Unicorn (Seattle) Explained
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Unicorn (sometimes Unicorn Bar)[1] is a bar and restaurant in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, in the United States.
Description
The bar Unicorn, located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, has been described by Eater Seattle Gabe as a "French circus-arcade-and-Jello-shot destination". Unicorn has a "downstairs sibling" called Narwhal.[2] Thrillist has described the bar as a "ridiculously high-concept French-circus-styled drinkery with vividly striped walls and zebra patterned/faux-period furniture", with a Sunday brunch buffet and drag variety show called Mimosas with Momma.[3]
In 2019, Time Out Olivia Hall described Unicorn as a "trippy", "circus-themed place" worth visiting, but "not really a local hangout". She described the interior as "drenched in wild colors with an impressive collection of animal heads that watch your every move".[4]
Unicorn and Narwhal both serve carnival foods such as corndogs, funnel cake, popcorn, and "unicorn balls" (fried pork balls with ginger and jalapeño).[5] [6] Cocktails on the drink menu include the Cereal Killer (Froot Loop vodka, Rumchata, Sprite, grenadine) and the Fantasy Island (brown sugar bourbon, cream soda, orange soda).
History
Unicorn opened in January 2010,[7] [8] replacing the Satellite Lounge.[9] Narwhal opened in 2012.[10]
Adam Heimstadt co-owns Unicorn, as of 2010–2020.[2] [11] Mama Tits has performed at the venue.[12] [13]
Unicorn and Narwhal both closed for months during the COVID-19 pandemic, but re-opened with limited seating, a smaller menu, and no arcade games in September 2020.[14]
Unicorn Two in White Center
An "offshoot" of Unicorn called the Unicorn Two in White Center is under construction, as of 2020.[2] [15] [16]
Reception
Thrillist's Kevin Schlittenhardt included Unicorn and Narwal in his 2017 list of "The Wackiest Themed Bars in the World".[5] Olivia Hall of TimeOut ranked Unicorn number 13 in her 2019 list of the city's 19 best bars.[4]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Seattle Stories: The brusque bouncer at Unicorn Bar. Sam. Fortier. August 2, 2016. Seattle PI. December 12, 2020. August 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814045659/https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/Seattle-Stories-The-brusque-bouncer-at-Unicorn-9068701.php. live.
- Web site: A Super Early Preview of Famed Unicorn Bar's Massive Upcoming White Center Location. Gabe. Guarente. January 15, 2020. Eater Seattle. December 12, 2020. August 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210825175231/https://seattle.eater.com/2020/1/15/21066731/unicorn-bar-new-white-center-location-2020. live.
- Web site: Unicorn. Thrillist. October 5, 2017 . December 12, 2020. August 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808212152/https://www.thrillist.com/venue/drink/seattle/bar/unicorn. live.
- Web site: The 19 Best Bars in Seattle for Any Type of Drinker. Time Out Seattle. December 12, 2020. October 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028025945/https://www.timeout.com/seattle/bars/best-bars-in-seattle. live.
- Web site: The 13 Craziest Themed Bars in the World. Thrillist. January 30, 2017 . December 12, 2020. September 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210903175004/https://www.thrillist.com/culture/best-themed-bars-in-the-world. live.
- Web site: Happy Hour of the Week: Unicorn. Seattle Met. December 12, 2020. October 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021052920/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2010/03/happy-hour-week-unicorn. live.
- Web site: The Unicorn set to debut this Friday. January 26, 2010. CHS Capitol Hill Seattle. December 12, 2020. November 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130132108/https://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2010/01/the-unicorn-set-to-debut-this-friday/. live.
- Web site: Celebrating 10 years in the Capitol Hill circus, The Unicorn readies its big top-sized second location. Mark. Van Streefkerk. February 24, 2020. CHS Capitol Hill Seattle. December 12, 2020. November 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130131510/https://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2020/02/celebrating-10-years-in-the-capitol-hill-circus-the-unicorn-readies-its-big-top-sized-second-location/. live.
- Web site: The Unicorn: New bar to replace Satellite Lounge. October 5, 2009. CHS Capitol Hill Seattle. December 12, 2020. November 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130132036/https://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2009/10/the-unicorn-to-replace-satellite-lounge/. live.
- Web site: Pike/Pine dives deep as Narwhal ready for debut 'neath the Unicorn. May 24, 2012. CHS Capitol Hill Seattle. December 12, 2020. November 29, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129110618/https://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2012/05/pike-pine-dives-deep-as-narwhal-ready-for-debut-neath-the-unicorn/. live.
- Web site: Bar Exam. Bethany Jean. Clement. The Stranger. December 12, 2020. October 31, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201031020910/https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/bar-exam/Content?oid=3349949. live.
- Web site: 2014-07-29 . What a Drag: Brunching on Tic Tacs and Glitter with Mama Tits . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221203200503/https://seattle.eater.com/2014/7/29/6182105/what-a-drag-brunching-on-tic-tacs-and-glitter-with-mama-tits . 2022-12-03 . 2023-03-02 . . . en.
- Web site: Schmader . David . Wigs and Eggs . 2023-03-02 . The Stranger . en.
- Web site: Tex-Mex Purveyor Oaky's Makes Progress on New Central District Restaurant. Gabe. Guarente. September 14, 2020. Eater Seattle. December 12, 2020. September 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919155721/https://seattle.eater.com/2020/9/14/21436848/oakys-tex-mex-plans-central-district-restaurant. live.
- Web site: UPDATE: Unicorn White Center looking at Fall 2020 opening; Big project has seen setbacks. 2019-10-01. Westside Seattle. December 12, 2020. October 3, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191003222243/https://www.westsideseattle.com/highline-times/2019/10/01/update-unicorn-white-center-looking-fall-2020-opening-big-project-has. live.
- Web site: Unicorn Two bar coming to White Center; Largest bar in community. Westside Seattle. 2018-06-22. December 12, 2020. November 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109031808/https://www.westsideseattle.com/highline-times/2018/06/22/unicorn-two-bar-coming-white-center-massive-carnival-themed-space-will-be. live.