4. Restaurants

Unicorn

1118 E Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98122
  • (206) 325-6492
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  • Bop Girl X.

    I should start off by saying I'm not crazy about this place at night (when it becomes a bit of a meat-market), but I do love their brunch...and it's one of the few places on the Hill to offer brunch on Saturday. Their middle-eastern influenced hollandaise rocks! Their $5 mimosas are pretty darned tasty, as well. Why wait for a table for brunch at Linda's when you could go to the Unicorn & have better food?

    (4)

  • Ht S.

    great vegan/veggie food - corn dog with mashed potatoes and cheese - yes please! pinball - yeah! but a couple machines were busted and they could get some better ones. speciality drinks overpriced.... otherwise LOVE!

    (4)

  • Ellen C.

    Went here with a group of 10-12 of us last night after having Tapas. On the recommendation of a friend we all started out with the unicorn jizz. It was pretty good- mango and peach flavored, but probably not worth the price. I'd recommend going with the normal, half the price cocktails, or beer. They also have corndogs, which was really fitting after our groups discussion of how corndogs were ideal late night food. I didn't have one, but heard they were decent. It was a little loud and crowded, but that might've just been due to the proximity to block party. I liked the decor, and will likely be back at some point in the future on a quieter night.

    (3)

  • Amélie B.

    I'm not american, this might explain why I hated the food there : the first corn dog in my life was a desaster, I ended up dissecting the thing wiht fork and knife- eating sausage only- Sorry, I know corndog is very popular, sorry to disapprove. I didn't want to leave with a so bad taste, and ordered a beet salad. It's a salad, yes, but on top of it : fried onions -in the same sweet and fatty corn thing all around -yeerk- The place is funny though, bartenders nice, and cocktails not too bad. I will probably go back there, but certainly NEVER for food. And it's not cheap: one "ok" drink and two bad food orders were as expensive as a good healthy and delicate dinner somewhere else, WITHOUT CORN!

    (2)

  • Thom T.

    this place is freaking awesome... love the carnival/tattoo feel of the place and so many different kinds of corndogs... I never knew of this place till recently... cant wait to go back and try a different dog

    (5)

  • Leann R.

    mmmmmm, unicorn balls and hand-dipped corn dogs. need i say more? Not a place I would go for dinner per se, but it's the right kind of deliciousness you need after a day of drinking; which is usually the state i'm in when visiting Seattle.

    (5)

  • Nick E.

    This place reminder of what I would imagine a hunters lodge would look like in a Tim Burton acid-induced dream world. The place was packed with sexy scenesters giving one many people watching opps. A couple of the people I was with didn't like the mounts.... but who cares what hippies think!! Forget rabbit holes... this place is a K hole fantasy land!

    (5)

  • Ellen M.

    The Unicorn was fine... lots of friendly people, but I gotta admit I was a little disappointed with the lack of magic. Why call it Unicorn and get my fantastical hopes up, when it's really just another bar with stripy walls (dig 'em!) and dead animal heads (don't dig 'em). Supposedly it's circus themed... but apart from the stripes I didn't feel too circusy. Is it just me or were there no actual unicorns there? But the drinks were good, and the staff was nice.

    (3)

  • Silva S.

    Went here during the week last year, for dinner, I got a fancy hot dog and fries. The art and decor inside reminds me of being in a circus. It's really euphoric. The staff was really nice but I honestly felt out of place because I was too overdressed.

    (3)

  • Chanda I.

    who doesn't want to indulge in gluttonous FAIR FOOD? Elephant ears, corn dogs, deep fried twinkies in plastic black baskets. i feel like a kid in sugar heaven but accompanied by adult beverages. my elephant ear was accompanied with sugar, chocolate and some whip cream. unfortunately my body is no longer like a 11 year old so indulge in these goodies with caution. another hipster bar with the ironic theme. got a circus theme mixed with taxidermy but this is capitol hill and the northwest so i guess that's how we roll. also tried a new beer called Irish Death Stout which was a pleasant surprise since i normally don't like darker beers but it tastes more of a sour and sweet ale. i think the bartender will give u a sample if you ask since he told me no one seems to understand until they try it.

    (4)

  • Dave L.

    This place is unique. You have to check it out sometime.

    (5)

  • Eric K.

    I have only been to Unicorn for a UYE happy hour with about 20 people. I wasn't sure what to expect with a place named "Unicorn" and the decor definitely matched the novelty of the name. But it has such high ceilings that you may not notice just how weird the decorations are until you find yourself looking up. I wouldn't come here hungry especially if you don't like corn dogs or anything similar to corn dogs as you won't have many choices. I ended up eating fries, unicorn balls, and the vegetarian corn dog. All of them were OK but I could have used a more diverse menu with heartier choices. The drinks I had were also OK but for some reason I didn't end up drinking too much here. I think I wouldn't be drawn here on my own, but as a big group it worked out pretty well for happy hour.

    (3)

  • Winona R.

    I sort of rebelled against going to this place for a while, for no real reason other than I thought "it can't be that good...". Turns out, this place is just Linda's with a carnival theme. You don't go here to get your craft cocktail on, but to do some serious drinking and have some fun. Happy hour is kind of an awesome deal, and their food--while leaning heavily on the fried foods, is a fun alternative to sliders/fries/pizza/whatever happy hour food you often find at bars. I am a fan of the corndogs--the chicken nuggets were also surprisingly tasty. I was also pleasantly surprised by the service! There was a little mix-up with my order, and the EXTREMELY busy bartender was understanding and took care of it right away. I haven't had a bad time yet at Unicorn.

    (4)

  • Diane T.

    Honestly, I was a little disappointed. After visiting their sweet website and spending hours on it at work, I was expecting a magical happy place. Sadly, it was just a dark crowded bar with animal heads on the wall. It was so loud I could barely have a conversation. We didn't order any food, but the menu looked promising with favorites such as corn dogs, elephant ears, and unicorn balls(i think some sort of pork product). A friend mentioned that there was a carousel in the basement that they planned on opening at some point, but I'm thinking this was just a plea to turn my frown upside down and to give me a little ray of hope.

    (3)

  • Paul B.

    This is the newest bar in the area apparently, so we had to go check it out since we were bar hopping last night. We stood in line for about fifteen minutes and talked with the bouncer with a nose ring. Pretty funny, pretty friendly, and we got a the coolest admittance stamp ever. When we got inside, the place wasn't as big as we expected. It's just a big square room decorated in randomness to emulate a circus. I think even one of the bartenders looked like a circus acrobat. Intentional? Who knows. But the drinks were alright. They were priced right, but some of the special cocktails were 'whatever.' Overall, I think this place was like a one trick pony. You should go once to see the circus-ness of it, but then the appeal kind of wears down and you're left wanting to go back to better places. Though I still hope this place survives through the initial hype and makes their success long-term.

    (3)

  • Rachel P.

    BEST corn dog I have ever had! And their popcorn is yummy! This place is way cool. The bar itself is a site to see. Their drinks are good and the people are nice. We were only able to make it here once during our trip :( I would definitely go back here again!

    (5)

  • Meighan D.

    Tonight (3/8/13) my best friend and I visited this fine drinking establishment for a night of celebration. What we like about this place is the chic clothing choices if the patrons (amazing shoes! Amazing suits!! Amazing dresses!!) and the fried oreos (be still my inner fat kid). What I love most is the come as you are feeling. Few places are welcoming to all in spite of this being capitol hill, sadly and surprisingly. the unicorn is a welcome break from this tedious trend. While in line a douche tool passed by me, grabbed my ass and said, "wanna have sex with us?!" now again this is a come as you are place. Gay, straight, lesbian, trans, bi, whatever its cool. What's not cool is douche tools on wheels who grab your ass while yall are waiting for your drinkey-poo. I told the busser about the incident, he got the security guy who promptly removed said douche tool. Here's what I loved about the situation. The security dude was so professional, nice and thorough in his work. He got statements from me, my friend (a guy who was in line with me) and had me ID the douche tool. I like when a bar has the backs of the patrons. Not only is the unicorn sporting two HAWT bartenders but also great security. I shall now begin the work of establishing myself as a unicorn regular. If management reads this I would like to recommend the security guy and busser for accommodation for being so nice. Nanaste unicorn. Your staff, fried oreos and I shall meet again.

    (5)

  • Joseph M.

    Very cool decor. Crowded and happening neighborhood bar.

    (4)

  • Annie H.

    Walked into old Alkaline Trio playing. Cute bartenders, strong, cheap drinks and they let me slide fifty cents under the credit card minimum. Winner.

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    OK. interesting decor. Think Aquafresh toothpaste. Bomb food, noisy atmosphere. Music was good. Drinks, especially tequila on the pricier side. Still, worth a trip or 2.

    (3)

  • S W.

    who knew to mix corn dogs and a hard drink? one of my favorite bars in Seattle. Super trendy but still fun with great music. go before 9pm when it gets too busy.

    (4)

  • Stephanie H.

    My friends and I had the worst experience ever and left as soon as we could. The bartender obviously hated her job and didn't seem to have an ounce of humor or delight. I will not be going back ever again. If you are in the Capitol Hill area, I'd recommend Sun Liquor, or for good pizza to go -Big Mario's.

    (1)

  • David M.

    I can see how people would be all 'Ugh hipsters' about this place, but I am old I had a great time here, a couple of times. At night it's crowded and loud and fun, but it's not like you can't get a (strong) drink, and during the day it's more laid back, sit where you like, play the juke. Not only, but also, my friend Zach is a big scary looking Siberian who is actually super sweet and calls everybody "Pony" or "Unicorn", so it was fun to get to call him in Oakland and say "I just left Unicorn, on my way to the Pony!"

    (4)

  • kat s.

    The thing that I find most amazing? The website (keep clicking!!!!). Dunno if that's a bad start to this review then. I've been here lots of times, but never too late in the evening, so always been able to get a table easily. The food is okay. I was really excited about the menu, but the deep fried baby pickles are way too salty, and the corn dogs, while having the best batter job I've ever tasted, are pretty greasy and heavy. Go with the cod and truffle mashed potatoes and peas. Really they should leave off the cod and just serve giant bowls of truffled potatoes and peas. Cause that was seriously delicious. Now, I give this place 4 stars cause its been pretty relaxed and fun on all my visits. The bartenders friendly enough, there are repeat Guns n' Roses or Journey playing. Now, my only major complaint is the lack of unicorn horns on the taxidermy. That's way lame, for sure.

    (4)

  • Nick V.

    Huh? I don't get it. Maybe if I was in my early 20's and still did drugs I'd love this place to stare at the unique and eclectic decor - moose heads with unicorns? Sorry, I tried...walked in with a crew of about 10 people, the place was packed with no room to sit, nor stand. Not my thing, but I'm not a hater. Congrats to the owners for trying something different and I wish you guys the best!

    (3)

  • Adriana R.

    I was here maybe for one hour. The crowd was obnoxious, and very drunk. The music played from a jukebox and the choices were just terrible (beyonce and such). I will probably never go back. Sorry.

    (2)

  • Sal L.

    Average all around bar. place was packed, bartenders were on top of things, didnt take long to get a drink once at the bar. Music was so-so.

    (3)

  • Ashley G.

    Always a good crowd here but it is so difficult to meneuver through this place with and without alcohol in your hand. If you can manage to get a seat here it can actually be a good time. Solid B.

    (3)

  • Madeline B.

    This bar is super badass! I walked down the street and thought based on the exterior it was a cool looking tattoo parlor, until I got closer and realized it was not for getting ink, it was for getting a drink! The inside is just as amazing looking as the outside. LOVE the stripes and unicorns. The bartenders look like they are straight out of a punk rock Betty Paige style calender. Make sure to order the "Unicorn Jizz." It's delicious!

    (5)

  • Jasmine M.

    Looovvee this place. Yum Yum cocktails! Never had the food. Heard it's great... staff has always been super friendly. good place to start or end your night!!

    (5)

  • Dani I.

    It's about time that we have a creepy carnival themed bar in Seattle. I mean, how long did we have to wait for THIS place? Seriously though, I really do think this place is pretty rad. I've only tried the catfish on a stick, the deep fried twinkie, the elephant ear, the popcorn .. oh and that disgustingly delish hot dog with siracha and cream cheese. Ok, so I've tried everything. The food is what it is. One earthquake burger away from the Puyallup Fair. The atmosphere is awesome (kind of disappointed there isn't a carousel in the back for photo ops, but I'll get over it) & the people are even cooler. Love that their music selection is a mix of Culture Club & Wu Tang Clan as well.

    (4)

  • Sarah G.

    I love the Unicorn! I don't care how hip and trendy it is, it reminds me of the circus and I love the circus. It is dark and loud, typical bar, but the unique ambiance and decor, and the friendly bartenders make this place great. Have never had the food here, but have heard it's incredible.

    (5)

  • Carlos E.

    The unicorn jizz was better than my little pony. I'm speechless.

    (4)

  • Jason V.

    I had the fortunate opportunity to make it into Unicorn and see the brash, rather colorful, and exotic makeover the new owners have given the old Satellite Lounge. Though the place was at capacity, I was extremely impressed with the bar service. I did sample some of the food and the corndog and flavored popcorn were tasty! The beer prices are reasonable and the pours heavy. All these qualities will help Unicorn earn it's place as one of the great spots to meet and drink in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Krista U.

    The Unicorn is an amazing bar! I love the fact that there is such a place. Granted, I wish the seats were clouds and rainbows, but what can you do? The drinks are delicious and oh so perfect. I could just choose whatever on the menu and trust that I'll like it. Id barely taste any of the alcohol even though I saw her load my cup up with the stuff. I really enjoyed My Little Pony (Fruity! Mangos!) , and the Shay Shay Mar Mar (Tasted like grapefruit candy). While my friend enjoyed many more drinks than myself, the first being Unicorn Jizz (He then had an Irish Car bomb, a Black Opal, 2 AMFs...) and my other friend had a Mango Drop (yumyum). As for the snacks, I'm not a very big fan. The Narwhal balls (basically fried mashed potatoes) and Unicorn Balls (pork, jalapenos, other things) were nothing spectacular. But I guess I set myself up for disappointment since I was expecting a magical burst of magic and glitter. Just a note: I didn't know I had to go up to the bar in order to get drinks the first time I went. So pick a seat, look through the menu, then go up the the bar and order.

    (4)

  • Peter L.

    After three visits in one week, the Unicorn became a regular stop in our bar crawls. I don't think I've been fully sober when walking through the doors, but I do appreciate the reasonably priced drinks, fun decor, and a kitchen that closes late. Half of the menu is devoted to, uh, corn dogs, and they were actually not bad! I tried the regular, which reminded of the ones I had growing up at the Heart of Illinois fair in Peoria. The Unicorn Dog looks down right nasty with cream cheese, onions, and hot sauce, but it definitely tastes better than it looks. The decor is fantastic if you are into circus stripes and taxidermied animals (but no unicorns) and I wonder if that's the new look as HG Lodge also has a collection of animals. Anyway, not sure if I'll spend an entire night at the Unicorn, but it's definitely a good spot to grab a drink and some food before continuing on a bar crawl through Cap Hill.

    (4)

  • C. Y.

    Given the carnival theme, the animals heads adorning The Unicorn's walls are like a cautionary tale to carnival animals everywhere. "I LOOK LIKE PRETTY MAGIC," the unicorn says, "BUT I WILL HANG YOUR HEAD ON MY WALL." And it's sort of like that, as an experience, I think. I was drawn to The Unicorn, because I love unicorns, fair food and alcohol. But, as a bar, the drinks are ok, but not very interesting. The food is also ok, but the wait for the food can be interminable. I also went for brunch on a day when it was completely empty, and the brunch menu is limited and just not that good. Also, there's not much in the way of unicorns there.

    (3)

  • Amber R.

    It's like a hipster circus came to town and threw up all over the walls. It's over-the-top and I like it that way. And the food is DELISH! My friends and I sampled many many many happy hour orders of the Lynnwood Poutine, Narwhal Balls, and the vegan corn dogs. I left with a disturbingly sick stomach only because I was over-satisfied with their fine bar fare. The reason I give it 4 stars is due to the obnoxiously loud metal music that barred almost any conversation from happening. Hopefully it depends on who is working whether the music will be as over-the-top as the decor.

    (4)

  • MJ K.

    Finally got to check out this place last week, and I like! The decor is awesome, it's different in a good way. I ordered the My Little Pony and it tasted a bit too much like Hi-C, I'll pass on the that next time. However, I tried some of my friends drink (Unicorn Jizz) and it was delicious. We both got the fried twinkie and I also got the unicorn dog, both were very good. Definitely a place I'll revisit soon.

    (4)

  • Sheila P.

    Good music, good beers and good times! We came here after we left Havana (so loud) and this is just what we needed! We didn't have to shout to the person standing right next to us and we didn't have to wait 20 minutes at the bar to get a drink. Can't wait to bring my friends here when they visit from CA!

    (4)

  • Kagan B.

    It wasn't a total dive so I wont slam it down with a 1 star. However, the bouncer was a real tool. Out on a 21 run,(I'm 27, been on a few just not in a while), her ID is fine, her friends, mine, her moms all get okayd in. Then there was the tool. Hipsters meet your god. I wont go into detail but he has half his head shaved and looks brooding in his rebel scissored sheared denim.. Her father who is a tall native american, 44 was carded. Since it was expired he was denied entry to the main bar his daughter wanted to go, get her first drink. Essentially if someone takes completely no shits for denying a guy with said details while somehow managing to portray an aura of self endowed "awesomeness" is a crappy place not worth the time. It's not a law, I sell alcohol at my job(The primary state law about producing identification is RCW 66.20.180), so his job wasn't in jeopardy. Just a self gratifying power trip to reconcile his own lame ass.

    (2)

  • Will O.

    All I'm saying is - bars close at 2. So there's no reason, on a super-crowded Saturday night, for some dude on staff to stand on the bar at 1:35 and yell at everybody to get out, and then walk around and be pissy to people trying to finish the beers they just bought ten minutes ago. I understand that it's hard to get that many people out, and closing down a really popular bar can be a challenge. But to whoever that guy is - you can't sell beers at 1:25 and then yell at people still drinking them ten minutes later. Glad we patronized your bar and then found ourselves out on the street at 1:40, drinks unfinished and feeling extremely unwelcome.

    (2)

  • Porch G.

    Best circus food ..outside of ringling Bros.....the UniCornDog was great. They need a bear on a unicycle and a chimp on roller-skates .. Bartender wore her toobtop well. Good selection of beers on tap

    (4)

  • Keri C.

    I probably would have given Unicorn 4 stars, but I'm irritated enough by people subtracting stars for "problems" like hipsters and crowds, or the reviewers who wrote what sounded like rave reviews only to dole out two stars that I'm adding an extra to even the score. Yes, there are hipsters here. It's in the heart of capitol hill after all, and what did hipsters ever do to you? They have funny haircuts and the guys wear girl jeans but is that really a reason to avoid a cool bar? I mean, it's not like they're rockabilly or anything. That said, Unicorn is fantastic. Unicorn balls taste like the meat inside a won ton soup won ton but breaded, with a semen-looking white sauce. Brilliant. I also enjoyed the fried cornichons and pot pie. All were fun and delicious and despite the experience others may have had, the staff were super fun, nice, beyond helpful and seemed to be having a great time. The decor is amazing and inspired. I seriously want to steal the white chandelier. I'm not even sure what animals some of the taxidermy were in their former lives, but I'm pretty sure the big black one is one of the 10 most dangerous animals in South Africa (I went there once and was given a chart) or perhaps it was a simple yak. Whatever. I can understand why someone who is hell bent on dive bars being the only true way to experience a bar might hate the eclectic theme-based, funky, funky Unicorn but it's a pretty special place and I hope it does well.

    (5)

  • freedom k.

    The only thing I knew was "it has stuffed heads on the wall", and, everybody knows I love a stuffed head! My bestie came to visit, she and I decided to check this place's validity, seeing if the heads were legit or merely talk. Upon arrival, we were carded and invited inside, typical of a Capitol Hill bar. The both of us were drunken hooligans, she dressed in her UNC hoodie, and myself in my early March Seattle granola garb. Needless to say, I should have felt out of place . . . but somewhere in the recesses of my blackened heart, I found a smidgen of me which felt as if she belonged. The walls were painted in ridiculous stripes and there were, indeed, dozens of stuffed heads lining the upper eschelons of the walls. And, might I add there is a freaking cheetah? Yes, a cheetah. Anyway, Diana and I drank and drank and ate corn dogs (the most delectable, buttery, juicy phallic bar food-on-a-stick one could ever imagine) until our bellies felt like bursting. I guess I should say I will return, not only for the French Carnival decor, but the Unicorn Balls and the eclectic grouping of folks inside.

    (4)

  • Michael E.

    I dig. Great addition to cap hill, wacky and striped. I will put lots of spaces into my review to give you same feeling. Never mind the service, just go to the bar. Great specials Wacky food, get me an elephant ear please. Oh the stripes.

    (4)

  • Jen V.

    There is something about the absolute ridiculousness to Unicorn that makes it work, I dont know why but it does. PROS: You no longer have to wait for the Puyallup fair to come around to get an elephant ear, mmm! Corndogs are the bomb .com. There were some fun St. Pattys day special like delish jello shots. Unlike many bars they dont skimp on alcohol in the drinks. Fun atmosphere, good lighting, neat decor overall awesome location hilarious website (keep clicking) unicornseattle.com CONS: I know its not the bars fault but the hipsters really are awful. They are WAY understaffed. Two bartenders were fighting a huge line the whole night, I ended up drinking less because I didn't want to bother with the line again. The drinks really suffer from being slung around so fast, plenty of booze in them but the flavor can be a little wonky. They REALLY need a buser or a cocktail waitress, they would make a lot more money. The bar is set up with lots of nooks and crannies to sit and hang out, but if you get up to wait in line your spot will be taken immediately. Please get rid of the gross taxidermy heads, all I can do is imagine one of those long dead animal hairs floating down into my drink...bleh!!! Ill likely be back with some curious friends, but probably just when I get a random craving for another elephant ear.

    (4)

  • Noel K.

    I knew it was going to be great as we walked in through the doors and they had Ronnie James Dio's Last In Line playing on the stereo! What a fun bar! We went in for the brunch today and I was rather impressed. I had the Angry Benedict which features a habanero hollandaise that blows away the traditional benny sauces you get everywhere else. I'm not a big ham fan but the ham on my benny was almost enough to convert me and came from Rain Shadow Meats on Capitol Hill. Friendly bartender, great food, bad ass 80's rock, dead animal heads hanging on psychedelic painted walls, dope den lighting...this is my kind of joint! A place I could stay for hours enjoying booze, tunes and tasty delights. If I lived closer, I'd happily waste many hours of my life here.

    (5)

  • Samantha M.

    It's an ok place. Some of the music sucked. The fries were delicious! I also had a corndog, it was ok. Could have been worse. The place is decorated in a sorta carnival like theme. I like the chandeliers, they are all really neat (I wouldn't mind taking a few of them home). Overall the atmosphere is good, kind of a hipster hangout. The food isn't bad. I would go back again sometime.

    (3)

  • Rrr V.

    Host/ess: n/a Waitress: 3.5 Food-taste, presentation: 3.0 Property-style, decor, ambiance: 3.0 Interesting decor...

    (3)

  • Lala M.

    I love this place because I always end up sharing tables or booths with people I don't know, & then we're all best friends by the end of the night. PLUS, once I start gettin' boozy, it's fun to stare at the weird animals on the wall. BUT...I always end up trying to scheme a way to steal the hat. I need to stop.

    (5)

  • Dana D.

    Fun environment that can only be described for it's circus-like interior design and taxidermy. This place is only great for a pub crawl. I've have 1 great breakfast here, and one nasty breakfast that was very greasy... The service could be better. 4 out of 10.

    (2)

  • Manesh P.

    Looks dive-ish, but actually a bit pricy, especially for Seattle and definitely got quite crowded later on Friday night. Pretty good drinks, though a lot of the mixed drinks are pretty sweet and girly (maybe you like that). The atmosphere is fun with mounted heads of various horned animals around the room seemingly waiting for its unicorn brethren to arrive and join the fray. Props to the juke box which pumped out "oh I haven't heard this is so long" tracks with regularity all night. Props to the bartenders who really know their craft. they're super efficient, even when the bar was packing up, and I never felt like I was left standing awkwardly at the bar trying to get an order in. If you do end up here, you MUST get the unicorn dog. Corn dog with cream cheese, sriracha, and carmelized onions. It'll change your life. The carnival food you always knew existed, but only a lucky few have gotten a glimpse of.

    (4)

  • Kari R.

    I went here with a bunch of friends a few days ago. One of the gals had mentioned that it was new and that she wanted to try the place out. Going there the decor, like most others were saying, was a interesting. Very circus meets taxidermy. Yeah. Anyway, I was starving, but I was the only one who ordered food. I got the corn dog taco. As my really good friend pointed out to me LATER, "good rule of thumb: never eat two foods combined together...its just going to ramrod your colon." Well, she was right. About halfway into eating the corn dog taco (which is pretty rancid tasting anyway, but I was starving) I started to feel a little sick. I didnt finish it, and got some ginger ale to help ease the stomach. It didn't work. Two hours later it was coming up all over a no-parking sign. Take that limited Seattle parking! It was a pretty rough night for me when I got home. My body completely rejected the corn dog taco, and by the time it was done rejecting the taco I was worn out, lightheaded, and feverish. It's been a long time since I've been food poisoned. The only thing I really liked about the place was that it had tables where you could sit with a fairly good amount of people. Large tables in bars can be a pretty rare thing to come by, but this place had that down. And that's my story at visiting the Unicorn at E Pike.

    (2)

  • Linda T.

    I went here last night with a large group of friends to check out their all day happy hour. The furniture and decor was quite interesting which is a thumbs up for me. Although there are a few items in there that are just scary, such as the painting in the back left corner wall. This was a great setup for our large group, we took over the back corner and were able to rearrange tables and chairs to accomodate everyone. They had cheap drink specials, but no food deals on their all day happy hours. I tried the chili cheese corndog and wasn't really impressed. It was extremely overloaded with cheese. I also tried my friend's fries and they were burnt and crispy. I wasn't a fan of the food, but I guess I didn't expect much since it's got a carnie feel to it. I can see myself returning to sit in zebra print chairs, get cheap drinks, to accomodate a large party, and also to try their poutine fries (which I hear are amazing). Not bad.

    (3)

  • Kristin C.

    I have to say, the number of 5 star ratings that this place has received makes me weary of the whole yelp process. Chalking it up to friends or relatives of the owners, I'm willing to proceed with the following review. My friends and I were craving corn dogs and this place seemed to be the place to go. Our typical Seattle "wish I wasn't a bartender but it's the only thing that gives me purpose in this town" bartender wasn't the nicest but I could honestly care less as long as she could still manage to sling a corn dog my way. Of course, this seemed too daunting a task for her or the cook as it took 20 minutes to deliver fries and dogs to our table. We thought the wait was an indication that a $4 corn dog would be worth it but alas....not the case. If an empty restaurant can't deliver a freaking fried food in under 10, what can be expected of the entrees? On top of everything, the cliche decor was too much. It does give you just enough to look at as you kill time waiting for the aforementioned dog but honestly....I'd rather hit up QFC, grab a crate of corn dogs for $4 and then spend the rest of my money on beer from the cooler. Plus, my living room, while spare, doesn't feel like the spawn of a drag queen and TGIF's. Win win.

    (1)

  • Lita A.

    Finally got a chance to try Unicorn, so we ventured out there on a Sunday night for drinks & dessert. Wasn't quite sure what to expect. We walked right into a dimly lit establishment (was it for ambience?) to seat ourselves. The decor was whimsical, I guess. Vintage panels from carousels, the booth seating covered in zebra patterns, shabby chic chandeliers, and a a jukebox that was probably refurbished straight from the '50's sitting in the back corner. The four of us ordered (3 drinks, and I ordered food). The music selection sounded as if it was our personal playlist. Old school. Besides the music being a tad too loud, I liked it. With the exception of my dessert: an Elephant Ear. It tasted more like a Churro, too chewy for my taste. It should could have been a lot lighter. A suggestion: make a visit to the fair and try theirs, fry their food in vegetable oil instead of peanut oil. A lot of people want to try the food at this place but are allergic.

    (3)

  • Cherise F.

    Unicorn is a quirky and interesting Capitol Hill hipster bar. The decor alone is enough to entertain you, not to mention the jukebox and creative menu and cocktail list. The mini friend pickles (Cornichons I think they're called) are delicious, but that's the only thing from the menu I've eaten. I haven't had any of the cocktails from the menu because I'm poor but I'm sure they're delicious. Cons include the potential for snotty/slow service, jukebox wars, and crowds of pretentious hipsters.

    (3)

  • Mel O.

    awesome happy hour. i tend to find myself here towards the end of bar hopping seattle nights...and by that point i can be sloshed. I like the decor....i mean....dead animal carcasses are not my fave...but they have their place. the bar tenders are usually accommodating...and can pour a mean drink. prices during Non-happy-hour are pretty standard for seattle...which is a little more then i like to pay, but i'm a cheap bastard...so there you have it.

    (4)

  • Opal D.

    With a drink named "unicorn jizz" and serving elephant ears - Unicorn is undoubtedly a unique spot. A bit on the divey side, their specialty-cocktails are sweet and they are very busy on Friday/Saturday nights! Parking on Cap Hill is always a pain.

    (3)

  • Mark S.

    Unicorn resembles something conjured into being by a sorcerer who'd been listening to Michael Jackson's Dangerous album on repeat for months. Corn dogs, beautiful people, stiff drinks, and a kindly staff. A wonderful new edition to the crowded family of Capitol Hill bars.

    (4)

  • Claudia G.

    Deep fried twinkie

    (4)

  • Mary I.

    It's like a crazy acid trip circus adventure! The drinks are good, and they have the best corndogs! There is even a veggie dog option for us vegetarians.

    (4)

  • Michelle Z.

    My introduction to Unicorn came after a long night of drunken revelry with friends. Starving and eager for a hot dog, we stumbled into this circus of a bar - striped walls, candy colored mirrors, and waitresses sporting unicorn horned crowns that were strikingly phallic looking... It was as if Candyland and Beetlejuice got together and this striped charade was the product of their consummation. Hungry, I ordered a Unicorn burger at the bar. Not the best idea... While my Unicorn burger (a.k.a. burger with Sriracha cream cheese + crispy fried onions) was delicious upon intake, that Sriracha cream cheese was not gentle on my alcohol filled stomach later that night... Unicorn, you have some potential, but you're overcrowded and honestly a little overstimulating.

    (3)

  • Jayme D.

    I love this place! They have fun circus theme decor and menu. It was creative and stylish. There were two bachelorette parties when we were there. It seemed like a great place to go out and celebrate with friends. I saw a lot of fun girl drinks and shots on the menu. This place goes 100% with their theme so don't expect a small, artisan drive bar. The bartender was helpful and nice. The crowd of people were friendly. I would definitely go to this place again, especially if I wanted to bring out of town friends somewhere funky and eclectic. This is not a good bar for a date, it really loud and can get crowded on Friday nights. I got a table with some friends and we had to yell to hear each other. Regardless, I had a great time!

    (4)

  • Lindsey D.

    WHY don't they have t-shirts?! WHY don't they have bumper stickers?! I want to share Unicorn with the WORLD! I love love love this place. Maybe not everyone walks in and thinks, "Perfect. This is how I will decorate my home." But I sure did. Decor is phenom, if you dig that style. Denver's Buckhorn Exchange meets HBO's Carnival. Service was friendly, attentive and perfectly appropriate (very nice, after being ignored at Shorty's). I had the fried cornichons and Unicorn-dog with a veggie dog. Washed down with Unicorn Jizz. All delicious. If I lived in Seattle, I would live at Unicorn. Since I do not, I will decorate my home a la Unicorn and eat corndogs on my couch.

    (5)

  • Michele L.

    I had walked by here a bunch and always been sort of curious as to... what goes on in there? The pink stripes on the windows just seemed intriguing. We finally went there one night and found that it was a fairly normal bar with fantastically trippy decor. Brightly colored stripes broken up by animal heads on the walls. A great distraction if the conversation becomes less than interesting... Also great people watching, the place seems to attract the more interesting going-out set in Capitol Hill. Also conveniently located on a main strip next to several other bars, no cover, so its a great stop on a bar crawl. My drink was good. I tasted a few other people's drinks and everyone was satisfied; beer and fried food reasonably priced. Conclusion: not a spot I'd spend a whole night in, but a very interesting place to stop in for a drink or two.

    (4)

  • T. C.

    I was visiting Seattle for the first time on New Years. Just happened to stumble upon Unicorn while walking through Capitol Hill. I was there early - around 6pm, so I can not comment on what it's like when it's busy. Service was great! Friendly people. Drinks were awesome! And the decorations are cool. I think you can be dressed super chill or super dressy and you will fit in. Seems like 'anything goes'. Music was great, and not too loud; I was able to have a conversation with my love and friends without shouting. I went back the night of New Years Eve (again, before the crowds). Once again, drinks were great and the Jello Shots were AMAZING. I highly recommend this place. I will definitely be back when I make a return visit to Seattle. I wanna try their corn dogs!

    (5)

  • Aaron Y.

    This place is probably one of the trippiest and coolest bars i've been to in Seattle. Its UNICORN / CIRCUS THEMED!!! OMG!!! So awesome!!!!! Yeah im really excited about this place. Camer here for a birthday party and they give you unicorn hats and a drink in a boot! Whats more fun then drinking out of a boot? They even had a drink called UNICORN JIZZ, but i didn't have the chance to try it. A really cool place to bring friends and i know i will be back. and not just to try the Unicorn Jizz.

    (4)

  • Diego S.

    A great little Bar/Circus motif! The food was amazing! I had a chorizo corn dog! Rum & Coke, & Stella. Everything was great. My group had Unicorn Jizz drinks, had a bunch of ladies w/me! The other food was great, corn on the cob had a remarkable sauce and was cut in pieces so easier to eat. Yum!!!

    (4)

  • Julian G.

    Unicorn bright almost circus themed decor will have you looking twice as you walk by. I described it as "Giving a Drag Queen a bunch of money to decorate a bar". It's over the top, crazy... I'm feeling it. The service is shockingly fast and the drinks are strong! While it's refreshing to see this sort of bar pop up amongst the newly Bell Town themed bars that seem to be plaguing "The New Cap Hill", something just doesn't seem right when you're here... Maybe it's the 6 dollar well drink (yes, seriously)? Or the odd hodge podge of people who come in, pointing and looking around aimlessly as if they were at Ikea; this bar is just missing it's mark. Underneath all of the bright wall paper you're left with an expensive trendy bar who borrows a bit from Shorties, Lindas and Pony... never quite doing it's own thing. I have a strong feeling this place will look dated in 3 years time and lose all of it's charm. Go once, it's worth it... But i doubt you'll be a regular.

    (3)

  • Farz D.

    Oh the Unicorn. Four jello shots (if available), a few beers, some fireball and playing ice cube's 'we be clubbin' on the jukebox makes me oh so happy. Though the food is not bad for bar food (3 of 5 stars) my review is ignoring that and just going with 5 stars. Also, they use tabbedout here. Love it.

    (5)

  • John M.

    Omg the expanded Unicorn basement (called Narwhal) is my new favorite bar. It's huge! It has pinball and tons of seating. You can find your own dark corner and people watch. A few things...I really wish there was table service downstairs at some of the booths and tables. Also, the music was WAY too loud downstairs, so we were yelling a bit. I am going to guess they had the music up from the night before when it was crowded, but I was there early and it was just...too loud. Also, did I miss the bathroom downstairs? Totally should be one, but I couldn't find it and went upstairs to the tiny one. Last thing, more of a request, but this place needs a photo booth. It's a perfect place for one.

    (4)

  • Anthony A.

    What a fun place!! The decor was an over the top cross between a circus big top and a safari trophy room, the service was great and the food was pretty good too! The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is they gave two of us the wrong burgers. However, they still tasted good so, whatever. We'll just have to come back to try the burgers we'd ordered. Oh, and they have a unique cocktail menu. If you're not sure what to get, try the Hellicorn; best new cocktail I've tried in years, bar none!! Unicorn had a terrific vibe and it was great to have a diverse crowd of straight, gay, hipster, hippie, normal, young and old. I'd definitely recommend this place and we WILL be back!! This is now one of our 'places'.

    (4)

  • Adriana K.

    Unicorn ball? Unicorn balls! Um, yes please! The menu is awesome - corndogs (veggie dogs too!) Elephant ears - hollah! And all less than ten bucks! SUPER crowded on a Friday night - absolutely no room to even breathe and people were lurking around the filled tables and booths waiting for others to leave... Jukebox in the corner pumping out delights, friendly bartenders - especially for such a crowded night.. I tried an Irish cider I had never heard of, which wasn't too bad. The decor is great - paint was still drying on the door as we left (I checked) and there is a lounge area with furniture in the corner which adds a nice break to the booths tables and bar area. I want to go back on a weeknight when it is less crowded....unicorn balls. I love it.

    (4)

  • Tina L.

    The decor is what win's you over before you even have your first drink. Amazingly enough the food is pretty bomb (as in good). Unicorn balls remind me of croquettes and with the whole "unicorn" theme it's hard not to smirk when ordering the house drinks. Unicorn Jizz is by far the best... Next to their JELLO-SHOTS!!! Yes, I said it and in the back of your mind you're thinking of high school parties and your first tastes of sin. Jukebox is pretty fun and overall decor reminds me of a kinky museum. Definately going back when I get the chance to revel with the hippsters.

    (4)

  • Jennifer M.

    The decor is fun. That's where my appreciation for The Unicorn ends. The drinks are unimaginative. The food is not worth the small prices for it. They managed to screw up popcorn. How, on Earth, does a bar screw up popcorn??? My tongue is still burnt three days later from the elephant ear that came out scorchingly hot and covered in (in this order, from dough out to outside layer) butter, cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Yuck? I was SO excited for it, too! The beer is your standard boring selection. At least they have Mac&Jacks, but it's overpriced. The music is too loud for conversation that happens. The place is ridiculously crowded and overall my experience wasn't great. Boo, Unicorn. I was hoping for better.

    (2)

  • Katherine S.

    i love this place. I just wish it wasnt sooooo crowded all the damn time! but thats a mark of a good spot. yummy snow cone shots

    (4)

  • Dave W.

    Man do I love the hot dogs and random junk food on the menu. Also, try the Unicorn Jizz shot...just sayin, it's worth your time.

    (4)

  • Philip L.

    Good vibe and fun decor. I just had a couple beers so I can't attest to the drinks, but I liked the atmosphere and the fried pickles were awesome. I'd recommend putting unicorn horns on all the animal heads on the walls. Don't think of 3 stars as a bad review, I like to visit a place a few times before dishing out the stars, especially bars.

    (3)

  • Carrie L.

    Well...I'm just not quite sure I get all the rave reviews for Unicorn so far. Sure, it's brand new and there's probably plenty of kinks to iron out, but there were far too many downsides for me to really be too excited to see how the place develops with some more time. First off, I know you're new - but no beer or wine list, no cocktail list, and lighting at the actual bar that is so dim I can't read a damn label? No thanks. The bartender had no idea what kind of vodka the place had, and when I said "okay, just give me whatever flavored Stoli you have with soda", and I got a piss poor pour (and it was WEAK) of regular Stoli with Cranberry juice for $6 - I was not too bowled over. The place was teeming with hipsters...i suppose I should've guessed that would be case, but had held out hope that the slightly quirkier, fruitier theme of unicorns and circuses would keep some of them at bay. Also, what's with all the hunting trophy animal heads? Is this Linda's/Smith/King's?? I had been really excited for this place - wanting something new and interesting, and not stuck on being trendy, but unfortunately that's not what I experienced. Lastly, while the food menu looked interesting (although the whole French cuisine thing mixed with fair food is just...really weird), I was sitting within full view of the kitchen and my party was counting the number of times we watched the cook scratch his lower back and belly and then continue touching the food with no gloves. I expect that kind of thing at well established dives, but I was not charged dive prices and frankly, I feel a hell of a lot more comfortable in dives. I'm only giving Unicorn a second star because I figure they have some time to really improve, and I hope they do.

    (2)

  • Cindy P.

    While roaming the streets, unaided by Yelp reviews, why in the world would a person not stop at a colorful place such as this?! A bar called the Unicorn just had to be checked out and the gentleman standing at the door confirmed it! Now, mind you, we had absolutely no idea who this gentleman was, nor did we know if he was a patron or employee or just a sidewalk dweller standing in the doorway! We entered the crazy place and let our eyes feast on the sweet decor! Striped walls, circus animals, wild lights and crazy pictures, all the more reason to find a seat! We opted for a booth in the bar area and started looking over the menus that were on the table. We waited awhile, thinking surely one of the two bartenders would approach. Then, a gentleman (term is used lightly in this case) kept going back a forth from the front door to the kitchen and back again several times and we asked him if we needed to go to the bar to order, to which he replied "Yeah". That's it, just "yeah"! So up to the bar I went and ordered my drink and a little snack from the rather snooty little bartender. She gave me the impression that this is a locals only bar because she was sure laughing and joking with 6 of them at the bar and then got very serious when I ordered. The other bartender was busy chatting with the regulars as well and didn't give me a second glance. Back to my seat I go with my drink with the assumption she'd deliver the food when it was ready since she asked me where we were sitting, like she never saw us walk in the door 10 feet away from her and sit 5 feet away from her (there were only about 8 people in the bar)! They offer a lot of fun drinks with cute names and different flavor combinations including the Unicorn Jizz which I ordered and enjoyed very much! A short while later, somebody from the kitchen delivered our Unicorn Balls, without silverware or a word! We had barely finished them when that one guy that was going back and forth from the kitchen to the front door swept up the plate and napkins AND my husbands 1/2 full water glass! Yep, just grabbed it all up and left without a backwards glance! The food was great, the drink was great, the service was the worst I've had in a very long time! For a circus environment, the Unicorn sure isn't a very happy place and I'm sure we won't be returning any time soon!

    (2)

  • Mike B.

    Yes, this place is a gay bar. My wife and I, along with two other couples, were "bar hopping" in the area and decided to check this place out. I really don't know how to describe the place or the menu, but both are an experience. You won't be uncomfortable inside if you are only there for the food an drinks. No minors are allowed in. There are two floors inside, with bars on both floors. If you want food (and that is the main reason why I will go back), you must order it at the upstairs bar, and carry it downstairs if you are sitting at a table below. The menu is, well, unique and hilarious. Read it completely, and remember where you are when reading it. Several of us ordered the Spicy Jackelope Burger as it sounded good, and it delivered. This burger is a 6 star burger, and is the best burger I have found in the Seattle area (and I eat a lot of burgers.) My comrades who ordered the burger also agree with me. The rest of the food was 5 stars, as are the drinks. Drinks and burgers are around $10 each, and they have an interesting selection of corn dogs at around $7 each. The decor is fun and unusual, OK I'lll even say strange. Check this place out! I only wish my kids could enjoy a Jackelope burger.

    (5)

  • Juliette B.

    This bar is so cool! Our friend took us here on a Wednesday night during our recent trip to Seattle. The upstairs bar is decorated in a carnival-meets-hunting-lodge style, and the menu features unicorn themed drinks and a pretty cool menu that has vegetarian corn dogs, a grilled cheese stuffed with a grilled cheese, and fries, among other things. The bartenders were quick and pleasant. I had a drink called The Unicorn Jizz (tee hee). The downstairs bar has tons of pinball machines, skee ball and a vintage photo booth! Go early and not on a weekend and you'll have a fun time.

    (4)

  • Daniel P.

    Dark place. Cool atmosphere, games, good beer, inexpensive, open late. The food is pretty great too. Had the Poutine Dog and I was quite surprised by how good they made a simple corn dog taste. I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Leela S.

    Take a colourful circus theme with some taxidermy heads thrown into the mix, immerse it into that familiar hipster dive bar ambience that thrives on Cap Hill, and you now have Unicorn. Ridiculous (in a truly fascinating way) does not begin to cover my first impression of the place when I walked in. Since I was here for trivia, I skipped the upstairs and headed straight down to the Narwhal performance space to meet the group. It's a large, large bar--perfect for groups. There seemed to be a steady throng of regulars. Oh, and the trivia's pretty fun if you're so inclined. The beer selection is not bad (they had Fremont and Big Al on tap) either, and the cocktail menu will definitely catch your eye (let me leave it at Unicorn Jizz). Food is essentially limited to corndogs and burgers, but I hear they're pretty good. If you're looking for a place that captures the quirky Seattle aesthetic to take out of town friends to, look no further.

    (4)

  • Momo K.

    I'm a vegetarian and i haven't had vegetarian corn dogs in a LONGGGG time. I was sooo happy to have found this place due to their corn dog purely. My girlfriend and I we sat at the bar and ordered food and tried to get our bartenders server many many times. The service could be a bit better and that is why I give Unicorn a *** star!

    (3)

  • Jillian C.

    Unicorn is my favorite bar in Seattle! I demand to go there every time I visit! This place is super fun to go to just for the decor, but also the drinks and food are awesome too. I usually like to have one of their signature drinks but I was kind of broke this time, but I still split some narwhal balls and their fries. THEIR NARHWAL BALLS ARE AMAZING. Why can't there be a Unicorn in pdx?!

    (5)

  • Roxanne S.

    We came here on our last night of Seattle. Boy were we surprised! The drinks were hands down the best drinks I've ever had. Everything sounded delicious we weren't sure what to get! If I was rich, I'd buy all of the drinks to try, haha. However, we weren't aware of the music that was going on that night and we weren't into that. However, our bartender was the kindest, and let us know that there would be a cover (I wish there wasn't a cover lol) to go downstairs to play GAMES! A cover? Shucks! Definitely a unique bar that I wouldn't experience anywhere else, but great customer service nonetheless. Pretty awesome that there were games to play downstairs though!

    (3)

  • Pj C.

    I was skeptical at first because the drinks looked overpriced but I completely understand the hype. This is a really fun place! And the lychee shots are the best thing I've had in a very long time. Cute arcade downstairs!

    (5)

  • Hayley J.

    I'm older and wiser now. Go there once and you're set. Go there on an avg. night out, and we've gotta talk about your life choices.

    (3)

  • Anna P.

    I don't believe there is another bar like this one - the ambiance is worth going in to check out alone. Taxidermy on the walls, neon colors with animal print and circus like decor...awesome. Good place to go out on the weekends, one of my favorite bars on the hill! Drinks are fairly cheap, people are friendly and casual. Capital Hill must try. Try the corn dogs and unicorn jizz shots!

    (4)

  • Romilly S.

    My favourite bar in Seattle. The decor was incredible, different features on every wall, very unique! The downstairs was styled as an indoor arcade - very cool. Great servers who have generous alcoholic measures and made great cocktails. Finally the food was top notch. Cannot recommend this place enough- a must visit if you are in Seattle!!

    (5)

  • Teresa G.

    What a fun bar! I've never been somewhere quite like it! A girlfriend and I went for drinks during our trip to Seattle, and enjoyed a lot of fun drinks! The bar tenders were great, and the atmosphere was bizarre in the best way. Definitely a mist see if you're in the city!

    (5)

  • Dominique M.

    I see dead animals... everywhere! Really, is it necessary to have so many dead animal heads on the walls. ICK! Aside from that and the creepy carnival wallpaper and the creepy, well, creepiness, this place isn't half bad. It is an experience. That much i will say. The bartenders are great. I'm not sure what some of the other reviewers experienced as far as that goes, but I had nothing but pleasant encounters. In fact, we arrived minutes before the end of happy hour the bartender was smart enough to recommend a double to get the happy hour price. Good bartender. The style and atmosphere is very... interesting. I really don't know how else to describe it. Have you ever seen the movie, IT by Steven King? That's the first thing that comes to mind. That and the movie Psycho, all wrapped up into a two story dive bar with carnival rides and arcade games. Oh and Lil Wayne meets Drake for music. Not quite what I would expect given the ambiance, but nice touch staying away from too much cliche. I did, however, enjoy the drinks and the fun seating. My friend and I spent most of our time taking pictures in a farris wheel ride. Yep, interesting. Not sure I would make this my first destination next time, but I wouldn't turn it away should the opportunity present itself.

    (5)

  • Catalin C.

    Unicorn/Narwhal is one of the coolest bars I've ever been to. our bartender was wonderful, and the drink menu is hilarious. I loved it here. carnival theme and pinball machines are a nice touch. my only negative is all the signature cocktails taste like straight diabetes and rainbows, which I get, but is just not my thing. this place fucking rocks though.

    (4)

  • Emily L.

    I like the vibe of the Unicorn. It's got weird stuff all over the walls and the interesting name for it's food and drinks (unicorn jizz anyone?), but that's what makes the Unicorn, Unicorn. On my birthday I specifically wanted to come here because I wanted to wear the Unicorn helmet/hat thing so I could take a picture. Boy that thing was heavy and I had to wear it with two hands. Otherwise, it's a pretty funny looking thing and I recommend the Unicorn as a place to stop by on your birthday bar run to grab the hat. It was crowded, but pretty easy to find a seat and there just seems to be so much going on all the time, which I think makes it fun (check out the arcade downstairs!). 4 stars for having expensively delicious, but weak drinks. :P

    (4)

  • Treysea T.

    We did not make it for the food that is showcased here on Yelp - solely for the night-on-the-town essence. Yes, this bar has a very interesting quirky décor - the circus/carnival/arcade which is pretty cool, plenty of random things to check out throughout. HOWEVER, its not simply the décor that draws me in and keeps me coming back - its the VIBE. The entire establishment appears to be covered in stickiness...that unknown gunky junk covers the bars, the floors, the tables, the chairs, stairways, banisters, EVERYTHING...reminds me of the grease that builds up on ones kitchen fan over the stove...tables and chairs are rickety and we saw three different people fall from the raggedy chairs breaking out from underneath them. The bathrooms are completely rank and smell like Tijuana bars along Avenida Revolución circa 1988 - l'Eau de PUKE. Speaking of puking, the patronage is fairly young - as in under 25. Many of whom drink well beyond their capacity and puke all over the restrooms and at the tables and booths...TOTALLY DISGUSTING!! Speaking on the crowd, it is diverse - but again, hella young...so, if you're cool with getting endless drinks spilled, poured, dropped on you, vomit damn near everywhere and twinks screeching in your ear "OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!" you could be cool with this joint. The downstairs bar is huge and the bartenders are cool and keep their cool, however, its soooo damn loud in there, you have to scream your order to the bartender and the wait from drinks is ridiculous long. No outdoor smoking patio, so one must crowd past the doorman and stand on the street. Speaking of doorman, he has to be a dick apparently to ward away the minors who try to get in with their fake ID's. On our way out of this joint, we got to witness a ridiculously drunk frat boy get tossed out onto the sidewalk...and yet, still get up and attempt to ram his way past the doorman...three times... If this is what Seattleites consider a QUINTESSENTIAL PLACE TO BE...have mercy on all of us!!! NEXT...

    (1)

  • V G.

    My best friend and I were visiting from California and wanted to sample the Seattle nightlife. We went on a Tuesday night and found there's something for everyone-Karaoke night, fun drinks, circus noms, and old school video games!

    (5)

  • Fransheska S.

    Had brunch with Mama and had such a wonderful time! Brunch food itself was a bit meh but the show and the drinks more than made up for it! The performers are fun and upbeat and the bar has such a great unique atmosphere. This place is quickly climbing the ranks as my favorite spot in Seatte

    (5)

  • Kevin B.

    I went here with my friends for my 21st birthday and it was a ton of fun! Went to 6+ bars and this bar was my favorite. I would suggest getting the "unicorn jizz" (ha...never would have imagined in a million years that I would be saying unicorn jizz.) Anyways, they have really good drop shots as well and friendly bartenders. I highly recommend the Unicorn for anyone's 21st birthday.

    (5)

  • Toby D.

    Great place to eat or drink. The happy hour options are delicious and affordable. The decor is INSANE and the staff is cool without trying to be. Jake is funny, interesting and pours a stiff one.

    (5)

  • Ashley S.

    If you are looking for a loud and quirky bar, this is definitely what you're looking for. But for someone like me and my friends who were hoping to chat, it was a bit too crazy for us. It also took around 20 min to get drinks at the bar. The drinks were really cool and innovative though! Honestly, it's just not my kind of place and I wish there were more people able to service for drinks, but it seems like itd be worth trying if youre a local.

    (3)

  • Alexis R.

    The corn dogs are amazing!!!! I often crave a magi-corndog on occasion. There was a bit of a wait for our food but it's understandable with the amount of people on a Saturday night. The drinks were strong but good and reasonably priced.

    (5)

  • Danny S.

    Love the vibe of this place. If I ever come back to Seattle with a group of friends I'm definitely bringing them here. The menu is filled with awesome sounded drinks and food that make you want to try everything. The unicorn dog was amazing, filled with cream cheese and topped with onions and sriracha. I'm a huge fan of sriracha and corn dogs so this really hit the spot. Kitchen is open until 1 so check it out if you're hungry and are looking for a good time.

    (5)

  • Stephanie M.

    Wacky. This spot is really wacky - I don't know how else to describe it. Lots of interesting people and crazy carnival stuff all over the walls. They also have drinks like jello shots and 'unicorn jizz' - so clearly targeting to an under 25 (or maybe even under 18) crowd. People will talk to / hit on you and you wll fight for a table - take that as you will.

    (3)

  • Joshua S.

    I'll start off first by saying this is definitely one of the greatest spots in Capitol Hill to throw a birthday party at. We got to the bar a little before 9 and had the party downstairs (where all the pinball machines are of course). We sat at the bar until we could snag a table. The party hats they have available for people celebrating their birthdays are hilarious and fun. The atmosphere of the entire night was great and it all started with the amazing bar staff. One bartender in particular (dark hair with tons of ink) had shown our party unbelievable hospitality and customer service. The drinks are reasonably priced and the abundance of pinball machines in the back area are fun. I highly recommend this joint for a night out with friends for a celebration or great time. Will definitely be back there soon for more shenanigans! Thanks Unicorn and happy birthday Kaetlyn!

    (5)

  • Carolyn H.

    Pros: - Nice decor - Large - Fun things to go - Food menu Cons: - Insanely dark - Ridiculously expensive drinks ($15.00 for a double captain and coke... and they gave me Sailor Jerry instead) - You need to carry your own food, which is a recipe for disaster when going down stairs with no lights after having a few drinks. - The servers are rude, inconsistent, entitled, and just nasty. Why this place only earned one star is because of the servers. I dropped a corn dog while carrying it down the stairs with two other plates. I was not drunk (since I was driving) and I have 8 years of serving under my belt. The fact that the corn dog rolled off the plate was nothing more than an accident. I went upstairs with the corn dog and requested a new one. The server took the corn dog from me, gave it to the cooks, then walked away from me. I was just looking for a confirmation on whether it was going to be replaced. She provided none. Also, I found it interesting that servers couldn't bring food downstairs, but there were 4 people clearing drinks off our tables every two minutes. They were so aggressive that they took three full shots and the $15.00 "captain" (Sailor Jerry) and coke that I just ordered. Will I be back? Absolutely not.

    (1)

  • G H.

    Just an all-around fun bar. It's huge, it has amazing circus-themed decor, unique food and drinks, there always seem to be people there if you're into socializing, yet it's never insane on weekends. I've had many a great night at Unicorn. A must-stop on the cap hill crawl.

    (5)

  • Elisha K.

    Great food and fun atmosphere! I got the Magical Unicorn Burger and it was amazing! The fries were the best I've ever had. I had a great time here and I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Ginger B.

    Okay, I can't sleep and I'm thinking about this burger I had today (not pictured) so I gotta talk about it. OMG! Next time you're in SEA, run, don't walk, to Unicorn and order the Narwhal Burger. The bartender recommended it and described it "like a Shepard Pie inside a burger." I also had Unicorn Balls and Manny's beer which were both awesome. Now declared my third favorite meal of all time... and I'm gonna do it again next week! You won't be sorry if you do, too.

    (5)

  • Katy H.

    Quirky as ever, cheap as ever, and BIGGER! Finally made It to Narwhal (downstairs) tonight and participated in a hilarious game of Truth Or Dare/Trivia that a group of locals put on. There's a big stage, a dozen or so pinball machines, tons more seating, and all the wild paint and taxidermy you could dream of! Definitely a unique spot to take tourists and out of town guests. A favorite of mine for showing off how unique and fun this city is. Plus the food is awesome! It's circus themed (think elephant ears and corn dogs) but the chef is really meticulous about his food and makes sure that even if it's quirky or cheap, it's still high in quality and creativity.

    (4)

  • Carolina S.

    W e avoid this bar during amateur nights and hours and it is the coolest place to hang out. The minute this place opened it's doors, I fell in love with the style and decor alone. It's like an electronic circus exploded all over the place. Bright colors and patterns and my favorite...taxidermy are covering the walls. Along with some really rad art. I love the choice in seating. You can sit at the bar or there's an area for larger groups or intimate booths. For your birthday there's a unicorn helmet one can prance around in. And one of my favorite things on the menu takes me back to elementary school. And being a pescatarian or a vegetarian for most of my life I have not been able to enjoy a fresh corn dog until the Unicorn. They make all they're corndogs in house. They use the local Field Roast veggie dogs with an in house batter and fry them up! With layers of good ol' yellow mustard..it's just the perfect carny food for me! Then when you thought it couldn't get better the Narwhal opened downstairs. What an appropriate and clever name for the Unicorn's underground counter part. NOW there's pin ball machines galore!! Black Lights! And room for some boogie woogie!! And the bartenders are rad peeps and always fun to hang out with in the middle of the summer days in Seattle. We use to love to escape here during the Capitol Hill Block Party and enjoy the AC and drinks.

    (5)

  • Mike H.

    This place was half passed amazing. I love this place from the atmosphere to the amazing bartenders I will definitely be back. Not to mention the food was delicious. 1 corndog, hot wings and hand cut fries. Talk about a food porn.

    (5)

  • Jordan S.

    Great, unique atmosphere. Definitely a spot for former carneys. Didn't try the food as we ate somewhere else right before heading to this bar, but i love corndogs so i can only imagine. Not sure how i feel about the drinks. Poured strong so that you get your money's worth, but the taste was a bit... off putting. Definitely a place to bring people that have never seen it. And if you haven't seen it, get yourself to the unicorn (and narwhal).

    (4)

  • Angela A.

    Unicorn has to be one of the most unique bars I have ever been to. I keep trying to find the words to describe this eclectic place and always find myself at a loss. Just go and see!! The drinks have the funniest name, and the snacks! I couldn't pass up unicorn droppings-peanut butter cups with a slice of banana battered and deep fried!! Served on a plate full of whip cream and sprinkles. Holy Moly, fan-freakin-tastic!! I enjoyed them along side my cocktail, named Unicorn Jizz. If you are in Seattle, and in Cap Hill, do not skip having a sweet cocktail and perhaps some deep fried madness, all while hipster watching.

    (5)

  • Stacey K.

    Funky funky fun place! We stumbled upon it the other night, before heading to dinner. I love the carnival vibe! They have great local beer on tap and even offer vegan food! As vegan visitors from Hawaii, this was an awesome discovery. Next time we are in Seattle, we will stop in for a beer!

    (5)

  • Annette F.

    If you love unicorns and dive bars, this is the place to be. Cheap drinks and great atmosphere! From the outside, it almost looks like a circus tent. They have a great selection of local beers and reasonably priced. I felt like I was sitting in a circus! Don't forget to try the Unicorn Jizz!

    (5)

  • Amber B.

    It was as if hot topic in the 90's threw up and then created a circus to welcome the masses into their world. It truly was a step into a different world. I was hooked immediately. When I saw those striped circus walls lined with animals and an outrageous unicorn helmet being worn I knew I started my night in the right place. Their mixed drinks were different than I had ever heard & were MUCH stronger than I expected. My friend had the Banana Hammock (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED), while I had the Meet Your Makers (which I did), but it wasn't as tasty as I had expected. I did not try the food, but it smelled like healthy greasy grub. It is the perfect place to come on any occasion, especially if you forsee it being a potentially awkward group you're going out with. GO TO UNICORN. You will be entertained all night and it will take away the pressure to make interesting conversation. We sat by the door and observed the array of characters coming through. Many fit in with their style, while others just came to observe the magical chaos. When we finally ventured downstairs I was almost overwhelmed by the noise. It was a crazy, unique scene that I think everyone should at least see during their night on Capital Hill. Upon coming to Unicorn prepare to lose your voice & bring quarters for Pac Man & the other great games downstairs.

    (4)

  • Rusty M.

    This place is hilariously tacky in a good way. It's a funky bar with a carnival theme. They served twisted versions of carnival food. A few different types of corn dogs, shots that taste like cotton candy, etc. They even have Rainier Beer on tap! Tons of places in Seattle serve Rainier in cans, but getting it on tap is awesome. When I ordered one and told the Bartender my excitement for Rainier on tap, he replied: "Yeah...we're classy like that". I don't think I'd come to this place on a regular basis, but I'm definitely in at least a couple times per year.

    (4)

  • Alex V.

    super fun place, pinball machines are pretty sweet. my only complaint is a bartender there, when I asked him if they had a certain beer and he flat out told me "that doesn't exist" like I was some kind of idiot. truly didn't appreciate that.

    (4)

  • Jessica L.

    The fact that you can watch a drag queen spectacular among taxidermy while throwing back mythical drinks called Unicorn Tears makes Unicorn a five-star establishment! Unicorn is one part cool Capitol Hill bar and one part Hunter S. Thompson wet dream! I ordinarily wouldn't pay $10 for a sweet cocktail made out of mango vodka, orange juice, a heap of grenadine, and a heavy dose of Sprite, but when the cocktail has a name like Unicorn Jizz, how can I resist? (It turned out to be a pretty refreshing complement to a sunny day!) Fun vibe and unforgettable decor!

    (5)

  • Alysse E.

    Nope. I should've known better after last time. I visited the Unicorn/Narwhal several times. The first few were fine. It's a bar with stuff in it- WOOOOOOOO!!!! Average prices, average service, above average decor (some people hate it, I like it). But, the last two times I was significantly overcharged twice, or significantly undercharged before. Either way, the last two times gave me some serious sticker shock. $16 for a double (under poured to boot!) is too much. WAY too much. It's especially bad when I buy multiple, it's a crowded Saturday night and there's really no way for me to bring it up with the bartender due to noise/business/etc. So I just sign the stupid bullshiz receipt and move on. Never again Unicorn. Never again.

    (1)

  • Shandiin G.

    BEST DRINKS IN SEATTLE... HANDS DOWN If you are a fruity drink lover like I am you will LOVE Unicorn!!! My favorite is the My Little Pony. The serving size is excellent. They are a little pricey but its worth every penny! They also have jello shots that hit the spot. The atmosphere is so colorful!!! It feels like a circus in there! They play a lot of loud rock music. I'm not too keen to that kind of music but it kind of works with the look! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants a colorful change to a night out on capital hill!

    (4)

  • Andrew V.

    Fun atmosphere, loud, over crowded at times. The Unicorn is great if you can get there before the crowds and the staff are generally good at what they do. The food is also good. I mean it's terrible for you but hey you're already destroying your liver so in for a penny in for a pound! Speaking of destroying your liver, get a long island iced tea. They're strong but sweet baby Jesus they're delicious!

    (4)

  • Emily C.

    WHAT IS THIS. I HAVE SHIT MYSELF AND DIED AND GONE TO TACKY HEAVEN. I am literally dizzy as I write this that veggie unicorn dog was revo-fucking-lutionary. I cannot fathom what I just put in my mouth (that is not what she said, sorry). Anyways, this spot is my new favorite bar in the United States. Into it. Could be buried here and be totally cool with it.

    (5)

  • Evan A.

    This place is great. Came here with friends for drinks and has a great time. The decor is fun and a little off the wall. Drinks were strong and bartenders were SUPER friendly. There pool tables, booths and lots of room to sit around, heck there's a photo booth!

    (4)

  • Dennis R.

    Every time I am in Seattle I make sure to stop by Unicorn. This two-floor bar has eclectic decorations, a boisterous atmosphere and specialty drinks names you wouldn't believe (Try the Unicorn Jizz. It's actually pretty good). The crowd here is as varied as their decorations, and on any given night you will find your 20-30s tech workers to grungy, older gentlemen. If you venture downstairs there is a collection of old arcade games and that you and your friends can explore. The only problem (and a good one to have) is that the bar staff are overwhelmed at times, and it may take awhile to get drinks. Still, highly recommended, and if your group is excited about sweet drinks then this is the place to be.

    (4)

  • Mike L.

    Decent spot. Preeeeeettty sure I caught a tranny slipping something into my drink one night though. Beware the creepers. Enjoy the jello shots. Oh, and really chill bartenders. They get a 5 star.

    (3)

  • Nam N.

    The quirky look from the outside can be quite decieving. Small door and baby blue paint can rather turn away your typical bar hopper. But I'm glad I wanted to drink at every bar in Cap Hill because i was flabbergasted when I walked in. Nothing like I anticipated or expected. The strange carnivalesque decor - flaring bartenders - only to be even more withdrawn when you go downstairs. Pinball machines, claw machines (with adult toys inside), retro arcade games, photo booths, karaoke, and more quirky decor. Combine that with some of Seattle's best hand dipped corn dogs and a suprisingly delicious drink called "unicorn jizz" it's quite the spot to be!

    (4)

  • Shweta J.

    Fun place to go with groups for birthdays. Line can get long on weekends but it moves pretty fast. It's a huge space and they have fun drinks, try the unicorn jizz.

    (4)

  • Andy Z.

    happy hour food: tots and the unicorn balls. classic tots. crispy and crunchy. unicorn balls are tasty. never thought i say that. its tender. cant really nail down whats in there. but it comes with a sauce that compliments it well. ***4/5 service: its more of a bar with food than a food place with a bar. so you order food with the bartender and the food will show up soon enough. good people. ***5/5 ambiance: the decor is...awesome. if youre into that kind of thing. there are animal heads like a hunters living room and then there are other random objects to the wall. cant really explain it. its something you will have to see yourself. ***4/5 value: cool place to go for happy hour. the 2 things filled me up. i had to have my friend help out on the tots. ***5/5

    (4)

  • ash j.

    This place is pretty cool! Drink names are interesting and good! The pinball games are a little expense but still fun!

    (4)

  • Sarah R.

    This place is pretty funky! But not in a bad way. I've only been there in the evenings and it just seems like it's randomly decorated, very unique, kind of like a carnival! There are two floors, the first there's a decent amount of seating (i.e. booths) and then downstairs there are a bunch of arcade games. Both floors have full bars. It's fun; but nothing fancy or nice. A good place to stop by if you're bar hopping in the Capitol Hill area.

    (3)

  • Kaitlyn P.

    I love this place! I can't wait to go back. I was visiting Seattle from California and it was one of my goals to make it to this place and I'm glad that I did. The atmosphere is great. I went in the late afternoon and it was pretty dead. It looks like this place gets really fun at night. P.S I obviously had to order the Unicorn Jizz haha.

    (5)

  • Eric B.

    Interesting atmosphere, but I wasn't really into it. The stuff on tap was OK, but didn't blow me away. Also the music left something to be desired, but we might have just been there on a weird night.

    (3)

  • Cat T.

    My friends and I ALWAYS stop by Unicorn whenever we go out to Cap Hill on the weekends. Why? WE LOVE UNICORN JIZZ!!! It's the only drink we order at Unicorn...unless we want shots haha. I think Unicorn Jizz is a great drink to kick off a night of barhopping in Cap Hill. Unicorn is also a go-to spot for whenever I have friends visiting from out of town. My friends loved Unicorn Jizz and the unique ambiance - quirky/circus/carnival/rock decor you can only find in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Stephanie F.

    This place definitely did not disappoint! I was visiting Seattle with a couple of friends and we were spending the night bar hopping. We were ready to eat by the time we got to Unicorn so we ordered a smorgasbord of carnival foods. Cheeseburger, poutine tots, chicken nuggets and fried pickles...needless to say we practically rolled out of there but it was all SO good. The cheeseburger tasted like a combination of In N Out and a backyard BBQ burger - so yummy. The chicken nuggets were real, juicy pieces of chicken breast that were lightly breaded and perfectly crispy. The tots were stupid good. They're generous with the portion and don't skimp on quality. The fried pickles were okay but I'm not a huge fan of fried pickles in general so don't take my word for it. I ordered a Bloody Mary which wasn't the best I've had but still enjoyable. The Jell-O shots were tasty and sweet but I'm pretty sure they were weak. The atmosphere was mellow and the bar is pretty cool looking (although I couldn't help but feel bad for all the taxidermy animals on the walls). Check this place out on a cheat day and enjoy the junk food -you won't regret it.

    (4)

  • N M.

    Very nice place to go with a large group of friends who want to just drink and have fun. I removed a start because I always wanted to try the deep friend snickers and I did it the first time here. I did not like the taste of it. I'm not saying unicorn did a bad job, I just realized I don't like the taste of deep fried snickers. So they put snickers bar inside a thick brown thing which I think is chocolate mixed with something that holds the snickers bar inside and it comes with whipped cream on the side.

    (4)

  • Christina C.

    Awesome decor and vibes! Upstairs definitely has a different vibe from downstairs, but both floors are great places to be! Drinks are dangerously good with hilariously creative names. Downstairs also has an old school photo booth! and some fun arcade games - pinball anyone? There's also a decent happy hour from 12-6 on weekdays. Fun fact: Macklemore shot one of his music videos here (Thrift Shop!)!

    (4)

  • Heather B.

    One if the first bars I've gone to in Seattle and really loved the ambiance of this place! The drinks can be dangerous but they are delicious we also enjoyed the narwhal balls for happy hour!

    (5)

  • Jamie R.

    Fail. I was so excited, like unbelievably so, to visit Unicorn, I've had them on my to do list forever. So Monday evening seemed like the perfect opportunity to visit when the fiancé and I found ourselves in the vicinity. We walked in and the joint was dead, it was around 8pm and there were like 4 girls at a table by the bar. We sat ourselves at a table next to them and started pursuing the menu. Lots of tasty treats tempted us and we pretty quickly decided all the things we'd like to order. Problem? We couldn't get anyone to acknowledge us, it was as if we were invisible. After 20 minutes ticked by we got ourselves up and left. Such a disappointment. No excuse for horrid service... Or I guess absolutely no service in this case. I've since been informed that you are supposed to go up to the bar and order and that there are signs posted everywhere saying such. I'm cool with that, however, the length of time we were there, and the deadness of the establishment, it's still seems a complete lack of service to not acknowledge, say hello, or at least throw out a "yo order up here dummy".

    (1)

  • Anjelica A.

    My friends who had been Seattle before always returned to LA raving about this fun little dive bar with a lot of local color in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The corn dogs! The delicious drinks! The fun jukebox! They spoke of this place so reverently that on my recent trip to Seattle for a conference, I knew that I had to find way to get there! One night a couple co-workers and I were leaving Taylor Shellfish Farms, and we looked up Unicorn to find that it was only a few blocks away! I told them we just HAD to go! We finally arrived and ordered: --The Original Corndog: Honestly, these were only okay. They were big, that's for sure. But they were a little limp. Not crunchy. The Special Unicorn Sauce made them only slightly better. --Fried Pickled Veggies: The bartender came over and said that they don't make this any more and he could order me the fried pickles instead. That sounded great to me; I have eaten many fried pickles in my day and generally enjoyed them. These were especially good! Even my coworkers who aren't crazy about pickles couldn't stop plucking them from my basket and popping them in their mouths. --Americorn cocktail: This looked pretty (red, clear and blue layers) but the balance of flavors was off. It was somehow overly sweet and watery at the same time. --The Shay Shay Mar Mar cocktail: This was amazeballs! You could taste the peach, St Germain, lemons, and grapefruit juice all swirled together. It was citrusy and fruity, like something an alcoholic unicorn dancing on a rainbow would be drinking. I highly recommend! --Mango Drop cocktail: My coworker really enjoyed this. it was simple, but high in mango flavor. We went a little too early on a Monday night to enjoy any music, but we think there may have been a jukebox somewhere. The only damper was that I was so excited to be there, and I tried to chat up the bartender to ask him about this history of the place and tell him how much we were enjoying ourselves, and he just looked at me with the flattest expression on his face. Deflated, I shuffled back to my table. I like the circus-y design inside, but I'm not so crazy about that long row of taxidermied heads above the bar. Aren't we supposed to be celebrating magical creatures, not cutting their heads off and mounting them? (I found myself imagining hair and dust falling from the heads and into the drinks and food of people eating under them.) Half a star off for being mean to a first-timer who was so excited to be there, and another half-star off for the creepy animal heads. Thursday night we returned to Capitol Hill to check out a couple other places and on our way home at midnight we drove past Unicorn and it was PACKED! I felt kinda glad that I had gotten to experience this bar on a slower night.

    (4)

  • Angel W.

    I've been to Unicorn twice. Once to have a cruisy lunch and the other to party! It gets very crowded on Saturday nights and I wouldn't recommend the deep fried snickers after one too many cocktails but this place is one of the coolest bars I have ever been to!

    (4)

  • Laura H.

    I'm all right with this place. I will not take any stars off for the overwhelming amounts of hipsters around. I mean, it's Cap Hill. Come on. If you don't like hipsters, go back downtown and hang out with the suited burnouts. Also, this place is modeled after a carnival, so just imagine that the hipsters are the carnies and you're set on that front. That said, the decor here is funky. Even if Unicorn turns out not to be your bag, you owe it to yourself to step inside this place with its blue-and-red lit striped walls and animal heads. It's an experience, particularly when you've had a few. I'm a bit more of a dive-bar type person, so this place was a bit wild for me. In addition, even though I am well under the age of "gets discounts at Bob Evans," I wanted to go strangle whoever was in charge of the volume control of the music. I hate it when I'm in a bar and I have to shout at the person sitting next to me. The music selection was pretty good, but, come on. I like Boy George well enough. I do not need Boy George all up in my grill. I am trying to have a drink. I didn't go for the cocktails, though I was entertained by the names - such delicacies as "Unicorn Jizz." However, they looked a bit too much like a Shirley Temple gone off on a acid trip in a Soviet circus (re: lurid colors and way too much grenadine) so I stayed away. The dirty martini the bartender mixed me was strong but a tad too salty - however, she does get points for assuming correctly that when I say I want a martini I want a vodka martini. If I want a gin martini, I will ask for it. Also, if I want somebody to break my head open with a pipe I'll ask for that as well, but I probably never will. End of story: if I have friends in town and I want to show them something unusual, I'll take them here. If I'm going out with regulars and want to have a drink, you'll probably find me at something dark paneled and quieter with less jizz.

    (3)

  • Michael T.

    I'm going to go ahead and give this five stars but I was only here for happy hour and that's what I'm rating this on. Corn dogs. That's all I have to say. Plain and simple. Corn. Dogs. And not just any corn dogs, these were like.. probably hand dipped made 2 minutes before they brought them out corn dogs. If you have never been here you should do it. Corn dogs.

    (5)

  • Isabella O.

    I just have to say that the food here just keeps getting better and is now officially OUTSTANDING. Move over Red Mill, I have a new favorite burger! The Pike/Pine with bacon was definitely the best burger I've ever had. I could have eaten four of them, even with the delicious side of perfect, crispy fries that were so perfectly pre-salted I didn't need to salt them myself. This was after we had the chicken nuggets, which were also the best I've ever had. None of that grody mechanically separated chicken you've been seeing all over the internet here! Real chunks of chicken with airy breading, perfectly crisp. Also, the elephant ear kicks the ass of any county fair elephant ear I ever had, and not one of those ever came with whipped cream, either. Dammit, now I am craving the burger.

    (5)

  • Pixel C.

    Unicorn, I am very sad. I was going to start my birthday pub crawl last Friday at your place but my friend was denied at the door. Your doorman dismissed her as 'too drunk', but we haven't even started our drinking adventure yet. I really like visiting as often as possible, but I'm very hesitant on visiting again. I loved this place too. :(

    (1)

  • Chanel C.

    Definitely a fun atmosphere and creative menu (as for names). Animal heads with circus wallpaper and rock music. I must admit it was the unicorn balls and unicorn jizz that guaranteed me as a new customer. The featured food reminds me of fair food with a twist (deep fried twinkies, elephant ears, corn dogs..). Had the magical unicorn burger with a deep fried egg (not bad as for flavor. I've definitely had better gourmet burgers. And it certainly fell apart); unicorn balls (I was expecting this to be spicy and for someone who has a low tolerance for it, I was able to eat this). Friend got the deep fried twinkie and certainly enjoyed it. And the unicorn jizz...well, it was sweetness in the mouth. I do plan to revisit this place. It's worth checking out.

    (3)

  • Uhura J.

    Fantasy, rainbows, and circus chicanery with a dash of sexy and sweet - that's where to start with Unicorn. If you're already making a sour face, then just walk away right now and go someplace else. Maybe to the hundreds of other laid back, down home, super chill casual to the max spots around town. There's nothing wrong with kicking back with a brew in a low key atmosphere, but that's not why you come to Unicorn. The lighting is low to medium, the colors are bright, and everyone seems to be having a great time. Open. Free. Happy. Laughing. There was no sign of the 'Seattle Freeze' here the night a couple of friends and I headed here for some drinks to check out the place. It was sort of like playing "Robot Unicorn Attack" in its awesomeness - before you know it you're singing along and dancing to Erasure, enamored by the dolphins and don't even care who sees you. Unicorn is Magical. I said it. MAGICAL. (Also, whenever I say the name I say it like a scene from "The Last Unicorn": Uuuuuuuuuuu-nicorn! UUUUUUUUU-nicorn! - in a quasi falsetto.) I had a hard time deciding because the names were pure genius. My friend settled on the My Little Pony, which tastes exactly as sweet and boozy as you'd expect, a bit fizzy from the 7-up. I think she said it was like if "the My Little Pony's candy raver cousin Pwnies opened a bar and dance club - this would be their signature drink". Another friend had the Plush and I finally settled on the Happy Ending (a mimosa-esque drink with St. Germaine) with a side of Unicorn Balls (pork meatballs with a white aioli type sauce that was pretty bland). The Unicorn Balls would be a good snack at $6 - pretty big & flavorful aside from the drizzle of sauce. They're also crisp on the outside with some sort of breading, so it's probably not the healthiest option. I'm looking forward to trying out the rest of the menu as well as their Happy Hour. Plenty of seating, and good for groups. I'd heard it described as a "hipster bar" but I think that's inaccurate. I can't think of another place on the hill that's as unabashedly FUN as Unicorn is trying to be. They don't seem to take themselves too seriously, and that's the perfect reason to swing by and hang for awhile.

    (4)

  • Heather M.

    Ugh. This place is full of gross people who have been over-served elsewhere and have drank themselves past the point of having any qualms about also overspending on mediocre drinks because, if you're completely smashed, I bet Unicorn looks like a magical, straight-out-of-Disney dream bar. It looks like someone who loves Ed Hardy and Urban Outfitters decorated this place, and then threw up in the bathroom sinks. All of them. Then they got kicked out. At least they have one hot bartender.

    (2)

  • Callie K.

    SO SO SO RADICAL. I had counted on a super magical atmosphere with fun patrons and a decent jukebox. what I didn't expect was tasty drinks and super fresh tasty food. the lowdown: + coolest decor ever. EVER. + sweet jukebox with loads of notable jams (hi pavement, the fall, pixies, etc.) + totally friendly bar staff, absolutely zero attitude. yay! + cheap! + totally tasty fresh food, I had a super yummy salad with crazy delicious dressing, apples, and beets that made my day + not overly crowded + they take cards! If I lived in seattle, I'd hang here weekly.

    (5)

  • Bebe B.

    This place is a ton of fun. Whimsical drink and food menu for sure to give you a good time. I've had a few of their cute drinks - never tried the Unicorn Jizz Martini though. Most of them taste just like candy. The Mango Drop I had didn't really taste like Mango, or much like alcohol though. However - I seriously recommend the Magical Unicorn Burger. It might just be the best burger I've ever had. Delicious!

    (4)

  • Alissa K.

    Fried twinkies and reasonably priced Jameson? Sure, why not?

    (4)

  • Shekinah S.

    Not the scene I was expecting. I thought Unicorn would be Hipsterville Central with a sprinkling of The Gays, but there was an exceedingly high level of douchebaggery and girls in short skirts running amok. It was crowded on a Friday night and the (mostly bad) music was way too loud. But the doorman was nice and they did a good job clearing our table regularly. The decor is cool, in an over the top way. We ran into some friends and they said the best way to experience Unicorn is to come on a weekday and enjoy the gourmet circus food. Maybe I'll give it another chance, but Unicorn kinda failed to impress.

    (3)

  • Maria N.

    Looking at the menu and decor for the Unicorn, you can tell it was designed for the 7-year-old in each of us. The menu features all the foods you would have eaten everyday as a kid if you didn't have parents telling you to eat your veggies: hamburgers, mac and cheese, fried pickles, and all sorts of permutations of corn dogs. I was pretty impressed with their drinks as well. Of course, I automatically love anything with Fireball Whiskey!

    (4)

  • Kun L.

    I stepped in the Unicorn to meet a friend (that stood me up by the way) and it was like stepping into a Carnaval.. Nice Theme... The bartendar was cool and came right over.. $4.00 Import Bottled Beer was a good look... as I waited I decided to try the Deep Fried Twinkie.. #BOMB - once I let it cool down (burned my toungue).. I smashed on it!! I will be back one day to try some more of the deserts and perhaps the the food..

    (4)

  • Phillip P.

    I never go to Unicorn on my own free will. If anything I try to persuade people from coming here. It's not a bad bar but it's a total gimick. Candy colored walls and taxidermied animals were all the rage two years ago but I think even the hipsters are getting tired of this sticky bar. Drinks aren't terribly creative, service is slow and the bathrooms are dirty. It's a tourist trap or a place to go for your 21st bday. I give them points for creativity and if you're patient the carnival food is pretty tasty. I guess if Cha Cha and Linda's are crowded and you and your fixed gear bike buddies need a place to get a crappy drink, this is a great 3rd option.

    (2)

  • Josh E.

    Went here this weekend for a friend's birthday. I really enjoyed the carnival food (great corndogs, and the happy hour burger was not bad at all). They have a ton of fried things on the menu, including candy bars. It's totally not healthy, but if you like junk food...they sure have a lot of it. Two people at our table ordered a twenty dollar deep fried hamburger. It looked disgusting and delicious all at the same time. We got there early, so there was plenty of seating. Even though it was a Saturday night we were able to snag enough tables and chairs to have a good spot for the rest of the evening. Later, it got really crowded, and then I understood the comments some people here were making about this being a hipster bar. Luckily, the jukebox has a pretty decent selection, so the music was good for the most part. The one down point? Drinks are pretty darn expensive. 9 bucks for almost everything....and a lot of folks at our table complained about overly sweet drinks. I enjoy a sweet drink, so this is actually a plus for me. I'd definitely go back...and I'd probably try to get there early before the night crowd again.

    (4)

  • Heather G.

    Magical and fun. I brought my husband to Seattle for Capitol Hill Bar crawl for his birthday (we live back East). He's a beer snob and I hate it so I thought Unicorn would be a fun place for me to imbibe between beer halls. As it turns out we both loved the fun and funky atmosphere. He enjoyed the music and the cheap PBR was a change of pace. The Unicorn Jizz was a fruity mess (this would be a good thing) and didn't taste like it had any alcohol in but definitely got me buzzed. The Unicorn Balls were little fried deliciousness. The veggie corn dog was rather meh but I wouldn't expect much else from a veggie corn dog. As for the decor, lets suppose Betsey Johnson and Lisa Frank threw up on the walls and then a hunter came in and decided to hang up some stags. Voila, you get Unicorn. Fabulousness! What I loved most about this place though was that is was so completely not East Coast. Back home, we'd probably be run out of a bar like this for not being cool enough, but we felt completely at home in Unicorn.

    (5)

  • Katie S.

    I really adore the decor at Unicorn. Its a nice mix of whimsical colors with unique items, but I cant seem to get over the hipper than thou vibe every time I go in there. I hear they are throwing in a pinball room in the near future. Until they do I likely wont be coming back in anytime soon.

    (2)

  • Jen P.

    I haven't spent a ton of time here, maybe a total of 3 times. And 2 of the 3 have been during the day... but I love it. I love that it looks exactly like a place called the Unicorn would look. I love the pinks and the skulls and the animal prints. I especially like it for happy hour.... it's never crazy busy but there are always people. It's fun and different and believe it or not, I don't think they are trying too hard! I love the 5 piece chicken nugget's made from REAL chicken.... with dry ranch spices, and delicious honey mustard with a kick.... Good, strong drinks.... decent service.... good tunes..... of course a place called the Unicorn would play lots of The B-52's..... and the time before was the Gossip.

    (5)

  • Michael D.

    I think it's a pretty chill place to hang out. The crowd is quite eclectic and offers ample people watching. Prices are pretty typical...$4.50 beers (including Irish Death on tap--a nice dark beer that's quite coffee-y with chocolate undertones). Though there is a $10 minimum for cards which means trouble when only wanting two beers...but then you have the third and all is well again. Their mixed concoctions provide a solid punch. Their food is actually quite enjoyable. I've had a fair share of balls and hand dipped wieners, otherwise known as tasty fritters and corndogs. Nothing exciting but you can't go wrong with fried food. All in all, good place to make a stop when out on the Hill.

    (4)

  • James F.

    It's kind of a weird group of people, and not super friendly, but i love that there are arcade games. This is totally a place you can hang out for a while, and when you get bored distract yourself with some carnival fun. Overall it's not a place i would suggest going to myself, but if someone else suggests it, im game.

    (3)

  • Dale M.

    Great drinks and atmosphere, the best dive bar on cap hill. Different people everytime we go there, really hard not to have a good time.

    (5)

  • Audrey H.

    Good times Unicorn! We passed this bar a several times a week and honestly didn't think twice about it. Our friend from out of state came up and requested to hang here. We were like whatevs, we'll get wasted at our fave bar and show up so it won't hurt so much. To our surprise we enjoyed ourselves. Everyone was friendly for the most part and not smarmy like we expected (whoever farted at the bar, I'm sending you a million curses). Even the dude checking ID was cool despite the fact that we were a bit confused as to where our ID was. Ok I was. The bathrooms were clean and not hard to get into despite the fact that it was a Saturday night. Not sure about being a regular but wouldn't argue about coming back her.

    (4)

  • Emmalee S.

    I love the balls. Balls, balls, balls. Unicorn or Narwhal, it don't matter to me. I just want those balls in my mouth. Wash 'em down with a butt-load of liquor in a boot and you have the best birthday night starter EVER! Oh, and don't even think about passing on that bedazzled, sparkly, show-stopping helmet that makes you look like you have a giant winky on your noggin. Happy hour prices are great too. PBR tall boy for $2, Jager or Jameson for $5. and to soak up all that booze in your belly, grab some blue cheese fries for $5, 5 piece chicken nugget at $3.50, or, of course, some balls.

    (4)

  • Robert S.

    I am really liking Unicorn for its Deep Fried Goodness so we have been here a few times now, and we have never had a bad meal, somethings we like more than others but nothing I wouldn't try again we went over Gay Pride and had the Just The Tip it had Cheese Curd in the tip of the corn dog it was Delish and I want it now with the Andui Sausage Corn dog, one thing I happy that they have changed is they have plain mustard now, the first time we went they didn't and the BF doesn't care for other mustard's so we had planned on bringing our own if we had too as we like the food but that has been fixed they added some new things to the Menu this last Thursday, and I am gonna try to work my way through the Pulled Pork and maybe a Po Boy or Two

    (5)

  • Michelle B.

    I'm about as giddy as I was in 5th grade when it was announced that the name of our Camp Fire group was The Rainbow Unicorns! Wheeeee...... The interior of this place is absolutely fantastical. Looking at one wall makes me want to smile, looking at the next wall make me want to grin, and looking at any other wall makes me bust out with punchy jokes! Wheeeee..... There is an entire section of the menu devoted to "Food on a Stick" which I am going to use in my case to the FDA when I propose that we place the food pyramid atop a stick! Wheeee..... Sure, the drinks aren't the craft cocktails that we've been spoiled with lately, and the clientele is utterly scenester, but they play everything from Kanye West to Journey to Sir Mix-a-Lot to all the most fantastical music ever made. Wheeee.....

    (5)

  • Kaiulani K.

    I was extremely surprised by this place. It was the zeitgeist of San Francisco nightlife manifested into real estate in the middle of Seattle. The drink prices including cocktails seemed very reasonable, the drinks were strong, well mixed, and cold. If you're looking for your bar & grill selection of beers, you might need to compromise. However, I got a very helpful bartender who suggested comparable substitutes. While on the subject of bartenders, everyone was really helpful. This place was well-kept, reasonably priced, and had good customer service. Is this even a bar?! Anyway, the clientele that night was very polite also. I did try some unicorn balls and jizz (but no corn dogs) and I had a really good time. Our group left after maybe 45 minutes to meet with friends elsewhere and because there was the mysterious smell of something burning which soon permeated the entire joint.

    (4)

  • Chelsea C.

    This place is one of my new favorite Seattle hang-outs. What can be said? Beautiful taxidermy heads mounted above the bar, unique furniture and booth layout, beer, cocktails and AMAZZZING food. The unicorndog is a must try. I was apprehensive to stuff my face with a hand dipped corndog split in half and stuffed with cream cheese, grilled onions and shrirasha, but I can now assure you, it is DELICIOUS. Great service, cool decor and happy hour all day Sundays and Mondays??? Sign me up. This place is a great addition to the Capitol Hill scene. I will be back on my next Seattle trip for sure!

    (5)

  • Diana S.

    A new favorite between my and my friend in Capitol Hill. "A hipster's paradise" is always how my friends refer to this bar, and now I see what they mean. The place is always packed with twenty-somethings, the jukebox brimming with indie favorites, and the drinks served fast and strong. As for the ambiance, it's basically a carnival after operation hours. On my first time coming, my friend and I ordered a 'Unicorn Jizz', which was potent and certainly delicious. The price was well worth the amount of alcohol. Sitting at the bar, a few people nearby raved about the corn dogs, which had it not been for early night tamales would have been definitely ordered. I looked on with envy, for theirs looked absolutely divine. Fun place with great drinks and great food.

    (5)

  • Kat F.

    I really expected to hate it. We planned to stick our heads into Unicorn just to see what all the fuss has been about and then quickly move on to someplace less insane for a drink. Once we walked in, however, we realized...it's really not that insane. I had expected sensory overload but no such meltdown occurred. The circus theme, while not up my alley or any alley close to mine, was well done for such a theme. Nothing clashed too crazily, the flickering candles were nice instead of seizure inducing and the taxidermy wasn't very noticeable. The music? WAY TOO LOUD. I don't even bother deducting stars for this though since most bars in Seattle have a similar problem. I don't like being deafened by crappy music and I don't like having to yell to talk to the person sitting 8 inches from me. The tap list was fine. Pints are $4.50; $4 at happy hour. (The happy hour doesn't seem to be anything to write home about.) The food menu was as expected: corn dogs, elephant ears, popcorn. Would I come back here by choice? Probably not. But if it were a weeknight and a friend wanted to stop in for a drink, I wouldn't protest. I'm torn between two and three stars but...I've experienced better.

    (2)

  • Diana L.

    We're gonna take this down a star until I get some table service. Unicorn balls are a big no.

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    First of all, if I could have an apartment with high vaulted ceilings and was allowed to paint my walls in any way I liked, it might come out looking something like the Unicorn. So obviously, I love it. It's black and white and pink and blue with an awesome (Thai?) marriage bed thing behind the bar (the bar is the only thing that remains from the former occupant, the Satellite) and zebra print booths and seats. I also appreciate that it's not full of unicorn gimmicks. They COULD have had unicorns everywhere and put unicorn horns on all the dead animal heads (including a zebra head! love it), but thankfully, they didn't. Instead, they created a zany circus-vibe that I totally dig, with fun food that you'd only find at the state fair or something. And even though they've only been open for a week, they're off to a great start. We sat at the bar and met several people who had been involved with the design and building of the space, who were excited to talk about it and hear our feedback- which was pretty much, "WE LOVE IT!". Oh, and there is no cocktail menu (yet), but hold your horses, the bartender said there was one in development.

    (5)

  • Sirio B.

    Colorful, noisy and pink, the Unicorn really goes off on the whole carnival theme and cranks it up to 11. Stripes and taxidermy everywhere, its an incredibly chaotic place to go from a visual standpoint. I tried a bunch of their nightmarish Unicorn themed foods and drinks, from the nauseatingly sweet Unicorn jizz to the Unicorn balls. At one point we also got a loaded Unicorn corn dog filled with cream cheese, onions and god knows what else that fell apart the second we tried to lift it. Its a fun place to hang out but trust me, the strength of this place does not lie in the food.

    (2)

  • Marcus L.

    This bar is poppin' on a Friday night. After chilling and downing beers at another bar, we headed here to Unicorn for more drinks and some bar food. First time and Seattle, so my cousin told me to try the Unicorn-dog. Deep fried corn dog stuffed with caramelized onions, cream cheese and siracha hot sauce. Delish especially when you are a tad bit drunk. Also got the fried pork balls which were also amazing! The bar itself is known to be like a carnival. Circus decor surrounded the place with such a great flamboyant crowd - not my scene but the food worth it.

    (3)

  • Jacob P.

    Deep fried snickers bars and a drink called "Unicorn Jizz"? Count me In! This place has a pretty sweet vibe. Same hipster crowd that you are likely to find at the Cha Cha or Linda's, but served up inside a schizophrenic big game hunter's nightmare. Lots of stripes and dots to ogle should you tire of your drinking companions. Beware the Unicorn JIzz however. Beyond its rather virile name lurks the ability to black out before you know it and wake up with a pounding headache and no idea what happened to your shirt. Or dignity.

    (4)

  • Seage H.

    Unique theme, pretty good drinks, interesting menu that isn't typical bar food. Good Happy Hour. Wish: they had more vegetarian/fake meat options and a bit more variety on the juke box.

    (3)

  • Megan A.

    I really wanted to like Unicorn, I really did. I had heard about this whimsical bar and had to try it! We walked in and everything was so fun looking! We sat down at one of the zebra striped booths and started looking at the menu. I stopped for a moment to look at the taxidermy (which I find to be cruel and tacky) and to my horror, there was a dead Black-and-White Colobus monkey. I work with primates and I am doing a research study on Colobus monkeys, so after observing live ones for countless hours, the sight of a stuffed one, mounted in an unnatural position, made me want to cry. They are so sweet and gentle, not to mention they are also a threatened species! Not that taxidermy is not bad enough, they had to go and defile another poor animal by sticking a cigarette in its mouth. I think whoever did that to those animals should be stuffed and mounted on the wall for everyone to gawk at. I pretty much sucked down my one expensive, weak drink and left. If you are some sort of sick freak animal hater you will fit right in.

    (1)

  • Robin N.

    Ok, so I admit I haven't been here in the evening when everything is lit up. And I haven't tried the cotton candy or the elephant ears yet (which I really want to!). I've just been here for brunch, so my feedback stems from this experience. I had the "Double D's Mac & Cheese". It was fairly good - small bits of bacon and tomato (even though I didn't order those and they were extra $$), and a bit of a bite in the cheese from the pepper. I know this sounds corny, but I sort of wished they'd used Fusilli pasta instead of traditional elbow mac n' cheese pasta. I don't know - seems like it would have been a bit more whimsical and "unicorn"-like? The mac n' cheese was good, but it wasn't spectacular, and certainly wasn't the best bar food mac n' cheese I've had in Seattle. The decor is fun - LOTS of dead animals everywhere, which I didn't quite get, since it seems like the place is sort of going for a whimsical carnival ride theme, but maybe they were just concerned with looking too much like Shorty's in Belltown? The bar stool I sat on was pretty uncomfortable, so I shifted to one of the all-leather ones, which is nice. The fried food is FRIED FRIED FRIED. You pretty much won't find healthy food here at all. For a drink, I had a simple Stella Artois beer, but the bartender sort of slammed it down and beer got everywhere on the table.... hmmmm... This place is fun, but I really look forward to going back when it's dark. I wouldn't recommend it during the day.

    (3)

  • Jen P.

    Whiskey and soda during happy hour: $3.50. Getting the stinkeye from a water buffalo: priceless. They should have a sign on the door warning epileptics and those with ADD to approach with caution. The sensory overload might make your head explode. There is nowhere for your own eyes to rest because every inch is screaming of something. But that's the charm of the place. That and the decent pours.

    (4)

  • Peter A.

    Like the bastard drug child of Shorty's and Pony, Unicorn features a wild French circus and mounted animal head decor that makes one's head spin with wonder at what kind of spectacle awaits when they open the basement. The drinks are pretty standard (I was told that a cocktail menu is on the way) and the food -- well let's just say that "Unicorn Balls" were a little more adventure than I was seeking on this night. But by all means, come in for the show.

    (4)

  • Jesse R.

    I've always said that the hill needed more equine themed bars, and now there's both Unicorn and The Pony. Get's pretty crowded on the weekends.

    (3)

  • Hilary L.

    Sad clown face. I'm disappointed because the Unicorn Bar has the potential to really be something great and wonderful...but sadly it is not. I'm not even going to get into how its name is a misnomer. There are no unicorns and the big red pegasus on the wall does not count! The biggest issue I have is that the service was horrible. There was barely anyone in the bar and two bartenders talking to themselves. When I approached them to order a drink they ignored me and it took forever to get a drink. and then it happened AGAIN when i wanted to order food. I decided not to get food and just checked out because the time it took to even be noticed took forever. I don't mind waiting if there is a line or if its busy. But it wasn't very crowded and it was a frustrating experience. I really want to like this place, so I am going to try again soon. Review TBC.....

    (2)

  • Maria Y.

    I finally made it to Unicorn! I had been planning to go for quite a while, but last time I got bounced because my ID had expired only a couple days before and I hadn't been able to renew it yet.... anyway. Finally got in this time. I really like the carnival theme they have going on here. I'm unabashedly a fan of sweet fruity drinks, and that's what they specialize in. It's definitely more my scene than the whiskey places that take themselves Very Seriously. They were also playing 80s music which added to the fun atmosphere. Drinks: I ordered the My Little Pony, and also tasted my friends' drinks the Unicorn in Pear-adise, Mule-i-corn, and the Lychee Luck Dragon shot. While the drinks here are priced on the higher side, they're strong and pretty big. The "shots" are actually larger than a standard shot glass, it's more like a small juice glass worth. I liked everything I tried. Food: As far as I can tell the food is made to order. The portions are generous for the price. I ordered the Unicorn Dog for myself, and also sampled some tater tots and fried pickle chips that my friends ordered. The tots and fried pickles were both still quite hot when they arrived. The corn dogs were a lot bigger than I was expecting. I was thinking it would just be one of the frozen corn dogs on a stick, but it took up pretty much the whole plate! Lots of breading, onions, and cream cheese. It was quite rich, I couldn't even finish it. It's served with a knife and fork, because you pretty much need to cut it up to eat it. Two people could probably share one of these. The tots were fairly standard. I really liked the pickle chips. They are basically fried slices of a dill pickle. They were a little bit spicy. My friend had the Narwhal Balls, and they were quite large, three almost fist-sized balls of fried goodness. I explored the downstairs briefly, which I guess is technically a separate entity, Narwhal, but they're attached and share a menu. I used the restroom down there and it was fairly clean and had 3 stalls. There's a lot of pinball machines down there as well as some carnival games. I had a good time here and would like to come back!

    (4)

  • Sahana M.

    Unicorn jizz is such a fun drink! The Naughty Narwhal, not so much. It isn't as sweet or fruity. Unicorn has become my favorite bar in Cap Hill just because of the circus theme! Busy place but not overly crowded. Lively crowd, fun decor. It's definitely a must-visit if you're in the Seattle area!

    (4)

  • Taleia T.

    So... I'm more of a club than a bar person and to my surprise The Unicorn has become one of my FAVORITE places to pregame before heading off to dance the night away... Depending on what time you're there (typically between 9-11 for me) there's a pretty diverse crowd. You've got your "we got off work and wanted to grab a bite and a drink" folks. Your "we just really like getting drinks and being on the hill but wanted to keep it pretty cas" type. The "we're obviously over dressed, but I wanted a Unicorn Jizz before we go dancing" people. And of course the "I'm totally into weird shit meshed together so well it kinda works so let's get shit faced here" folks. BASICALLY there's something for everyone. It can get suuuuper crowded later in the night. So get there early(ish) and try some thing off their drink menu. They've all got pretty interesting names lol but they're also all soooo good. My personal favorites are the lychee drop and the Unicron Jizz (they are both a bit on the sweet side). Don't be scurred! Give it a try. You won't be disappointed. Hold on. I will say, sometimes the bartenders are kinda slow. But yeah.... That's the only downside.

    (3)

  • Christine S.

    The venue is very circus-like and lively, which is very fun. On a Friday night, both the upstairs and downstairs were packed. I'm surprised our group was able to grab a table! Drinks here are $8-12, but their prices aren't what's interesting. The names of the drinks are! With cocktails called Unicorn Jizz and Unicorn in Pear A Dise, how can you not want to take a sip? Bartenders are surprisingly fast for having to serve so many people! You'll see random people with these long jeweled hats that are supposed to look like unicorn horns, but in my opinion, they look more like long jeweled man parts? Correct me if I'm wrong... I did feel like a beautiful, majestic unicorn for a moment during the night. This cute guy waited until I was away from my group and approached me. We talked for a little and did exchange numbers. However, like unicorns, only those with pure hearts can really capture my attention. Bye, thirsty boys!

    (4)

  • Josie D.

    OMG who gives it a 4 star experience? This is at most a 3 star, borderline 2 star experience. The pork belly tacos were Ok, truffle popcorn was super oily, and Unicorn balls were truly nasty. We came here on a Friday afternoon and the place was empty except from us. However, somehow all the orders got messed up.. what a weird place. The drinks are interesting... and super quirky décor makes it a 3 star experience. I definitely will not make this a "must -go" spot for out of town people...

    (3)

  • Mary C.

    I love Unicorns--the mystical animal not the bar. A friend of mine thought that this was the perfect bar for me because it was called "Unicorn." I appreciated the gesture, but I was highly disappointed. When he told me that there was an awesome bar and it was perfect for me, I guessed that it was a bar that was unicorn themed. He said there were Unicorn drinks, etc. I was excited because I imagined a place that had rainbow everywhere. Unicorn portraits, unicorn statues, unicorn shaped cups, etc. But it wasn't. ... This place was more like a circus. Only one unicorn head, the rest of the placed looked like a teal, striped, animal head filled bar. The drinks were served in regular cups, just unicorn "like" names which I will get to. The only drinks that were different was that apparently for your birthday, you can drink out of a boot. It used to be a real boot with a cup inside of it, and people drink from it... But I heard they changed it to a plastic one because people kept stealing the actual boots. And the unicorn hat was also what people wore on their birthdays. They wanted me to wear it, but to be completely honest, why would I wear a hat that EVERYONE else that has been there on their birthday, along with their friends have worn the hat? That does not seem hygienic and it says, "possibility for lice" all over it. The seats felt dirty, like you know people have sat in the booths. I didn't want to move around at all because it just didn't seem or feel like a clean bar. The food was alright. The drinks were okay. Kind of sweet, though. There was a main drink that my friend ordered for me, it was called, "Unicorn Jizz." That does not sound appetizing. Please name your drink something like, "Unicorn riding on rainbows" or something weird, please don't name your drinks OR your food anything that relates to urine or any type of body excretion. Edit:// Someone corrected me about the boot drink. I'm not sure what it is, I've never had it. But my friends in Seattle have told me that they changed it. So, don't take word for the "plastic boot." If you would like to try it out and clarify whether or not if they have changed the boot, let me know.

    (1)

  • Angela P.

    Lions and bears and deer heads - oh my! Ready to get drunk at a carnival? That's basically what Unicorn is. This is one colorful bar: turquoise, orange, zebra...yes, zebra is a color now. I was here on a Wednesday shortly after opening, and it was a relaxed atmosphere among the chaos of carnival-like decor. We walked past this bar again on a Friday night, and there were people pouring out the door. Drinks are in the $10-12 range, and served in a pint glass, so no teeny tiny craft cocktails here. All of the libations come with quirky names like "Unicorn Jizz," but I had both a "Skinny Unicorn" and "Banana Hammock." The Skinny Unicorn was light and refreshing; it's what you would expect from a cocktail with St. Germain, gin, grapefruit, and cucumber soda. The Banana Hammock was a boozy dessert with bananas foster vodka, Frangelico, and whipped cream. If the creative drinks aren't enough, there's a healthy variety of shots, and a lot of fried food on the menu, like corn dogs, to absorb all of that booze. Bartender was cool and totally understanding that it took awhile to decide what we wanted. It didn't take long to get our drinks, but it wasn't busy when we were there. Unicorn could easily become my favorite bar if I lived in Seattle.

    (5)

  • John M.

    This place is more enjoyable up till around 6:00 PM IMO Way too crowded with Seattle tech-dorm-community-college spelling bee types in the evenings. (hey no hate just not my flavour you spelling bee types) Some okay drinks and funny stuff to look at. Take friends who aren't from Seattle for the maximum effect. The place is approaching if not already tourist landmark status. The food I have tried from time to time when pretty intoxicated. Don't expect farm to table or gluten free or anything. Expect tater tots named after goat scorutm etc. Better than average bar food with some menu comedy.

    (4)

  • Amanda M.

    Nice little gem tucked away in Capital Hill. Definitely not your average bar. If unicorn decor isn't enough to pique your interest, the carnival theme is also equipped with a Narwhal Basement...obviously! The Narwhal Basement has a bedazzled ATM so you can play pin ball, skee ball, pac man or win some "adult items" from the claw machine (channel boobie tassels, etc etc). The menu is just as eccentric. One of the drinks is called, Unicorn Jizz.... When in Rome! The food is also a spin off the carnival theme. A couple of the items are called, Unicorn and Narwhal Balls. We didn't get the food after we saw a couple orders that were sent back and didn't look too appetizing. But hey, you go for the experience and if you get hungry later they have a plethora of fried food, corn dogs and Mac and cheese! A fun place and a must see!

    (4)

  • Bethany W.

    I'd heard that I should check this place out when I was in Seattle. It was gay pride weekend so that place was wall to wall packed and there was some party going on downstairs. Unfortunately we didn't get to try the food. However, we did try their specialty drinks. Which like other reviewers have noted are WAY, WAY, WAY to sweet. We couldn't finish ours. We went back to just our standard bar drinks. This place gets 4 stars for being a fun, cool and unique environment.

    (4)

  • Dawn H.

    Anthony Bourdain visited and said, "They have hipster-inspired drinks called Unicorn Jizz and My Little Pony. I don't know about you, but I'm not trying them anytime soon." I have to say, I don't disagree with Tony B. often, but this was one of those times. I drank the KoolAid, or the Jizz rather. It was...well, if they existed...Unicorns that is...and they, um, well, you know...I think the cocktail is exactly what it would taste like. Super sweet, fizzy, and a little bit tart. The Unicorn Jizz is certainly not something I would recommend having more than one of (hangover central); or in my case a big sip - I talked one of my friends into ordering it so I could have a taste (he also has a Cotton Candy - sucker! - yum!). In the end, we all partook in the Jizz. Located in Seattle's vibrant and diverse Capitol Hill area, the heart of the city's LGBT community, Unicorn is just as appealing and inviting from outside as in. Very colorful, fun images, faux mirrors that allow you just enough of a peek at the interior you can't help but be drawn in. Striped walls, twinkling lights, a very "circus" looking bar, assorted taxidermy adorning the walls - the place screams ADULT FUN of all sorts! I LOVE it! :-D People from all walks of life and super friendly bar staff! After taking it all in, and sucking down a few drinks, make your way downstairs to Narwhal. Another "circus" bar area, heavy metal bands rocking out the night I went, and loads of vintage and new quarter sucking arcade game and pinball machines (75 cents per play)! Even more fun! Overall: I've never been to any place like it. Definitely one of a kind! Simply Seattle. Simply salacious - in a good way. Simply must go. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

    (5)

  • Rosey N.

    I loved the unicorn named drinks here! And the drinks were actually very tasty!! I ordered the orange dreamkscicle and liked it very much. Didn't have that burning sensation that vodka gives because it was made with dessert liqueur. Just my type of alcohol. My friend ordered something that was suppose to taste like a Carmel Apple, and it did!! It was soo good and I thought it was even better than my drink. When you took a sip, it had a warm like Carmel taste and then an after taste of Apple lingered on your tongue. Wow, very nice creation! Would visit this place again if ever touring in Seattle and would definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Cara H.

    I like the festive, circus theme! I heard it can get crazy on weekends so we went on a Thursday. It was jusg right, not dead but not packed. The drinks are sweet and fun, but not strong at all! Tried the potato croquettes, they were pretty good. The games are fun, my fave was the Adams Family Values pinball machine.

    (4)

  • O G.

    Love this place

    (5)

  • Tiffany C.

    I'm not sure why we ended up here 2 nights in a row. There's nothing special about this bar besides the funky circus decor. I was fed Unicorn jizz even though I'm allergic to tequila. We stayed downstairs the entire time, danced and drank way too much.

    (3)

  • Kelly C.

    This is a fun, chill place (loud though) to hang w friends if you are bar hopping. I enjoyed the decor, the drink selection (so many fun choices, although the Jell-O shots looked old and my friends said they tasted a bit like cough syrup) and that they also had a game room to play in. Definitely a must visit spot in Capital Hill at least once. :)

    (3)

  • Vania K.

    As a customer, I had always been impressed by service at Unicorn: fast, genuinely friendly, and attentive, even when the place is a freakin zoo on the weekends. I gained a whole new respect and love for Unicorn and its management, after I cold-emailed Kaileigh, the bar manager, to help me out on a project. My team and I were working on a mobile app and testing out different use cases for it. We needed to talk to local bars and restaurants, to evaluate our use cases. I reached out to a couple of management teams, and received a range of responses. Unicorn had the kindest, warmest response. On the other end of the spectrum, a certain bocce-bier-brats bar that shall not be named didn't even respond. In my previous review, I talked about Unicorn as the quintessential Seattle bar and this solidified my case. Unicorn is like New York City subways: everyone will feel at home here and sometimes, you find weird, creepy things (or people), sometimes you end up here after a drunken night, laughing your ass off and wearing a big-ass unicorn helmet for no reason, sometimes you hate it because it's so damn sweaty and full of bros, and almost always, you come across the most unexpected things here, but ultimately, you can't stay away and every time you're here, you're reminded why you love Seattle. Creepy carnival theme? Seahawks-themed jello shots? Sweet but potent unicorn jizz? Breakfast corn dogs? Big buck hunter HD? Sex toy claw machine? Black-and-white vintage photo booth? YES, they have all of these! And more. Swing by and make some memories.

    (5)

  • Steph W.

    My baby baby sister finally turned 21 and the Unicorn was the first place on our list. Capitol Hill is this super cute neighborhood that I just love. It's got different restaurants with different themes all up and down the street. The Unicorn looks like this normal boring bar on the outside but once you walk in you're slapped in the face with this carnival themed ridiculousness. And I'm truly honest when I say: it's damn ridiculous. The walls are pinstriped with different animal heads on the wall. There's these ornamental decorations all throughout the place that makes you feel like maybe you've walked into a carnival toy store wonder emporium. The seats are zebra printed. This place is just something I've never even seen before. I do like, however, that they have a filtered water station with cups so that you don't have to bother the bartender about water. You just run up there and get some water. Love that. The cocktails are fairly priced for the area. 5 bucks for cocktails, can't complain. Becauuuuuse it was my sister's birthday, we were able to procure a giant phallic-esque unicorn horn hat that she had to wear while finishing off a nerds tasting fruity long island-ish drink out of a boot. This hat was bejeweled with a weird baby head right at the tip of the "horn". It's heavy, stylish, and (matching with the theme of this bar) ridiculous. All in all, it was the perfect start to the night and an awesome bar to go to. It's so unique and different which seems to be the theme here in Capitol Hill, Seattle. Just...unique.

    (4)

  • Sanda G.

    A lot of my friends like this place, never understood why, so I've had the horror..honor of being dragged there several times. The drinks were bad, the place is super loud and super crowded at nights, usually there's a line to enter, the decor is bad taste at its best (circus describes it well). There's also a thing with putting an unicorn-*ick on the head of people for their birthday, for fun.. Not my crowd.

    (2)

  • Rosh E.

    Location: In Capitol Hill Customer Service: What customer service? It was a packed night and you had to basically stalk people down and grab their table before someone else swooped! We didn't buy our drinks the boys did so I have no clue how the service was for the bartenders. I imagine it was okay, we didn't hear anything bad back when they came back with the drinks! Decor: Very mystical, carnival like, and to top it off it's cool because they have arcade games everywhere! Two stories, downstairs more tables bars etc. Presentation of Food: --didn't eat just came to drink! How did the food taste?:Got the uniocrn jizz and the unicorn rainbow tears shot. Both were eh? Overall Experience: The unicorn jizz is a must try to just say you tried it! Would I Come Back?: It was just good to see what this place was all about although it wasn't my type of crowd or music, but hey at least I can say I came here! It looks like a cool place for college kids to just grab a couple of drinks and hang out and that's why I gave it 4 stars, along with the arcade games!

    (4)

  • Whitney B.

    Being at Unicorn is a rite of passage for all 20-something year olds who desperately want to be distinctive that anything less than tattooed necks and compostable underwear and a bizarre, uncompromising love for LGBTQ community is totally gauche. It's a hot dump in here, and the whole place reeks of ball sweat. It's gay things, colors, and noises of all obnoxious varieties. No one seriously comes in here for the food or drinks, unless they're a moron. It's for the total sensory overload and something you can take off the bucket list of things to do. I tend to keep myself or glue myself to a pinball machine and never leave. Once a person accidentally grabbed my arm thinking I was someone else. I fully expected him to sense my discomfort and general unbelonging and be all, "Welcome to the jungle, baby. U GON DIEEE." Unicorn emphatically highlights what's not seen outside of Seattle proper. Tell those who embrace all that is Seattle you live all up IN DA 'BURBZ and watch them slowly foam at the mouth. Oh, you live in Kirkland? You probably eat fruits and own a vehicle to go places and regularly wash your crotch, you fucking heathen.

    (1)

  • Sierra X.

    Going here is like walking into a wacky, wild, haphazard carnival -- in a good way. It's a fun place to hang out and the bartenders are pretty chill. The mixed drinks are nice, though a little bit sweet. The fried Oreos and fried Snickers bar are disgustingly delicious. There is lots of seating both upstairs and downstairs. The bar downstairs doesn't take food orders.

    (4)

  • Sean B.

    NOT a big fan. Taxidermy? Odd lighting. Bartenders who mixed really weak drinks. High cover charge for Pride Weekend. Been to better bars in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Honolulu, Baltimore... just not my cup of tea. Don't get the appeal.

    (2)

  • Chy H.

    We have been bar hopping around Seattle since we arrived here on Saturday. This is one of the places we had stopped. Such a cool vibe with awesome decorations! This is a must go if you're from out of town. The americorn is such a delicious drink! Plus they have karaoke on Monday night and we had a blast!

    (4)

  • Liz C.

    Looking for an unique, quirky bar to go to while roaming in Capitol Hill? Unicorn is a place you may want to consider checking out. A group of friends and I checked out Unicorn around 11 pm on a Saturday night and there was no cover charge. It's hard to fully capture the atmosphere and essence of Unicorn without actually being their yourself. If you think of the colors at a carnival, and all the pastel colors of cotton candy splattered everywhere, and then dim the lights, that's the color that I see at Unicorn. If you're going on a weekend night like we did, it's going to be quite crowded. The first floor has more seating for larger groups than downstairs. We did order our drinks on the bottom floor though. It might take a bit of squeezing yourself in to get to the bar to order. You'll have to be a bit patient as there were only about two bartenders that night for a crowd of thirsty individuals. The bar downstairs is called the Narwhal. The signature cocktails features interesting fruity, whimsical drinks. You probably know that they are known for their signature drink: Unicorn Jizz. If you like fruity, sugared up drinks, then most of the cocktails here might be right for you. Unicorn has an array of fruity and interesting flavored vodkas. The Unicorn Jizz specifically uses pineapple mango vodka along with some sour, orange juice, grenadine, triple sec and sprite. It's a bubbly drink of fruity, sugary goodness. You don't taste the hard alcohol very well. I shared a Watermelon Delite (Watermelon vodka, sour, cranberry juice, triple sec, soda) with a friend. This is a shaken drink served up in a martini glass. It has an artificial watermelon taste and you can taste the alcohol more in this drink. Still a good, fruity drink though. I think I preferred the Unicorn Jizz over the Watermelon though. Each of the special cocktails cost about $10. You can also purchase jello shots here for $4 each. They are light pink, watermelon flavored jellos in small plastic cups. This is also a great option for those who don't like the taste of hard alcohol - and they are fun to eat/slurp! Bottom floor also has quite a few little arcade games to play like a claw machine and pinball machines. Bathrooms are also located on the left hand side when you walk down the stairs. The locks on the doors work and there are two sinks so people are easily able to come and go without much of a line. We took our drinks and shots upstairs where there is seating. The seating is pretty comfortable and I'm actually surprised by the service. There was always someone walking around and picking up our empty glasses and asking if we needed/wanted anything or any food. The music featured some metal type music that night, but definitely beats that you can move in your seat to. It was a really chill atmosphere to just hang out in with good company. A quirky spot to check out if you're bar hopping in Capitol Hill. Probably will be back for the magical Unicorn Jizz. :-)

    (4)

  • Mellissa K.

    I love the decor in here it's very fun and circus like. I came here with my boyfriend to get a bite to eat and it was happy hour. (which goes till 6:30pm) If you're not a fried person I suggest not eating here because most items on the menu are fried. For me? It was heavenly! The drinks had unique names which were awesome. They had a drink called " Unicorn Jizz " seemed to be a popular one. I would defiantly come back here! Great vibes.

    (4)

  • Ryan H.

    Didn't get down with the "unicorn jizz" but the "mul-i-corn" was legit! A creepy carny vibe mashed up with new-age hipster, this place takes on a new definition of weird. Taxidermy and circus lights what more do you need?

    (4)

  • Eric J.

    Quite a bizarre, freaky, demented, grungy dive. But if it's good enough for Macklemore, it's good enough for me. There's art/decorations all over the place: on the tables, walls, linings, and it all includes some really random taxidermy. However, the cleanliness wasn't lacking by any means for the most part, and I was impressed at how everything held together. The food was impressive too. The Unicorn Dog (hot dog with cream cheese, sriracha, and onions) was pretty delicious, similar to a Seattle Dog, but presented way crazier. At $7 it's a bit on the pricier side, but not terrible, given its size. Overall, though, the drink prices are actually pretty reasonable, and I guess that's what really matters, eh? My buddies and I were there for some last minute trivia, and it was pretty fun, although all the teams really knew their weird, quirky factoids, and we were just clueless. Also, I loved the Skee ball and multiple pinball machines in the back of the downstairs area. Definitely a blast from the past. Overall, really enjoyed the quirkiness of Unicorn, and I'll be back to experience the weirdness again. Seriously though, it's a really weird place.

    (4)

  • Stephanie H.

    We stopped by on a Monday and ended up downstairs where we were serenaded by lovely people and karaoke! The drinks were ok but they had a card minimum and that always bugs me. I had one drink btw and bought another for my friend to hit the minimum) I was driving and my judgement continuing this post is not skewed. Everything seemed pretty cool actually... Until last call. It was about 1:30 when the chaos started. The bouncer came thru at a whirl wind speed yelling at everyone to chug up and drink faster. He was extremely rude and aggressive, to the point that I actually did chug because I was feeling really uncomfortable. Then a person sitting at the bar told him to chill out, that we had time. He grabbed him by the neck and dragged him out the door because he "had enough tonight!". The guy wasn't in his face, yelling, or being aggressive in any way. In fact I don't even think he made eye contact. When the guy tried to walk back in he was saying he needed to pay his tab and get his card and friends, which every single Kicked out person in the history of being kicked out tries to do. the bouncer pushed him off the steps really hard and the guys head bounced of the sidewalk unconscious. No one in the bar working skipped a beat, nobody told this bouncer to take A breather, and no employee checked on the unconscious man. A ambulance happened to be right there and picked the guy up. Thank god and I hope He's ok! This place was cool But won't have my business if that bouncers at the door. He's unsafe to all guests of this establishment and needs to relearn how to safely deal with people. Check your ego door man!

    (2)

  • Kaleb S.

    Unicorn Burger hit the spot! Cream cheese and crunchy onion rings on a double burger, waaah! Yea, JUST the coronary I was in the mood for! Decorum is fun and kinda circusy, like the food. Also got the deep fried oreos and cream to share with my friends. My first time... very good! Indulgent.

    (5)

  • Nico A.

    Went hear this past weekend overall it was pretty nice. The atmosphere was very circus-y and I understand what the appeal for some people since it seemed like people were having a good time. Bar service was good and fast. The games downstairs are actually a very nice touch, they added to the effect. Overall, good bar. Wouldn't choose to go their of my own accord but wouldn't say that I'd never go again if someone wanted to.

    (4)

  • Amanda M.

    I visited Seattle for the first time, and this place was the only bar on my list of must-go-to's. I wasn't disappointed. The place is BEAUTIFULLY painted. Good food, good drinks, good ambiance, good pin ball machines (except the wheel of fortune stole my money). I'd give a full 5 stars if the service upstairs wasn't so crappy - for us. The bartender Crystal ignored us so hard for no reason. We were polite. It wasn't even crowded! We were there on a Tuesday night! We were waiting to order and she kept giving us "the hand." She literally gave us "the hand." A man came and sat next to us, she took his order before us (because she completely ignored us) with a smile. A group of college frat boys came in and sat next to us, and she cheerfully took their order (and took forever while she was at it), cracking jokes, and we politely raised our hand since we were next, to which she aggressively said, HOLD ON, and gave us the hand. When she finally (about 15 mins later, seriously!) came over, we wanted to order food. She almost didn't let us because the kitchen was about to close BUT WE WERE WAITING FOR SO LONG ALREADY. Anyways. I'm just saying. That ain't right. The brunette bartender downstairs was pretty rad. We closed the tab upstairs because we didn't want to deal with such an unnecessarily rude bartender and stayed downstairs the rest of the night. I hope that whenever anyone reading this goes (and everyone should definitely go), they have a much more pleasant experience with the bartenders.

    (4)

  • Georgette K.

    This place rocks!! Jess and Tony were our Bartenders. They were funny and knowledgable and made it safe for my friends and I to make asses out of ourselves! I loved the Capri sun. I also tried unicorn jizz. The fried unicorn balls and tator tots are good.

    (5)

  • Ken D.

    This place is so cool! I gave it 5 stars cause even the bathrooms are super clean! The ambiance is amazing, taxidermy heads and beautiful art and eccentric paint and a downstairs venue to catch a show. The food was great, I mean you have to try the grilled cheese stuffed with grilled cheese! A great place for friends to hang out. You will be treated super well buy the staff of sweethearts and I cant wait to go back someday. :)

    (5)

  • Mallory C.

    Awesome ATMOSPHERE!! I loved this bar, me and my boyfriend came to this bar on a whim on my little weekend trip to Seattle. At first he thought it was a complete gay bar but it wasn't, it was a mix of a young eclectic crowd that were all having a great time. The decor of the entire bar is so unique and really takes you to another world. We loved it. From the pinball machines to the other different types of games they had, we had a blast. I enjoyed their bomb drink--Unicorn Jizz OMG, to die for and all their drinks are only $10--SCORE! We had a great time and whenever I'm back in Seattle I will definitely have to hit it up again!!

    (5)

  • Katy B.

    Everything is always sticky but they have circus food...which is probably why everything is sticky. I've heard you can take dogs there which is a smart move because hey, free cleaning service (see: sticky) although my dog isn't as much a fan of skeeball as I am so I usually leave him at home.

    (3)

  • Matthew S.

    It's as if the circus decided to open a bar. On the outside it's seems pretty calm. No colorful lights. No vibrant signs. Just some funky lettering above the door. Inside the Unicorn is separated into 2 floors. The top floor is strictly a bar. Numerous tables and a full bar are ready to serve you the fun items on the menu. I suggest the Moscow Mule-i-corn and the Cheap Date. Fun drinks that don't make you feel like you're going to throw up or get diabetes. Downstairs there is more tables and couch sitting areas. This is a great place for groups to come and hangout in a funky atmosphere. Did I mention that downstairs also has a performance stage/dance area, and a pinball/vintage videogame room? Awesome right? If I need to feel a little interesting I'll probably stop into this establishment.

    (3)

  • Aniron L.

    The interior designs/decor is the main reason I would love to come here again and again. You dont get to see such a themed bar/diner/etc alot. Their Narwhal and Unicorn balls would be the second reason. I would love to come during the day to take in the full glory of the decor. I love it. Ps: Come early to get tables during the night tho. It gets packed.

    (4)

  • Paul V.

    Unicorn is a staple of the Capitol Hill bar scene. It's like the weirdest circus/carnival you've ever been to, but in a good way. Think of typical carnival food (cotton candy, sno cones, fried everything, etc.) and that will accurately describe the menu here. Most if not all of the drinks here are extraordinarily sweet and have the potential to cause wicked hangovers if you're not careful. I knew I had to take my sister here for her 21 run because she likes sweet, fruity drinks. This isn't a classy craft cocktail place like a Tavern Law or Sun Liquor (although the price per drink wouldn't necessarily indicate that. ~$10 per menu drink and ~$8 per shot), but their menu certainly is creative and innovative. Flavored vodka is the most used ingredient here. They also have a pretty good shot and drop shot menu. For as crazy as this bar can get, the food is well done. I've never come for dinner, but the small plates are always nice to order if you can get yourself a table. The corn dogs are great but my personal favorite would probably have to be the unicorn and narwhal balls. I've never gotten the fried Oreos, but I've had them at the Puyallup fair and I'm curious to see how the Unicorn's compare. They even have house made cotton candy! Very cool. I saw their brunch menu on their website and I'd be curious to check it out one of these days since the kitchen staff clearly cares about making good food. I like the Narwhal downstairs as well. Pinball machines and other fun things to keep you occupied if you can't secure a table upstairs. Definitely worth a visit.

    (4)

  • Alice C.

    What a staple bar to hit on any Capitol Hill run. Unicorn is one of the most unique bars out there--the decorations and art inside are one-of-a-kind. The carnival theme is taken quite seriously. Drinks here are good; ~$10 for special Unicorn/carnival themed drinks, ~$5 wells and $5/8 shots. The special drinks are incredibly sweet though, and it takes me a while to drink it all. Definitely like the Americorn most :). Like any bar, it's slightly grimy but the dim lighting and full crowd on Thursday-Saturday nights hides it pretty well. Bonus points for having bathrooms on both floors--definitely necessary when the dam breaks.

    (4)

  • Jesse F.

    This bar was pretty awesome. Definitely a hip (not too hipster) indie bar that you can chill upstairs and rock out downstairs. Pinball and old school arcade games are a must when you're down there. Coming from the east coast, this was the exact thing we were looking for. Good vibe, friendly bartenders and decent prices!

    (5)

  • Erica L.

    Cool bar to check out; lots to see in there, fun atmosphere, but very packed! So that also means long lines and wait to get drinks at the bar. So start double fisting! Btw- the photobooth is cool but it's $5 bucks for black and white pics only.

    (4)

  • Jennifer S. P.

    My boyfriend and I were in town visiting friends and this place was recommended as a stop when we went out on our own. Very hipster but we definitely got into it. We were in town holiday weekend and this place filled up with costumes galore. Different vibes upstairs and downstairs so you can definitely get into it if you are open to it. The bartenders were also very friendly and attentive when we were sitting upstairs at the bar counter.

    (5)

  • Alyssa H.

    One step in the door and I am already in love. Striped wallpaper in bubblegum pink, teal, and white adorn the walls. Taxidermy animal heads, pinball machines, a photo booth, pimp light fixtures; it's the booziest circus I've ever been to! I order the Unicorn Jizz as my first drink. The bartender gives me a funny look and says "I don't think any of the bartenders here have ever tried the Unicorn Jizz." Whatever, I ain't proud. It's sugary sweet and I'm borderline gagging on it, but what other opportunity will I have to say "unicorn jizz" to a bartender with a straight face? We make a couple friends upstairs, then head downstairs to Narwhal, and make a couple more. Drunk and sociable, we engage in conversations of gore and death and the underbelly of Los Angeles with the bearded bartender and his friendly tattooed friend. We abuse the photo booth, then bid adieu to the most amazing bar Seattle has to offer (DISCLAIMER: This review is based on an experience from 3:00pm. I cannot vouch for the nighttime scene, but I'm sure it gets crowded as fuck).

    (5)

  • George B.

    Ive been here a few times, the first time they didn't have the basement, adding on the basement was the kick for this place to get so much more business. Its the place to be up on the hill. Long live The Unicorn!

    (5)

  • Dan R.

    This place has really interesting drinks. For example, the Unicorn Jizz, the Banana Hammock, etc, both of which were delicious (look up the menu!) The scene was not at all what I expected. I'm 21 and was surprised at the 30+ hipster/grungy crowd. There were tons of big booths / tables though so my group just sat in the back and kept to ourselves aside from going up to the bar to get our drinks. Also we were disappointed that we just missed trivia night, which is Thursdays at 7:30.

    (4)

  • Darlene R.

    This place is so fun. Literally feels like you are in a circus. I didn't know what to make of the place when I first stepped in. I left a fan :) the crowd is so diverse which I loved. Their drink names are awesome too, I had the unicorn jizz which was pretty magical!

    (4)

  • Michael P.

    It's always jam-packed, it's got weird stuff on the walls, there's nowhere to sit. on paper it might sound like Cha Cha but the clientele is... well, a bit more strange. I'm sure there are plenty of people who like this place and will keep it afloat, but there is just something about this place that doesn't click with me. Maybe it's the claw game you normally find at arcades with dildos as the prize.

    (2)

  • Felicia L.

    Our first bar hopping bar in Capitol Hill was the Unicorn, upon recommendation of my friend's friend. Did you know this was the bar that Macklemore filmed his "Thrift Shop" music video? I didn't either, until just recently. The theme of this bar is confusing. It's like carnival/circus meets taxidermy meets punk rock. The walls have bright stripes, and there are dead animals on the wall, with Dia de los Muertos deco around. Oh yeah, punk/metal music in the background. As confusing as it was, it worked and I liked it. My friend ordered an Unicorn tears shot... which was pretty strong but very good. Fruity! I got the Unicorn Jizz drink... a pretty strong drink but also fruity as well. My boyfriend isn't too fond of girly fruity drinks but I think he would like this Jizz drink (maybe if I didn't tell him the name he would go for it). The bar itself is a work of art. With the theme I mentioned coupled with crazy lights... boom! The Unicorn bar. I was able to talk to a few locals at the bar that night which was pretty cool. People up north are pretty friendly! Overall, this was a pretty cool and interesting bar to start off our bar hopping experience in Capitol Hill. I definitely would recommend trying this place out, to see the weird theme they got going on, and also for the Unicorn jizz drink.

    (4)

  • Thuy H.

    I received a message from the manager apologizing for the bouncer's behavior. I really appreciated that, thank you.

    (4)

  • David J.

    Were I to plan a last meal, with let's say 12 of my best friends, I would come here. The vegetarian food is delicious, the drinks are delightful, the decor is dizzying, and the staff divine. The only problem is that after all that fried food and too many cocktails, you feel a bit like death the next day.

    (5)

  • Jennifer N.

    This place was super crowded. We got there around 10pm and had a lot of trouble finding anywhere to sit. By the time that we left around midnight there was a long line out the door. Personally it was too crowded and loud for my taste. They have this extremely sugary mixed drink called Unicorn Jizz. If you like sugary drinks, it is probably pretty tasty, but I thought it was so gross lol. Not my kind of thing. They had blue moon in bottles though so I was satisfied! I still had a good time though hanging out with fries. And we had a buttery nipple shot and it was very tasty. Seems like a good place to hang out earlier in the night when you can more easily look for a table as long as you're not looking to have any intimate conversations! Also, the pinball machine was really awesome! Haha

    (3)

  • David A.

    Fantastic place to hang with friends and get a great scene in Seattle

    (5)

  • Leilani A.

    Great bar. Open to gay and straight in Capitol hill. Very unique decore. Glad they expanded to have a downstairs. Very good drinks and food. If you haven't been here you're definitely missing out.

    (5)

  • Keshia E.

    Sometimes I have a great time, sometimes I don't. Overall this is an alright place to get drunk.

    (4)

  • Paulina A.

    Cute place on Cap Hill. Drinks are strong and fairly priced. Looks like a Carnival inside with lots of unicorns and animals. Good vibes and sweet music.

    (4)

  • Mimi T.

    I have no words for this place but the closest thing that comes to mind would be AMAZING. It's grungy but cute at the same time. Divey yet chic. Its like Lady Gaga and Katie Perry had sex and this bar was their dirty love child. I feel like a lot of creeps were getting their creep on in here but it was acceptable and safe space to practice creepin. They have a bizzare menu drink, the most famous being unicorn jizz. They play hip hop which is amazing to see bc white people and hip hop, as you know, is one hell of a match. Lots of places to sit and lots of dark corners to scam. Old school games and a stage. Unicorn horns, dildos and glitter. Its fantastic

    (4)

  • Tegan D.

    If you are going to serve a full food menu, you should probably let people under 21 in.

    (1)

  • DeAnne E.

    Talk about shady CUSTOMERS. Yep, that's right. I'm talking about the customers who lied and took my food with no regrets. If these people are bold enough to take your food then you better watch your purses and wallets because some these people have no conscience. Or maybe they're just broke savages. I'm sitting at a table with my fam member after we had ordered at the bar. 30 minutes later my fam member was wondering why it was taking so long to cook a burger and corndog. We went back up to the bar and the server realized that another table had lied and took our food order when it was brought to them. Of course the server/bartender was not happy. She was kind enough to give us a discount on the food and it came out right away. I felt bad for her. Maybe this wasn't the first time she had to deal with that kind of crap. I guess come here when you're full. Don't come here after work when you're sober and hungry.

    (2)

  • Katherine D.

    A Bar - that happens to sell food - that is trying to be more than that...but if you are coming here looking for good service, don't bother. While I agree that the decor is splendid, and the atmosphere loud and chatty, the whole food service thing has them a little confused. Go there to have drinks and maybe a bite so you can have a few more, but don't go there for dinner and a drink. I have been to far less trendy/edgy bars that have a real desire to serve all of their customers, even the ones not getting all liquored up. In the end, Unicorn's decor and the clever menu's novelty are going to eventually wear off and all they will be left with are unhappy customers. Foodwise, the place is merely okay. The portions are generous and look and taste well enough, but nothing we ordered stuck out as tasting exceptional. We had a host of service issues, including little things like having to ask for a knife for the wedge salad and them not automatically bringing ketchup for fries. These are kind of basic no-brainers, which I'm sure the addition of an actual server on the payroll would be taken care of. My main suggestion to them would be to take the plunge and hire a server. More food and drinks will be sold and people will leave happy, but not just from the booze.

    (3)

  • Mandy M.

    As a Chicago native, I came for the ambiance more so than the food and drinks. Dim lighting, carnival scheme, odd trinkets throughout, punk rock , pinball machines and old school video games in the basement. It's something unique for sure. The food and drinks seem a little overrated to me. Cocktails are on the pricier side, they have goofy names, so that's fun, but they were nothing all that special, really. A bulk of the menu is of the fried variety (carnival themed, duh!). We did both the unicorn balls and the unicorn droppings, and they were a good fried snack. If you're from out of town, stop by for a drink, it's definitely a unique place. But I wouldn't really make an evening out of it.

    (3)

  • Trisha F.

    Narwhal is giving Cha Cha a run for its money as my favorite bar in Seattle. Descending the stairs is like a whirlwind hazy acid trip or something equally crazy. The decor is lovely-- I love the huge space and funky things to look at. They've got all kinds of pinball and old school arcade games upkept by another favorite hang out (Shorty's), a table designed to work and look like an old style ferris wheel seat, lots of booths and seating, a claw game with tons of hilarious stuff inside, a spinning wheel game behind the bar. I love the merry-go-round seating as well, which I am told will eventually house all kinds of different acts. Food needs to be ordered upstairs, but there are several bartenders and a full drink selection down here. The coolest thing that ever happened to me in a bar: I was staring into the claw game, admiring the various prizes when a man walked up to me. "If you could pick anything in there, what would you choose?" Thinking it was just a random question, I quickly pointed out a stuffed unicorn. "That one!" The guy whips out keys and hands me the unicorn! Where else does that kind of thing happen? LOVE at first drink.

    (5)

  • Just I.

    Great place and great feel. Can't wait to go back. Reasonable price of drinks. Unicorn Jizz was great. Great show with Mama Tits.

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    I'm not to sure what to say about this place. a must see type of place. outstanding job on the decorations. you have to play the claw grab prize game down stairs. had a blast playing the vintage arcade and pinball games.

    (5)

  • Saira R.

    How to describe this bar... I'm not sure there's anything more Seattle than this spot right now. Overly pretentious and extreme hipster bartenders with an extremely obnoxious décor. Few things to try: I love the Unicorn Jizz, Unicorn Balls... Almost all of the apps are, in fact, delicious little bites. Don't be scared of the names. If you want to get in with the locals, try on the unicorn helmet and take a few silly selfies. Also: don't be fooled by the name. There are very few ACTUAL unicorns that crawl in Seattle, much less this bar...

    (4)

  • Alana K.

    Sunday brunch was deadzone so we had our pick of the place (large booths, small booths, bar seating). Lemon ricotta pancakes. LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES. They are freaking amazing. Service was great. Decor is taxidermy funhouse chaos which reminds me of my sister (in the best way possible ... and maybe the only way possible if you know her). Would definitely come back for brunch, would definitely check out the evening scene here. I dig it.

    (4)

  • Alicia B.

    Can only speak to the booze, but the place itself is an awesome bar with a great vibe and a downstairs area with space for a live band and arcade-type games, dance floor during the week and jammed full of tables on weekends. Drinks like everyone else mentioned have pretty rad names and are decently priced. The bartenders are attentive and know who was waiting first, and I've never gotten any salty attitude from the bartenders or bouncers. Ambiance: 5 Service: 4 Taste: boozy drinks 4 beers 3 (not huge selection on tap) Price: 3 1: utter failure 3: standard 5: amazing Bottom Line: solid 3.5, boost up to 4 because their location is awesome (good luck finding parking though) and they have lots of tables. Will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Jamie O.

    This place is awesome... Except on Friday/Saturday nights when you have to stand in line and fight the line of 150 asshats from Bellevue just to get a drink and have nowhere to sit or stand when you get said drink. On week nights the vibe is awesome! The drinks are always strong and delicious and the decor is super rad. I recommend going on a Tuesday when they have that 80s/EDM/hipster DJ who used to DJ at the nocnoc. It's a blast and a dance party and a half!

    (4)

  • Francisco F.

    Unicorn was my first restaurant/bar stop on my Seattle trip. Oh boy! What an eye opener for what Seattle has to offer. Hipster/trendy/chill. You order at the bar. There was no traffic inside. (It was a Wednesday night.) you pick a cozy spot with VERY dim lighting to feast. Fried pickles: They make their own home batter and use whole baby pickles to fry. What this tells me? This place is weird and I really like it. They serve the pickles with ranch sauce; not a fan of this, but the pickles were still tasty to eat alone. Unicorn droppings: Reese's peanut butter cup and sliced banana, fried using Hershey's batter with side of heavy-yet light whip cream to balance the heaviness of the dropping. All I can say is, go for it. You're at Unicorn, the place where Macklemore made that really cool music video, you may as well get s*** faced. :D Beer: Manny's ale - nice and malty! Others in my group ordered - Original corn dog: good but a little salty. Unicorn pork balls: good but overhyped. I will return Unicorn!

    (4)

  • F. P.

    Bar #3 on our bar-hopping Thursday. Completely different feel from the others. Divey, funky and eclectic decorations. Not bad necessarily but may not suit everyone's taste. Speaking of taste, we did jello shots (I know, seriously. Probably the first time in a decade). Not a fan of the version here ... they add a cream layer on top that looked a bit gross. Not my favorite that night ... but I can see others may love this place. To each his (or her) own!

    (3)

  • Lindsay Y.

    Such a fun spot for a Friday night! Relaxed and playful atmosphere complete with two floors of bars, old arcade games, jelly-o shots, photo booth, and a live elf/Santa show (in December). Gets pretty full and poppin around 10:30/11. Fun times!

    (5)

  • Jeff C.

    I came through Seattle a little over a year ago with no idea where to go and just happened to stop into this spot. The Narwhal/Unicorn really set the tone for my Seattle experience: the drinks were cool (Unicorn Jizz) and the Unicorn's pizza was excellent. My bartender Crystal B was a rockstar, putting on a show that kept me at the bar for hours. In fact, she made me feel like a regular from the spot, which was great since I was traveling alone. She also outlined several other Belltown hotspots that your average tourist might bypass, so I have to say that the success of my Seattle roadtrip was greatly due in part to her professionalism and impish charm. This bar should be one of your first stops when you're in Seattle: great music, food (The Unicorn), and a staff that rocks. Stop in for a drink, but I'm sure that the aforementioned will keep you there for the evening ;)

    (5)

  • Heather V.

    Ok, I'm not a huge fan of dive bars, so take that with a grain of salt when you read this review. However, there are several dives in Seattle that I enjoy quite a bit, they have good, cheap food and stiff drinks. I'm not anti-dive, people. The Unicorn is a dive. And to me, not in a good way. The bartenders are nice and make good drinks, but it's still a dive. Check to make sure your glass is clean. I didn't eat here, but I had friends who did, they said it was just OK. I wasn't terribly impressed by the menu, it wasn't super vegetarian friendly and pretty much every other item was deep fried, including snickers bars, I think. Again, not my thang. That's pretty gross to me. I didn't visit the downstairs or the bathrooms, so your guess is as good as mine. I give the Unicorn 2 stars because of the bartenders. The night I visited, there was a gal that made great drinks, and she really knew her way around a cocktail. That's something to be appreciated. Other than that, I just wasn't impressed.

    (2)

  • Lily L.

    Good for large groups and after night drinks. It's actually quite relaxing during the day, which I've only had the opportunity to do once. Great on jello shots and if you REALLY want something new, there are drag shows downstairs at Narwhal on Sunday evenings! It's more of a bar than a club, so don't expect to really get any dancing in. Quite a few events here on weeknights and an oddly amusing crowd to meet.

    (4)

  • Mychal G.

    Best bar in Seattle. Food is top notch, women are hott, and the decor is fabulous! A must see place for nightlife and drinks. Get a corndog and a mannys

    (5)

  • Tammie C.

    Popped in on a Monday night. Pretty big place. Apparently all the action is in the basement floor with karaoke, arcade games, a photo booth and a full service bar. So....straight to the point--jello shots. Not sure what flavor they were (starburst-ish??) but they were good. Pretty random crowd but fun place.

    (4)

  • Nina W.

    The fact that I spent part of my 30th birthday here and have still not reviewed Unicorn is really unsettling to me. This is probably one of my very favorite places to go have a drink on the Hill. I absolutely love the creepy taxidermy circus carnival thing going on. The theme, the colors... It makes this "ooh, shiny" type really excited to be there. I have worn the pretty horn, because Clover said I haz to. That thing weighs like 15-20 pounds or something! It was heavy! But the drink that came in the boot was strong, sweet, and good. I fell in love with My Little Pony, perfectly named as well! (IheartVintageMLP). And they have really big footlong sized corn dogs. And, well, it goes with out saying how I feel about that. They aren't Foster Farms. They are hand dipped, huge, beefy monstrosities. I get little butterflies in my stomach when I think of them. They have a pretty nice happy hour that goes from like 12-6 on the weekdays, too. Good small menu of bar snacks, 2 fiddy Rainier (pronounced Rah-nee-ay) tallboys, and wells are 4 bucks. It's pretty darn sweet.

    (5)

  • Dave B.

    This bar was confusing to me. I think the decor is cool and looks like it should have a freaky, grunge vibe...but once inside it was like being at a frat party. So many people, drinks hard to get, and the staff just treats you like cattle. Sloppy students everywhere. Lots of people watching entertainment but mostly just a mess of a place.

    (2)

  • Bianca D.

    I think I expected more from this place. With such crazy decor I suppose I was ready for a crazy crowd but Unicorn never delivered that. Very relaxed vibe here, just ignore the Barbie legs and Unicorn hats floating around everywhere. Staff was chill and fast enough. One major complaint I did have was the drink menu was way too full of overly sugary drinks, Can anyone say "Hangover!" ?? Maybe we just went on the wrong night...who knows.

    (3)

  • Angie P.

    I like it there because the drinks are strong and quite unique. Plus I like the interior decorations. I only go here to catch up with some of my friends maybe once or twice a year. It's pretty pricey, at $4 a jell-o shot and $10 mixed fancy Unicorn specialty drinks. Beers are reasonable at about $5. They have carnival inspired foods like corn dogs and fries, etc. The music is almost unbearably loud. I tried to find a spot where I'm not yelling but could not. After a while you get used to it and adjust but at first it's jarring. The last time I went was a few days ago with two friends and he cut his thumb pretty badly on some broken glass that was laying on the booth seat and then I had a dead fly in my drink. The bartenders re-payed us with a new drink, band aids for his thumb, and three jell-o shots on the house. Of course alcohol doesn't do anything to help stop bleeding, but it made him less upset about his cut! Thanks Unicorn! I'll see you again next time I'm in town!

    (3)

  • Ling S.

    If Lady Gaga and the Ringling brothers decided to open up a bar, it would be the Unicorn. There's taxidermied animals plastered all over the walls and insane, psychedelic circus art everywhere. Look around carefully and you'll find cherub angels and unicorn ligers staring back at you on the ceiling. The place is pretty huge! Decent size upstairs with an overwhelming downstairs area filled with adventure. Go up to the bar and order your drinks. There is plenty of sitting area all throughout the building, but the bartenders will not leave the bar. They were nice though and quick to prepare drinks once you go up to them. My favorite part of the bar was the arcade downstairs. DO NOT play the Adams Family pinball machine! It is very unforgiving. Play the Lord of the Rings pinball instead! For some reason it kept giving me 'shoot again' chances, so I was able to play double the amont of games that I paid for. DO NOT sit on the love seat downstairs on the small raised stage area. Not only is it uncomfortable and falling apart, a couple years worth of dust will fly up when you sit in it. The Unicorn is strange and almost trapped-in-a-fun-house-full-of-killer-clowns spooky. But don't let that stop you! Grab your weirdest buddies, get some drinks, and don't forget your quarters for the arcade. You'll have a good time.

    (3)

  • Ramona W.

    If you like sweet fruity drinks, you would probably like this place. The food here is also interesting, portions are on the smaller side (still tasty) and at last from the foods we ordered, it had a hint of asian ingredients in them (siracha, coconut milk etc)

    (3)

  • Diane S.

    I love going here when I am out on capital hill! I love I cause no cover, great drinks, and there's freakn pin ball down stairs. Its a great place to meet up. I recommend getting a drop drink, they have a ton to choose from or one of there jell-o shots. The only down side is it does get crowded really quick and hot. But that's just do to its popularity now. Overall great place, and I will contiue to go back.

    (4)

  • Ashley D.

    Overall my experience here was pretty strange. I ended up here on a birthday outing as we were in the area and I had heard amusing things about this place. The guy didn't say anything about having any birthday specials, so my friend asked. He said they had the "birthday boot" but it was $10 and they didn't offer any free drinks for birthdays. I ended up getting the birthday boot drink with the promise from my bartender that, "Don't expect this drink to be good, because I don't know if it will be. I typically just throw some random stuff in and hope that it ends up ok. So no promises on how it will taste." Luckily it ended up tasting ok, not wonderful but also not terrible. Though, it wasn't very encouraging to have my bartender tell me that my drink may turn out terribly. It was rather amusing though to drink a boot out of a very old looking rubber boot. Also slightly disturbing. It looked like they had some really tasty food and drink options, but didn't try out anything else after my birthday boot drink. I found the claw machine with sex toys and other random things insanely amusing. In conclusion though, this place was ok. The decor was very interesting, but a bit strange. The bartender was also pretty strange too. I may come back to try one of their regular drinks and their food, but my first visit definitely didn't make me want to come back.

    (2)

  • Natasha S.

    I must admit, my expectations were pretty high considering that unicorns are my most favorite of mythological creatures and it's my best friend's favorite bar. Thankfully, I was not underwhelmed! For starters, I love the decor of this bar! Everything is carnival themed and taxidermy animals cover the walls. Totally different from any other bar I went to on my recent trip to Seattle. What a fun place! I loved that the downstairs area was called "Narwhal" and had arcade games & pinball machines. This place is very fun and very loud, even for a Thursday night. It wasn't too packed when I went, so I was able to easily order drinks. I ended up getting one of their specialty shots (can't remember the name..it was tart though), and it was not what I expected at all. I thought it was going to be a frou-frou shot that didn't taste like alcohol. It was definitely stiff. So good. The bartenders were super friendly and quick. We ended up grabbing a table to order some food-and wow, this place is a holy grail of carnie food! I was told to order my food at the bar, which was fine except my order ended up being wrong--I blame it being kind of loud in there. I got a Unicorn Dog because the sriracha cream cheese had me sold and my boyfriend ordered an Original corndog. I was so happy that I was able to get a veggie dog, I haven't had a corn dog in forever! We also ordered deep fried Oreos. Unfortunately, they forgot my boyfriend's food but the issue was promptly corrected and it ended up being free which was a definite plus. Our food was fantastic! I loved my corn dog and the deep fried Oreos were better than anything I've ever had at a fair!

    (4)

  • Jenn L.

    So two things: 1) Unicorn Jizz 2) LOTR themed pinball machine Both kick an extremely large amount of ass and both are present at Narwhal. Need I say more? P.S. Interestingly enough, your ability to kick ass at the above mentioned LOTR pinball machine steadily decreases after the above mentioned Unicorn Jizz. Just FYI.

    (4)

  • Adam A.

    Deep fried anything is always better.

    (5)

  • J F.

    I hate this place. It feels dirty (like literal dirty, not anything edgy) , it's cheesy, but the worst thing is the crowd. Mainstream/Low-brow/"bridge and tunnel" etc... Just had to say it.

    (1)

  • Chris B.

    Loud colors, loud music, loud talking. Cheak drinks. Cocktails with gross names. Pinball. Taxidermied animals. No taxidermied hipsters, unfortunately. A helmet with a huge unicorn horn that you can borrow for the evening. Nuff said.

    (3)

  • Amy C.

    Very busy! But one of the coolest bars i went to. The interior is crazy awesome (circus themed with hard rock music) and the drinks were great.

    (5)

  • Glenn P.

    What a strange/odd place. We stopped in for a drink just to check out their 'happy hour' - which was moderately happy. There's a lot of weirdness to look at - with all sorts of animal heads on the wall. The bar is rumored to be painted marble, and it lit well. This place is somewhat trashed and could use a good cleaning - but it's a bar... The help was friendly enough

    (3)

  • Lily S.

    So. The Narwhal....where ONE dude did all the woodwork and DAMN, it's impressive. If you haven't been downstairs at the Unicorn, you are missing out on some amazing, crazy ass woodworking. But enough about wood. The Narwhal is where the Unicorn spills over when it gets too crowded. It's a pretty big space, dark, loud, with pretty cool artwork of sorts and pretty hip bartenders. There's also what I can only make out to be a small stage - where I'm assuming a dj stand (or a cabaret show?) can sit. Or a private, roped off area when/if you're having a small party. My only dislike is that if you're hungry, you have to order food upstairs and then bring it downstairs afterwards (if you're not hanging out at the Unicorn upstairs). This is weird and almost confusing to me. Otherwise, the Narwhal is cool and I'll definitely be back again...and I WILL WIN THAT DAMN PINK UNICORN VIA THE CLAW MACHINE, DAMNIT.

    (4)

  • Topher H.

    I don't know what drove me here, but I wish it didn't. If only I could just find a nice place to hang out without having to tread through the shit.

    (1)

  • Jillian R.

    This is a magical place. I have never not had an awesome time here. It's a little farther from the main drag on Capitol Hill, it looks so grungy from the front, and the inside looks like a gothic circus tent with striped walls and animal heads hung around the place. Don't let it scare you away! The drinks are awesome - no pansy drinks here. And they have plenty of beers for those who don't enjoy cocktails. The top floor gets really crowded, and so it can take a while to get drinks from the bar. I'd advise buying one or two rounds at a time; tables also go fast... but I've been there a few times and made new friends when invited to sit at strangers' tables. The bottom floor is really where it's at: THEY HAVE PINBALL/ARCADE GAMES. I spend so many quarters there (they have a quarter machine)... and they have a bar on the bottom floor, as well as plenty of tables. The music is loud, the people are awesome, the drinks are delicious. This is my default place to go on a night out: you can sit and hang or play pinball if conversation stalls. Try it. You'll love it.

    (5)

  • Thai D.

    I'm gonna say it - Narwhal is better than Unicorn. Why? 1 - More space - Let's face it, Unicorn gets super fucking crowded sometimes. Weekdays it's better, but even then, the Narwhal has more open space and thus, more elbow room. There's less of a chance someone accidentally tips your drink with their elbow downstairs. 2 - More Cohesive Decor - The randomness of the Unicorn upstairs is cool, but I always say that I'd hate to be in there if I was tripping on acid. Narwhal's walls are more acid-trip-friendly. 3 - Old school video games and pinball - The last time I was at Narwhal I took the high score on Ms. Pac-Man while my buddy took the high score on Tron. You just can't mess with my Ms. Pac-Mastery. I will give the Unicorn the edge in music, solely because they have an awesome jukebox. The Narwhal's music choices have been pretty good every time I've been, so it's not jarring. At least not having the jukebox prevents me from ignoring my friends for 5 minutes while I decide what selections of my impeccable music taste my fellow Unicorn drinkers get to listen to. Ignoring my friends for 10 minutes to bust the high score in Ms. Pac-Man is just a little bit more fun.

    (5)

  • Alden C.

    The Unicorn is one of those bars that captures the quirkiness of Cascadia perfectly. The atmosphere can best be described as an "absurdist carnival". There are mounts of various African antelope upstairs along with circus striped walls. The tables are all specially designed so each one you sit at has different artwork on it. Downstairs there are pinball machines and arcades, a photo booth where you can get your picture taken, a karaoke area, a booth and table made out of an old ferris wheel carriage and of course a mounted "unicorn". Downstairs is called Narwhal. The Unicorn is a fun place to people watch. It brings in hipsters who are three sheets to the wind...or seemingly so. Some bring in pieces of mannequins to keep them company while they drink. There are also vendors that are in here on some nights. One night we were here a girl was selling Brutally Honest Cards!. We looked at them and declined a sale. She wished us a good night and hope that we get laid. Nice. I haven't ordered any food here so I am not sure how good it may be. We have only came here to drink. They have Mac and Jacks on tap and their beer is always great! The beer is about average in expense. The second time we went here we ordered Long Island Iced Teas. If memory serves they were about ten bucks a piece. I wouldn't have any complaints on that if the drinks were outstanding but in reality they were only mediocre. I have had better Long Islands and sleazy, dive gay bars. The mixed drinks are my only complaint I have with the Unicorn but the fun atmosphere and lush (pun intended) people watching easily earns this place a five star rating! I like the Unicorn so much I had to buy one of their t-shirts!

    (5)

  • Kristin C.

    I don't know what it is, but boy do I love this place. I mean, I live in Kirkland, this is SO not convenient at all, but if someone suggests it, I am totally there. Unless its a Friday or Saturday night after 10 pm, because then everyone else is there too, and I don't like people. Their drinks are a bit overpriced, but you are paying for the novelty. All the crazy drink names like Unicorn Jizz or Hellicorn. They are sweet and tasty. They also have jello shots for $4, in case you want to re-live college. You walk into Unicorn, and then head downstairs, which makes it feel like it's a members-only locale, just without the jackets. Plus, lots of photo booths, and old-school arcade games, and just the coolest design ever. The claw machine even has disposable underwear! I tried getting a carebear stuffed animal, to no avail. Everyone loves the Unicorn and Narwhal! If you don't, you should probably be taken out back and shot.

    (5)

  • Cheryl R.

    My drink was sublime, but a bartender dumped it out before I was finished. My friends and everyone else in the bar were then rudely told that the bar was closed, and we were herded out to the street at 1:45. I checked the bar's website and here on yelp; closing time is listed as 2:00. I will not waste my money here again.

    (1)

  • Shannon B.

    Such a weird, weird bar. I went here two nights in a row on my recent (and first!) trip to Seattle. Super weird with weird jello shots that are more like custard. And I think it's a bit overpriced for what it is. My second night I stuck to fireball shots (which, to their credit, were nice big pours) and PBR. Again, weird bar. Can't put it into words. Just go and experience it.

    (4)

  • Bevin M.

    Holy crap this place is awesome! It wasn't even on our radar when we planned our trip to Seattle, but after running into a friend of a friend talking about karaoke we were in. You can't miss it- It's like a circus bordello on acid. All pink striped walls and taxidermy. The Narwhal is the basement bare where the karaoke was happening. The stage is an old merry-go-round. Very loud but very fun. There are some arcade games in the basement as well as a photo booth. Great list of songs and you can opt in to an online site to see more. Drinks were reasonably priced. I had a Hilliard tall boy and it was great. So much fun we will definitely return next time we're in town and send all our friends there!

    (5)

  • Ninette C.

    30 for 30: Nawhal is a freaking weird name for a bar. I said it. I know you're all thinking it. Who names a bar after a marine mammal?! I guess the trippy name goes with the overall trippiness of this place. The name, decor, lights from the games, crowd and general lack of fresh air will make you drunker than you already are. Those black and white stripes get kind of dizzy-ing after a while. There's something about these downstairs bars like this and Cha Cha's that kind of makes me wonder if this is what party hell is like...fun, weird and trippy. The crowd here is always friendly and I like their $4 jello shots. First jello shot I've had in years. Yeah I'd come back.

    (4)

  • Dennis D.

    PINBALL!! I did not know this place had PINBALL! SWEET! Narwhal is like Unicorn, just without the food. Dark and stylish with lots of character. Totally a fun place to hang out with friends and enjoy a drink or ten. :-D

    (4)

  • Stephanie K.

    WHOA this place has the best food! For a bar. We got their chicken nuggets, which were surprisingly fancy. They seemed to be hand breaded, with a house made honey mustard/molasses dipping sauce. I normally hate honey mustard but I couldn't get enough of theirs. NOM NOM We also got the tots which were perfectly crisp and seasoned, but then guess what? They had excellent sauce for the tots too! We mopped the dish clean and ate all of it. It was some sort of baked potato sauce, so I'm guessing it was sour cream/chives/bacon fatty deliciousness. Oh yeah, and their drinks/staff/decor is top notch. Get those tater tots though, for realz.

    (5)

  • Johnny F.

    Thought this place was cool from the one other experience I had here. However last night, I was overcharged one two occasions by two separate bartenders for drinks. I confronted the second bartender and they admitted to "making a mistake" and decreased the tab by a couple bucks. It still didn't seem right and so I asked another bartender what the cost for the 3 drinks I had ordered would be - and he told me a completely different price... If you want to get ripped off for some truly mediocre drinks and a weird carnival-like experience then this is the place for you.

    (1)

  • Caitlin D.

    These bartenders are totally on the ball. I don't think I've ever been served so quickly at a bar this crowded. Not bad prices, either. Super cute decor, claw machine, pinball machines and old arcade games, and an old school photobooth. The music is also fantastic- a ton of 80s new wave. The general crowd seems to be in their late 20s- early 30s. I'll definitely be back many more times.

    (5)

  • Rob L.

    Unfortunately, I need to update my review. I popped in last Saturday at about 1am with a couple of friends. It was my first time in since they'd opened up the downstairs area, which I was excited to see. All was well, at first. The crowd was lively, the drinks and Jell-O shots were awesome. We ordered three rounds in relatively quick succession, trying to get our fill before the end of the night. At about 1:35am, which is early even for bar time, the lights went up and the bouncers started screaming (yes, screaming) at everyone to "get out, get out!" in tones that would have made prison guards blush. I had just sat down with a full beer, ordered literally moments before, paid for with actual money (our tab was probably close to $100, which is pretty significant for three people in half an hour). I made eye contact with one of the guys doing the screaming, and nodded to my beer, indicating that I intended to finish it, given that I had, you know, PAID for it. Just then. It's not like I'd been nursing it. It was brand-fucking-new. Anyway, he yelled at me something like "don't just nod at me! Put it down and get out of here!" The screaming continued until the room emptied. Seriously, you'd have thought the place was on fire, given the way they so fiercely pushed and prodded. Now, I am no rookie 21-year-old douchebag. I am a professional. I've seen more last calls than Carson Daly, and I can say, without any hesitation, that the treatment handed out by these hipster ass-hats was by FAR the worst I have ever seen. They weren't just rude, they were offensive to the point of being threatening. They made us feel like criminals just for being there. Being there spending our money. The management may want to take a few minutes to consider the fact that these arrogant, entitled dickheads are alienating the very people whose money keeps the doors open. OK, I get it, there are a lot of drunken idiots in there on a Saturday night. The WSLCB is incredibly strict about the rules. People are tired at the end of the night. Etc., etc... Sorry, but that's not my problem. You're operating a business. Your business is to sell drinks. If you're so concerned with the law, maybe stop selling drinks a little sooner. But definitely get your employees in line and have them get their heads out of their goddamn skinny jeans. It takes a serious offense to get me to write a bad review. Of the roughly 60 reviews I have written over the years, this is, I believe, only the second that has been negative. That's saying something. They won't be getting any more of my money.

    (1)

  • Joshua A.

    Rad place, huge party, cute girls, decent drink prices. Definitely a solid place to start the night, very loud, dark and divey. Overall, a great go-to in capital hill.

    (5)

  • Walter B.

    I like the upstairs part of unicorn. They always have awesome music playing and the food is reasonable. There is some inconsistencies with the food, but it's bar food so I'm not really worried about it. The karaoke is interesting and very eclectic. Considering I went there on a Monday night the place was still busy, which was really nice.

    (3)

  • Stanlo S.

    Unh, so good. I don't know why I'm rating it so highly because I wouldn't really think it's my kind of place, but I have a lot of fond memories here. I want to say it's more fun with more friends, which doesn't make a lot of sense because it's usually pretty crowded and tough to move around inside. I've had the corn dogs and unicorn droppings which taste alright but I'm a sucker for novelty. The unicorn jizz was sickeningly sweet, chugging it was kind of a bad idea. It's dark and loud inside and full of nonsense all over the walls which might be your dream come true depending on who you are. Downstairs is still usually crowded, second bar and an arcade for you nerd types (me). It's very weird and Seattle-y. Edit: Also there's pinball machines! I only recently got into pinball. There's a decent amount, not just a token selection like at some other bars.

    (5)

  • Michelle A.

    3 stars for atmosphere, and food. Minus 2 for service. I understand it's packed but you don't have to be completely rude like you hate your job. Loved Unicorn jizz and balls. The corn dog was good. Strong drinks. Will be back and will update review.

    (3)

  • Ryan H.

    Well honestly i love this bar! I meet amazing people here and I take everyone from out of town here to see it! BUT The Bartender Chrystal is evil!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Laiha R.

    My favorite bar in Seattle! Love the decor and overall atmosphere. Plus, they have a drink called the My Little Pony... a place after my own heart. 5 stars for sure. Oh, and a fun fact- this bar was featured in the music video for thrift shop by macklemore

    (5)

  • Kaitlin F.

    I have only been here when I'm drunk, so I am going to take that into account. The ambience of this place is definitely the biggest thing they've got going on. The vibe says wacky-circus, but like old-school circus, circus-folk circus. Definitely make a grab for one of the unicorns before they're all taken. Hard to describe if you've never been, ask at the bar. I remember one drink, which was wine, which was fine, and a burger with fries, which was good. I would say I should try coming back here sometime when I'm sober, but who am I kidding, this always gonna be a "I got drunk at Rock Box and we need to keep the party going somewhere else" joint.

    (4)

  • Naurry K.

    This is my review, Of a bar buried from view. Garish colors abound, A conversation? Not with that sound. What will go with my drink, I have to think? Pinball or food I cannot have both, I have to choose - oh how I loath. Unicorn earned my admiration, Narwhal I had high expectations, Such anticipation, Only to discover frustrations. The staff is cool, As usual. I gave it a try, not for me, Personally my nightmare but a hipster's dream.

    (2)

  • Cora L.

    The décor in this place is amazing, there's not a boring wall or table to be found! Bathrooms on both levels, thank you Unicorn! And deep fried foods, HOW can you go wrong? The drinks are on par, and the downstairs is super dim like you'd expect a creepy carnival to be. The staff is very nice, and there's plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs. Beware of the photo booth, though -- it will start taking photos immediately, even though the instructions say you'll have time to choose a background color!

    (4)

  • Michael C.

    This might become one of my favorite dives in the world soon. I love everything about it: cheap drinks, fun crowd, and a dark divey style. The place is overdone with decor to resemble a cheap rundown circus - I love it! Try a chilled shot of well vodka with a side of pickle slices - Yum!!!

    (5)

  • Shannon N.

    We stopped by here for Brunch and my husband, who isn't a fan of breakfast foods, loved this place, as did I. And the atmosphere alone was awesome. The waiters/bartenders all were very colorful, in a good way. Loved to look at their tattoos. And just the building in general had so much to look at. But the food, was amazing. I got one of their versions of the Eggs benedict, it had a little kick to it that made it good and still familiar. My husband got the charizo hash brown dish they had. He loved the Charizo and ate all of his food. The portion size was a little much for me, but perfect for my husband. And the prices were just right. I highly recommend this place, even if it were just to stop in and look around with a cold brew in hand.

    (5)

  • Braden K.

    hands down one of the creepiest bars i've ever been too. there's creepy stuffed animal heads on the walls everywhere, people wearing these weird ass unicorn hats and then passing them all around. the EPITOME of a dive bar. Punk/metal/mega-death never ever listened to that type of music going on in the background. weird carnival shit-fest, but slowly I began to enjoy it. the drinks were really cheap! DIRT cheap! rounds on me! everything was going great! and then we saw the vending machine downstairs with these dildos in it. Nope, can't do that, we left. Can't stand with my back along the wall the entire night. see ya!

    (2)

  • Rebecca T.

    Eclectic circus atmosphere. Always hopping when we go even if just for happy hour or lunch. Tasty menu options. Drag show and brunch is top notch! Pinball downstairs with photo booth and interesting items in claw machine.

    (5)

  • Andrew K.

    One of my favorite spots on the hill to grab a drink! The carnival theme/décor, a great cocktail menu (with some ridiculously rad drink names to boot), and some games/pinball machines make for a fun, quirky establishment here. It can get pretty damn crowded on the weekends, but this place has enough space, and some damn good bartenders to handle it all. Expect more of a hipster/alternative type of crowd here as well (as much as I dislike using that term!). If you're in seek of a cure to the common bar, and after something unique, the Unicorn is the ticket!

    (4)

  • Mal S.

    The Unicorn has a bizarre circus twist. As you read In prior reviews the unusual decor, fun high calorie menu, and creative drink names makes this an unique and lively atmosphere. Some of the staff are friendly, some act annoyed when people want to order drinks or food. This mix of staff's attitudes seems to be a typical experience for most bars. On weekends around 10pm this place gets packed and has loud music. It's hard to walk through or have conversations. The women's restroom is smelly and dirty. Still This is a place that is worth checking out since it's different from the usual. You may also want to try to win the gigantic dildo in the claw machine.

    (3)

  • Jim H.

    I was visiting Alki for a few days and could not pass up the chance to get my Macklemore on. Several shots in the Thrift Shop video are in the Unicorn. We hit up a thrift shop not far away, bought some fur and stumbled into the Unicorn. It was just what I had in mind. Unicorn Jizz ($10, but tasty), Corn Dogs ($17+ with tax and tip for two!) $2 16oz Tecates, Mrs. Pacman, Photo booths, and good times with friends! It was a Thursday so the crowd was just the right size.

    (4)

  • Inness P.

    It seems like I only ever visit Unicorn/Narwhal when my friends have birthdays. I wouldn't ever visit if I had my druthers, but that's not because it's not a good bar with good people. It is. It's just total sensory overload, from the carnival walls and taxidermy antelopes and loud music/patrons, to the sugar high cocktails and fried Twinkies. I did eat a salad here once, though, and it was pretty good. The food is worthwhile if you have to be there for a while because your friends aren't imaginative enough to think of a different birthday bar to visit, and I'm happy that they offer plenty of vegetarian options. I just..never..really..WANT to be there.

    (3)

  • Jess H.

    I came here once during the semi-daytime for happy hour unicorn balls and narwhal balls. Not a fan of the narwhal (it was pretty dry), but the unicorn was really tasty! Then I came back here during definitely-not-daytime and this place was PACKED. Upstairs and downstairs. I don't remember what kind of music was going on, but I wasn't disgusted, so that's good I guess! They have arcade games downstairs, as well as plenty of places for a group to sit and shout at each other in the dark. Water is self-serve. I would SO NOT order a mixed drink here. Have you read the ingredients? So much ick. Why would you ever want to have bubblegum flavored vodka MIXED with anything else?? Stick to the $3 PBRs. Your stomach will thank you.

    (4)

  • Needles K.

    I love the cocktail menu. It's fucking hilarious. But the names are just the beginning. The drinks are delicious. And I came for brunch on Sunday. I had the ricotta pancakes, and they were so fluffy and light with crispy edges. I can't wait to come back.

    (4)

  • Christina C.

    The food was decent, the decor quirky. I had high hopes for this place, I had read about how kitschy it was and I love stuff like that. Echoing what several reviewers before me had said, the bar staff was just... vacant. I felt like I was speaking to a brick wall. I have a feeling that they have regular/favorite customers, and I definitely felt like a "tourist in my own town." When our food arrived, it was placed next to another order. All three plates were burgers. The bartender didn't even know which ones were which, and I ended up with someone else's burger. It was pretty good, but I know it was more expensive than the one I ordered so I feel pretty bad for whoever ended up with mine. Thank goodness I'm not allergic to blue cheese :/ I don't think we'll be going back.

    (2)

  • Clover A.

    More stars for sure. The food this time really ROCKED. We basically ordered one of everything, the most yummy (as shown by Jen L's lovely photos) were the Unicorn Balls. They were really moist this time, which is something I know I look for in a ball. The Narwhal Balls were also sublime, but the mystical powers of the Unicorn tipped my hand towards those for sure. I also had a Happy Ending followed by a Unicorn Jizz. Although there are times for one and times for the other, I definitely preferred the Jizz. The staff was also super accomodating and I would say, if it's your birthday, this is the place to rock it. Ask for the Birthday Boot and of course, the helmet. Go on, just ask.

    (4)

  • Mary J.

    I used to go here all the time...I went with my guy last night and it was horrible. The bartender was SUPER bitchy. And apparently they stopped serving the drink I always got. This place has gone down hill 100%. Customer service and acting like you want to make money is not a thing. Needless to say we got one drink, left, and wont be back.

    (1)

  • NGie C.

    I came here right after the Dyke March in Pride Week. The bar was loud, the drinks were stiff, and the clientele was interesting. Place has arcade machines (which was a bit different compared to a number of other hipster-y bars on the hill), and was likened a bit more to a childhood throwback. Cool place all around, but not my kind of place; seemed like it was more fitting for early 20s (hipster) crowd.

    (3)

  • Jane D.

    Narwhale balls!---yes! Unicorn balls--yes! Beet and apple salad!---yes! Some other salad with bacon and MAGIC blue cheese dressing!--yes! Oh yeah and drinks---but I'm a teetotaller so I'm here for the food. AND ATMOSPHERE! GO TO THIS PLACE NOW!!! It is so amazing. A lesser designer would've made it look like an icecream palor with animals on the wall, but Unicorn looks like a circus fun-house, merry-go-round, calliope/carousel. After about 2 minutes in the place, I found it to be the most comfortable place in the world to eat narwhale balls.....WHICH ARE AMAZING! It's like deep fried shepherd's pie! The bartender was all business--guy looks like he could handle about 3 bus loads of people and not break a sweat. I was impressed. I think everyone should have their birthday at this place....with candles on the Narwhale balls...

    (4)

  • Colleen P.

    My favorite place to drink in Seattle. Many people are turned off by the "hipster" crowd but I enjoy this place. The carnival theme is fun and unique, the drinks and food are always great, and they have an awesome trivia night on Thursdays. Beware of pinball machines eating your quarters though!

    (5)

  • Ian C.

    Headed out here at the start of the night, as many had raved about it and I just couldn't resist checking it out. The place was packed (Friday night) and it was tough to get a drink at the bar. The drink menu was definitely different as it had more "sugar-y" drinks on it than one would expect, but all of them were themed around the unicorn (unicorn jizz, etc.). Beers were a decent price, but the specialty drinks were a bit on the pricy side (~$10). The atmosphere and decor definitely gave it character, but it may not suit everyone, as the crowd can be a bit more to the shadier side. However, if you come with a group, and get a table, it would be an amazing place to hang out, play some games and people watch.

    (3)

  • Amy L.

    This bar is so fun and kitschy, it's like being inside of an episode of the Pee-Wee's playhouse. The decor borrows from a circus/sideshow, and there's awesome vintage signage and taxidermy on the walls. They always have jello shots, and the flavors rotate out. Our group got a deep fried candy bar to share, and we wound up drinking "Unicorn Jizz" which was a fruity-concoction you could hardly taste the booze, but let me tell you...it sneaks up on ya, and we also drank "cinnamon bears" this tasted exactly like a cinnamon gummy bear, it was delicious. Since it was my birthday, the bartender made me a "cupcake" drop shot, it tastes like cake batter and energy drinks...when you're in this place, you're in for fun.

    (4)

  • George P.

    Came here looking for arcade machines and ended up finding them in the lower level (NARWHAL). Pretty interesting place to visit, with a friendly staff, oddities (adult toys in the claw machine!), and some good old fashioned arcade/pinball machines. The only thing about it would be that some machines would say $0.25 but then you'd have to put more in order to play. The beer I had was pretty good and cheap, and while the place was very dark, it was still worth seeing while in town.

    (3)

  • Ronnie T.

    First, the carnival decor caught my eye from the outside. I may be a little biased, since I love modern circus-type themes. Inside, there are striped walls and more carnival decor (however, I'm not too crazy about the display about stuffed wild animal heads). I had my 26th birthday party there earlier this year, and couldn't have done it at a better place. If you want to throw a party, it's better to do it on a weeknight, when it's less crowded. The weekends can get crazy and crowded, and it's more chill on a weeknight. Unicorn's weekend brunch menu is pretty decent! There's even something for us vegans (the tofu scramble). It's a great place to go to when you have a hangover on a weekend morning. I've never had any of their food from their regular menu. Again, there are vegan options. Overall, it's fun, it's festive, and it has great cocktails. Plus, if you need more fun, there's an arcade downstairs at their sister bar, Narwhal!

    (4)

  • Amy G.

    This bar is the bees knees. Reasonable prices for the food and the drinks. Don't let the 'hipster' look deter if you that's not your cup of tea. The staff was super friendly, unpretentious and very prompt with their service. I LOVED my mini corn dogs. The special sauce they came in were delicious. My friend and I actually ended up using the leftover sauce to dip with the fries. If you're hungry for some decent beer, good people and yummy bar food, come here!

    (4)

  • Anna Z.

    The Unicorn used to be a frustrating place to go. The drinks were all fun and games, but the place would be packed with no where to go and nothing to do. They fixed ALL of that with Narwhal. Now there are games downstairs, a second bar, and plenty of space. The drinks are still insanely playful and delicious. I'm so glad they made this update - making it fun to go the Unicorn/Narwhal, which is what this bar is all about.

    (4)

  • Jennifer B.

    Strange place Came here for a birthday party on a weekday. You can't order at the table and only at the bar. The line-up is long and painful with people cutting in front thinking they are exempt from waiting b/c they are a hipster and can sing along to the music. The drinks are mostly a weird energy drink and a sweet shot that you drop in. Only the regular corndog is on a stick while the others come all cut up. I tried the corndog with truffle ketchup and wasn't impressed. I will only come back if someone forces me to but besides that I will stay away. The truffle popcorn is too salty. The bacon popcorn is okay but a little too sweet.

    (2)

  • Katherine D.

    I loved it. We sat at the bar during happy hour. The bar staff were super nice, offering to let us try draught beers without being prompted to, and giving us some tips for making the most of our weekend visit. The drinks were ample in booze. The food was surprisingly delicious, especially the chicken nuggets. The taxidermy is great too. Tunes were all punk covers of awesome songs, like the rainbow connection. Biggest perk was when the barkeep let us know that the owner's house actually looks like that! I'll be sure to return once I move out West.

    (5)

  • Kaysee T.

    Very fun, very popular, very loud. I came to Unicorn with a big group of friends and my first impression was, it's not the greatest place to come hang out and catch up with a big group - way too many people. However, if you're coming with just a few people to have fun, it's great. Pinball machines? Totally into it. And the drinks are STRONG. Some really interesting cocktails on their menu - very sweet - and they definitely get the job done. I'm not sure I could make this a regular place for myself...I'm not into the so-loud-you-can't-talk bars, but it's definitely a good place to spend a fun night.

    (4)

  • Jay H.

    I love Narwhal like a baby monkey loves riding backwards on a pig. The art, decor and general ambiance is like a three ring circus and gypsy carnival got really drunk together and had a puke battle. The ensuing carnage is Narwhal. Bright, fun and often crazy this bar has a lot going on to keep you entertained. Step into the ring for karaoke, play pinball, enjoy their adult claw-grab game or just get down to some beverages while getting caught up and staring at the walls in awe. Whatever floats your boat. If you want food you'll need to wander your jolly ass back upstairs into the Unicorn but we both know we can do with the exercise right before consuming mac n' cheese and corn-dogs. Yay carnival food! Drinks are cheap and strong which is just how I like my bearded ladies. Narwhal is one of my favorite spots on the Hill. It reminds me of The Island At The Top of The World, makes for great people watching and I can just look around at the fixtures and colors for quite some time and be content. I'm a fan!

    (5)

  • Alan N.

    I'm not sure what I can say that hasn't been already been said to add to the conversation about the Unicorn. Here goes. I love the aesthetic, decor and crowd this place attracts. They have some pretty cool drinks and food items on the menu; Unicorn Jizz, Unicorn Balls and Narwhal Balls. This is one of my go-to places on the Hill.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth L.

    High-energy good time - typically chaos of some sort. Unicorn gets crowded quick, easily SRO by midnight - get here earlier to snag a booth for groups. Good for mingling, no dancefloor.

    (3)

  • Jason L.

    This place is pretty much awesome. I highly suggest it to those who haven't been. Deep fried snacks are delicious.

    (5)

  • Manuela A.

    I LOVE this place. Came here once before with some friends from Belgium and again last night. Great drinks, food, and music. Staff are pretty cute too.

    (5)

  • Robin M.

    Carnival themed with random, dodgy bands playing? Count me in. The bartender was surly enough to my liking and the drinks were potent enough to make it seem like a good idea to take out a mortgage to use the photo booth. When one gets tired of shouting over the random band then it's time to hit up the arcade and pinball games in the back. Good times.

    (5)

  • Regina D.

    An eclectic interior, tons of groups of people that easily intermix, and two floors of madness make for a fun, fun, fun time. It's time to drink and be merry - maybe with someone new?!

    (4)

  • Chris W.

    The Unicorn fills up fast, the Narwhal handles the spillover pretty reasonably, all the good drinks and snacks from the Unicorn (if tiny wieners are on the menu past midnight...), but with the must-have photo booth and arcade/pinball machines. The decor is an extension of the carny theme of the Unicorn, and the spaciousness is surprising, but the design helps it never feel empty, even if it's on the starker side.

    (5)

  • Marc M.

    Narwhal is located downstairs in the same building as Unicorn and carries a lot of the same carnival decor and atmosphere. My favorite part about the place is the arcade section which features pinball machines and video games including Tron which is my all time favorite. The drinks are strong and there's plenty of seating for the constant flow of hipsters and party people that keep the place full just about any night of the week.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    Who has surprisingly one of the best brunches in Seattle? You guess it, It's Unicorn. So, when you wake up in the gutter on the side of Pike from a night of drinking, eating and playing vintage arcade games at unicorn. You can now wipe the puke and unicorn balls from your face, and stumble on in. I totally recommend the Breakfast Poutine, which consists of sausage gravy, Swiss cheese and 2 poached eggs over house cut french fries. Their Poutine alone put's in my vote for a James Beard award. I am a fan of biscuits and gravy that are great here. The waffles and gravy is sweet and savory but I wanted a more traditional waffle but I like their creativity. Tip: Have to order at the bar.

    (5)

  • Ashley K.

    So we arrived at Unicorn at 1:15 ... Last call was bring called at 1:25. Bouncers and bar tenders were rudely rushing and yelling at people to get out at 1:40. If that's the time you close you shouldn't list closing time as 2:00... Also being rude to your customers does not inspire repeat business ...bar tender was nice enough ... But canceled out by supreme asshole behavior at closing time which is apparently 1:40, not 2.... :/ #nevergoingback

    (1)

  • Alli D.

    It's hard to believe that, even though unicorns are without a doubt my favorite animal, it took me two years to actually come here. I've heard great things about their happy hour, and I knew to expect a carnival theme, which was both thrilling and terrifying, like a real carnival. It was certainly a madhouse on a Friday night at about midnight, with a line to get in and every table filled up. We went immediately downstairs to The Narwhal for pinball and Donkey Kong. It was verrrrry loud, crowded, and hot. I guess that's typical for Capitol Hill, but it's not really my scene. Anyway, we were only there long enough to have a drink and play $5 worth of video games. Our friends swear that it's a better scene around happy hour when it's less packed, and I fully intend to go back. But for now, three stars. *Note to self: Next time, find out how to score one of the unicorn headdresses to wear around. My birthday is coming up, maybe that's the trick...

    (3)

  • Natalie L.

    I have always loved the Unicorn, but I love it even more that it has a downstairs area. Before it would get so crowded and all the booths and seats would be taken so you'd be forced to stand in the narrow walkways in everyone's way, basically asking to get a drink spilled on you. If you get here before 10pm it's actually kind of empty, but after that it gets PACKED! I love the downstairs seating and extra bar and bathrooms, and I am obsessed with the pinball machines. They have a little photo booth area but it sadly didn't work when I tried it. I will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Nicole P.

    what the hell is going on on the corner of 12th and pike?!? i'm all for the idea of having a bar that serves fair food. i'm also willing to grab a few drinks at a place that looks like i may have fallen down a rabbit hole to get to the bar. all the animal heads on the walls... the crazy striped paint... the ugly multi colored lights... the DJ playing horrible music... the hipsters falling all over each other to prove that they are more cool than the rest of the crowd by wearing a more awful outfit that the people surrounding them... i'm dizzy already... ...and then... a drink called UNICORN JIZZ. seriously. WTF? this place is already enough like a bad acid trip with out tha fact that at about 9 all these projectors came on an they handed me this pair of neon pink cardboard glasses reading "unicorn dumb eyes" that i thought were going to be 3D glasses or something, but were instead just reflected all the light into crazy patterns... i felt like johnny depp in fear and loathing when he gets stuck in the circus circus in the middle of a bad mescaline trip after huffing too much ether. overall, i don't mind the over the top wierness of this place, i just wish it didn't feel so forced/fake. we had the fried pickles and they were good, the drinks were stiff and the beer was affordable. i wanted to enjoy myself here but it was just so insistant upon itself i couldn't get over it... 1 1/2 stars. won't be going back.

    (2)

  • Jason M.

    Okay, now that the hype has died down, Unicorn has become a far better place to hang out - the ambiance is much better when you're not having to wade through a layer of fifty hipsters to get to the bartender, and the bartenders now have the time to mix a better drink. So sit down, relax, pop a couple dollars into the juke box to play the entire Yeah Yeah Yeahs album, laugh at the ridiculous African tribal mask that the girl next to your table gets to wear because it's her birthday , order an elephant ear, and call it a good night.

    (4)

  • Matthew F.

    So I'm a big fan of corn dogs; the shape, the texture, the flavor and how they're 'oh-so all American.' Given this fact about me and that I've heard way too many people talking about how awesome the corn dogs are at Unicorn (and how you can even get vegan corn dogs, if you're so inclined), my guy pal and I walked up after a good workout at the gym. Yeah... I know I shouldn't be eating corn dogs right after the gym. I walk in and am pleased to find that it's decorated like a cross between circus tent, taxidermy shoppe, Victoria's Secret, and somebody's residence in Fremont. We walk in and sit at one of the tables. I never assume that it's the server's responsibility to greet me, or come up and take my order, but the big menu on each table gave me the impression that they just might come to the table to take my request for food. Wrong. The gal behind the bar was back there kabitzing with her chronies at the bar, and didn't even make eye contact with me as I glanced her direction. So, my pal and I walk up to the bar where she promptly asks us for our ID. Trying to be funny (which clearly I was not, according to our hostess), I asked if the corn dogs had alcohol in them. She turned her head over her shoulder and sneered at me, 'ha ha, you're funny...' I assured her that I was merely joking, but that I would like to order 1 vegan corndog and 1 regular corn dog. I hand her my debit card, and she politely handed it back saying that a $10 minimum is required for card purchases, because it costs a busines thousands of dollars every month to pay the charges associated with credit/debit cards. Given that I had $0 in cash, I said that it looks like somebody won't be having a corn dog today. :( I am willing to give this place a 2nd chance, and I will surely have cash on hand the next time, but the attitude from the gal behind the bar was a bit off putting. It's a good thing I effing love corn dogs though, because if it weren't for that fat laden tubular meat stick, its amazing qualities, and the fact that you can't get a good corn dog anywhere in this town, I'd probably not go back. I really want to love you, Unicorn. Please show a little love next time; don't jab me in the eye with that horn on your head!

    (2)

  • courtney p.

    Went here on a Friday night after a nice dinner, it was pretty crowded but not annoyingly so. We were greeted quickly, the bartenders were awesome (although I left wanting new tattoos, lol), the drinks were strong and delicious. I definitely want to come back to try the food, the menu looked really interesting. I absolutely loved the randomness of the place, and the "hipsters" there were all fun people to be around.

    (4)

  • Matt H.

    Great atmosphere! Great Staff! Great food! The new burgers are amazing, closest thing I've found taste wise to in n out in the northwest. Love this place!

    (5)

  • Dana D.

    Started our here in the early evening on New Year's Eve for a quick pop and wish we could have hung out a bit longer. The decor is unlike any other bar and the drinks were stiff. They were also serving jello shots that evening which were amazing! Next time I'm visiting Seattle, I definately will be going back. I want to try the corndogs!

    (4)

  • Matthew M.

    Gay Beetlejuice has a hunting room and its Unicorn. Colorful, fun and crowded. A place to go if you are fed up with cha cha but want the same crowd. Drinks are nothing to write home about but the decor is worth the visit and maybe repeat visits but earlier in the week when its not so crowded.

    (3)

  • Naomi F.

    This place is all fried food novelty and fun loving decor. The weird menu drew us in. As much as I wanted to love the corn dog, the grease overwhelmed me. Definitely want to go back for the fried snickers but would just get a burger next time otherwise (which is nothing special but works if you don't want something deep fried).Don't get me wrong, you can order a deep fried burger here and it would be entertaining to bring a friend who might eat one. Not it! Seems like a cool dive bar hang but no pool or games for entertainment although atmosphere could be a smidge less dank and I wouldn't have minded a slightly cleaner table upon entry. +1 for creative decor makes this place worth experiencing if you have ever craved a restaurant with amusement park sensibilities.

    (3)

  • Kristina S.

    So fun! Basically, the outside gives you a pretty good indication of what you are getting yourself into. It is a crazy decorated fun place to go to. Not too much to say, but go check it out!

    (4)

  • Turtlesky B.

    If I didn't want to move to seattle before, I do after spending time at this cute hipster bar! Delicious drinks, especially the lemon drops! :) had a sip of the unicorn juice as well, I believe it was called? Yum!

    (5)

  • Amanda h.

    The Unicorn is on Capitol Hill. The Unicorn is pretty and kitschy. The Unicorn has delicious fried food. The Unicorn has people that work there during the weekends. The thing I hate about Yelp! is that it seems like so many people write shitty reviews of bars/restaurants without ever having worked in one. They get mad that their food takes 25 minutes on a Friday night. They get mad that there are long lines filled with annoying people. Everyone that works there hates that too. Actually, they probably hate you. I don't work at the Unicorn, but I work at another bar on Capitol HIll. I've never been to the Unicorn on a weekend night, but I have been there for weekend brunch. The potatoes are AMAZING. The drinks are strong. The bartender is pretty and nice. The chef comes and talks to you and gives you samples of new things he's trying. I'm sure there are tons of hipsters and douchebags at the bar on weekend nights, but there are tons of hipsters and douchebags at every bar on Capitol Hill on weekend nights. If you hate it so damn much, go to another neighborhood. The staff is friendly but sometimes overworked, the food is fried and tasty and the drinks are strong. I REALLY hope that nobody ever complains about not being able to eat their corndog without it falling apart again. Seriously, go to 7/11 if you want a shitty fried hot dog. This place serves heaven on a stick (in a basket with love and lots of napkins).

    (5)

  • Summer S.

    By far one of the coolest bars I've ever been to! Me and a friend did a trip to Seattle and we're looking for a fun bar to hang out in, this was so much more. The decor is awesomely quirky and the bartender was AMAZING! She made drinks so quickly it made me question my own skills as a bartender! Overall the drinks were great, service great, prices average, and atmosphere wonderful. If I'm ever lucky enough to go back to Seattle, this will be a definite stop.

    (5)

  • Kimberly H.

    Unicorn and the basement Bar Narwhal are two of my favorite bars in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The Narwhal is a regular stop for me on Thursday night for Geeks Who Drink pub quiz. It's an amazing venue (with Air Conditioning in the summer) for trivia. The teams are great and Ken the host is utterly amazing! I say go in try a cupcake drop shot as well as a Jell-O shot and enjoy the atmosphere. The chicken nuggets are also really epically awesome.

    (5)

  • Melanie Y.

    DISCLAIMER: I was quite inebriated, so my details might be a little blurry and vague. With that being said, Unicorn is one of the most COOLEST and UNIQUE bars I've ever went to. Being a tourist (or perhaps local) in Seattle, it's a hidden gem that is a must visit. Unicorn is a carnival themed dive bar. The hook? Grab a couple drinks and prance around in a shiny unicorn helmet. What's not to love? I don't remember what exactly was in it, but the UNICORN JIZZ was tasty! Also, the bar offers a bunch of arcade games like skee ball. Overall, I had an awesome time. Unicorn is the cherry on top in terms of nightlife in Seattle. Excellent bar. Loved it.

    (5)

  • Jenni M.

    What a fun place to feel like a kid again! A real Seattle staple. Both Unicorn and Narwhal (downstairs) are fun. Awesome carnival themed decor, food, and drinks (Unicorn Jizz anyone?) with reasonable happy hour prices 2-6:30 every day. When your belly is full of food and drink, head downstairs to Narwhal and play some old school pinball, Pac Man, or have a Skee Ball tournament (which is what my friends and I did....loser buys a round of drinks!) Change machine available. Just a fun, unique, awesome time.

    (4)

  • Cindy S.

    GREAT ATMOSPHERE! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! I came in tonight with friends from out of town and this place was AWESOME!! They have a very fun decor and their menu selection is super fun! Our bartenders were very friendly and our drinks tasted great! I'll definitely have to come back to try their Unicorn Dog!

    (5)

  • James T.

    So I was in Seattle for work and met up with a friend. So we decided to check this place out. As soon as walk the decor just hits you right in the face lol. I got in and thought it was too much, but then I realized that it fits in with keeping the Pacific Northwest "weird". It's a adult version of the circus. Place was pretty live and had a good vibe. The food was pretty good as they put a spin on the classic American corn dog. They also have bar and some arcade games down stairs.. It was definitely and experience that I enjoyed.

    (4)

  • Valerie W.

    Eat the Coney dog. OH MAN. Homemade chili and corndog with all the fixens. It's plenty for one person and for 7.50 well worth it. My skinny unicorn drink was quite tasty and refreshing as well. Burger...also delicious so I was told. First time eating here finally and wasn't disappointed!

    (4)

  • Andrea K.

    Super cool venue. I went here for a drink while visiting and really liked the decor. It was very hipster. It had a circus theme and their menu was also themed in the same manor. I think the ambiance was the main reason why I enjoyed this place so much. I didn't try any of their food but it looks like perfect drunk food, fried with lots of calories. The drinks we did try were good and not badly priced, $10 per drink. My drink was on the fruity side and you were able to taste the alcohol which was great because I'm not a fan of a weak drink. If you're in the Capital Hill area you should check this place out!

    (4)

  • Liz O.

    A circus for adults. Step inside, folks, and see the magic that is of the Unicorn. Just come before the nocturnal animals arrive... it gets rowdy in the later hours (and really long lines). Wild decor, crazy-cool bartenders, generous libations, lots of seating, and a floor below that'll have you enter another world of arcades, live bands (from time to time) and more untamed guests. This spot is consistently worth the visit... I just always avoid the late-night chaos.

    (4)

  • Nazune M.

    Jacob is awesome here and part of this down the rabbit hole experience in Seattle where Carni meets Dr. Parnassis and the corn dog happy hour give you a huge beast for $4. Also loving the $3 PBR.

    (5)

  • M N.

    I sat downstairs with a friend, the bartender Stevie was busy flirting with these two girls, I got a food menu, ordered grilled cheese, Stevie brought the girls he was flirting with their food, I waited a long time without getting my food, then he said to me "you should go get your food, I think its been waiting nearly 20 minutes," I asked him where I would be getting it at, and he said upstairs at the bar. I don't understand why girls being hit on by staff get their food brought to them, but not guys at the bar. I also think its odd that my receipt said "Your Master was STEVIE." I'm having a hard time figuring out what he could possibly be the master of. I think he should be fired.

    (1)

  • Alex E.

    Corndogs! That's all I come here for. I've had the Unicorn Dog, Coney Dog, and tried a bit of the Poutine Dog, and a plain corn dog. They are all pretty good but I enjoyed the coney dog the most. I like that they put Fritos on top. The Unicorn Dog has a good kick to it from the Sriracha and that great creaminess from the cream cheese. I've returned several times. I would like to go for brunch some time. I won't say that I'll return because I already have several times. I can't say anything about the drinks because I haven't had any. I go for the food.

    (3)

  • Lakota M.

    What acid trip did we just stumble into? We hadn't heard about this spot it was just in front of us during our self created pub crawl. This spot is the love child of Fellini and Burger King ... circus themed , over the top tacky & everything deep fried. We sidled up to the bar and felt like we were at a Texas state fair: Deep fried snickers, deep fried unicorn balls, deep fried cotton candy, deep fried elephants ears .. You get the picture... The taxidermied heads adorning the walls give it the Fellini-esque bizarro world feeling . I am dying to go to the Mimosas with mamma drag show on Sundays !!!! This place is a must see and is a Seattle gem! Too fun!

    (5)

  • Anny H.

    Great decorations, fun music, arcade games and staff. Lychee Luck Dragon shot is yummy!

    (4)

  • Andy M.

    The well drinks were strong and reasonably priced. Their menu of bar food is hard to beat, both in terms of variety and amount of guilty pleasure per dollar. We tried the deep fried Snickers, which tasted like it came straight out of a state fair booth. Shots and cocktails were more pricey, but equally fun - we may have to come back to give them a try. We were in just as happy hour ended, so it wasn't terribly packed, but the circus-themed atmosphere is pretty neat and gives you a lot to look at. Definitely a unique spot and an interesting choice if you're on Pike/Pine.

    (4)

  • Jessica S.

    Do you like brunch? Do you like drag queens? I mean, who doesn't?! Well then head to the Unicorn/Narwhal on a Sunday for "Mimosas with Mama." Hands down, it's one of the best productions I've ever seen. Be sure to buy your ticket online in advance as they do sell out. Speaking of tickets, your ticket also gets you a complimentary mimosa. If you're with a group, be sure to arrive together. This way you can be seated together. Once seated downstairs, you will be instructed to pick up your complimentary mimosa and/or head to the bar for more drinks. For those interested in brunch, the buffet is only $12. It has your typical brunch fare and is a good idea if you plan on doing a lot of day drinking. The show begins with an intro from Mama Tits. Each performer - Mama, Tipsy Rose and Isabella (holy legs!!) get to do their own musical act. Then they come together for a group musical number. There is even an audience participation act but I don't want to spoil the surprise for any first timers. Just be sure to bring cash. ;) After that, there will be a break while the performers prepare for the main event. During this time a video will be played giving you a bit of background on Mimosas with Mama. The main event was a wonderful performance of the Wiz of Oz. The amazing makeup, costumes and hair were just the beginning. Great music, lighting and even the set design made for a fantastic production. Better yet, we had the chance to take photos after the show with the performers. Mama (Brian) is an absolute blast to chat with and we enjoyed a few post-show cocktails with him. Overall it was one of the most amazing productions I've ever witnessed. Hands down, the best part of our Seattle visit.

    (5)

  • Sophie R.

    In my 23 years of living, I've never seen a cooler interior. The striped painted walls and fake animal heads hanging everywhere in circus colors. If you're not a tattooed, bearded, hipster D-bag, probably best to steer clear of Capitol Hill. But if you are, or you love people who are, this is the place for you.

    (5)

  • Madisen T.

    It's a fun place to look at when you first walk in but I wouldn't stay past one drunk. The beer selection is fine. The drinks are extremely sweet. It's worth seeing but I don't need to go back.

    (3)

  • Steven G.

    Yes. It is what you think it is if you're familiar with Seattle's Capitol Hill. Did I blink an eye when I set foot? No. Did I shamelessly people watch and drum up inappropriate conversation for the sake of making my cousin's stomach churn? Maybe. Unicorn is one of those places where style is eclectic, wait staff are friendly and I'd imagine the big boy drinks are strong. My brief visit upstairs was to grab a little boy drink (cherry coke) while waiting for a fabulous brunch show to begin. Downstairs was a whole other story which I'm willing to tell in the next review. Overall I dug the vibe and quirkiness that makes this bar and neighborhood so amazing!

    (4)

  • Jane C.

    Unicorn is a unique place with a unique theme that is different from other bars in the Capitol Hill surroundings. 1 part dive bar, 1 part arcade, and 1 part "grungy punky" and that is the best way I can describe Unicorn. I particularly had a problem with the bouncer. My friends and I got there and there were no line. I took my ID out ready to go (the first person out of my group) and he told me to stand on the side within the velvet rope. I apologized and handed him my ID again. He completely ignored me and and let my other friends go ahead (they were all guys). I didn't find that letting guys in first a problem, but the fact that he ignored me when I was the first person who was ready and directing me to do something while others didn't (even though we were all in the same group) was just a little off putting...Not too big of a deal, but just something quite peculiar. There is a downstairs and the entrance level. The downstairs is where all the arcade/pinball games are. Pretty fun if you are really into that stuff. Keep in mind, you will actually need coins, so this can be a little annoying if you do not really bring cash along. Onto the drinks, my friend bought a round of Jameson and ginger ale. It wasn't strong and it was pretty good (lots of ice). I am also not sure how much these drinks were... The bartenders don't have you wait forever and go in the order that they see you in. Unfortunately, I did not have their food so I can't say much about that aspect. Overall, I like to venture to other bars around there. But for a more casual type of hang out and a drunk round of skee-ball can definitely make your night pretty awesome here. Until I come back for the food, the drinks/service to me is a 3.5 stars. I hope to update this review after either happy hour or some food.

    (3)

  • John I.

    A truly unique place right here - tons of stuff to look at as far as decor and they definitely don't short you on the drink choices. Everything from their drinks to their shots and drop shots have a interesting flair. We personally tried the PB&J upstairs and the Bath Salts downstairs.. no, there was no face eating. This is definitely a breath of fresh air to escape out of the more touristy locations near the harbor.. was definitely worth the drive and I hope to come back again some day (at night for sure!)

    (5)

  • Christine A.

    Damn, them's some tasty balls. Brandon D. and I dropped by in the afternoon for some happy hour apps for lunch. Wow. Got an order of Narwhal balls (fried cheesy mashed potatoes with garlic aioli) and of course Unicorn balls (fried pork with sweet chili dip) and an order of Poutine tots. It was all IMMENSELY delicious and at $5 per item during happy hour, it was a steal. We were so full and had some to share later. Yes, sir! Nothing like munching on balls in a gay bar that's open to all.

    (4)

  • Karyn L.

    Amazing drinks with a cool vibe. I got the My Little Pony, and it was the best drink I've ever had. I went in the evening on a weekday, so it was pretty empty, but I can imagine this place to be pretty poppin' on the weekends. The staff was also very friendly.

    (5)

  • Susan Q.

    I love the artwork not forgetting to mention all the taxidermy being fascinating. But besides that it's very average.

    (3)

  • Shannon F.

    I was really excited about a magical breakfast, but was sadly disappointed. When we walked in, not only were we not greeted, we sat at our table for about 15 minutes without even being handed a menu. We had to walk out after we overheard the server mention to someone that it was going to be a long time before she was going to take his order. I was blown away by the lack of tact and really have no desire to go back. Too bad because the place was pretty neat looking.

    (1)

  • Kimber R.

    For the most informative web site EVER! Just keep clicking!

    (5)

  • Michael H.

    I dig this place. Decent Long Island and delicious corndog. The music is good too. Bartender was pretty badass.

    (4)

  • Johnnie L.

    Deep fried foods... how can you go wrong! This place is fun place to come lounge and drink. Better yet their menu is like going to the fair! They have best corn dogs! They have multiple choices of corn dogs and even have fried twinkies! A must try.

    (5)

  • Trevin C.

    Love this place. Great atmosphere, and the food is great. Music is playing loud enough to be entertaining but not so loud that you can't enjoy conversation.

    (4)

  • Wesh W.

    The interior of this bar is visually disorienting in the extreme. The music is loud and uniformly terrible. There are cheap PBR tall boys, circus food, hipsters, and a line outside most nights on the weekend. It's a great place to go if you want to be annoying or pretentious, but no person in their right mind would ever take Unicorn seriously.

    (3)

  • Natascha Z.

    Great service here. Minus two stars because it's a hipster HAVEN with dead animals all over the walls. I've had my fill of trucker hats, flannel, and ripped ear lobes. No thanks.

    (3)

  • Jordan B.

    My friends and I have determined we should never go to Unicorn. The space is strangely small, and usually over crowded. If you can make it to the bar the staff is just so-so. Drink prices at part with the rest of the hill, with the added bonus of the splitting migraine the decor will give you. This decor would be fine in a place with decent lighting but in combination with the dim lighting found inside I found myself getting dizzy. As a couple of other people have pointed out the clientel seems to be a bit 'bridge and tunnel' for my liking. I would rather walk a few blocks in any directon.

    (2)

  • Clarence E.

    You already have an opinion on this place. Anywhere with unicorn balls on the menu is a win in my book.

    (5)

  • Dean H.

    This place is great to visit just for the visual experience. It's like Alice in Wonderland, a gay bar, and doing mushrooms all rolled into one. The drinks are original and mine was good (Unicorn Jizz) and I heard the others that were tried by my group were also good. My knock is the food. Not bad, but the decor leaves you expecting something more than typical bar food. That's all you really get though. The burger was ok but you expect it to wow you after sitting in this environment drinking those unique cocktails. It just didn't match the environment. The corn dog was so-so and I had to try the deep fried Snickers bar just for the hell of it. Meh. They also offer a deep fried cheeseburger but I was too full to go there. Who knows, that may have been their "wow" food. Maybe next time I will try it because this place is totally unique and fun. At worst it's a very cool and fun happy hour bar.

    (3)

  • Jonny C.

    This place recently added burgers to their already perfect bar menu of delicious treats. They are Damn fine. The fresh hand dipped corndogs are also hard to beat.

    (5)

  • Arica S.

    The food matches the theme and while I didn't like my over-the-top smoky mac n' cheese (it tasted like an ash tray) I loved the cream cheese infused corndog with caramelized onions and hot sauce. The norwal balls were fantastic as well. I enjoyed everything about this place but will never even bother trying to go on a friday or saturday probably not a thursday either.

    (4)

  • Heidi S.

    I love corn dogs, I really, really love them. Unicorn makes their own. They are delicious, cheap and filling. You must have one. I also adore the circus shtick, even the doorman in a lion outfit, it works well for Cap Hill. Although the bar is very loud, as you might expect on a Saturday night, my group of friends and I have been able to get a table within several minutes of arriving both times we've visited and great times were had by all.

    (4)

  • Nick B.

    Stopped in in the middle of the day for one of their signature corn dogs and beer. The bartender and I chatted about beer and their future lower level to feature bands. Corn Dog was awesome and the $2 PBR silo was nice and cold. I 'll stop whenever I am in town.

    (4)

  • Rick B.

    Unicorn is soooo legit. *Awesome Decor *Awesome food! Unicorn balls, elephant ears, corn dogs, corn battered catfish on a stick, awesome burgers, good fries, all on the cheap. *Legit happy hour. They have 3.50 wells and 4 dollar drafts. *Good service. Everyone I spoke to last night was very friendly and/or helpful. Let me know what was good on the menu and what to stay away from. *Ms. Pac Man bar style arcade game. I will definitely be back and I recommend that everyone in Seattle/Capitol Hill check this place out.

    (5)

  • Pedro A.

    Drinks at this place are fantastic, and the vibe is super cool thanks to their ridiculously awesome decor! This is a great place to bring a date or even friend if you're looking for a chill place with good music and drinks to hang out. Their well drinks are cheap and their signature drinks are delicious! Don't be intimidated by names such as Unicorn Jizz or My Little Pony. They will taste great!

    (4)

  • Eva C.

    This bar is so inspiring. The decor is great. Love the colors and the feel of old western circus. The drinks were decently priced and had an interesting twist on a whiskey sour. The music was a mix of 90's rap and ladytron.

    (4)

  • Matt M.

    I came here on their opening night based on a comment I heard that the decor "looks like Liberace threw up all over the walls." They were right, and it was great. It was a little busy for my usual taste but none the less the crowd was great and the interior, well, you just have to see it yourself.

    (4)

  • Tim K.

    I like this bar. A lot. But it has it's faults - and like any new place in Seattle it's faults are FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS and the trend hoping doucebags who are waiting for the next new place to open. Once it happens Unicorn will become the local hangout we are all waiting for it to become.

    (4)

  • Sambucus R.

    Pretty ok. Kinda fun, really loud, way too hip to be a regular place for me. They have booze.

    (3)

  • Margaret T.

    I really enjoyed Unicorn. My friend warned me of the "different" atmosphere but found it super unique and neat. Loved the stripes and bright colors. We bounced around a few tables and just chilled for a majority of the night. Music was awesome too. Apparently, they just got the head of a two-headed dog so I hope to see pictures of that soon! It's too bad I'm an out of towner, but I would totally be back.

    (4)

  • Jessie F.

    Very circus. Much drunk. Such jizz. Wow.

    (5)

  • Gina H.

    Their Unicorn Balls are amazing! I went here during Happy Hour, but the signature drinks were so yummy, I couldn't bear to stoop myself to draft beers! I loved my Pomegranite Plush, but my friends couldn't get past the My Little Ponies! Awesome environment, too! AND my puppy was allowed inside the bar on a hot day, too! Wow! Thanks Unicorn!

    (4)

  • Muffin S.

    The design and decor of this bar is awesome, great food menu, and apparently they have a Jenga drinking game???

    (4)

  • Yell P.

    Good tasting corndogs, and at happy hour pricing of $1.50 you can't go wrong. Nothing I'd want to do more than a few times a year, but not bad.

    (3)

  • Amy C.

    truffle corndog and jello shots. best.

    (5)

  • Marguerite C.

    Great drinks, friendly-yet-aloof staff. Drunkards abound. Ah the unicorn... where the only animal head not pinned to the wall is the one-horned stallion itself. Interesting mix of older music and great circus food! Veggie corn dogs and fried snickers is a huge coup. If only they would slow or cutoff their service to their more excitable patrons it would all be perfect. The place almost needs a dance area to put it over the top. If youre sick of the long lines into cha cha... youve got your answer

    (4)

  • Brian N.

    Great, unpretentious neighborhood bar. Everyone in the bar was having fun. A place where all types of Capitol Hill folk can go for a great drink!

    (5)

  • Josh S.

    Good staff, but weird place. First of all, staff was attentive and friendly. Unique for cap hill. Place is just too weird for me. Decor makes my head spin, and I never really feel comfortable. Normally more booze makes up for this . . . but I don't think they had enough booze. New bar, so it hasn't quite found its identity yet. Crowd was mixed, but in an awkward way. Will probably be a good bar, once it figures out its crowd - or the other way around.

    (2)

  • Kathy P.

    Oh yeah!!! Deep fried cornichons and Unicorn Jizz for an adult beverage. The vibe of the place is cool and mellow. A little freaky w/ the taxidermy though but still dig the place :)

    (4)

  • Kendrick R.

    i like this place! i'm not sure why. sure, the hipsters are taciturn, the decor outrageous and the floors slightly sticky. but after a few cheap (strong) drinks the deep fried balls of potato and corn dogs takes me back to my twenties. there's nothing like a dose of immortality encapsulated in alcohol and deep fried foods. after awhile, the heads in the nite light become less unsettling and i'm not talking about the animal heads on the walls! hee hee!

    (4)

  • Heather J.

    This is definetely a huge improvement over the former bar at this location. I was instantly attracted to the colorful window decorations and knew this was a place I had to check out. And I became even more intrigued when I checked out the website to find the menu and realized that all I could do was cornify (apparently this means millions of little unicorns in all shapes and sizes will take over your computer screen) and learn nothing about the bar. The inside of the bar is equally as colorful and the menu is also super entertaining. Who would not love stuffing their face with unicorn balls and drinking it down with unicorn jizz. This provided me hours of entertainment and I didn't even eat any. They also have corn dogs and other fair type food such as carmel corn on a stick. Good place to take friends who are looking for something a little out of the ordinary. I can't say I loved the veggie dogs, but love the fun atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Celia B.

    my favorite bar in seattle!! awesome corn dogs, strong drinks, and the best decor ive seen in a while!

    (5)

  • Peter D.

    visited for the first time last tuesday and it started out slow but rapidly came up to speed. There were drag queen ring tosses and everyones favorite clown Rondle McFondle! The more the merrier seems to be the theme at this cozy neighborhood love in.

    (4)

  • Lilly A.

    I finally made my way to Unicorn for a birthday party. We even got the unicorn helmet (pro-tip, make sure you work out your neck muscles and get some strength to hold up the massive bloody tip.... hehe). This is what I love about special bars: I like to get things that I cannot make at home. No I don't want a PBR tall boy, give me some Unicorn Jizz! I even had a drink that tasted like a Gobstopper. Now that is just plain awesome. Now, its completely hipster... Macklemore shot part of his thrift store music video downstairs in Narwhal... I mean seriously.

    (4)

  • Angela B.

    Ok so I am in love love love with the unicorn balls. I want to go back just to have some more. You cannot get unicorn balls anywhere that taste like this. Well actually you probably can't get unicorn balls anywhere else. Some of the decor was cool (the bar, the bathroom, the bathroom door, the jukebox, etc), but some of it was just scary. It reminded me of clowns, and apparently clowns & circus stuff kind of scares me. It was unique enough that I took loads of pics of this place. And almost all the food items we tried were scrumptous!

    (2)

  • Kate S.

    Unicorn 2.0 Apparently being named after a marine mammal means you have more space, moodier lighting, and loads of vintage videogames and pinball machines to keep you occupied while you knock back some stupid sugary drinks or a beer. Weeknights you will find the place is laid back, sort of chill, and a good place to kill some time. Weekends this place will be packed to it's gills, loud, and appropriately boisterous for it's psycho-carnie theme. I've found the bartenders to be friendly and efficient, the games fun (even if I suck), and good hell. There is a photo booth here now! I want to see Karaoke nights here on their "stage" area. I can see more birthday boots being drunk in dark corners. I want to win some disposable underwear from their claw machines! Seriously -- don't be surprised if you find me downstairs spending all my hard earned dollar bills to get silly photos with a pint glass in hand.

    (4)

  • Corinna K.

    I like the Unicorn - that's a matter of public record. But you know how sometimes you meet a cool dude, and you like him, and then you meet his brother and he makes the original dude seem kind of plain? Hellllllloooooo, Narwhal. Narwhal's got the same aesthetic as Unicorn - carnival stripes, taxidermy, zebra booths, all things tacky & wonderful - but it's got an extra tiny bit of charisma to outshine its sibling. It's dark. Spacious. Outfitted with pinball machines, arcade games, and a claw machine, you can lose all your laundry quarters by the time you've knocked back a few drinks. The bartenders are friendly and prone to choosing bangin' tunes (high five to the guy who decided to put on my favorite Boris album!). By the time this work week is over, I'll have been in three times in five days. I guess you could say we're going steady.

    (5)

  • Mary J.

    I truly want to give this place a solid 5-stars, I loved it so much. The inside is seriously one of the most visually exciting places I've been into in awhile. I described the feeling of my wandering eyes to that of being in a sports bar, you just can't look away from all the ridiculousness. That and I'm slightly obsessed with unicorns, so it all worked out. Aside from the decor, there's actually a really decent beer selection, huge bar, and is two-stories of greatness. I hadn't gone for the food, but I would not be opposed to going back to try these corn dogs my friend raves about. What knocked this place down three stars to a measly two, is the bartender. I understand, as a woman, being served by a woman behind the bar, a lot of times I'm not going to get the same level of service as if it had been a man. But never, ever have I felt so blatantly ignored that I had to get on to Yelp about it. It was a Thursday night, early (like 10pm early), and the place was, not exactly empty, but not exactly a rave packed wall to wall. This woman behind the bar not once, not twice, not three times, but four times would actually turn away from me after serving another person, to check her phone on the back-bar, make conversation with a different patron seated on the other side of the bar, basically ANYTHING to keep from getting me a drink. This service was enough to keep me from ever going back. Ever. If you're too good to get me a drink, then obviously you're in the wrong line of work. She was apparently too busy trying to get laid by the barely legal hipsters drinking their PBR, than to pour a beer. It was unfortunate that I have a conscious and actually gave her a buck as a tip. Next time I'll try staying upstairs, see if hopefully the service is better up there.

    (2)

  • Kayan H.

    Animal heads everywhere. Good ambiance. Not too crowded. Fun place.

    (3)

  • Kiki M.

    It is just like Unicorn but downstairs with a few video games. I was expecting Narwhal to be Unicorn's downstairs counterpart but it just is an extension of what we are all acquainted with. A negative for me was you can't order food downstairs. You have to go back upstairs to do that. Shit, I'm lazy and would like not to have to walk up some stairs to get my food. If I can order drinks at Narwhal why not some grub? Even though I was a little disappointed it wasn't anything different than Unicorn I will say the decor always leaves me in awe. Stripes, old sailor style paintings, vintage lights, all very neat.

    (3)

  • Karen L.

    Unicorn is one fun bar. The decor is unique and kind of creepy (in a good way), drinks are cheap, and they have pinball machines downstairs! Like some reviewers have said, it can get pretty crowded here, but the more the merrier, right? But for reals, try to get here early if you want a seat, unless you're just bar hopping. If they didn't have pinball, it would still be a fun bar, but the pinball machines definitely make this place more fun than your average run-of-the-mill bar. They also have a photo booth! It works, but it just takes a really long time for your photos to come out. Definitely a fun spot.

    (4)

  • Iggy S.

    This place or I should say the service wasvery disrespectful, and the service was one of the worst I ever visited in my whole life. I came here with my family and we waited for 8 long minutes, there was 2 bar-keep just standing around doing absolutely nothing and they just looked at us as if we were not welcomed. We left to Big Mario Pizza(next block) where they showed us real service and great drinks. This place deserves no star at all. This place is a circus without the clowns.

    (1)

  • Lynn T.

    I loved this bar! Boyf took me here for a last round of drinks before I had to head back to the airport and fly home to LA. After I ordered some (super cheap happy hour) drinks, I saw a sign on the wall about $4 jello shots?!?!?!? Obviously ordered one and it was amazing, our drinks were super strong, good music, weird (in a good way) decor, definitely would go back next time I'm in Seattle!

    (4)

  • Addie R.

    This place is great!! Aside from the amazing decor, carnival-themed food, and yummy drinks, they have arcade games and it was featured in Macklemore's "Thrift Shop" music video! I had a unicorn jizz drink, and it was the best! I wish I had the recipe so I could make it myself. I also had bacon popcorn (YUM) and a deep fried snickers, which I expected to be disgusting, but it was surprisingly good. I also had a big bowl of tater tots, with a very heavy and fattening dip, and it was the most perfect drunk food you could conjure up. The female bartender was kinda rude, but she didn't ruin my night or anything; I would have appreciated a smile or more friendliness though. I just want to stress the decor is so cool and you should go in just to see that, someone clearly put in a lot of hours designing this place. It was not cheap, but very select items were - i.e. the jello shots and tater tots. Those items are probably some of the most popular, so I'm not complaining, however if you shell out some more, you will get your money's worth.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey S.

    This is one freaky-deaky place. Think 'Something Wicked This Way Comes" meets "Cirque de soleil" and "Twilight Zone" (hek, while we're at it, let's throw in Donald Sutherland's first film "Castle Of The Living Dead" as well) -all while tripping on some bad acid. But in a good way. If you imagine evil Tequila toting midgets with chainsaws, you'd not be alone.

    (3)

  • Julianne R.

    I kind of feel like this place was made for me. Hot Water Music was playing when I came in, there is a wide variety of fried goodness, and the decorations! Oh, and pinball downstairs. I had the Narwhal Balls, which were deep fried potatoes and swiss cheese with some kind of delicious sauce. They tasted AMAZING! The Happy Hour menu rules!

    (5)

  • Cameron S.

    Unicorn is a whole different world from what you see when you're out on the street. You walk in, and suddenly you are shoulder to shoulder with every type of hipster you can imagine. I love it. The people there are friendly, the drinks are good and they have an awesome menu, not to mention the crazy interior. We usually either started our night at Unicorn, or ended it there, and either way I was always please. The crowd is super energetic, and so is the atmosphere, but it also makes for the place being insanely loud. It has to be one of the loudest bars I've been to. Most of the time we go just to get something in our stomachs, because it is hard to have a conversation with anyone near you. The Narwhal dogs and the Unicorn Droppings are to mind blowing. If you have to choose, get the Unicorn Droppings. It's a whole different kind of desert.

    (4)

  • Ashley B.

    The Unicorn is ridiculous and I love it! Lets face it anything with a drink called Unicorn Jizz on the menu, signals a good time will be had. And I actually highly recommend it, as it was delicious and strong. The bar is great in general with crazy decorations and a fun staff. It does tend to get crowded, but its a good crowd. My friends and I were all from out of town, but everyone was cool and friendly. I recommend the downstairs with booths and lots of seating, but the seats go fast! They also have pinball machines and a little photo booth, so lots to keep you and your friends entertained. If I find myself in Seattle again soon, this will certainly be a stop!

    (4)

  • Rebecca S.

    It's like a merry-go-round exploded in here! Roomy, not too stuffy or smelly, and very, very colorful! Great drinks (be sure to try the Unicorn jizz) and plenty of arcade games. It's the new and improved Shorty's even closer to home!

    (5)

  • Allison F.

    Oh my god, Unicorn is a hoot. The interior is decorated like a cheesy circus which is really fun if you're...um...already feeling pretty good? Plus the hipster people watching is really amusing. My feeling is that everyone has to visit the Unicorn at some point if you're living in Seattle. The drinks themselves are kind of disgusting. Everything is spiked with energy drinks or sickeningly sweet, bubble-gum-flavored nonsense. I prefer my drinks stiff and dry, but there were no options for someone like me on the menu. Overall, we had a good time. It was my friend's birthday so we embarrassed her by making her wear a giant unicorn helmet and drink out of a boot. We bought her some jello shots and called it a night. I'm glad I went, but I'm not sure if I'll become a regular patron anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Heather M.

    Spendy for a "dive" bar, but they have creative food and drinks. Fun, unusual atmosphere - great place to take visitors.

    (3)

  • Sarah L.

    My husband and I have been here a couple of times, despite being from out of town. Each time we've been it was late at night, and very busy and crowded, hard to find a seat/ table. Very loud. Not bad things necessarily, just something to expect if you go later in the evening. A lot of 20-somethings and 30-somethings. Some trying to dance in the aisles. Pretty fun carnival themed atmosphere. The Unicorn Jizz is surprisingly great. :) Fun that part of Thrift Shop was filmed here. Grab a drink and people watch till they kick you out.

    (4)

  • Eric R.

    Okay, first, think of a great, big, dancing circus elephant. Then imagine that every inch of this elephant is covered in tattoos. And I mean °every° inch. Now, imagine that this elephant is actually... a bar. And that's the Narwhal.

    (5)

  • Samantha A.

    I really like the whole carnival theme of the place, the interesting drinks (americorn!) and food. We went in the middle of the week during happy hour and the bartender seemed annoyed by the fact we didn't know what we wanted immediately.

    (3)

  • Patrick D.

    Gaming: they have about 8 pinball machines, and 8-10 arcade games (including Tron, Pacman, Buck Hunter, original Mario Brothers, Frogger, and Galaga). The selection is pretty similar to Shorty's (and the pinball machines have Shorty's stickers on them). The pinball machines are 75 cents per play, which is fairly pricey. For cheap games with more of a vintage feel, Add-a-Ball in Fremont is much better, but Narwhal is a pretty convenient location. Beer: Good selection. They had Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA on tap when I was there. An excellent beer!

    (4)

  • Donnie D.

    Probably my favorite bar in Seattle. You cannot go wrong here. The atmosphere is just plain awesome every time.

    (5)

  • Jessica M.

    I've been following my favorite bartender Adam for over 10 years and when he opened up his own place, Unicorn, I kinda knew what to expect. Fun and delicious food, great service, and wild ambiance! And boy did he deliver and then some! I hate waiting for the carnival to come to town and now I don't have to! Best corndog I've ever had. An elephant ear, really? Rad! Best happy hour in the city? Yep. This place reminds me of why I love Seattle so much. Thank you Adam for opening up a fun and unique place to hang out.

    (5)

  • Amy E.

    This place is just FUN, FUN and more FUN! I've been here a couple of times while I've been in town - one time for food and another time just for drinks. The food is carnival fare - corndogs, burgers and all other things deep-fried, but it's fun and tasty. I mean, the items on the menu have names like "Narwhal Balls" and "Unicorn Droppings"... so yummy! The drinks and sweet and girly but SO good! And really, any bar that has gourmet Jell-O shots, has to be doing something right. I truly love this place and will continue to come back as long as I'm in the city!

    (5)

  • Alice C.

    I'm easy... to please. Give me a strong drink for cheap, a table to sit at, and bartenders that aren't turds and I'm satisfied. It's hipster douchey, and if that isn't your thing, probably a good idea to get out of the Pike-PIne corridor. I've never had difficulty getting a table, even on a Friday night, but I do usually come before 10 PM on weekends. I'll own that the Hellicorn is a personal favorite. Some may think it tastes like cinnamon chewing gum, but I like it- the acidity of the lime and the sweetness of the ginger ale helps to cut the cinnamon flavor. It's not a sickly sweet cinnamon like red hots candy, more so like chewing a stick of cinnamon.

    (4)

  • Marianna W.

    I heard so many great things about Unicorn that I decided to hit it up on my 21 run on April 18th. I was excited to wear the Unicorn Helmet and get my free drink in a cowboy boot, drinking and having a great time with my friends. Man oh man things did not go as I had envisioned. Once inside my friends and I made our way to the bar, I showed them my I.D. and they gave me a helmet that was nasty as hell but I thought eh whatever. The thing that really upset me about this place and has caused me to give them such a low rating is that the bartenders acted completely oblivious that my friends and I were there, acting like they didn't give two shits. When we attempted to get the bartenders attention they ignored us and they didn't give me any drink in a boot as some yelpers have mentioned. It was a Thursday night and it wasn't even busy which bothered me more. They were congregated in one corner of the bar talking to some customers or friends and helping everyone else but us. I guess they thought they were too good to help me and my friends! Sorry I'm not a hipster... On a side note, the decor of this place is fantastic and so fun! It's a carnival theme but its done in a tasteful way that doesn't come off as being super cheesy. I might give this place a try again sometime to see if what I experienced was an anomaly or not. But I'm definitely bummed out about my experience

    (1)

  • Chris T.

    It's true, it's true! When you come to Unicorn on your birthday and show them your I.D., they'll reach for a super long stick, which they will use to reach up to a super high shelf where the super AWESOME unicorn birthday helmets are kept! I think they only have two: one is zebra printed and has a fluffy mane with a black horn, whereas the other one is less dramatic but has a huge, hot pink horn. For maximum visibility in your birthday photos, go for the hot pink one. After you've strapped the helmet on to your head, ask nicely for your birthday boot of booze. I was quite curious about this when I went: "Do they really serve it up in a boot?", I thought. Answer: Yes. They'll shove a big plastic cup into the shaft of the boot, fill it up with a sweet drink and you can start boozing away! From what I saw/tasted, the food isn't particularly unique but it is stupid delicious, especially when drunk. Go for the Narwhal Balls, which are huge (probably 2 inches in diameter) balls of fried potatoey goodness. The CornCat (catfish-dog) was rather yummy too! The music they played made me want to have fun and the people who frequent this place seem to be pretty friendly. It gets crowded though: by the time I came here for my birthday at 9:30 on a Friday night, there was not a seat in sight. Unicorn: come for all the horns and balls; stay for all the fun you'll have.

    (5)

  • Sara S.

    The Narwhal is a less fun version of Ground Kontrol (arcade bar in Portland, OR). There are a bunch of pinball machines downstairs, all accept dollar bills. The Unicorn features (real) stuffed animals all over the walls. Gross. The Narwhal has a cool claw machine with novelty joke gifts, it costs at least a dollar to play, but the prizes were definitely unique. The booze selection was incredible but, after a long night of bar hopping, I settled on a $2 PBR. There was a huge music event happening a block away, so I'd like to come back when it's not so loud and crowded. -My friend and I had to yell at each other to communicate.

    (3)

  • Samantha O.

    This entire time I thought that this whole place was just Unicorn. I had no idea that the downstairs portion was called Narwhal. I came here months ago with my friends from out of town and it was pretty great. Loads better than the creepy bars in the U District. We ordered all of our drinks from Narwhal downstairs because Unicorn was packed, even though we had previously thought that the downstairs was also Unicorn? I don't know, I'm still confused and I'm confusing myself further. I got the Unicorn Jizz, luckily someone bought it for me because it's like $10, damn. It was good, but it's one of those drinks I'd just get once because of the name. We also all got Dude Blasters and they were seriously good. Like, way good and I am not a fan of alcohol at all, nor do I go out every weekend like everyone else my age. I'd rather sit at home and watch Netflix by myself. But enough about my sad, boring life... The atmosphere was cool, I liked it a lot better than upstairs. It wasn't as packed and they had arcade games. The game I tried to play didn't work, either that or I was drunk. Let's go with the latter. The bartender was really nice and not aloof, which I expected since the clientele was quite hipster. She made Unicorn Jizz really strong, which is nice since it was 'spensive. We also saw a guy with a sizable beard and a prom dress on and a bonnet. Good times were had by all. The end.

    (4)

  • Winnie T.

    Great location. Being more and more progressively conservative as I head into my late 20s (eww), I had a hard time ordering off their menu. Don't get me wrong- I LOOOVE cheesy deep fried potato balls. LOVE. However, I had a hard time asking the waitress for unicorn balls. It went like this: Me: Hi. Can we order the fried mashed potato balls? Waitress: The what?? Me: Um, the cheese balls. The potato ones? Waitress: Which one are you talking about? Me: .....Unicorn balls. I'd like unicorn balls. Awkward. But delicious, and cheap, and good for people watching.

    (4)

  • Sally L.

    I really like the Unicorn, crazy decorations, unique food! And the drinks are ridiculous :) So, I think you know what you are getting there. The only reason I'm taking off two stars is that there is either a door person, or no door person. When there is no door person, 5 stars! When there is a door person, 1 star! I realize this is Seattle, but this door guy was even derpier than usual for a 'super hey I am security' or something. And I doubt he was even a REAL LUMBERJACK.

    (3)

  • Laura P.

    I freakin love it here!! It's hard to miss this place from the outside because of it's wicked crazy colors - and hello, the name is The Unicorn! How fun does that sound? Makes you feel like a child again:) It's a total hipster bar, and I don't consider myself one really, but the atmosphere is so much fun & great service if you can score a seat right at the bar. Drinks are poured with a generous hand & the music is a great mix of stuff everyone will like. From oldies but goodies, alternative to hip hop. I will definitely frequent this place from now on, and am curious to how their weekend brunch is. to be continued...

    (4)

  • Samantha G.

    I've past by this place so many times and finally planned a girls night here. From first glance I got a kick out of the decor: Bright colors, deer heads, you name it. That only lasted so long because it was a little confusing when it came to ordering food. We waited for a server for awhile until we realized we had to place our order at the bar. Drinks are served quickly but our order came by pretty slow. They even forgot my friend's order so by the time her food came out, we were almost done eating. Speaking of food, I split the bacon popcorn, truffled corndog and mac n cheese with one of the girls. Out of the three, I could have done without the bacon popcorn. The popcorn was stale and couldn't taste much of the bacon due to the overwhelming taste of caramel. It also stuck to my teeth which was pretty annoying. The mac n cheese was very underwhelming. I also would recommend skipping that since you can find better mac n cheese at most happy hours around Seattle. The truffled corndog was pretty good, although it's pretty much just truffle oil in the ketchup. I tried some fried pickles and those were surprisingly amazing. I wouldn't mind coming back here for drinks and people watching. If I was hungry, this wouldn't be my first choice for food.

    (3)

  • David E.

    I am writing an update to let everyone know that this place is still a great place to go, especially for happy hour. The $1.50 corn dogs are about the best corndog you can get, and the chicken nuggets are great. Ihave always had great service (Once I learned you order at the bar). I read some reviews that are porrly written and based soley on the persons dislike of taxedermy. If that is something that bothers you that much and you would base your review on that one thing, you should not go. It is pretty visible from the time you walk through the door. So, instead of bashing a great bar, go somewhere else.

    (4)

  • Kyle K.

    If I had all the monies I'd spend most of them here. FUCKING CREAM CHEESE CARMELIZED ONION SRIRACHA CORN DOGS IN FUCKING CAKE BATTER OH SWEET GOD JUST MAKE MY MOUTH GO BANANAS. Also the narwhal balls/unicorn balls are absurdly good. The drinks are drinks: strong, pretty average hill prices and altogether good. It's generally packed in here at night but if you're down to jostle for space you can't go wrong with the Unicorn.

    (4)

  • Matthew M.

    Weekend evenings appear a little too crazy for me but happy hour on Monday was quite low key and lovely. And the veggie corn dog OH MY GOD YUM.

    (4)

  • Michael L.

    Uniquely themed, good food and drinks. Unicorn is one of my must stop places on capital hill now and I frequent it quite often. The theme of the place is like a circus/carnival and their food goes along with it, they have elephant ears and other fried goodies. The drinks are good and the bartenders seem like they know what they are doing. The only down side about this place is that it gets packed on weekends, expect waiting awhile before you find a seat and they have a $10 minimum on credit cards.

    (4)

  • Larry C.

    Great brunch on a Saturday morning. We arrived shortly after opening time on a Saturday morning, and the place was empty... No other diners at all. When we left, only one other table was occupied. I had a "breakfast poutine" -- a local take on a popular dish from Montreal, consisting of sausage gravy and cheese over thick-cut French fries. I'm from Montreal myself, and I thought it was delicious. Service was friendly and fast, and prices were reasonable. I don't understand why the place wasn't busier.

    (5)

  • Micah A.

    Not long ago I would have rated this 3 stars. It's not exactly my type of place. It's filled to the brim with Tattooed hipsters and it's one of those places that is only enjoyable if you can find a place to sit. This place sucks if you're stuck standing. After standing for about 15 minutes deciding whether or not we wanted to go elsewhere, a table opened up right by the Jukebox. My buddy and I sat down to check out the girls and discuss complicated economic theories, like we do, and decided we'd hang out for a bit. We finished one beer, then got about 3/4ths of the way through another. We started discussing where we would go next. Then this girl walked over and started flashing us a 50. She said "This is yours if you guys are willing to leave this table so my friends and I can sit down." Gentlemen that we are, we took the 50 and left. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ I still don't know what to make of this place. Sometimes they play club rap music, which I'm a fan of, and the place is bustling and social. Sometimes they play music that makes me want to shove razor blades up my ears for comfort and the drinkers are cold and glaring. Either way, the good times here have now outweighed the bad times, so I'll boost it up a star. I don't think this will ever be my kind of place, but I'll probably keep coming back until I can find a better place to become a regular.

    (4)

  • Inna B.

    Toughie toughie toughie. The craziness of the space is definitely fun and the menu items sound unique. I was definitely curious. The people at my table were fantastic, but the experience was not one of my favorites. Mostly we were a bit bummed about the happy hour limitations that they didn't advertise. Specifically that all-day happy hour sundays & mondays is only for the drinks. The food specials end at 6:30pm! It was after that time when we arrived and we only discovered that limitation when ordering (from the bar), so we chose to slash our order. The bartender said "We lose too much money on the food during hh." Seriously?? It's fried corn dogs and pork balls and things! I just fail to see how those are expensive... Especially if people keep ordering drinks while they're munching on the crazy food. In any case... we would have preferred if it was clearly advertised. Based on that experience, Unicorn is not really my scene and the food options just aren't the things I should be eating anyway (and I didn't enjoy those balls enough for them to be a good "guilty pleasure"). I'm sure that many others love it, however, so I'll let them have that booth/bar seat that I would have occupied if I loved the place.

    (3)

  • Nikki L.

    Great place! Very fast passed. cool environment. Cool arcade games! Met some cool people. Drinks are expensive. Would recommend and come back next time I'm in town :)

    (5)

  • Klaire R.

    My absolute favorite spot on the hill! I actually avoided this place for about 6 months. Don't judge a book by its cover! I have been in love ever since. The interior is carnival kitsch... painted tables/booths, stripes, and animal heads mounted high on the wall. Jukebox-win! Its funky feel is echoed in the crazy menu. Narwhal balls melt in my mouth... big ol' balls of potato cheezy crunchy coated goodness. I've been pleasantly surprised at how good the food is for a hipstery bar. Their burger is the only thing I wasn't crazy about... flimsy is a good word for it. But my friend has ordered it vegetarian, which came with double the veggie patty, making it a pretty good option. There's a seperate menu for weekend Brunch, and SO good! They also have crazy fried snickers, twinkies, and the like, which I've not tried. For my liquid meals, I've usually stuck to beer, but I'm gonna have to try some of their mixed drinks soon. EVERY person(multiple international guests as well) I introduce Unicorn to LOVES it. The food alone kept me coming back for a while. But now there's NARWHAL! love. this. place.

    (5)

  • Paula O.

    This place sucks!!!! Bouncers are a bunch of jackasses!!

    (1)

  • Nyssa D.

    Unicorn is my bar of choice! I love yummy fruity girly drinks, and I've loved everything I've had here. Plus, any bar that serves Jello shots is A-OK by me. :) The decor is whimsical and weird, the bartenders are all really cool, and I've never been disappointed in the offerings. My biggest complaint is the speaker system - dear god, the speakers here are horrible. We should start a Yelp fund to get these people some new speakers, because they're just unspeakably bad. I tend to avoid this place during busy hours just because more people means louder music, and that almost always means a migraine for me. :( This place can get crowded on the weekends, but I've never seen it absolutely packed; I've always been able to snag a table or a spot at the bar, even on a Friday or Saturday night. It's just the speakers that keep me away on the weekends (during the week, or - heaven forbid - while it's daylight out, Unicorn is quiet and chill). Overall, I love the drinks, the food is delicious (although a little greasy), and the bartenders are good. I'll be back many more times!

    (4)

  • Sydney K.

    What a trip this place is. We ended up here on the 4th of July because apparently Seattle shuts down on this day (who knew). We were just happy to find a place that was serving food and booze. We had tater tots, mini corn dogs, chicken fingers, and mac and cheese, all of which was well fried and exactly what you'd expect from bar food. The service was much friendlier than I would have expected, and while the decor reminded me of something out of a circus clown's nightmare, I'd go back here if I were up for a loud evening with lots of friends. For a few people, though, it can be a bit much. Great food and drink prices, though!

    (3)

  • Tiffany N.

    I don't want to sound egotistical, but I think I have a secret admirer in Seattle. I mean why else would a place like Unicorn exist? Let's look at the evidence: 1. It's called Unicorn for crying out loud! This is probably my favorite mythical animal next to a Pegasaurus (the animal so mythical only my friends and I know about it.) B. They make corndogs! And not just many corndogs of one variety, but also different varieties of corndogs! I personally ate the one with Andouille sausage and absolutely loved it. Tres. It is decorated like a carnival or circus place. Um, who loves pink and stripes? This girl. 4. The menu has funny names items on it like "unicorn balls" which is fried balls of pork. Not only is it cleverly named, it's made with one of my favorite foods, and it's delicious. E. They make plenty of drinks with cava. One even had cava, OJ, and St. Germaine - kind of like a grown-up mimosa. Once again, delicious! Lastly, the have free Wi-Fi. So, you see, how can I not believe someone out there in Seattle created this place just for me? What? I don't live in Seattle and all girls are magnetically drawn to stuff like unicorns, sparkling drinks, and eccentric interiors? Pshhhhh...whatever. Tiffany C + Unicorn 4eva!

    (5)

  • Carly B.

    After three mojitos at dinner and two beers, I was feeling pretty sloshy on my one night in Seattle when my friend said "let's go to Unicorn. It's a hipster bar." I'm not one to turn down a bar named after my favorite mythical creature so we headed in and sat at the bar. The interior is dark, pretty large, and over the top with zebra print, unicorn photos and exotic animal heads. They have an extensive list of cocktails, but sadly no mojitos. The bartender offered to make me a caipirinha which she described as a "mojito with no mint". While I know they're similar, caipirinhas are made with cachaca versus rum and I tend to steer clear of them (while I 've had some great ones, I've also had a few that tasted like bandaids....seriously no other way to describe it). This one was good though, and I think it was likely made with rum and not cachaca and it came it a pint glass so there was lots of drinking happiness. What caught my eye was the extensive list of corndogs - not because I eat them, but because they're of favorite of the boyfriend as well an item on Sputnik's (hipster Denver bar not unlike Unicorn) menu. Would you believe the coincidence that when I texted him a picture of Unicorn's corndog list, he was sitting at Sputnik's bar eating a corndog...and then asked his bartender why they didn't have eight kinds of conrndogs like this place in Seattle. All in all, a cool place that I would check out again on a future visit to the city. Corndogs aside, they had some other tasty-looking menu items and cocktails that I feel I haven't full explored.

    (4)

  • Brigham S.

    Good Bartenders! (easy on the eyes too!) Excellent food. Rare animal heads and carnival like atmosphere. Nothing like it on the hill! FINALLY an awesome Capitol Hill bar that does not play sports on tvs in the corner. This is the kind of place that would be more likely to have giant fighting robots. Fun bar just about every night of the week. It gets packed on Friday & Saturday and also has a busy happy hour/evening crowd other nights. Weekend brunch is amazing there is nothing else like it on Capitol Hill.

    (5)

  • Faith Y.

    Unicorn Jizz, Unicorn Balls and Narwhal Balls. Does it sound like the title of a YouTube video you wouldn't dare click on at work? Nah, it's just some of the odd but delicious menu items Unicorn offers as a part of their shtick. Their decor reminds me less of a carnival and more like a gothic Betsey Johnson. I'm talking pinks, blacks and taxidermied animals, why not? Their signature drink is all kinds of yummy and every other mixed drink I've had here has been spot on. Not too strong, not too frou-frou. And woah, where else can you get friggin' elephant ears and multiple varieties of corn dogs? Makes you think other bar menus are so ho-hum in comparison. Prices do rack up quickly though so don't expect this to be your only watering hole for the night. Demoting a star for the prickly bouncer the other night who decided my REAL ID wasn't good enough and asked to see a back-up. Now, that wouldn't offend me that much but he also had the nerve to hold my ID way over my head out of reach like I was going to jump him to get it back. Geez, I know I'm short but in the words of Stephanie Tanner, HOW RUDE.

    (4)

  • Suzy S.

    I feel like this is the kind of place that you would either love or hate, and for me it was the former. Love the kitschy decor, love the super dark downstairs, love the hipster people-watching, love the unicorn head on the wall. My only issue with the place was that it was a little loud (WHAT?). I wish I could have stayed a lot longer and tried a few more drinks (I mean, really, Unicorn Jizz? How can you NOT order that?!), but my friends were determined to drag me across the hill to Pony. Oh, Seattle, I love you. Moral of the story: Get yourself to Unicorn and grab yourself a PBR already!

    (4)

  • Millicents F.

    Such clever names on the menu and fun decor!

    (4)

  • Kristin W.

    Obnoxiously amazing! I love the theme. Crazy noisy fun :) The food is okay, different and fun. They did forget my order one time I went in, but it wasn't a big deal. I love the calendar they put out...super funny - had to buy one. Overall somewhere you should visit just to say you've been to the unicorn.

    (4)

  • Sam H.

    This is just a fun bar with fun drinks.... Mainly for its name and also.... The bar tenders are fast and give pretty generous portions of jizz and what not. The down stairs is narwhal which is just unicorn with games!!! A great place for a group outing to start the night or end the night :) come and try some magical drinks

    (4)

  • Kellie C.

    Stopped here one night for a drink while bar hopping on Capitol HIll. Both the clientele and the wall decorations are very unique. I had a well drink and a jello shot and people watched. Looked like there might have been dancing (?) downstairs, but didn't check it out.

    (4)

  • Wennie H.

    This was the first planned stop for my birthday but this ended up being our second stop. The place was packed (but that's to be expected especially for 1230am on a saturday er sunday). Anyways the door men wished me a happy birthday and told me to get the birthday drink. We get inside and after a few minutes get the attention of the bartenders who inform us that the birthday drink is actually served in a boot and that we would have to return the boot (I really wanted to keep it tbh). The drinks we ordered were served pretty quickly, and finding a table wasn't too difficult despite it being pretty dark and packed. The drinks were good, and let me just say that the boot was pretty darn tasty. The owner came around to our table and the next thing I know I'm wearing this gigantic headpiece that weighs a ton (and it has a chin strap)! I really like this place and I would gladly come back, the service is good and it's just a fun atmosphere all around. I mean you can't go wrong with a carnival theme right? Only downside was that I didn't really enjoy the elephant ear I ordered, but that's not gonna stop me from ordering it again or trying something else on the menu.

    (4)

  • Kristin C.

    Every single time I go to the bars in Capitol Hill this is on the list for spots to hit up. The ambiance is like Tim Burton meets Beetlejuice all wrapped up inside a carney ride. The house drinks are seriously awesome and I love the crowd that goes in here. Whenever I have out of town friends here we head to the Unicorn for a cool start to the night.

    (4)

  • Lee O.

    Head to Narwhal to get in touch with the schizophrenic, shot ripping, pinball blasting youth that lies deep within all of us. Take your lady friends, they're likely to enjoy the quirky drop shots.

    (4)

  • Ana B.

    When I left Unicorn I felt like I had been assaulted by the circus. I couldn't help but think of the scene from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas when they are trapped wasted in Circus Circus, scared out of there minds. Much like staring into the sun Unicorn left me with a dizzy, disoriented feeling. When I stepped back into real life it took my eyes a few moments to readjust. As much as I eccentric décor and pink, Unicorn just felt over the top. I was hoping they served food. Normally after looking over a menu I have about 3 things I want that I spin around in my mind until the server comes and i blurt out some thing. I carefully studied the menu up and down a few times - nothing, nothing looked good to me. At one point I pushed the menu off the table, admittedly a bit dramatic but I was hungry..I do these things. Keeping with the carnival from hell theme they have corn dogs, pop corn, elephant ears, you get the picture.... I couldn't get out fast enough.

    (1)

  • Lauren B.

    Went here for my friend's bday and fell in love. Delicious iceberg lettuce salad with "magical blue cheese," bacon, and tomatoes that were not merely edible but actually tasty, a find as elusive in bar food as the fabled unicorn itself. My fries were also surprisingly yummy and paired nicely with my whiskey sour. ;) sweet decor and an adorably surly bouncer, babealicious server, and PJ Harvey on the jukebox made this a night a delight.

    (5)

  • Poulina K.

    The Unicorn is like a great one night stand - fun, but you won't be coming back for seconds if you know what's good for ya. You can't miss this place with the Mardi Gras-ish colors on the outside and the explosion of taxidermy all over the inside. Unicorn doesn't lack any uniqueness, yet it felt over the top, like a hipster who's trying so hard not to conform, but at the same time falls victim of a trend. The bar was packed and very loud. Bartenders were friendly and engaging. Drinks were stiff, but specialty cocktails are full of fluff and not actual flavor. It seems everything in this place is a child of a hipster/dive relationship. Don't get me wrong, I am glad we came here, but I won't be going back for seconds anytime soon ;-)

    (3)

  • Alison V.

    I have really mixed feeling about Unicorn. I really want to love it totally. I mean, who doesn't love circus food? However, I've received really mixed service here. I'd totally love it if the service was a bit more quick. It seems like there is always a line at the bar, even when the place is only half full. The elephant ears are tasty and the decor is crazy, but if you're looking for a unique place to take some friends try this place.

    (3)

  • Benjamin A.

    The drinks were great. The decor amazing. But, most importantly, the vegetarian habanero corn dog made my night. It was transcendent.

    (5)

  • R W.

    Let's come right out with it: I'm biased--I've had my Birthday and several post-show outings here. Fun decor, great drinks, fairly affordable, absurd menu (it's a circus/carnival themed bar so expect the food to reflect that when you go) but it's all absurdly good. Try the Narwhal Balls and the Unicorn Jizz (I won't go into details--it's better if you just go and be surprised). The bartenders and bar backs are as accommodating as you are; don't be a dick and they'll be nice to you and pour you strong drinks. Smile, engage them, and be ready when it's your turn at the bar (and make eye contact, kids!) and you won't have any problems. This is standard bar fare. Jukebox is worth every quarter! And yes, it's crowded on the weekends. But it's the Hill. Duh.

    (4)

  • Aileen M.

    Came here with a few friends as we were passing through the area and I have to say I loved it! It has quite the mixed crowd and the Unicorn Jizz is worth it. The decor is kitschy and fun and there was some pretty kick-ass karaoke the night we came here. Locals-consider yourselves lucky for having Unicorn and Narwhal :)

    (5)

  • Donna S.

    ambiance//**** the love child of gaudi's whimsical fun & tim burton's dark and twisty brilliance would be this bar service//* you have to line up at the bar to order drinks and food....which will be delivered to the nondescript light near your table DUMBEST concept EVER...why?! the servers randomly deliver the food and just ask if you ordered the prepaid food of course the JERK in the next table stole my (highly recommended) truffle dog bartender was nice enough to refund me the dog because the kitchen was closed and "IT HAPPENS OFTEN" ....which makes me *think* a. you need a new delivery system b. assuming it's a local since it's a divey bar...seattle-ites are SHADYass drinks//** cocktails and food are creative concoctions like unicorn droppings . americorn . man-a-corn you get the gist ~*~ massively bummed about the stolen dog

    (2)

  • Emily T.

    Feed me an elephant ear topped with chocolate and whipped cream and I'll be seeing stars...and stripes...and bright colors...and dead animal heads. The decor is trippy and all sorts of wonderful. I half expected to see a sequined performer swinging from a trapeze in the corner and a bearded woman and lion tamer tending bar, but no dice there. Despite the lack of costumes, the service at Unicorn has always been quite great. On my first visit, my friends and I were unsure if there was table service or if we had to order at the bar. I'm still not completely sure, but after sitting at a table for quite some time, I think it's safe to assume you'll get faster service if you just wander up to the bar. I like the layout, since it seems conducive to both small *and* big groups (that is, if you get there before the crowds). Large booths and easy to move tables are kind of hard to come by on the Pike/Pine corridor, so way to be, Unicorn. If Unicorn can avoid the attitude that many of the "hip" bars on the hill have acquired, I can see myself coming back here time and time again.

    (4)

  • Sharon C.

    This is a fun bar to hang with friends at. I have yet to try the corn dogs here but I've had the elephant ears and took a bite of their fried Twinkie which was pretty good. The drinks are strong and i think you pay for what you get. I love the environment of this place- very color contrasted with a whole lot of animal head decors. It can get pretty loud during the later hours esp downstairs. I wouldn't mind coming back though!

    (4)

  • Ruggy J.

    My first trip to Seattle was just about everything I imagined it would be... and Unicorn is one of the bars that helped shape that image. I have a theory that bad weather cities have the coolest cultures since they're devoid of sunny skies, they need to figure out how to enjoy themselves when dreary conditions and 3:30pm sunsets are a way of life. Think about it - San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, just to name a few - what do they all have in common? They're all amazing cities with shit-tastic weather over the winter months. Instead of the picturesque climates that you're likely to encounter on the sands of Miami or Southern California, they have to lean on fun bars/restaurants, cool arts scenes, unique music venues, and more to pass the time. I'll go ahead and lump ol' Seattle into that mix, as bad weather is almost the first attribute you think of when the city comes to mind. Unicorn is a relatively new hipster bar on the edge of Cap Hill. Not sure when or why taxidermy entered the hipster mainstream, but it seems like dead animals adorning the walls of spots brimming with American Apparel clad denizens is now a social norm. I never minded the trend, so I dig the look inside this place. Food on a stick has always been a fascination of mine, and they serve it up right. Corn dogs and other delicacies are items not unfamiliar to the kitchen staff at this quirky bar. Throw in some nifty drinks and a cool crowd of people, and you've got yourself a cool room to kick around conversations with some of your BFFs. Not sure when I'll be back in Seattle, but if I were a local, I think Unicorn would become a regular destination.

    (4)

  • Don B.

    What do stripes, meat on a stick, taxidermied animal trophy heads and zebra print have in common? Hipsters! Usually a place like this oozes awful, but I actually kinda liked it. The colorsplosion and clashing patterns aside, the folks working here were friendly and the alcohol selection complete. Plus, they have ghetto-gourmet corn dogs. What's not to like?

    (4)

  • Autumn S.

    I'd have to say this is the most unique bar I've been to. It felt like going into a circus almost with the wall art. The drinks were average and the food looked like it was not very on the healthy end of things but that did not matter to me. I had a great time and the lower level was nice and cool in the summer heat. I would totally go back to this place to hang out. The decor alone just makes me terribly happy.

    (5)

  • Bodie S.

    Looking for a hipster-esque bar with young, pretty people drinking and having a good time? I think that Unicorn on Capitol Hill has all of this and more. We went on a Friday night and it was ridiculously busy. Because of this, getting drinks was a nightmare, but was worth it once the drinks made it into our mouths. It was quite cramped and claustrophobic, so if you aren't into that, I wouldn't recommend coming here. The décor was neat and despite the enormous amount of people here, it was rather intimate in a small way. They are really intense about making people leave once they call last call, which was slightly annoying when you're simply trying to finish a drink with a half hour left in operational hours. But I guess you're really close to a Seattle dog stand, so go grab one of those.

    (4)

  • Clarissa O.

    Attack from Mars pinball within walking distance from my home deserves a few stars. I don't want to have to walk up stairs to order food, wait for it, and then bring it down stairs to eat it. Why is this happening. Please change this procedure or install a conveyor hot dog belt.

    (3)

  • Catherine Z.

    Everyone who says this is a tough one to rate is correct. If I could give 5 stars for atmosphere, I would. It's a nice size, the decor is awesome, and the jukebox makes the musical selections eclectic and diverse. Lots of young, pretty folks abound. Overall, an excellent bar for just hanging out with friends. If I could give 1 star for their "cocktail" menu, I totally would. Unless you love "cocktails" that are primarily comprised of simple syrup, 7-up, and grenadine, avoid their signature drinks AT ALL COST! My friend and I ordered different unicorn-themed drinks that cost $9; Mine tasted like grapefruit juice with a little squirt of 7-up, and hers tasted like a nasty liquefied box of sour-patch kids. These pricey drinks gave us no buzz whatsoever; we are both rather small and not heavy drinkers, so IMHO, if I'm paying $9 for a cocktail, I expect to feel it. Nada! So, my advice: Don't avoid the place, because it is genuinely fun, but definitely stick with traditional mixed drinks or wine and beer. Don't waste your money on their gimmicky "cocktails", and you will have an awesome night!

    (3)

  • Corey R.

    Fun quirkly Seattle bar where Macklemore's Thrift Shop was filmed.

    (3)

  • Ninja S.

    First, I would say that I'm a fan of dead animal heads. I like them. However, somehow I get the feeling that they are present here in some kind of obscure ironic way that is beyond me. Yes. Cap Hill is pretty gay. We understand. The drink/snack menu involving various jizz and balls themes and whatever is hilarious, I guess. If only they weren't horrible diabetes-colatas. This isn't really a gay bar though. It's a den of fancy hipsters. Don't confuse the fancy hipsters with the lumberjack unwashed hipster masses down the street. These are the ones that lie about thrifting their underground designer pants and rodeo champ belt buckles. Naturally the tenders are complete assholes for no apparent reason as per hipsterbar standard. Don't trouble them for one of the cocktail list's saccharine slurries. Opt for booze in a glass as even these boytoys and screeching harpies won't be able to screw that up. Drinking out of an old gross shoe is nasty. Wear the phallic helmet if you must.

    (2)

  • Arry Y.

    It's ok. I was actually a BIG fan of the Satellite bar. The drinks were cheap and strong. The bartender full of character and personality. I liked their cheap 2 for 1 burgers, the fries... Today... you walk in and it's full of hipsters... looks like the circus and a lunatic Frenchman made diarhea all over the place with the psycho decor. Really? And on top of that, do you really have to treat people with your nose in the air (door guy was an ass - great first impression). Not. Okay - it's not all terrible - I appreciate the trying really hard to be unique and cool thing (sort of). I like the idea of corndogs gone "gourmet". Maybe. I really want to be a fan, but I'm not. It's not that I'm opposed to going there, but if I'm the one choosing where we're hanging out - it ain't at Unicorn. 3 stars for good cocktails - that's what saved you from a 2 star rating from me.

    (3)

  • Caldwell D.

    This place is amazing. I've never seen such interesting decor. It's like circus meets safari meets Dr Seuss. 2 floors of madness. And they pour a stiff drink.

    (5)

  • Jenn O.

    Pink, loud, good. $3 tall cans of PBR and spicy unicorn balls make this a good last stop on your night out.

    (4)

  • Alicia B.

    This is the coolest bar I've ever seen. You have to check it out!

    (5)

  • Linda J.

    I'd give this place 3.5 stars. It's a bit too loud (the music is not great) and it's difficult to find a place to sit. I didn't get to check out the menu because I'd already eaten, but it sounds delicious! I definitely love the decor and the concept. I'll check it out again and update my review :) I ordered the My Little Pony and it was WAY too sweet, even for me (still drank it though since wasting alcohol is a sin!). Just a heads up. I didn't look at all of the ingredients before I ordered it, so it might just be my bad.

    (3)

  • Shy A.

    And we start our night at Unicorn. I was seriously expecting to be smashed in the face with bright colors and for my head to spin out of control. I guess I expected too much. I love the tid-bits on the walls-the animal heads, the bright colors, the music was bumping and people were having a good time. It was quick and easy to grab a drink-and this was on a Friday at 11pm-and we were lucky enought to score a table. The drinks were cheap a bit on the light side but not terrible, the people were hip and trendy and overall pretty friendly. this was a good first stop to a long night...I'll be back to check it out when it's not a weekend and maybe check out some grub.

    (3)

  • Alisa B.

    Ok so its not amazing. The happy hour goes from 4-6:30, the drink and food menu during said happy hour is VERY limited (a few beers and deep fried items). The food is Ok uniquely named mind you but just ok. The décor will make you feel schizophrenic to the 10th degree and even give you a little headache after a while (too many stripes people, there is such a thing!) but some of the vintage parafenalia is pretty awesome. The plinko board turned coffee table in the back corner with the vintage couch was a lot of fun. Really only major MAJOR downfall here was the bathroom. Dear god this bar has obviously put some serious money and time into this place so people... FIX THE LOCK ON THE LADIES ROOM STALL DOORS!!!!! Please please please for me!

    (3)

  • Oliver S.

    This review is for the Brunch experience at Unicorn rather than the Bar experience the spot is more known for. There's no way to differentially rate the two, but I would give Unicorn as a bar (4-stars) while their brunch (1-star). My friends and I had brunch here on a Sunday and the following conversation sums up our experience: Friend 1: It's been an hour... Friend 2: For breakfast... Friend 3: And we're the only ones here. Friend 1: Where is our food. When the food finally did arrive (yes it eventually came), the food looked like it came out of a lunchroom cafeteria kitchen... And it wasn't cheap either. There's no plans to come back here again (for brunch).

    (3)

  • Stephanie H.

    Went here for dinner for my bachelorette party. I had never been, but my friends swear their corn dogs are just amazing. 1 - the place looks like a taxidermy circus... so that's cool? 2 - yes, the corn dogs were DELISH, but I wish they had some more menu options... maybe I just missed them? 3 - Wow, really? It takes 5 minutes to get a fork? 4 - Bathrooms are kind of nasty, and don't have seat covers which is just not ok 5 - the doorman said congratulations... twice :) So really, 3 stars for the yummy corndogs and for the doorman. I think I'm probably giving it more than it's worth, but I had a good time with my girls, so can't complain too much :)

    (3)

  • Guy S.

    This bar is definitely a staple in Capitol Hill. Friday and Saturday nights are popular nights, crowded just like every other bar on the hill. The decor in the bar is very interesting. Kind of like a carnival. The crowd is mixed, you've got your grungy hipster scene, your bro's, your occasional gays ad everything in between. Drinks here are made well and priced just like every other bar in Seattle. They have an interesting menu that I have yet to try, but some of the stuff like "Unicorn Balls" and "Deep Fried Exploding Twinkie" sound tasty.

    (3)

  • Christopher T.

    I don't really go bar hopping. Actually, I don't do a lot of bar-stopping-and-sitting, either. But my friend was visiting from out of town, and I used his visit as an excuse to check out some places. Among them was Unicorn. I had seen this place when walking by, and it looks ridiculous. It also has a reputation as THE hipster bar on Capitol Hill. Whatever, I'm pretty okay with that. It turns out that it was all true. It is as ridiculous looking inside as it is outside. Dim lighting, bright colors, silly things mounted to the walls, stripes everywhere. And it was jam-packed with hipsters on a Friday night. Moustaches and American Apparel were in full effect. And it was great. Everyone there was in good spirits, all of the tables were full, and the conversation was roaring. I ordered a gin & tonic, which was pretty good. My buddy had... some beer, I dunno. He felt obligated to drink a PBR in that setting, but he fought it and got something else, which he enjoyed (helpful review, eh?). Somehow we got a booth table, and before long a friendly lady offered to trade us a round of drinks for our table. We declined the drink and offered the table. Before long she and her friends were in the booth with us yelling our conversation to be heard and having a ball. Everyone was feeling pretty loose, which fostered a lot of immediate camaraderie. My first impressions of Unicorn is that it's a very energetic place where people go to hang out and have fun. It might not be the scene or style that everyone enjoys, but if you're looking for an exciting place to hang out and have a drink, Unicorn might be what you're looking for.

    (4)

  • Maisy D.

    always a good time. $4 jello shots that taste almost like ice cream, but decent liquor amount. Food is carnival themed, but not greasy. Corn Dogs! Plus many vegetarian options, even a veggie corn dog. Bartender very friendly and fast to take my order. Food came out to our big group of over 15 fast too.

    (5)

  • Lisa N.

    Somehow I end up at the Unicorn more than I would like to. On off-nights, it is almost an okay experience, but for some reason there are almost never any off-nights and there is consistently a crowd of younger and younger looking people spilling out into the street. Considering the addition of the Narwhal downstairs it is still shocking to me how packed this place can get. That being said, I do love the interior because it's something out of my wildest dreams with the taxidermy and the colour explosions. I haven't spent much time in Unicorn proper since its sister (daughter?) spot opened, but have many fond memories of losing my posessions, unicorn jizz, narwhal balls, obnoxious photographs, and hazy nights. Like the animal... it's a love/hate.

    (3)

  • Kristin B.

    What a dark and interesting place. I'm not complaining, in fact, I think the place rules! I have yet to try their food but the drinks will knock you on your ass and the rest of the place is pretty interesting to look at. If you want cheap food and strong drinks then I highly recommend to you visit Unicorn!

    (4)

  • Justin M.

    How have I not reviewed this place yet? Though my outings to the Unicorn are very sporadic, it's consistently one of my favorite bars in the heart of Capital Hill. What can make (or break) a bar... has to be the bartenders. While decor and a fun atmosphere are important, I can't say how useful decor can be to a place with garbage bartenders. The bartenders here are very good. Each time I've come I can honestly say that I've never walked away unsatisfied with my beverages. I once got a lemondrop martini but they used cucumber vodka and wow was is super refreshing and the perfect bit of tang. The nosh is a bit more of a hit or miss fare, some good... so good only when you're drunk. Overall I hate to penalize it too much for the food. The decor is fun and colorful, lots of seating and some good sized booths to accommodate large parties or like a really fat guy. If you come on your birthday you can wear this helmet thingy with a Unicorn horn on it, sure can make a birthday that much more awesome pretending to be a mythical creature. Great spot for a pub crawl... friendly bar staff and a great vibe make this a hot weekend spot.

    (4)

  • Charisma Y.

    First thing that comes to mind when I think about the Unicorn is... Unicorn Jizz. The drink doesn't sound appealing to most, but it's actually pretty good. It's sweet, fruity.. and girly, I suppose. Another thing that comes to mind is.. deep fried twinkies. I actually haven't tried them, but it's on my to-do list... as well as the narwhal balls. Seriously, who comes up with these names? I'd like to meet you. The decor, the drinks, the food- everything seems to fit together so well.

    (4)

  • Liz M.

    Living on the Hill it's impossible to NOT know about Unicorn. The crazy teal & black striped exterior pops out from two streets away, beckoning you in like a mad hatter to a tea party. Given how bright the outside is, I was kinda surprised how dark it was inside, and the dark lighting plus the loud music is never a positive combination for me. Otherwise, I liked the decor, which kind of looks like a safari hunter threw up in a carnival. The large booths in the back were ideal for a group party, but as the place filled up, there was a definite shortage of chairs available. Food items ordered were Unicorn Balls, Narwhal Balls, and chicken nuggets. Don't judge - a girl cannot dine on balls alone! I didn't expect to like the first, as they have jalapenos but they were surprisingly quite tasty. The chicken nuggets were among the most awesome bar food I've ever tasted, even if the spicy honey mustard made me choke when I inhaled too much of it. The Narwhal ball wasn't my thing, but that might have been because it was cold by the time I got around to eating it. Unicorn gets an A- on the food, and it would've been nice if they had brought some extra plates as well. The Unicorn in "Pear"adise was beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. I was glad I paced myself as the Birthday Boot drink came next and YUM! The unicorn birthday helmet (mis-represented to me as a 'hat' which is like saying the sun's surface is 'warm') is a kick in the pants and as a birthday venue, Unicorn is pretty sweet. It seems a little pricey for regular visitation, but I wouldn't turn down an invite to hang out here.

    (4)

  • Gabrielle F.

    I used to think I was Miss Iron Liver, but I have to agree that the Unicorn Jizz is deceptively strong. Do not guzzle it in seconds. Approach with caution. Also, avoid the Bazooka Joe. I saw fruit loop vodka and got excited, but the grape vodka came through way too strong and it tasted like bad cough syrup. Next time I want to try the food upstairs.

    (4)

  • Zach V.

    Dude, this bar can frigging eat me. If this bar continues to exist I will lose all faith in Seattle's trendsetters and just stay home eating nachos on the couch. Unicorn combines the worst aspects of every bar I have ever been to. It is a loud, crowded nightmare that appears to have been transported directly from the douchiest of douchey Manhattan neighborhoods, then filled immediately with all of the people in the world who I would least like to share a bar with. Let me be clear that I'm not talking about hipsters. I love hipsters. But this is not a hipster bar. OH NO, MY FRIENDS. Do not be misled. Would a hipster bar be playing Soulja Boy? Or Crazytown? Would a hipster bar be full of screaming morons? (Well, maybe.) But not such preening, over-hair-gelled screaming morons. It's a hipster bar in the sense that they have PBR tall boys, and otherwise that's it. In New York I'd say "bridge and tunnel hellhole." Hell, that works here too. Spend forty minutes in line. Shove your way to the front. Haha, the drink is called "Unicorn Jizz"! I think my mom warned me about that. OMG, what a fun bar! Somebody just puked on me! Damn, man, let this sort of terrible faux-scenester bullshit stay in New York. The only good thing about it is it's reducing the overall dickbag quotient of all the other nearby bars, because it is what my grandfather would call a "dickbag magnet."

    (1)

  • Laura M.

    This place is popping! Apparently is one of the most popular spots for "trendy Seattle youth" I had fun here but I was way to crowded and the amount of alcohol in my drink was not worth $8.

    (4)

  • Ash s.

    I'm new to the area, and i just moved from downtown LA. There are lots of pretentious hipsters there, so I was reluctant to check out Capital Hill hearing that it was a similar scene. So far, it's true, EXCEPT.. I LOVE this place! My favorite place in Seattle hands down. I had the pleasure meeting the owner and his beautiful lady during my first visit. Awesome people.. Lots of fun.. Cheap drinks. What else could you ask for? Maybe the animal heads keep the annoying treehugging holier than thou hipsters away? Just sayin!

    (5)

  • Nina N.

    so fun, it really is a fun version of upstairs. ( the unicorn) 1. pinball machines galore 2. strong drinks 3. open seating 4. circus art everywhere 5. great place to have a get together and have fun playing games :)

    (5)

  • Clif M.

    My friend recommended Unicorn for some pinball, so I went on a slow Sunday night. It's my first time going in there, and I didn't really know what to expect. The decor was mindblowing, creative, awesome, and the place was pretty big. I found my way to the pinball area, which housed about eight pinball machines, all which seemed to be in great working order. Other arcade games scattered about. Decided to grab a beer and play some ball, had a good experience with the bartender, he provides awesome customer service to first-timers, and I picked an awesome beer. Played pinball and nursed the brew for the rest of the night, also walked around to check out the amazing decor and basked in the ambiance this place carried. The pinball was 75 cents a game, which is a bit of a pocket breaker for me, but the machines are in such good working order, you're paying for excellent quality. It also seems a little dark, not the best to play, you might want to bring a flashlight with you just so you can find your drink. Still, pretty awesome on a slow night.

    (5)

  • Alexa B.

    If I had to picture what Betsey Johnson's house looks like, this would be it. Brightly colored walls with stripes and animal printed booths give the place a fun vibe. There aren't any waiters or waitresses so be prepared to wait at the bar, but the staff is cool so i didn't mind. Also, i have friends who just do'nt like to go to clubs to dance. This place is the perfect place to go with them because the music makes you want to adnce (Biggie, Bon Jovi, some old-school Eminem) but the vibe is chill enough that everyone is comfortable. Not sure about how the food tastes but it smells delicious. Next time, im going to try the Unicorn balls (fried pork stuffed with jalepeno and cheese) and maybe the Beef bourguignon pie.

    (4)

  • Vicky L.

    Been here twice. My first visit here was bar hopping with friends. The decor and the name of the place is catchy and unique. I heard about the drink "Unicorn Jizz" so of course, that was the drink I ordered since it would be fun to tell folks that I had unicorn jizz. The drink is what I considered a "girl drink". It is fruity-er more so than alcohol-er and taste like an orange creamsicle. I had two. Enjoyed the first one and stupidly, chugged the second one down. Nevertheless, delicious and being petite like me, one would do you good. Two is well-done. Besides the unique drinks on their menu, there are also the most unhealthiest-delicious sounding food there like the fried Snicker bars. I passed on that since just thinking about it makes my body hates me but my friend that ordered it says it's sweet. My second visit was to fulfill my "soused" badge on the Yelp app. By the time I got here, I had about 2 drinks, buzzed, and a full bladder, so stopping by here was really to use the bathroom.The bathroom is great. Clean, pink, and there are toilet seat covers. Very much appreciated for a clean bathroom in a bar. A third visit will be made!

    (4)

  • Nick R.

    Bacon. Popcorn. Let me say it one more time: BACON....POPCORN. I stopped in here while bar hopping in Seattle. I love bars with obnoxious decor as much as I love dives, so this bar was right up my alley. The menu has some fairly creative signature drinks, nothing I'd drink normally, but the names alone won me over (Unicorn Jizz). I wasn't expecting to purchase food here, but when I saw bacon popcorn on the menu, I had to see what it was about. It took awhile for them to bring it out, but it was definitely worth waiting for. It wasn't pre-made bacon bits, it was a generous helping of freshly cooked bacon sprinkled on top of buttery popcorn. 4 out of 5 cardiologists disapprove of his unholy creation, but it was magic in my mouth. I dig the decor, drinks are decent, food is great, bartenders were friendly. Solid bar with lots of personality.

    (4)

  • Crawford B.

    The decor is a juggalo got real high and someone ask them how to decorate a bar. Very friendly staff and interesting menu. Definitely worth a stop on a bar hop trip in capital hill. Jello shots are amazing.

    (3)

  • Andrew S.

    Beer was cold and the barmaid was cute but the food was bland had no flavor.

    (3)

  • KRGN W.

    Hot jams, whoever happens to be running the iPod at any given time has good taste in jams, so there is that. Delicious beers on tap, also if you're wanting to go the cheap, they have PBR cans and Rolling Rock on special during happy hour. Happy hour menu is what's up. Veggie corn-dog was the business, as with the narwhal balls [deep fried balls of seasoned cheesey mashed potatoes, basically], even the poutine, which was more akin to cheese fries than poutine. Ranch fries covered in cheddar cheese and Frank's Red Hot aoli. Yeah, i just got a food boner too. You can get your whole burger deep-fried too, if your American heart so desires. Haven't gotten down on any of the cocktails or anything other than happy hour eats + drinks. But, it's a solid bang for your buck. Lots of attractive alts and hot jams.

    (4)

  • Sara J.

    Unicorn is quirky, hipster, casual, and colorful. A great place to grab a drink with friends any day of the week - there's always great music, interesting people, and a fun assortment of drinks to try. The wacky interior design and roomy atmosphere is what really keeps me coming back though.

    (4)

  • Mike W.

    Loved the look.. the people were all pretty cool. The music was a pretty strange mix tho.. But expected because of the juke box. Went 2 nights in a row just for the Cotton Candy drop shot. So good!

    (4)

  • Ryan B.

    I am from baltimore Maryland, and I was told by friends that this was a must visit place to go while in Seattle. When we got their we sat down at the bar and looked over the menu. It was very impressive with all the varieties of cocktails and fun food items. I was extremely disappointed because we sat at the bar for over 15 minutes and the bartender never came over to us. She made eye contact with us several times but never felt the need to take our order. So after 20 minutes we got up and left. It was a shame. The menu looked great.

    (1)

  • Mandy C.

    An awesome place to come to if you're looking for something different in the area, or if you want a hipsters paradise. :P Just look for the oddly out of place striped building. Sometimes the bouncer is dressed up in a bunny suit...... -Drinks are at a good price. -Decor will keep you entertained if you're not into the conversation. -They deep fry things that are already delicious (aka: snickers bars & twinkies) -The bartenders are fun to look at -Food is always scrumpdiliumptious I suggest drinking 'Unicorn Jizz.' They usually make it with ample amounts of alcohol, and the name gives you this awesome false impression that it'll make you Glitter & Glow once it goes down. Which.... it kinda does.... Glow red at least. baha!

    (4)

  • Leanna G.

    I love the unique decor. I'm told that the owner collected trinkets and trim and wallpaper for years in anticipation of opening this bar, and hand-painted and oversaw every detail of the interior, and this love shows. The cocktail menu is kind of lackluster, though, and while I enjoyed ordering "unicorn jizz", it was saccharine and girly.

    (3)

  • Angela S.

    Went with a bunch of friends mid-week to celebrate the end of the quarter (woo hoo!). It wasn't too crowded (at 10pm on a Wednesday), and we found a bunch of tables together, which was great. I hear it gets CRAZY on the weekends, though, so that's less fun. I had a cider, because I'm boring and didn't need a bunch of sugary liquor (we'd already been drinking champagne, so that hangover really didn't need any extra help), and a bunch of snacks. We enjoyed the yeasty popcorn, but a lot of us ended up inhaling the yeast (and pepper/chili powder?), because, you know, we can't breathe right when we're drunk. It was tasty though--I would get it again, but a little earlier in the evening, perhaps. The unicorn corn dog (veggie dog) was AWESOME. We also got a spicy cheddar one that I was much less impressed with. But the unicorn dog: yes please. Finally, I had an elephant ear, which was a dream of sugary fried goodness. Yummm. Also, duh, the decor was cool. It's a cool place. It's probably bad for me that this place exists, actually, because the last thing my waist line needs is a bunch of corn dogs and elephant ears, but whatever. I will almost definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Mehgan C.

    The outside of the bar was quite eye catching. Made me very curious to venture in. Also all the tattooed kids hanging out. ( I am heavily inked myself) So into the bar I go. Its AWESOME! Nicely spread out, burlesquey wallpaper. The heads on the wall made me think of Dr. Suess. I don't know why but it did. They had one bar on tap... i cannot remember the name of it to save my life! But it was sooooo good. Irish death something? It was a porter. Just really tasty. The menu was small and cute. Fried snickers, CORN DOGS!! And the music on the jukebox was awesome! Not to mention that its in Seattle where everyones just super nice, and the girl behind the bar was a sweetheart! I would so become a barfly here if I lived back in Seattle again.

    (5)

  • Rheanna F.

    Oh fuck yea!! I've wanted to go to this place ever since my lovely friend Tracy showed me a picture of their rad ass sign. This New Year's while at a metal show at the nearby Neumos I made it a point to get here. My smelly boyfriend and his tough as nails metal friend seemed hesitant to go, but after a few drinks a quick jaunt to the Unicorn in the middle of the show seemed like a good idea. When we stepped in i was instantly enchanted by the beautiful decor- stripes and TAXIDERMY and so many colours!! This is the first place i have ever seen an actual taxidermied zebra! The boys didn't seem to notice though, because they were too busy taking in that the place was full of hot chicks in cute outfits!! After a metal show full of big hairy dudes it was like they went to heaven! (If heaven looked like a circus tent anyway) I explained 'well, if you want to go someplace to see girls, it's a good bet that a place with a cute name and rad decor will be full of them..' This knowledge probably changed their lives. I had a drink called Unicorn Jizz, which was much more delicious that any jizz i may or may not have previously tasted. (i don't kiss and tell) I also had JELLO SHOTS!! WHAT THE HELL!! Everywhere should serve these. The music was rad because i love 80s 80s 80s and drinks were cheap. Everyone was friendly, and i wish i were there right now instead of sitting in front of my stupid computer that can't give me a Jello shot.

    (5)

  • Brynne H.

    Fun! I LOVE the gaudy, over-the-(big)-top theme of this place, and believe me, they went all out with it. Crazy chandeliers dripping with baubles and/or gothic crazinesss. The thick stripes on the walls. The Victorian furniture in the bright colors and funky metallics. The random Ms. Pacman game. Yeah, I dig it. It's a great place to have a birthday as they clearly go out of their way to make sure it is special for the celebrating party. A horned (horny?) hat, boot to drink out of...oh, yeah, it's that kind of place. And again, I dig it. The pours were fine, and their penchant for going all out on their theme continues with the names on the food/drink menus. It's really fun, and I've heard the food is good although I've yet to try the Unicorn Balls myself. I've been here a few times now, and it's totally fun and I would highly recommend it for your next gathering that you know may get a little rowdy and raucous.

    (4)

  • Jake H.

    Super hipster and trendy, but the crowd is pretty chill. Tough to find a place to sit, but it's got a good vibe and the bartenders are attentive to the crowd. The music varies from metal to ABBA. The best part is the taxidermy. They have animals all over the walls, which is pretty damn cool for a bar. It's a tight squeeze on the weekends but definitely a bar to hit up while hopping in cap hill. Oh, and they also have deep-fried Snickers...it's a trip.

    (4)

  • Liana R.

    I think I had a drink called "unicorn jizz". 'Nuf said.

    (3)

  • krisztina g.

    Oh Unicorn.. what a ridiculous place. The decor of this place almost seems sheek to me, however the animal heads throws in another dynamic. It also has this funhouse thing going on, to me. If you are down for drinking in a bar that does get pretty busy, and loud.. i would say this place is pretty fun. However if you want something more chill i would say go somewhere else. ps. the fried twinkie is delish!

    (3)

  • Enrique B.

    I found this place strolling through capitol hill getting my seattleite hipster on when the first thing that caught my eye was the sign for two dollar pabst blue ribbons during happy hour, so I came in. The happy hour menu was delicious, the cheeseburger is like a dick's burger minus the pickles. Washed two of them down with several tallboys! What I enjoyed the most were the mounted animals, and the bison with the cigarette is just classic. Even though it is a hot Monday afternoon I am surprised to see this dive so dead. Great happy hour spot if you live in town. Love the free WiFi too, I'm writing this review as I experience it!

    (5)

  • David D.

    wow! when I thought this place couldnt get better, it did. I havent been there in over a year and with tne "new" downstairs, it rocked my world! I have never had their food, and as a bar, i dont really expect much, so I have no review for that, but as far as the decor/atmosphere and theme, it is rockin! I have to honestly say this is my new favourite bar in Seattle and I would love to work there! if anyone has any leads or knows who hires, let me know!

    (5)

  • Jordan S.

    I though I had seen it all on Capitol HIll. Then I went to Unicorn. When you walk in, it feels like a carnival meets Quentin Tarantino meets Tim Burton, but in a way that doesn't scare you (if that makes any sense at all). There's stripes, bold colors, zombie portraits, and stuffed animal mounts all over the place. Then there's the menu. Where else can you get over 7 kinds of corn dogs and a drink called "Unicorn Jizz" (it's delicious, by the way)? Wish I would have had more of an appetite, because urban Seattle gastrique carnival sounded utterly sinful. Bacon caramel corn sounded delicious. I know it can get really hopping on the weekends, but it's pretty low-key on other nights (I went on a Sunday). Bottom line is, if you don't come for the fried carnie goodness, you should come for the atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Beth E.

    I'm kind of torn between three and four stars on this one. Unicorn is great in that they really stick to their theme. The decor was not as carnival-like as I expected, but the food and specialty drinks were (and also delicious.) I was there as part of a birthday party, and not only did they give the birthday girl a huge unicorn/hat helmet to take pictures in, but a drink served in a sparkly cowboy boot and I'm pretty sure a cake. The music/seating combination is one of those awkward ones where the music is too loud to talk to anyone other than people sitting right next to you but it's set up as a sit-down bar so you can't dance. Definitely a bit of a rocker/hipster crowd in terms of fashion, but I didn't feel out of place as someone with a different personal style than that.

    (3)

  • Meghan O.

    We LOVED Unicorn--spent about 4 hours there on a Wednesday night and had a fantastic time. Great atmosphere, delicious corn dogs, cheap drinks, great service, and good music. The owner, Adam, was pouring drinks that night (which I always appreciate)--it was a pleasure getting to chat with him. The location is also great--on Pike Street in Capitol Hill, which I've been told has the best nightlife in Seattle (I live in Long Beach and was visiting Seattle for the first time--this was by far my favorite bar). Big thumbs up!

    (5)

  • Amanda Z.

    This is the type of place I would typically hate. It's another super kitschy, overly hipster, expensive and crowded Capitol Hill but for some reason I just cannot stop going here. Typically the bartenders on the Hill come with a pretentious I'msocoolbecauseIworkhereandyoudon't attitude but not at the Unicorn. All the bartenders are cool and friendly and quick! This alone makes me jump for joy. And yes, this place is crowded and loud but somehow this leads to a fun and lively atmosphere and not an annoying one. That being said, don't go here if your on a romantic date or looking to have a deep conversation. As for the decor, once you get over the initial "this is just too much" factor, it's actually pretty charming and the amount of decor lends itself to conversation. And I love the Jell-o shots even if I'm paying out the nose for them. The only reason I'm giving this four stars instead of five is because the first time I ordered food there I asked for the caramel bacon popcorn and what I got was just regular popcorn that may have been popped in bacon fat because it tasted faintly like bacon. This came with an explanation from the kitchen that they were serving a "savory" popcorn that night. I just wish I would have been told in advance because it wasn't what I wanted, but I'm not one to send anything back. The catfish corn dog was delicious, however, and my friend who had the regular corn dog also really enjoyed it. See you next weekend, Unicorn.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :2:00 pm - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Late Night
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : No
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Hipster
    Noise Level : Loud
    Music : Juke Box
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : Yes
    Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
    Coat Check : No
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : No

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