Stirling Castle Unicorn Cafe in Stirling

A self serve café within the grounds of Stirling Castle, offering takeaway or sit-in opportunities. There are plenty of snack options, including a Kid’s Box at £6 which provides a choice of sandwiches, a treat, a piece of fruit and a drink. There are plenty of sandwiches and paninis for adults too and several hot dishes to choose from on display. In our experience there were plenty of staff on duty and the constant queue at the time was kept moving fairly quickly. We found a table in an area with vaulted ceilings, reminiscent of the Castle Kitchens, which added to the ambiance. The grandchildren had Kid’s Boxes, my wife and I had paninis which had tasty fillings, and we also had Americano coffees. The coffee was good enough to warrant a second cup for my wife and I along with a slice of lemon drizzle cake and a scone with cream and jam. All the food and drinks were good and the overall cost was just under £49 allowing for 10% discount as members of Historic Scotland. Toilets were clean but very compact for the size of the premises.

We were going to sit in this evening after the Lantern Tour but the staff members in the cafe were rude. Advertising online to sit in after the tour but more than half the seats are blocked off? Staff clearly weren't wanting the work of serving customers or cleaning the tables. When asking about getting a seat we were told "Good luck with that".

On first glance the Unicorn cafe looks lovely with lots of nooks to eat in and an attractive display of cakes on arrival. It was lunchtime and I had asked whether it was possible to have a sausage roll without salad (a meagre portion I later discovered) for a reduced price to reflect this. Firstly, I was told to go and approach another staff member to ask the question and secondly, I was answered monosyllabically, ‘no’. Yes, I am annoyed at the lack of flexibility and my stupidity: a captive audience already paid to be within Stirling Castle walls (which was fab). However, it was the abrupt manner which I was answered that really irked me. £11.50 for a sausage roll, this cafe is punching well above its own weight. There are plenty of places to eat minutes from the castle, so I’d advise to do that and get better portions, food and service elsewhere.

Great opportunity to eat and/or drink something during a visit to Stirling Castle

Prima eetgelegenheid in de 'catacomben' van Stirling Castle. Iets drinken en/of iets te eten. Medewerkers bij de afhaal heel vriendelijk. Eten is prima, niks speciaals.

Had a wonderfull lunch at the Unicorn Cafe, very accomodating to our gluten free needs and very helpful staff. Soup was lovely and healthy. We myself, husband and daughter all loved the food and it was a lovely spot to sit out of the wind and cold outside.

Good food at the Stirling Castle Unicorn Cafe. We had a soup and sandwich. Nice meal, friendly staff. They offered a full table of baked sweets for sale. A good place to get out of rain or cool weather.

Busy, expensive, cantine like food.

Si vous avez du temps faites plutôt un restau a l'extérieur du château, vous en avez deux juste avant l'entrée qui semblent bien. Si vous êtes pressé comme on l'était, alors ça dépannera correctement. C'est pas mauvais, les produits semblent assez frais, un très très bon carrot cake. 55GBP pour deux bien servi. Une salle pour s'asseoir. Ne venez pas trop tard ça rempli vite.

The sausage roll was really good and the capresi sandwhich was yummy too! The sides were great too

Great place..was clean..good food...served quickly....little expensive..but .to be expected at such attractions everywhere..but was welcomed and very tasty .I'd return for sure

We paid twenty pounds for two sandwiches and a bottle of water and it was pretty bleak. Mine was an avocado club on chiabatta and the bread was so dry it was certainly several days old. For a nine pound sandwich it was extremely disappointing, with little to no filling in it. I ate half of it because I was pretty hungry but couldnt bring myself to finish it. I regret not going back to the counter and asking for a refund after the first sad bite. The staff seemed really nice and their cakes were good as I got one to fill the disappointment of the sandwich. Sandwiches definitly not worth the money. My boyfriend got the chicken flatbread but said it wasn't worth the money either.

Went for coffee and cakes there was a table full if delicious looking cakes and bun’s unfortunately non of them were gluten free I was directed to the front counter with a choice of three pre packed boring looking tarts so not impressed

Very practical because you can take away or eat on site, this is the Benugo chain. Smaller than others on the other hand and therefore less choice. There is a variety of sandwiches (prices and recipes) or more elaborate dishes but which seem expensive to me for what they are (for example, the slice of quiche with a small salad for +£10). The desserts/coffee are varied and at classic prices. On the other hand, I agree with the other opinions, the service is disorganized (only 1 person who collects, we don't know who to contact for the order because 3 people are doing the same thing and with the noise we don't always understand them well ) which means that the wait is quite long (15 min for 2 take-away sandwiches)... Please note, this snack restaurant is located in the castle (free access to the forecourt by asking the castle guards). When we went there, the address was wrong and it made us lose 15-20 minutes that we didn't have, because it was located at the bottom of the castle on maps and there were 2 addresses (Benugo and Unicorn cafe, which are the same place in reality)....

Lovely stop when exploring the castle, however is lacking the hospitality feel a visitor attraction should have. I had lunch here whilst showing some English friends around Scotland. The food and the service were great. I'd highly recommend their sandwiches, however the whole process of getting your food and seat feels a bit "service stationy". There seemed to be a lot of staff for no real position, that could have been utilised for table service or even just busting the used tables. I can not say anything wrong about the venue as its beautiful inside with four atriums off of a main corridor. The sandwiches and cake I had was fantastic, and I'd definitely go back for more.

Loved eating at King Charles 3rd's cafe. Bread was delicious on our club sandwiches.

Nestled within the historic Stirling Castle, the Unicorn Cafe offers a convenient dining option for visitors. The ambiance is charming with the castle's rich heritage. The veggie quiche was very good. The quiche is a must-try for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Its savory filling and flaky crust was yummy!

Nestled within the historic Stirling Castle, the Unicorn Cafe offers a convenient dining option for visitors. The ambiance is charming with the castle's rich heritage. The veggie quiche was very good. The quiche is a must-try for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Its savory filling and flaky crust was yummy!

A disappointing visit to this cafe which is the main catering offering on the site of Stirling Castle. The service was a bit standoffish when ordering. All a bit supermarket cafe-ish but with high end prices. Once food was ordered you had to find a table whilst carrying your drinks on a tray. All free tables were littered with previous occupants' dirty plates. No one was clearing the dirty dishes or wiping tables or sweeping the floor, so you just had to pick a dirty table and sit at it. Not a good first impression. The gluten free option (a sandwich) took so long to come I had to go looking for it after the rest of the party had finished their lunch. Cafe toilets were disgusting. They were actually filthy and had I visited the toilets before ordering lunch, I wouldn't have bothered. Such poor standards and hugely embarrassing for international visitors to see. On the way out from the castle tour given it was a cold day, decided to stop for a coffee at 4.15, given the cafe advertises online it is open until 5.30, with the castle closing at 6.00. But no such luck, they were closing up over an hour early, leaving many disappointed and frustrated tourists. A poor offering all roun

Very over priced apart from Egg Sandwich at £3.50. Sausage Roll (not very large) and poxy bit of salad, £11.60, having a laugh, not even option for Sausage Roll on its' own. Scone £ 4.60, nice, but not that nice. Will keep my money in my pocket next time as these are rip-off prices.

Another excellent Cafe in a Historic landmark. Prices are good, scones were delicious and service was great. What more can you ask for.

Stopped for a quick morning bite on our visit to Stirling castle. The choice is limited before 11 AM, however what they had was yum. The pastries were of very good quality, the coffee was excellent and the prices were fair. Shoutout to the very welcoming staff, they were very kind and friendly. All in a good experience.

Soup was excellent, and Dundee cake. Good location in the castle, eating in old vaults. Not the cheapest, but worth it for quality and location.

Good food for a snack. You can get food to go if you want to eat on the road. Staff were friendly.

Loved the variety and the taste. Loved the freshly baked scones…

Located inside Stirling castle. Decent cafe. Bit expensive though. Extremely friendly staff.

Visited the restaurant on the 7th September for lunch. Coffee machine not working!! Had the beefburgers in bun with fries & a cold drink. The drink was luke warm as were the chips, nice burger though. Overpriced for what we got.

Tried to find this place but think location is wrong on map?

many delicacies to be found. two stars docked tho..:/ avoid the fish as dishes seemed to have been sitting out for long periods

Usually 5 star for me being a regular to the castle it would have been lovely on a Sunny day to complete the visit with a wine and cake. Until recently this was possible, so I don't know what's happened or why wine is off the menu. Think I've had my last experience in Unicon Cafe which is sad as the staff are great.

Amazing scones and good coffee 👍

Overpriced, next to no selection of food. £9.50 for a ham roll. Italian deli roll that was just cheese and salad. Bowl of soup for 5.50. Save money and walk down the hill and try one of the many decent cafés in Stirling.

Food was good, we had a baguette, cake and coffee and it was lovely. Slightly higher price but not unexpected in the location. Also a great view.

Went for a visit this weekend - the staff were lovely the fruit scones and jam were delicious shame about the wooden knife but understandable

Only takeaway due to covid, but full of sandwiches, £5 kids box lunches, warm soup... And a great view on the roof!

Great staff, lovely snacks. Stopped for a carrot cake and hot chocolate after our visit at Stirling Castle. Line moved quickly and the carrot cake was the best!

Great service and friendly staff.

Tea and cakes - a welcome break from the pouring rain. Atmospheric in the vaults. What you’d expect from a tourist attraction cafe, tasty but a bit over priced.

2) 55 por 5 cuñas: tienes que reírte, revisamos el recibo cuando llegamos a casa. Alimentos para la venta en una mesa en el medio de la cafetería - antihigénicos.Visité con nuestra familia de 4 en un día frío de invierno. Después de un fabuloso recorrido por Stephen, cometimos el error de parar aquí para almorzar, ya que habíamos leído una crítica en el periódico local el día antes de exaltar las virtudes de este café. . Nunca repetiría el ejercicio y nunca volveré a confiar en ese escritor de viajes.Stirling Castle puedes hacerlo mucho mejor.

Si vous avez l'explorer pass ou un des membership, vous aurez une réduction sur votre plateau. On s'est régalé, on y a manger avant d'enchainer sur la visite du chateau. La soupe maison est très bonne les scones aussi. Prix correct malgrè le fait que ce soit directement au sein du chateau.

Muy bien ubicado en el castillo, realmente disfrutamos nuestro descanso para almorzar en este hermoso y pequeño café. Fue realmente impresionante lo bien que esta instalación se ha escondido en el espacio y se ha mezclado para no ser una monstruosidad.Mucho más importante, la comida era realmente genial y había una buena variedad para elegir. El equipo también fue muy servicial y respondió todas mis preguntas sobre ingredientes y alergias. Me encantaría volver a comer aquí de nuevo.En nuestra visita (que fue un día ajetreado para el castillo) tuvimos que esperar para obtener un asiento después de comprar nuestra comida. Puede que haya sido mejor esperar una mesa antes de ordenar en retrospectiva.

Cafe us over-priced and trying to be fancier than needs be. I had a siracha chicken wrap that cost £5.50 and I could only eat half of it as not only was it dripping with oil but lacked any kind of strong flavour.

Lieu implanté entre les murs du château, très belle salle. Personnel sympathique. Bien achalandé aussi bien en salé qu'en sucré. Lieu agréable et pratique

Lekkere cakes en taartjes met koffie in gezellige setting

Good choice for lunch and the hot food was hot. I had the fried panko crumbed chicken with salad which was fresh and tasty. The tables could have been wiped cleaner but they were very busy and I was lucky to find a table. You help yourself mostly along the servery then pay for you meal. A welcome and comfortable rest after exploring the castle.

We had scones, jams and I had an excellent slice of Dundee cake. Drinks were good too. Reasonable value, about £20 for 4.

La comida era excelente, los precios no eran demasiado, se puede esperar esto de cafeterías y restaurantes ubicados dentro de puntos turísticos. . . Siempre me ha resultado una lástima. Al decir esto, la comida era realmente deliciosa y disfrutamos de nuestro almuerzo rápido antes de visitar el castillo. Parecía haber una amplia gama de opciones para el almuerzo, y sin embargo ambos nos apegamos a los sándwiches clásicos para ahorrar nuestros centavos. El personal fue excelente, una muchacha hizo todo lo posible para llenar el dispensador de agua para que podamos llenar nuestras botellas. Si estás contento de pasar un poquito y estás de humor para una selección clásica, entonces echa un vistazo al Unicornio.

Depending on what time of the day, you visit, depends on what you can have. All in all well worth a visit.

It is very highly priced but the items of of good quality. Staff very friendly are trying their best to keep the place clean.

Dieses Café ist das einzig überzeugende in dieser Burganlage. Gutes Angebot und sehr freundliche Bedienung.

Кафе для перекуса в замке. Выбор небольшой, в основном сладости. Если повезет, достанется место с видом на окрестности.

Si une petite attente et un prix légèrement gonflé ne vous dérangent pas, ça va. Bon, portion généreuse. Et de l'espace pour manger. On a pris un repas et c'était parfait pour 2.

So glad they serve beer and wine. Food was fresh and staff extremely friendly! Enjoyed taking food outside and enjoying our picnic lunch on the castle lawn with gorgeous views of countryside.

One of those rushed, 'file past with your trays' places. Small counter, with very limited selection of fare. Some vegan and vegetarian options are available, though. Counter staff pretty efficient, and were friendly and helpful. Food not too appetising, and food and drink quite over-priced - but par for the course, I guess, at this kind of place. The ugliest and least talented bunch of paintings ever seen are on the walls and are for sale for a small fortune each.

Enjoyed a lovely coffee and muffin after our visit to the castle! Reasonable prices too!

Arrived here at 3:30pm hoped to grab something small but hot/warm, the hot food was gone even thought it says hot food etc throughout the day, saw there was soup still in the 2 pots, by the time we got a cake for afters and turned around the soup had gone, we asked and they said they’d just thrown them both out, no explanation and now no hot or warm food, being diabetic this is quite an inconvenience as their website say it’s open and serves all day whilst the castle is open. Won’t come back again especially considering I couldn’t book entry tickets online and it cost £2 more for my wife and I on the door, very disappointing

After exploring the castle, we popped in for lunch. We enjoyed baguettes & Dundee cake, that was delicious. Hot food & drink was available. It is quite busy, did take awhile & tables are dotted in ‘Cave like’ rooms.

We were really impressed with the soup that we had here while visiting Stirling Castle. It was very tasty and obviously made in house. They also offer a variety of hot meals and sandwiches. Prices are reasonable.

Nice little cafe tucked away on the right as you enter.

Usually, you do not expect that much from a historical locations little cafe. This one is real nice and worth a try. Great deserts, fine sandwiches, and lovely eating areas inside and out. We tried a couple of the sandwiched, warmed, and the Cock-a-leekie soup. It was all very good. Chance of rain, (I know; rain in Scotland) so we dined inside. Very fine lunch

This made a very pleasant break from the rain. The food was good, attractively presented and the staff was accommodating.

Conveniently placed within Stirling Castle the cafe is a great place to rest your feet and have a snack. Friendly staff and outside seating for fine weather.

Hacía frío y llovía, pero el servicio encantador, el personal amable. El chocolate caliente y los pasteles eran deliciosos.

Almorcé después de recorrer el castillo y me sorprendió gratamente. La cafetería tiene muy buena comida a un precio razonable. La mayoría de los cafés en castillos son demasiado caros y no muy buenos, pero el cuidado de los unicornios fue todo lo contrario. Vale la pena una parada en.

Gran lugar para almorzar, un bocadillo o un té por la tarde, dentro del Castillo de Stirling. El día que lo visitamos estaba muy ocupado, por lo que es bastante una cola, así que asegúrese de obtener todas sus selecciones antes de hacer cola y pagar o tiene que hacer cola nuevamente. Muy buena comida sabrosa y sana, nos encantó. Muy difícil de resistir a todos los hermosos pasteles que buscan también.

Café localizado dentro do castelo de Stirling. Simples mas espaçoso oferece cafés e comidas para lanches rápidos. Tem bolinhos com geleia bem gostosos e um capuccino bem frito.

Could probably be the worst food I've ever eaten... Avoid at all costs.

We had an inviting bowl of soup that warmed us up on a cold damp day. Lots of hot food choices on offer and plenty of seating in the alcoves.

It was great to get out of the cold and wet! Fantastic cakes, good selection of sandwiches. I had lentil soup and it was delicious! Also a good variety of herbal teas, coffees and hot chocolate. Reasonable prices so worth a visit!

These kind of cafes associated with tourist locations are usually of dubious quality. Not the case here. We had drinks and cake - I had coffee (Latte) and it was of a very good standard. The dundee cake was moist and not dried out. It was lovely and clean and the staff were great.

We went as a family to Stirling Castle and stopped at this café for lunch. There is a meal deal for children, which we got for our daughter. We were pretty dismayed to see the single-use plastic that arrived with it. There was a single-use plastic box for the sandwich and a single-use plastic bottle for a drink of milk - and a lot of other plastic in the café too. When there are plenty of alternatives - a glass or cup for milk, a plate or even a cardboard box for the sandwich if it really must be wrapped up - it’s hard to see plastic being used in this way. We also felt that £9 was a bit expensive for an adult’s coffee and sandwich. The food was pretty good but we would only come back if the plastic situation was addressed.

A wonderful cafe with a wide selection to choose from including soups, sandwiches and baked goods. The seating area is very nice. Perfect way to begin or end your tour of Stirling Castle. Prices are very fair. Enjoyable meal.

Normally a cafe attached to a tourist attraction is mediocre at best.

Gutes Essen um wenig Pfünder. Selbstbedienung, frisches Essen. Sehr freundlich. Location in der Burg.

We went in January so no queues! Delicious potato and leek soup, good service and plenty of seating.

Great place for a quick bite before seeing the castle.

I had a squash and lasagna dish that I can still bring to mind a week later. It was rich and creamy without the cream, nutty with flavor. I didn't miss meat. The warmth and flavor was so ideal on a rainy day I cut around the noodle so my gluten free husband could taste. I will say baby cries echo well in the high arches walls but it was so good, I wouldn't rush it for anything. I didn't even snap a food photo, I just dug in. I wouldn't miss the town of Stirling but the cafe brings more than I'd guess for an onsite cafe. The architecture was worth a look too, they glass ceiling bisects the arches. With the rain, it made it feel light but intimate.

Nice display of typical Scottish cakes and scones etc. Coffee was good. The staff were a little dour I thought - I don’t think they were exhibiting a high degree of hospitality industry skills. Maybe just an off-day?

O café estava ótimo.Mas é um ponto de apoio para quem está de visita ao castelo. Atendimento excelente. Todos muito amáveis. Ambiente muito agradável.

Nous avons déjeuner ici, au milieu de notre visite du château. C'est très agréable de pouvoir s'interrompre pour aller manger. Le choix est varié, notamment au niveau des desserts. J'ai pris un potage que j'ai adoré et mon conjoint un sandwich. Les prix sont correct et la qualité également.

Popped in for a takeaway coffee while visiting Stirling Castle. Cappuccino was good, service quick and accepted card payment. (Considered buying a scone but unwilling to fork out £3 - bit pricey!)

Visitamos para café y pastel mientras en el castillo. Eligió 3 pasteles diferentes y todos estaban en el lado seco, no parecían frescos en absoluto. No se apresuraría a volver.

We stopped by after Stirling Castle. The food was excellent! We had Scottish salmon that was perfect! It's a cafeteria style so no wait staff serving you. The food is great quality and value.

Estábamos en Stirling para visitar el castillo. Después de comprar nuestros boletos y entrar decidimos comenzar nuestra visita con un café en la cafetería.

I was happy to see the restaurant because it was rainy and a bit cool. An easy pop in for a bite and a hot cup of coffee.

Excellent lunch after a good walk around the castle. Good vegetarian and vegan options :) Alcohol available as well if you fancy a beer with your soup and sandwich! Very good.

We toured the castle from noon until about 2pm (which was awesome). We still had the museum to look at when I started to get hangry. We went to look at the cafe in the off chance they would have anything for vegans. They did! We had a BBQ jackfruit wrap, lentil soup, chips and drinks. Everything was surprisingly delicious and affordable. Best castle/attraction cafe I've been to in a long time! Highly recommend eating here when visiting the castle.

Food was great and the lines were not too long and moved quickly. Castle is also great!

Es la cafetería ubicada al lado del castillo.

We had a tea and some food. Lovely food and good services from the staff. Highly recommended to everyone.

Aan het eind van ons bezoek aan Stirling Castle de keuze gemaakt om in het genoemde café te eten. Eten was uit de kunst en vriendelijk personeel. Wonder boven wonder was het niet zo druk rond etenstijd en hebben we op een goede locatie onze lunch gehad. Aanrader

Caffè all'interno del castello di Stirling, con possibilità di mangiare qualcosa con servizio self-service. Considerato che la visita al castello richiede un po' di tempo, la sosta al caffè è quasi necessaria e non è male.

Nous avons appréciés notre pause repas dans cet établissement. Les sandwichs et wraps étaient très bon, frais, de qualité

Pranzo con splendida vista sulla vallata e sul monumento dedicato a wallace. Il piccolo ristorante propone qualche piatto caldo e poi una serie di panini; Ne abbiamo presi 2 al prezzo di 5 sterline cadauno e non erano affatto male. Per un pranzo veloce in attesa della visita del castello va benissimo.

Es war mehr der Hunger der uns in das Stirling Castle Unicorn Cafe trieb, als die Erwartungen eines Restaurants in solch einer touristischen Anlage.

We visited the castle whilst on holiday and stopped in here for a light lunch. I had a baguette and my wife a scone. Very busy as main holiday season and all these places have difficulty coping with the numbers of people. However found a seat. The baguette was freshly made and good as was the scone. Staff friendly but busy. Decor clean and tidy and typical of Scottish/English Heritage places

Trots att detta ligger precis vid fästningen, var maten prisvärd och vällagad. Vi fick in fel rätt, vilket snabbt åtgärdades och kompenserades med extra pommes.

Nice interior, but unfortunately we were at the castle around 9.30 am and we were told that there is no chance for breakfast since they start serving meals at 11. Strange considering that at 9 am the castle was full of tourists, but despite the crowd in the cafe there was only two other guests. I believe, that simple breakfast menu (paninis, sandwiches, etc.) would help a lot.

Pretty standard museum sort of cafe but nicely presented, fair prices and soup and cake were delicious.

The people working behind the food counters were lovely, though one of them put a bottle of sparkling water on my tray without asking. I then took my tray across to the cashier who incorrectly put my wrap through as a steak pie which is double the price.