Unicorn Hotel, Ripon

The Unicorn Hotel has always been at the centre of the City's activities. It is probable that the Unicorn was in existence at the time of the Poll Tax returns of 1379, when three unnamed inns returned their tax forms. Even from the outside it is possible to recognise the history of this hotel, as the original brass plaques indicate that this was a collection point for stagecoach mail as well as formerly being by Royal Appointment to The Prince of Wales.

Refurbished in late 1999 the hotel Restaurant takes its name from the ancient Celtic tribe Brigantes that once occupied this part of Britain. A wide selection of food is on offer each evening. A separate lunchtime menu is served usually in the bar only, but is also available in the restaurant throughout the summer months and at any time to pre-bookings.

The management has a wealth of experience to ensure that your event runs smoothly and professionally. The De Grey room located on the first floor is the perfect venue for your Conference, Training course or meeting. Whether you require an informal setting for a meeting or presentation or a more formal approach for training or conferencing this venue is the ideal choice.

Tom Crudd's Bar is named after Thomas Spence who had a nose and chin so enormously long that he was able to hold a coin between them. It was his business to wait on travellers and assist them in taking off their boots. He usually introduced himself with a pair of slippers in one hand and a boot jack in the other. The company in general were so diverted with his odd appearance that they would frequently give him a piece of money on condition that he held it between his nose and chin. This requisition he was always ready to comply with, it being no less satisfactory to himself than entertaining to them.