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Lion & Unicorn, London

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Operator: Young's
42 Gaisford Street, Kentish Town, London, NW5 2ED (View on Google Map)
(020) 7267 2304
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A great favourite, especially to the local community, this popular, comfortable pub has been a welcome addition to the cask beer scene in vibrant Kentish Town and is an accredited member of CAMRA's LocAle scheme. The pub has a real "homely" feel to it being run by the friendly management and staff as a Geronimo branded gastro-pub.

The cask beer range is of good quality and includes LocAle breweries - usually Redemption. There is an open fire and very comfortable seating. The pub has won local and regional awards for both its front and back gardens. Sunday quizzes. CAMRA member discount.

Above the pub is the Giant Olive Theatre company, for details of productions, see their website http://www.giantolive.com/ Occasional comedy nights in upstairs theatre (on non-theatre dates).

Cider available on keg (and on Cask in summer). Disabled Access and W.C. Function room may be available in upstairs theatre on non-performance days.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Royal
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
25/07/2025
Last surveyed
10/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Young's
Pub ID
NLD/6097
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Young's - London Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 6 times.
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Lion & Unicorn, London.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Young's - London Special TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 3 times.
Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Lion & Unicorn, London.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Young's - Winter Warmer

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
certain events only, World Cup, Olympics, 6 Nations
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Sat evenings
Garden Garden
Front & back (covered) and award winning
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Ramp & toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Sunday quiz, theatre, comedy
Function Room Function Room
Up to 100 when theatre not in use
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Covered
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Includes: Portobello, Redemption, Hackney, Hammerton, Windsor and Eton
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10%
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
134, 214, 393, C2, N20
Nearby Station (250m)
Kentish Town
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Kentish Town

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