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The Lion & Unicorn Menu

September 7, 2026
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The Lion & Unicorn is a Kentish Town pub at 42–44 Gaisford Street, with an independent theatre on the floor above. The ground floor combines a traditional neighbourhood bar with a serious food offer. It is a useful destination for an everyday meal as well as food before or after a performance.

Head chef Aidan and the kitchen team create an evolving menu around British seasons, fresh produce and local sourcing where practical. Homemade pies, freshly battered fish and chips and changing specials give the menu a recognisable pub foundation. Vegetarian and vegan choices are identified across the current selection.

Brunch is served from Monday to Saturday, with choices including smashed avocado, a full English, shakshuka, banana bread and potato hash. Sunday brings the pub’s more indulgent roasts, which are popular enough that booking is encouraged. Burgers, sandwiches and smaller dishes cover more casual appetites.

Beer, wine and seasonal spritzes accompany the food, while the theatre adds a creative character to the building. The Lion & Unicorn works well for families, groups and diners making an evening around a show. Guests with allergies or medical dietary needs should use the current menu information and speak with staff before ordering.

Address: 42–44 Gaisford Street, Kentish Town, London NW5 2ED, England

The Lion and Unicorn Menu

Brunch

Brunch menu available Monday – Saturday, 11am – 3pm. Enjoy unlimited tea & coffee, plus any dish from our brunch menu for £15pp.

Smashed Avocado
£12

Spring onion, chill, lime, poached St. Ewe’s egg, sourdough / gfo / v

Full English
£14

St. Ewe’s fried eggs, smoked back bacon, sausages, Heinz baked beans, Ramsey’s black pudding

Granola
£6.50

Honey, yoghurt, mixed berries. Gfo

Banana Bread
£10

berry compote, greek yoghurt. Gfo

Shakshuka
£12

spiced tomato, baked eggs, sourdough. Gfo

Potato hash
£12

poached eggs, tomato and jalapeno salsa. Gfo

Bagels and Burgers

Buttermilk Fried Chicken burger
£12

Harissa mayo, fries / gfo

Bacon and Egg sandwich
£12

Smoked back bacon and St. Ewe’s fried egg, fries / gfo

Lion and Unicorn – BLT sandwich
£12

Smoked bacon, lettuce, beef tomato, watercress mayo, sourdough, fries / gfo

Smoked Salmon
£14

with scrambled egg, lemon and fries

Tomato and Pesto
£12

Isle of Wight tomato, vegan cheese, pesto, cos and fries. Gfo

Sides

Hash brown
£4

with parmesan. Gfo

Radicchio
£5

chicory, gem. Gfo

Baby gem
£5.50

parmesan and anchovies

Onion rings
£5

Gfo

Isle of Wight tomatoes
£6.50

pesto

Tenderstem broccoli
£7

with sundried tomato and chilli salsa