The Unicorn provides for its...

Fantastic food and excellant service really recommend this place made our first time out eating wonderful

I am sitting at the restaurant while writing this review , we are 6 of us with 2 small children! Been here nearly two hours, no food has been served as the waiter has lost our order! We have been continuously asking for our lunch,...

nice space, covered tables, great food and friendly service.Staff following covid regulations, wearing masks and cleaning tables between guests. An easy and enjoyable experience and great way to finally be able to meet up with friends again.

Excellent handling of social distancing, felt very safe. Staff were warm and welcoming and the food was brilliant. Can’t wait to go back!

Stopped on route to our Anno Gin Distillery Tour. Very lovely pub that we felt really comfortable in. Friendly and welcoming and we could of stopped much longer if we had the time

Came for a meal last minute as couldn’t be bothered to cook as it was too hot. My husband & I were delighted by the beautiful setting of what once used to be a very average pub. It’s so lovely inside - modern, but still maintaining its heritage & character charm. Also, despite many other pubs reducing their menu due to Covid-19 they had an excellent varied menu & the food was delicious & seemed to be all homemade. Plus the portions were huge! I couldn’t eat it all, so they even made me up a doggy bag upon request. I think I’ve found my new regular. Overall great food, atmosphere & staff who were making every effort to keep customers safe with the new rules.A*****

During this Corona craziness I decided to have a takeaway steak last night. It was quickly delivered and perfectly cooked. Very tasty! Recommended. Thank you team Unicorn . Jon Robinson

Excellent food excellent service great friendly staff very caring and accommodating fantastic every time I come in

Been many times, food is good, desserts are a bit hit and miss. Service is a shamble in the evening. Lunch time atmosphere is cold and unwelcoming. On our last visit there was no music and the two members of staff looked at us as if we were from another planet when we asked for menus so we could order food. Always the same drunken lady at the bar commenting on every customers orders and conversations. In the evening the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Two many staff members running around without knowing what to do, taking food to the wrong tables, partially clearing others, discussing their lack of organisation in the restaurant next to tables. Older waitress is very friendly though. Only been re opened for 8 months so probably haven’t had time to provide training yet!

Great, friendly, no frills boozer (with dining room) in a village where so many have disappeared despite a growing population.

We went for lunch at our local. The Unicorn has been consistently great since before we actually moved to Marden. The staff are very friendly and the food is excellent. We have dined with the family, had Sunday lunches, steak nights and lunch. Never had a bad one. We had the 2 course lunch(with voucher) today. Both courses were smashing and beautifully presented. I cannot recommend the Unicorn enough. Well done and please keep up the good work.

Excellent venue to celebrate leaving 2019 behind and welcoming 2020! Excellent food particularly the stroganoff ! Great entertainment - shame about the midnight timing!

First time eating at the Unicorn both had sausage and onion baguette with chips and salad. The baguette was so fresh and good quality sausages. The chips were amazing best chips I have had in a long time. The portions where massive and good value for money. The only downside where the drinks had lemonade and black current and coke both tasted a little weird but think the taps where playing up. But the food made it worth it definitely visit again.

After a couple of false starts this year the latest landlord seems to have got it about right. Pleasant buzz on a Friday night, good staff, great beers.

Booked a table for lunch, arrived bang on time. Had to wait 15 minutes to order drinks, then another 15 before they were served. We were then told we'd have to wait a further 10 minutes before we could order our food as a large order had just gone through to the kitchen! So, 40 minutes after arriving, still having not ordered food, we cut our losses and went to The Bull at Linton. Much better!

Had a lovely meal. Unfortunately we couldn’t get a cab back so a lovely lady took us back to the motor home site! Don’t know her name but thank you. We were really grateful x

Starting to explore the menu. The steaks are good on a Friday, but now you need to book because of the popularity. The pork filet is also tasty and there is now a decent selection of wines. Very good service as well.

The new owners have really transformed this place, we often go for the steak night and love the Sunday roasts . Nice cosy atmosphere with a real fire.

Booked lunch for 2 and arrived as expected. Greeted immediately and shown to our table.

four of us went yesterday, very good meal, good service, atmospere was a little thin on the ground but mid week in November is a little quiet and it had recently been decorated.

Our first visit under new ownership. Fantastic that the restaurant dining room now feels like a separate restaurant with the new layout. We both had filet steaks and we asked for them to be cooked differently - and that’s what we got. Best steak I have had within a 10 mile radius. Home-made onion rings were great. Pretty good wine choice too. Recommended.

Loved it, new management have a lot of competition but I'm sure with the friendly welcome and the good food and service I'm sure it will be a success thank you

New management have definitely made a big impression on me. Lovely meal, perfect staff and manager. Returning soon

Mean portions and expensive. Not worth the money or return visit. Plenty of lovely country pubs serving good home cooked food at far more reasonable prices!

I was visiting the village to spend time with my daughter which was ruined by horrendous food & horrendous service! Waitress wanted to argue with us while we tried to express our concerns! Ran out of normal chips by 3pm but didn’t inform us just dishes all 4 meals with sweet potato fries! The meals themselves were served up awfully with no side garnish etc for a pretty expensive pub lunch! Oh and we Waited for an hour for 3 adult meals and one child meal! On a quiet day so god help it being busy! Long and short of it il never ever go there again!

Lunched here with a group, 19 in all. We'd booked but wer e told we didn't need to pre-order food. Coral took our orders efficiently, and noted that my friend and I needed to be away promptly so asked if our food order could be one of the first to be brought out. It transpired that another member of staff wrote out the orders again, putting all sandwich orders together etc. and the request for our food promptly was not followed through! Almost an hour passed before our food came out, which wasn't a problem when the food is being prepared fresh. Some orders were wrong i.e. brown bread instead of white, and some which were altogether wrong. When the sandwiches were brought out, the edges looked like they were turning up! My tuna mayo sandwich arrived and the top of the bread was dry, almost lightly toasted and warm, as was the small piece of lettuce. I queried whether the sandwich had been sitting on the pass because the bread was dry and it was confirmed that it had been on the pass for a short time! Sandwiches SHOULD NOT be put on the pass, and warm tuna in a sandwich and warm lettuce isn't very pleasant. The offer was made to change it but I said I would eat it as, having waited so long, I needed to get away promptly. The basket of chips, accompanying the sandwich, had been salted which was disappointing as I don't take salt, although the chips were nicely crisp. I would rather it was left to the customer to salt their food, if they require salt.

We booked a table for 6 and most of us ordered the roast. It was really great service and was a decent size for kids too. The food is top quality and came in good time. Clean with good facilities and furniture. Would come again if in the area.

Lovely pub with very good food in a. Harming atmosphere. The waitress was super kind and caring so I spent a lovely time there. The ribs were yummy as were the chips Great place.

As local this pub/restaurant! It has as failed to deliver over the past few years. Reading the resent reviews we thought it was time to give it a chance. My daughter was on a rare visit so we thought Lunch, Drink and a relaxing couple of hours at the local pub would be on order. Unfortunately the Unicorn turned out to be the mythical pub. Upon arrival we were told that they can only take cash and there is no food available! We walked away, decided to drive to Yalding and visit the Boathouse. Food and drink available all day. Time to up your game Unicorn.

Nous revenons de la petite ville de Marden où il fait bon séjourner (pourvu que le projet de construction massive de 2000 personnes n'ait pas lieu...) , nos avons eu l'occasion de nous rendre à The Unicorn plusieurs fois. Nous y sommes allés pour le sunday roast mais aussi pour passer un moment, le soir. Le pub est accueillant et la décoration est agréable. Pour le sunday roast, nous avons été très satisfaits, les portions sont généreuses et la viande est de bonne qualité. Le service est très agréable et souriant. Nous recommandons ce pub à toutes les personnes qui passent sur les petites routes du Kent.

Eaten a few times now in recent weeks. Cajun chicken, lamb shank and sirloin steak all recommended. Bar staff are fantastic. The downside is the manager. For gods sake tuck your shirt in and wear shoes with laces. You are letting the side down looking like a slob.

Went to unicorn on hot Friday evening while camping at still acres ,

Ive eaten at the Unicorn before but as a relative newcommer to the area it has been a refreshing place to find.

Beautifully presented pub Food doesn’t get much better than that served at the Unicorn Pub and Restaurant. I love to take a snap or 50 of pubs; at the Unicorn it was the food that stood out.

I’ve recently moved to Marden and having driven past the pub a few times I wanted to see what it was like.

Just moved into Marden and loving it.

New owners, new staff = transformed local pub. Frequently visiting, and I was in this pub for most of the Sunday, and other Sundays too. Never any problems. The pub is now “night and day” to what it was previously, which is great to see for the village. Very friendly management and staff. I have seen more new faces in the Unicorn in the last 4 weeks than I saw in the last 12 months. Food is great as well.

Recently visited for a nice Sunday pint with my family but we're intimidated and bullied out of the venue by the local traveller community. Avoid unless you are part of that community. You will be made to leave.

We visited for an evening meal having heard good things but found a bit of a mixed bag in our experience, the gentleman that greeted us was friendly and very helpful, the decor is a lot warmer and more in keeping with the building however we were disappointed with the cooking of the food my chicken was dry the skin limp and was served with no sauce or gravy we enquired as to whether the lemon and thyme sauce that was advertised and the main reason I chose it had been forgotten and we were told that it was cooked in lemon and thyme rather than in a sauce (not what it says on the menu at all) but sadly that was not the case there wasn’t a hint of flavour or and bits of herb on the chicken or even any roasting juices, there was a huge pile of new potatoes but they were hard and again with out any sauce or gravy just dry, the “local” veg was 3 carrot slices and one floret of broccoli and one floret of cauliflower served in a ramekin and then a salad on the plate which was just odd. The sausage and mash was ok but “buttery mash it was not buttery in-fact it was a bit lumpy and a bit dry the sausages were very nice. All that said the portions were huge and very reasonably priced but I would rather have less of something cooked well.

Visited The Unicorn today for Sunday Roast and I can honestly say I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a roast as much. I had pork and my partner had a trio consisting of lamb, pork and beef which was extremely good. The service was very efficient and friendly, we will definitely be back and I have no hesitation in recommending this place.

We visited Marden for the weekend to visit sites around Kent . We used the pub for food and drinks both nights .

We both enjoyed the lunch, good honest food at reasonable price. Nice and friendly and beer kept well

Went for a roast today as we live about 8 seconds away. The place has just been taken over. One of the best roasts I have had. So fill up. Lucky we didn’t have 2 courses.

Really good food, camembert was excellent!! Really great service, lovely staff and very friendly atmosphere. Hoping to visit again very soon

Me, my boss and my colleague went to the pub to have a Christmas lunch, as we only had an hour we called and booked a table as well as put in our order.

Really tasty meal and great offer - steak with salad and yummy chips for £25 and bottle of vino for 2. Excellent value and great service. We'll be back again

Went for steak night, great service, excellent, friendly staff, only slight issue was triple cooked chips were thin, rather than thick, but not a problem. I would recommend - great selection of ales and large grassy beer garden

Stopped here for drinks with friends and sat in the garden which was a bit scruffy. Friendly staff. Didn't eat so can't comment on the food.

Nice range of micro brewery real ales, sadly not looked after by this establishment very well, so wouldn’t recommend. Staff are young and very inexperienced in beer management. Decor is brash and not in keeping with the traditional values you expect from a country village pub, hence it normally very sparse of customers even during the summer months. Response from direct feedback I found defensive and accusing, rather than welcomed and appreciated.

I've visited The Unicorn with friends three times in the last month and three times we have been impressed. The food is excellent, the staff are friendly but professional and the locals are also very friendly. We'll all be going back.

I visited today with my girlfriend and a friend, we were told when we went in that there was a long wait for cooked food, we wondered why as there was only about 10 people in the pub and we were the only people in the restaurant part of the pub. We ordered a steak sandwhich, sausage sandwhich and ham and brie omelette.

Charmless bearded gent supplied 2 cappuccinos = £6

It took a while to get through on the phone to this establishment (they must have changed their phone number) but glad we did. The place was quiet but the food more than made up for this. Both the staff on duty were friendly, polite & welcoming. Good luck to the new management. (It's actually the telephone number here that is the accurate one)

This is our local pub, we aren’t drinkers but loved using it for meals especially the Sunday roasts but I had stopped using it when it previously changed hands, I am so pleased the new owners have restored the friendly relaxing atmosphere and have introduced a respectable dress code, the menu is limited but it’s extremely well cooked gourmet pub food with generous portions. It’s a little pricey for us to lunch in a very frequent basis but well worth the price you pay!

We popped in for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. The menu is short but with a good variety of dishes there is enough choice. The dishes are well presented and fresh.

Best steak sandwich had in years. Verity was absolutely lovely and was considerate of dairy allergy! She went out of her way to allow my daughter to be comfortable and have a great time in a high chair which was an appreciated break to enjoy a treat for self! Thank you Verity and chef in kitchen. Defo be back there again

Didn't think this pub could get much worse after the refurbishment to make a pub with character and atmosphere into a bland soulless pub. I was wrong, after the latest takeover it really couldn't get any worse. We went here for father's day for a Sunday roast today after leaving the west end tavern because they had stopped doing food at 2. We went from a busy pub with live music and a buzzing atmosphere to a pub with hardly any customers and zero atmosphere. I ordered the vegetable Wellington roast being a veggie to be told there was no veggie gravy so had a very dry roast! The Wellington was obviously frozen and not home cooked and had no taste. My three children barely touched their food. We had to escape to the garden to escape a very drunk man only to discover dog mess by two of the tables and the garden looking like a jungle. We won't be returning any time soon.

Gorgeous roast potatoes - if you haven't been to the Unicorn for the Sunday lunch yet you are missing a perfect traditional dinner. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and home cooked food. Happy Sunday!

Had a fantastic date meal with my partner. Verity made us feel welcome and comfortable. Assisted with all required needs and was extremely welcoming. Would definitely recommend 5stars. #10acrosstheboard

Four of us used the lunch light menu. Wow it was excellent all four different meals were first class very tasty and excellent value. the service was friendly and efficient, the beer was good and the venue was perfect. The restaurant and pub area looked recently refurbished. Highly recommend.

Popped into the Unicorn for a light lunch from their new menu and received excellent food and even better service from Verity, she was fantastic. Will definitely return next time I visit my family.

Lovely evening with friends in a warm welcoming atmosphere. The barmaid Verity is an absolute credit to this family friendly pub. She was very busy but was friendly, smiling, happy and has excellent customer service skills. We were welcomed with smiles, the pub was clean and really enjoyed our evening in the beautiful sun trap garden. Cant wait to go back and can highly recommend.

Really friendly service and lovely lunch: excellent value, tasty and home-cooked. Good atmosphere and very relaxed. Staff were excellent: really attentive and keen to assist us. Looking forward to going for an evening meal especially as the new chef starts this week.

Popped in for a quick bite with a friend. Lovely friendly service - thank you Verity. Nothing too much trouble and served promptly despite the sudden arrival of a large group of people. I look forward to trying the new menu, particularly given the thought to veggie/vegan choices.

Can't fault the staff at all. We where made to feel very welcome especially seeing as we had a 20 month old toddler with us. Food was fantastic and service was brilliant. Didn't have to wait long for the best Sunday roast I've ever had. And I'm fussy when it comes to roasts. Fantastic to see this pub becoming a family venue once more. We will definitely be back. A+

I took my other half along here to celebrate his birthday along with our children 17 and 1, although there was no children's menu they were very accommodating in what they could offer her. The camembert was delicious and an amazing Sunday roast. The service was very good and friendly. Will definitely be back

Went here as last minute thought about food at the weekend.Must say was pleasantly surprised as not been before.Food was good and staff accomodating to one of our very fussy friends.Wether its food or drink then this place is a good place to go ....will recommend to others thats for sure

As a Marden resident was excited to visit the pub following takeover. Family wanted to eat, it was around 5.00pm the problem was not all were starving so just fancied a light bite, was told by the Manager sandwiches and light bites are not an option only food from the menu, which is very limited and expensive tbh. It is also not clean and the attitude from non interested staff was appalling. Won’t be rushing back there!!!!

Arrived a little before our booking for our sunday roasts and the staff were very accomodating and made sure we had enough space for a pram and high chair. Ordered a prawn cocktail and two camembert that were perfectly cooked right to the centre! The mains (two beef and a chicken) were an absolute dream, draped in thick, tasty gravy. Thank you to all the staff at The Unicorn for a delicious meal in a relaxed and friendly setting!

Where do I start !!! Not many food choices to choose from but what was worse was there was limited drinks most beers I was told was unavailable the staff was rude except the young waitress Becky but as for the rest they had a...

Having looked at the menu on the website we were expecting a family friendly meal. We arrived at an empty pub on sunny bank holiday evening to be given a printed A4 sheet with about six choices, no options for vegetarians or children's portioned. When we questioned the staff they said there was a new owner who had not got a full menu or changed the website.

This pub has gone downhill since it's been under new management the boss he spends to much time fiddling with his beard instead of making some half decent food !!!

We visited The Unicorn for the second time since the new management took over and we will definitely be back! We had a lovely lunch for four on the bank holiday Monday. The food was delicious, the service was attentive but not intrusive, and the...