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Unicorn Inn, Ambleside
Ambleside
LA22 9DT
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Will Larter left this review about Unicorn Inn
Not much changed despite more than a decade since my last visit. It's perhaps a little brighter, and the collection of unicorn plates has vanished, but there are five hand pumps on the bar, still featuring Cumbria Way. In December there's also Old Tom, the 8.5% winter beer from Robinsons, which was in very good condition (NBSS 3.5). Priced at £3.250 a half - the same as in Stockport - this seems quite a bargain in Ambleside where ordinary bitters can be £5 or more for a pint. Now open all day, seven days a week, with a quiz on Monday and live music Thursday.
On 24th December 2023
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about Unicorn Inn
This traditional old inn is a warren of rooms in an old building behind the main street through town. A former Hartleys pub, it still features XB and Cumbrian Way, though these are both brewed by Robinsons these days; the other two hand pumps had the parent brewery's product on. As well as the usual pub paraphernalia, there is a display cabinet in one corner with plates featuring unicorns in the design, some based on the Tapestry Cycle, an ancient series of six Flemish tapestries depicting the senses, some just modern sub-Disney kitsch. This is a friendly and welcoming local, well worth seeking out.
On 5th January 2012
- rating: 7
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Graham Coombs left this review about Unicorn Hotel
Traditional sort of town local. One large room, with pool area to side. Beams and horsebrasses. Beers from Robinsons range seemed in good order. Food lunchtimes and evenings. Fair enough.
On 23rd August 2011
- rating: 7
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Gary Seymour left this review about Unicorn Hotel
Cosy pub. Four real ales. Dogs welcome.
On 30th May 2008
- rating: 6
[User has posted 38 recommendations about 38 pubs]