The Lion and Unicorn, as a name for a pub, is somewhat strange. Hearing the name 'Lion and Unicorn', it makes it sound like it's going to be a magical place where you can ride mythical animals around all day and play with fairies and pixies by your side.
In reality, the Lion and Unicorn pub in Waterloo is somewhat of a disappointment in comparison. But then again, what wouldn't be a disappointment compared to Unicorn World?
From the outside, it looks pretty traditional but quite dingy and upon entering, the pub opens up and is surprisingly spacious. It does have quite an 'old man' feel to it - the regulars sitting at the bar all stare at you as you enter - but if you like pubs with that sort of atmosphere than the Lion and Unicorn is a decent place to have a quiet pint or two. Their range of real ales would impress the fussiest of middle-aged drinkers and the pub has a relaxing feel to it (on non-matchdays, anyway).
Not quite as magical as the name suggests, but decent nonetheless. read more