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The Unicorn Inn, Bridgnorth
Hampton Loade
Postal town: Bridgnorth
WV16 6BN
Served areas
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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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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Car Park : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Darts : Yes last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Function Room : Yes last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Karaoke : No last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Live Music : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Micropub : No last updated 23 August 2023 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Pool Table : No last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Quiz Night : No last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 May 2011 by Will Larter
- Real Cider : No last updated 12 March 2025 by Blue Scrumpy
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- WiFi : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
