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The Unicorn Inn, Bridgnorth
Hampton Loade
Postal town: Bridgnorth
WV16 6BN
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Unicorn Inn
The Unicorn Inn is situated deep in the Severn Valley, close to Hampton Loade station on the Severn Valley Railway. With camping and self-catering accommodation on site, it feels more like a clubhouse than a pub. The no pyjamas or dressing gowns notices are still there. So, clearly those that stay here like to treat it like home.
Whilst there is a car park. It is one of those where you have to enter your numberplate into a screen at the bar.
The main bar area is dominated by a large central fireplace. On our Sunday evening visit, there was a bingo competition ongoing with some rather naff jokes from the bingo caller, who clearly fancied himself as a bit of a comedian. During the day, Sunday lunches had been served. These were priced at £11.50. There was a jukebox on one side of the fireplace, whilst there was also an extra large TV screen.
Hobgoblin IPA & Gold are the 2 cask ales. Ciders are Thatcher's Blood Orange, Apple & Blackcurrant & Cloudy Lemon.
I can't say I felt too at home here. Unless you like bingo and are happy to take part, a bingo night creates a strange subdued atmosphere. I clearly chose a bad time to visit. However, we also got some very strange looks from some of the locals sat at the bar. It didn't feel very welcoming.
On 12th March 2025
- rating: 4
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Unicorn Inn
There's not many pubs in a 20 mile radius of home that I haven't been to before - but this just may be one.
At the end of a long dead end single lane road with grass growing up the middle, you've got to want to come. Severn Valley Railway Train might be a better option, with the Hampton Loade station a short walk.
Set in the middle of a camping / caravan site - which is where the majority of its trade comes from. This explains the high number of "Pack that in" signs - including a first for me - "No Pyjamas or dressing gowns in the pub".
Dogs allowed in the bottom half of the bar - which made the first sign of a life in the top bar, a barky Jack Russell, a bit of a surprise.
There were a couple of real ales on - too risky to try with the lack of turn over, so ashamed to say I went with the "locals" on lout.
The food is very good - home cooked and honest pub grub. It was a bit of a sad day, when I realised I am getting too old for a mixed grill.
On 23rd August 2023
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Unicorn
In the middle of a riverside camping / caravan / mobile home site, this pub has a view of the Severn valley but looks a bit run down. Traditional, if basic, furniture and decor within the original two-bar layout (the main bar with a side pool room and the other - not in use when we visited - extended with a conservatory). Patio tables out on the terrace. Typical bar food menu. Four real ales on handpump: Banks's Bitter, Pedigree, Wainwright and Hobson's Town Crier.
On 8th November 2015
- rating: 6
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Andy Ven left this review about The Unicorn
Probably my fourth or fifth visit here. It was busy on my last visit and I didn’t feel comfortable but on this occasion (as with my first visit in 2005) at 11.30 am we were in first and had the pub to ourselves, which is how I like it. The landlady was friendly and chatty and the ale was in good condition. I had the Martson’s Merry Monk Mild which was fine. The other ales were Hobson’s Town Crier and Banks’s Bitter. I’d happily go back but I know my personal preference would be the first hour or two after opening.
On 15th May 2011
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Andy Ven left this review about The Unicorn
This place is popular with people staying at the adjacent camping ground and so feels more like a locals' pub. Tap stuff with Pedigree and Banks's Bitter on cask. It's OK but, like its neighbour on the opposite side of the river, I wouldn't make a special effort to get here when there are other places along the railway line offering a more interesting choice - if I did stop here it would be to put a tick in the 'pub at every stop' box.
On 15th August 2010
- rating: 5
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