
Union Hotel - Best Pub in Adelaide CBD
A popular pub in the Adelaide CBD with a 4.2 rating across more than 1,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
In Adelaide CBD, Union Hotel combines the feel of a traditional city pub with a more considered gastropub approach. The restaurant focuses on quality seasonal produce, with a menu described as spanning familiar pub plates, modern Australian cooking and gourmet fare.
The venue has a long local history, having operated continuously since 1855. Today, it presents itself as a boutique gastropub and a local meeting place in the heart of Adelaide, with an emphasis on customer service and food-led dining rather than drinks alone.
Lunch is available from Monday to Friday, with dinner service on Monday to Saturday. The restaurant can also host private groups of up to 70 people, using a set-menu format of one, two or three courses. That makes it a practical option for organised gatherings as well as casual pub dining.
With its mix of established pub character, seasonal cooking and central location, Union Hotel suits diners looking for a restaurant meal in a relaxed local-pub setting, along with groups planning a private function.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 92
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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