Memories of a pub in Abbots Langley during the 1970s

A Watford Observer photographer visited the Unicorn, in Abbots Langley, in July 1974 to capture pub goers enjoying a drink and a bite to eat, as well as capturing some exterior shots that will be instantly familiar to anyone who knows the pub.

An Ind Coope venue 50 years ago, the photo of the bar area shows that Skol, Double Diamond and Long Life were among the lagers and beers available on draught, while the well-stocked spirits shelves had well known brands such including Bell’s, Jameson and Teachers on sale.

Skol, Double Diamond and Long Life were for sale on draught (Image: Watford Observer)

• A glimpse inside a high street pub from the past
• Looking back at much-missed The Horns pub in the 1960s
• The village high street pub near Watford that became a restaurant

We hope you enjoy looking through these pictures from our archive and they bring back memories for those readers who were regulars at the Gallows Hill pub, or more occasional visitors, back in the 1970s.

It looks like a busy lunchtime when these photos were taken (Image: Watford Observer)

The exterior of the Unicorn has not altered a great deal since these pictures were taken (Image: Watford Observer)

Another view of the interior of the pub (Image: Watford Observer)

The Unicorn pub sign in 1974 (Image: Watford Observer)