J D Wetherspoon - The Unicorn
📍 4 Market Pl E, Ripon HG4 1BP, UK
About J D Wetherspoon - The Unicorn
The Unicorn by J D Wetherspoon is a well-regarded establishment located right in the heart of Ripon's Market Place East. This popular pub and hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere, featuring multiple areas and nooks for dining and socialising, often adorned with local historical pictures. With a solid Google rating of 4.1/5 stars, it's a popular choice for both locals and visitors seeking a reliable and enjoyable experience known for its excellent value.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of food and drinks, from breakfast through to late evening, served promptly. Reviews frequently highlight the well-cooked, tasty meals and friendly service. The venue is often praised for its clean and spacious environment, making it a comfortable spot for lunch with friends or a relaxing afternoon. For those looking to stay, The Unicorn also provides convenient hotel accommodation upstairs, offering a complete experience in Ripon.
Visiting Information
The Unicorn is open daily from 7:00 AM, closing at 12:00 AM from Sunday to Thursday, and 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. The establishment is committed to being inclusive, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. For convenience, a variety of payment methods are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments, alongside cash.
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📍 4 Market Pl E, Ripon HG4 1BP, UK
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Showing 5 of 260 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.
A fairly typical Wetherspoons restaurant in central Ripon, with multiple areas/nooks to eat in and pictures about local history. Food came out quickly and as expected. Fairly peaceful at lunchtime midweek. Facilities: clean large toilets upstairs, and has hotel upstairs.
Had a great time both sat inside and then out on the front, ordered several rounds of food and had a lunch with a friend. The service was prompt and friendly using the app to order directly to the table. The setting was clean and spacious that made for a very enjoyable afternoon experience to pass a couple of hours.
For a cheap food and drink venue personally I don't think you can beat it. The food we had came on nice and warm plates very well cooked . You certainly can't compare it to a top restaurant but is excellent value for money and tasty as well. Staff are very friendly great prices. What's not to like. And when we were there it's was nice and busy but didn't have to wait to long if you placed your order at the table . Recommend.
Spot on for a Wetherspoons. Service was quick and friendly, food was what you expect. Stayed a couple of nights in the hotel, nothing to complain about for the price point. Rating based on other Wetherspoons visited.
Awful. They must have new staff. Ignored when I asked them to help clear a table. Table left filthy for over 15 mins. Had to ask multiple times. Service terrible. Food cold. Asked for butter. Got eye roll from service staff. Absolutely zero options of you are gluten free other than a cold jacket potato. Used to be great place. Gone downhill.