The Unicorn Hotel
765 Reviews
$$
- Tuesday4–10 PM
- Wednesday4 PM–12 AM
- Thursday4 PM–12 AM
- Friday12 PM–3 AM
- Saturday12 PM–3 AM
- Sunday12–10 PM
- Monday4–10 PM
About the Business
Home - The Unicorn |
Contacts
Call Us
106 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
Hours
- Tuesday4–10 PM
- Wednesday4 PM–12 AM
- Thursday4 PM–12 AM
- Friday12 PM–3 AM
- Saturday12 PM–3 AM
- Sunday12–10 PM
- Monday4–10 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Mobile payments
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Delivery
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Bar games
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Food
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Casual
- Groups
- Takeaway
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Live performances
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Cosy
- Accepts reservations
- Dancing
- Quiz night
Recommended Reviews
Jackie McMillan
18.10.2023
The Unicorn Hotel
My mate Jason, who is a dog owner, thinks dogs in pubs are a terrible idea. Jason reckons being a good dog parent messes with his prime objective in a pub – knocking back a few beers and socialising with mates. For me, seeing puppies hanging out in the front bar in the Unicorn Hotel seemed like a great idea, but of course, I just have cats at home to worry about. We debated this back and forth over a (quite pricy) tinny of Yulli’s Amanda Mandarin ($12.50) that was easy to enjoy. Then we moved on to a pair of Penicillin ($14/each) cocktails, which were not, because they were mouth-blastingly sour.Beyond the dogs, what impressed me about this Paddington pub was it was full of everyday Paddington people, including some who were swing dancing up a storm to live music and an appreciative crowd of onlookers. The old-world charm of this art deco era public house continues into a menu of retro-fantastic snacks like Jatz with French Onion Dip ($12), that eats well but feels kinda pricy for less than a packet of Jatz with a tub of dip.There’s also a Potato Scallop ($14) served in a milk-bar style paper bag with slightly more hipster salt and vinegar powder and smoked tomato ketchup, though it doesn’t live up to the deliciousness I remember from being a kid. Spying a Mary’s Burger ($20) on the menu I hit it up only to find it’s curiously unsatisfying (and a far cry from the one I ate at their Pitt Street outlet when it first appeared). While the patty and the accompanying lettuce, tomato, mayo., cheese and Mary's special sauce felt similar, the toasted milk bun seemed a little stale, and the overall taste didn’t smack you in the burger sweet spot like the first one I tried.While The Unicorn Hotel's food was just okay rather than great, the community-focused vibe was pretty nice. I only wish the place – particularly the amenities – were kept a little cleaner across the course of a Sunday afternoon.
BullshitandBanter (Danni)
06.10.2023
The Unicorn Hotel
The food was devine and consistent! We were recommended the schnitzel, we also got the steak and two sides, both cooked to absolute perfection! The greens we got were so flavoursome, the gravy choices were delicious. The steak had like a crust but was perfect in the middle. If it opened before 4pm we would have been there everyday for lunch and dinner! Loved! Compliments to the chefs and the friendly staff. Can’t wait to eat here again when back in sydney!
Rocco Musumeci
12.09.2023
The Unicorn Hotel
This pub in Sydney serves must-try schnitzel! Generous portions, friendly staff make for an enjoyable experience. I am already looking forward to my next visit!
Kitchen Insider
07.08.2023
The Unicorn Hotel
The Mary's fellas took over this pub when it was back in distress. Gone were its 80s 90s hay days, when you'd have to be as popular as Usain Bolt to get through the door. It's pretty popular now, and the team there were busy and competent...and friendly..not something you can rely upon, where good staff are harder to find than a bacon sarny at a bar mitzvah. The home lager is a good sub for the sold-out reschs. The parmy is certainly not hiding. The addition of the wing is welcome, the ham bits are...bits of ham. The sauce and cheese play their role. The chips may be on-trend, but not on point.This is a good, reliable place. It's not a cheap eat, or a great eat. It's reliable and very full priced.
Campbell Drummond
28.07.2023
The Unicorn Hotel
This is by far the best pub food in Sydney!!! As a Surry Hills local, surrounded by pubs that all offer pretty good quality food, the Unicorn is an absolute stand out! Staff are fantastic too!, 11/10
Michelle Grey
25.07.2023
The Unicorn Hotel
Good vibes to be had. Especially on trivia night! The pool table however is pretty awful. All the balls roll to one side and the material is sagging.
Dante Mariotto
20.07.2023
The Unicorn Hotel
Not the best Schnitty/Schnitzel in Sydney, I put it outside my top 5. It is good, but is a bit too crumby and for the price it is the most expensive and you don't even get greens/veg. The Parmi is much better one of the best I've had and the separate side salad is really good. The atmosphere is great here and lots of space, really nice staff too. Just expensive for a pub and the schnitty doesn't live up to the claim.
Robert Hunt
19.07.2023
The Unicorn Hotel
Arrogant hipster bar men full of smart comments asked for a larger and a reches poured two reches and when we told him he poured two of the same drinks kept denieing it and said that the beers were different come on man were not stupid. Then the waiteres downstairs dropped a tomato sauce it went all over us no drama things go wrong she offered a free round to say sorry when we went up there to order the bar men was arrogant with smart comments. Then when we were leaving walked past him on the stairs on the way out he said see you next time you want sauce spilt on you as if were out for something for free
Add Review
Map
106 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
The Unicorn Hotel