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Lion & Unicorn Country House Hotel

Main St, Thornhill FK8 3PJ, Scotland
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Lion & Unicorn Country House Hotel
Ranked #1 of 2 Thornhill B&B and Inns
13 May 2013 -
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9 April 2013 -
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EDINBURGH
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Recent visit with elderly disabled Mum - very impressed by welcome/help and attention by staff. Menu wide and all food cooked really well (keen amateur - not easy to impress!) and enjoyed seasonal veg not being overcooked and knowing meat was from local producers. Suggest availability of smaller portions for older folk and those who need to watch their waistlines... More

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Falkirk
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My first visit to Lion and Unicorn was yesterday with friends and children. Food was beautiful all homemade and services was top class. Nothing too much trouble for staff. Will definitely be returning here soon!

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Alva, Scotland, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Had a very good meal at the Lion and Unicorn. The staff were very welcoming and helpful right from when I booked until we paid and left. The menu is typical pub grub but done very well, however take note of the specials as they are made to a very good standard. The atmosphere was very good, and thye gave... More

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Dunblane, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

we had meal at lion and unicorn tonight and although food was reasonablly good and well pesented the prices stated on the menu are not the prices you pay, everything listed on the menu excludes vat which is added to your bill at the end. So a starter prices at £6.50 was actually £7.80 a main course at £12.95 ended... More

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Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

If you find yourself out and about in Stirlingshire, and head out to Thornhill (15-20 minutes from Stirling) you will find The Lion and Unicorn. It is a very nice pub/restaurant with a nice atmosphere, good food and decent price. Staff were friendly and orders arrived promptly. It's still basically pub food, but 'well done' pub food, and enjoyable.

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perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

My partner has been visiting the Lion and Unicorn for over 10 years. We live over an hour away but its always our first choice for somewhere to dine when out for a drive. The owner is very welcoming and friendly. We were offered a seat by one of their cosy fires...a real bonus on such a cold day!! We... More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

We went to Lion & Unicorn last weekend , we found the restaurant to be very busy , but we only waited 10 minutes for a seat , we had not booked , we were just passing, we were very impressed with the level of service , nothing was to much trouble ,our food was well presented and very enjoyable... More

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Edinburgh
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012 via mobile

Over priced food and mean portion size!! Starters _ I am sure they were straight from a frozen packet!!. Chicken pie was dry with not enough sauce Certain staff look like scruffy disinterested school girls with no manner!! Not going back

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alloa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

We visited last week (27th OCT) and were very disappointed with the high rated food. Granted, we didnt have anything from the lunch 'meal' menu, but we opted for the soup & sandwich combo, priced at a hefty £7.95 (or maybe £7.85). Nevertheless, I had the soup of the day (tomato & basil) and the roast beef & horseradish sandwich.... More

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London
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63 reviews 63 reviews
41 hotel reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

We stumbled on this place when our bed and breakfast was overbooked and what a great find! The wonderful landlady, Fiona, couldn't do enough for us - even though it was an incredibly busy Saturday night. We had delicious vegetarian meals - and noticed that there was also a gluten-free menu. Huge portions, and a very relaxed feel although all... More

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Mains Farm
Great value on a similar hotel
Thornhill, Scotland
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews

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Additional Information about Lion & Unicorn Country House Hotel

Also Known As:
Lion & Unicorn Country House Hotel Thornhill, Scotland
Address: Main St, Thornhill FK8 3PJ, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Thornhill
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in Thornhill
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Traditional family owned country house hotel, pub & restaurant tucked away near Thornhill just outside Stirling, serving the finest food & ale since 1635. For the homely touch, we have 3 log burning fires, including a huge open fireplace in one of the dining rooms. The accommodation upstairs is of an excellent standard and the views from the windows capture the essence of being in the heart of Scotland with the magnificent scenery on its doorstep. The Lion and Unicorn is the perfect place to spend a few days soaking up the true Scottish hospitality that we all want to discover. Full of friendly locals, it is one of the few Free Houses left in Scotland, with reasonable prices on beer. ... more   less 

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