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The Unicorn Hotel (JD Wetherspoon), Ripon

Market Place East
Ripon
HG4 1BP
Phone: 01765643410

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J D Wetherspoon

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Graham Coombs left this review about The Unicorn Hotel (JD Wetherspoon)

Old-school Spoons wedged into a an old hotel building with various different rooms and areas, leaving you to guess what the layouts might once have been. The best feature is that it is easy to find a different space if you don't like the one you are in. Still liberally covered in informative picture panels, including a lot of Alice in Wonderland which had local connections. Three Saltaire ales were on alongside the regulars and condition seemed ok. Fair enough.

On 7th January 2023 - rating: 6
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Unicorn Hotel (JD Wetherspoon)

Packed on my lunchtime visit. We only called in for lunch and I was driving so I didn't look too closely at the beers! There were at least 3 guests on with one of them from Hambletons. The food was decent.

On 23rd July 2018 - no rating submitted
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Aqualung . left this review about The Unicorn Hotel (JD Wetherspoon)

Like many of the JDW hotels set in old buildings this is a rambling affair with several different areas. It's certainly not a large outlet but is quite a pleasant place and was busy on my Saturday afternoon visit. There are only eight hand pumps but they had six festival ales and the two GK beers. I went for the Inveralmond Doracha (£2.05 festival price) which was in good nick.
Like most of their hotels the traditional breakfast is more expensive. The JDW web site says that the pub (not the hotel) has disabled access but I couldn't see it nor the customary disabled toilet.
Putting all that aside it's a good Spoons.

On 23rd October 2017 - rating: 7
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Unicorn Hotel (JD Wetherspoon)

Very good for a spoons stayed two nights here food was good but only had our breakfast rooms were excellent but bad for parking but would stay again next time we go to the races.

Date of visit 28th 29th of May

On 1st June 2012 - rating: 10
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jessica macdonald left this review about The Unicorn Hotel (JD Wetherspoon)

waited over an hour for our food and when it came we could not eat it as it was cold the staff didnt seem interested will not be visiting again

On 8th June 2011 - rating: 1
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Old Boots left this review about The Unicorn Hotel (JD Wetherspoon)

Reopened after a long refurbishment and conversion into a 'spoons with accommodation, all of which has been well executed. One of the smaller JDWs the original L shaped bar has been extended to the rear and the counter moved into the back left corner. Reuse of the space has produced a number of drinking and eating areas with low ceilings and dark wood panelling characterising the new bar with a lighter touch in the original front and side bars. The side bar has booth like areas down one side and the slightly spooky presence of a large Unicorn in Elizabethan costume as homage to Lewis Carroll's links with Ripon. The furniture is tightly packed in most areas. Local interest pictures adorn the walls with Lewis Carroll, the Cathedral and Fountains Abbey being prominent. Eight hand pumps with the JDW standards plus local and more far flung guests, a couple of T bars provide the usual kegs at each end of the split counter, one end seems dedicated to food 'n' coffee orders. There is a beer garden and smoking area at the back and as it's a smaller 'spoons the toilets are upstairs. It's early days but the beer quality is good and the staff are better than average for JDW.

On 23rd April 2011 - no rating submitted
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Old Boots left this review about Unicorn Hotel

Large famous old hotel, a servant who worked here in the 18th century is mentioned in many books about the old inns of England. L shaped bar on the ground floor of the hotel, big low windows make it a good place to watch the world go by while relaxing with a reasonable but not exactly outstanding pint of Black Sheep or if you prefer Tetley's Cask. The front part is quieter and more hotel like with tasteful black and white photos of local beauty spots. The other bit, known as “Tom Crudds” is noisier, rougher and bigger, certainly tattier round the edges. Currently it also offers Tetley's smooth version plus Carlsberg, Fosters and San Miguel.

On 14th October 2009 - no rating submitted
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Duncan Slater left this review about Unicorn Hotel

Happy days

On 27th February 2004 - rating: 8
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