My family and I went there as I'm a huge offspring fan and wanted to check out the pub in the show.
It's a really good honest old pub. It's got the atmosphere and staff were really friendly. We had some drinks and ate dinner, really good food and huge servings!!
The kids played the pinball and arcade table and we had a great evening.
We will be back regularly!!
Hi guys!
I had my 30th up in your private space this weekend. Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU. Everyone was amazing and Amy on the bar was super chilled, helpful and some of my guests assumed she was part of the party because she was so friendly!
All the food was delicious and everything went smoothly. Thank you for putting up with us and packing up everything for us to collect the next day. Will definitely recommend using the space for a private and easy party!!
Cheers,
Ruth
Always 5 star.... be it the food, the drinks, the surroundings, the staff and the punters... good vibes
Enjoyed our dinner here last night. Have been coming here for years and never disappoints, food, service and friendly staff make it a great night every time. My partner can't go past the burger, hard to get him try anything else!
Friendly staff, quality drinks. Put up with my lurking about looking at the rooms featured in Offspring.
First time visit - the staff and patrons were so welcoming - the atmosphere supa chill and the devious food in the plate - all 3 tick the 5 star box - definitely be back
The open fire was a treat on a frosty winter night. Parma and guiness hit the spot perfectly and arrived in good time.
This bar was stylish and homely, games to keep you occupied and a fire to keep you warm, staff were chippar and smooth, food was tasty and plentiful. It's a keeper!
lovely pub! Barman is great. Delicious food. Lovely beer garden
Dropped in here for a few drinks before dinner elsewhere. When we entered felt like we had entered a time warp. This is a real old pub, no updates, no interior designers, no nothing! It is beautiful. We had a few drinks which were refreshing and delicious. People at other tables were playing scrabble. It was delightful.
We saw meals being ferried to tables and they looked and smelt yummy. Based on this we perused the menu - a great traditional pub menu. We will be back for dinner soon.
My partner and I dropped in here for a pre dinner drink. This is a great old pub, very old school, it was fun.
The service was great, v relaxed but attentive. They have some good beers on tap, an extensive wine collection and a number of spirits.
This was a great place for a casual drink, and the menu was HUGE, one of the biggest I’ve seen catering for everyone I guess lol
Ordered the steak for lunch and dips but the food took a while to be served. Atmosphere was nice, especially next to the fireplace. The price was a bit on the higher bracket but the serve was large and flavour was delicious.
Classic old school pub with a lovely roofdeck! Came here with a group of friends for dinner, the meals were all really tasty and the parma's were huge - good value for money! My vego friend was particularly impressed with the range of vego/vegan friendly options available. Great range of beers and friendly staff 👍
Brought my husband here when he became an Aussie for the Kangaroo steak and LOVED The place.
When so many old pubs are going for the revamp and cashing in on 'fancy' pub food, it's so cool to see a venue sticking to its roots. Complete with linoleum floor and box telly in the corner. Menu is great with very generous portions, great selection of tap beers, what else do you want?
Absolutely LOVE it.
Great lunch today, had the veg special (eggplant with mixed grains and lentils) which was surprisingly sophisticated for a pub meal. Only drawback was two of the accompaniments were missing!
Love this place in winter especially by the open fireplace. Just a classic pub. I've only had the chicken parma and I'll probably stick to that as it's close to my favourite in Melbourne. Wish I was a northsider! 😯
Hadn't been to the union for a while and forgot how good this place really is. A classic local pub, great atmosphere and the service and staff were terrific.
People, please make sure next time you buy a Parma you make sure the chef DOES NOT put the Parma on top of the chips. I have recently made a discovery that will rock you socks off!
For over 20 years the Government has been providing kickbacks to pubs that put the chips under the parma. Why, you ask? Well, I'm not going to get too technical, all you need to know is that a mixture of Napoli sauce, cheese, ham, chicken and potato causes a chemical reaction in the brain, that the government uses to control your thoughts. I swear this is true! An older gentlemen I shared a dart with on Swanston Street told me. He has actually met members of the illuminati.
So please, enjoy your Parma but never, ever, ever accept one with the chips under the chicken breast!!!!
This pub is good, I didn't take my chances with the Chicken Parmigiana. I had the fish.
Always good but today's lunch was seriously good. Perfectly seasoned and cooked calamari followed by one of the best desserts I have had anywhere in a long time. You must try the deconstructed lemon tart, simply delicious!
I have eaten here many times and and tried nearly everything on the menu and it never disappoints. For the first time i thought I would go the Param (Mexican) as it was $15 Parma Night. Could honestly be the best Parma I have ever had, made better by the two fried eggs i added on top ($1ea). Highly recommend
Best kangaroo steak I've ever had, maybe even the best steak period. Great food, decent beers on tap. This is the second time I've come to the union club and it won't be the last :p
Great espresso martinis to be had at the Union, a bunch of us meet there regularly and always have a great time. There is a really good buzz about this place.
I really love this place! They play great music and it has a really good vibe. Love the roof deck. Gotta be the one of the best parmas I've had.
The food is generous, cheap and reliable... but nothing special. Great local and atmos, with fun staff and great tunes. I keep going back.
Can't say enough about the chicken parma here. Probably the best I've had in Melbourne. Love this place on a winter's night chowing down on a Chicky chicky parm parm in front of the open fireplace.
We had a great dinner at the Union Club with friends the other night. Everyone's meals were spot on. I really enjoyed the kangaroo which was really tender and tasty. A few others had the chicken parma which they raved about. Overall the service was pretty good and there are some great wines to choose from. We will definitely be back.
Always a good time here, music, pool and burgers what more could you want? Friendly staff and meals are always delicious. They have an awesome upstairs outdoor area too!
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Parmasofmelbourne. Last weeks parma night led us to the Union Club Hotel in Fitzroy. Tucked away in the back streets of Fitzroy, this place is your true blue aussie pub. Walking in feels like you have stepped back in time 30 years. Old synthetic leather chairs, open wood fire place and the old school canteen kitchen window where you order your meal. Our favourite type of pub!
Enough about the pub, more about the parma.
Parmas arrived in about 20 mins which is quite good.
Schnitzel size varied around the table, but were all quite thick and big.
The union club uses some lovely real white chicken breast. Thick, fresh and juicy.
The napoli here was impressive. Quite different to what we are usually accustomed to. The napoli was quite chunky. More like a salsa than a sauce. That being said it was absolutely flavoursome and delicious. We love our napoli but the union club slammed a little to much napoli on their breast. It made the crumbs quite soggy and a oily mess. It wasn’t a big deal as the flavours were still incredible.
The Virginian ham was quite tasty and did its job well.
The mixture of tasty and mozzarella cheese was great also. Was nice and gooey and grilled to perfection.
The chips were your pub cut chippies. They were cooked & seasoned well. They were nothing special. In saying that the parmas were accompanied with pots of tomato sauce which served their purpose as a chip dip very well. We honestly wish more pubs did this. Big ups for union club for that.
The salad was a mixed garden salad with plenty of goodies (tomato, onion, radish, cucumber). Hit the spot.
The Union Club Hotel parma comes in with a reasonable price of $22. This pub is the kind of pubs we love dining in. The waiters and chefs were extremely nice and welcoming also so thank you to them. We have no issues in spending $22 for the parma here again. All up it was a dayum good parma. If you ever find yourself in the area, definitely pop in for a parma. You won’t be disappointed. We will see you again soon Union Club.
7.5/10
... it is a rather quaint place during the day – it became slightly busier later on. They have jugs of cider/beer for 15$ until 8PM, which is quite the bargain if you ask me. There is an outside area as well, which is less plagued by the eternal darkness within. I would have added a picture of Aaron, but he doesn’t like posing. So for now we can just consider him a figment of my imagination.
Local pub. A great local. The pies, burgers and parmas are all good. Pub meals done really well.
The parma hits the spot. They do a really good parma here. We've been back a few times now and have enjoyed the food every time, the Mexican parma is my favourite. The staff are pretty good and I love the roof deck.
Best pub in fitzy!!! So good for a beer and a burger! Great crowd, music and super friendly staff!!!
One of Fitzroy's best pubs. Really good atmosphere and the food was great, I had the holstein schnitzel and my friend had the union burger. Big serves which really hit the spot. The place was pretty busy but we didn't have to wait very long for our meals which was a bonus.
Hidden behind Smith St, this gem of a pub!! 2 huge beer gardens, huge meals and good beer selection on tap. Not over priced like some other places in the area. Banging music, cute and friendly staff, pool table. This place has it all. Great for meeting up with mates for a bite to eat and a few froffs!
Local fitzy pub!! Great food (the barramundi) was delicious!! Friendly staff with good music! Two thumbs up!!
Great value food & drinks in Fitzroy. Good pub counter meals at pub prices. Go for the Mexican parma.
Best house made pies!!. These guys make the best house made pies! Good value for money as they are huge and encased in perfectly cooked pastry with heaps of delicious filling! I had the beef one tonight but have also had the chicken which is also amazing! Love the side gravy too, nice and rich. The staff are always friendly and love the fireplace!
Superb!. Just had a great night at the union, one of my favorite haunts, atmosphere was great, lots of laughs with the staff, music always on the money. Had the burger, only problem was I couldn't finish it!
Thanks again guys!
Good food, decent sized portions
My favourite pub in Melbourne. What ever you order you can't go wrong. They have some great specials too - for example Monday night burger $12!! Setting is lovely with an open fireplace, brilliant beer garden and rooftop deck. Bar staff are always very attentive but that awful woman in the kitchen could be a friendlier!
Super. Had a great meal and super night
MUST GO TO!. Union has amazing food!! Great service, friendly environment and overall enjoyable experience.
My favourite local. The Union has a great menu. Love the food, friendly staff, fun atmosphere and decor.
A real pub. Had a great night here last night. Fantastic vibe, relaxed crowd, cool tunes, good service, cold beer and delicious southern fried chicken. What more could a girl ask for!
Favourite Fitzroy Pub. Having lived in Ftizroy for a very long time I know I'm pretty lucky to have my choice of good pubs. Which makes me pretty fussy about them. I've been to all of them multiple times and every place is a combination of staff/food/music/atmosphere. I must have been here a couple of hundred times and it remains, My Favourite.
I'm not an easy diner (vegan) but have found the staff willing and able even when under the pump. The better music and better fries (why can't some pubs just get fries right?) make this one a winner for me time and time again. Union, I love you.
This place masquerades as vegan friendly but they're really not! Have come here a few times and every single time they get the order wrong (and are rude about it when you question it!). On this side of town its poor form.
Grungy atmospheric old pub located in the heart of Fitzroy. It's the sort of place you wish was your local pub except you can't really afford to live in these parts. Even though it has a punkish down at heel feel the place reminds you a tad of an old country pub inside. Comforting to know there are places like this still around. Oh yes, the food is fine if not spectacular. There's also a semi respectable wine list. We enjoyed the background music too. I liked it here and would happily return.
A Local Gem. One of my favourite pubs in Australia. Always friendly and inviting, with a wide range of customers from the ubiquitous Fitzroy hipsters, to elderly patrons who have been visiting for more than 40 years. Great pub food, too, and very reasonably priced for the area. Try the Mexican Parma ;).
Welcoming and accommodating!. I arrived at the Union for birthday drinks with some friends last week. I was pretty excited, had put out a big invite on Facebook and was expecting about 30 people BUT when we got there I figured out with one of the staff that I'd booked the wrong Union! Cannot praise the staff enough for their response. Even though the pub was pumping, they rearranged a couple of other bookings and made sure we had a great space. They were so friendly and it was no trouble for them to make sure I had a great birthday. Amazing service. It was setting you don't expect in a busy old Fitzroy pub but made my weekend.
Great food great value great pub. I love this pub and I love the food at this pub . No pretention just really good, really consistent pub food . Always something fresh on the specials board and you don't have to mortgage your house to afford it . Compliments to the chef for keeping it real in Fitzroy .
The union club has always been my favourite , I love the food and the vibe x
It's my local and has been for many years. The food is great, but the wait time now has become totally bonkers. We waited 2 hours the other night for our meals. Yes it was busy, but it is time to either put on more staff or stop taking orders when the kitchen is that under the pump. The wait time has been getting worse and worse over the last 18 months. Such a pity. Mid week is fine though
FUN Bar!. Went to the Union on Friday night for the first time and it's awesome! I got served at the bar straight away and watched the staff while I was waiting for my order. The girls were all laughing and having fun and when I made that comment to the barmaid she said," Yeh. That's the whole point in bar work. To have fun. I love my job. " So much better than the usual Fitzroy pretentious, arrogant attitude. Service was great. Steak was beautiful. Atmosphere was buzzing. I'll be back over and over again.
Good pub food, good atmosphere and ok beer!
A quite good pub in a secluded part of Fitzroy. Serves pretty good pub grub.
Had the steak tonight. Beautifully cooked and presented. Just the way I like it and the best I've had in a long while. The pub had a warm, welcoming atmosphere and I can't wait to return to try some more delicious meals from the fantastic menu!!
Good times. I have enjoyed my time at the union, and enjoyed the pub meals. I have found the staff friendly and engaging, especially the nice young lady with the tatts. I can't believe some of the negative reviews that I have read here. Did you drink too much and now you are angry at the bar staff? It's a pub, it serves drinks and pub food, and it is run like a pub. If you are going to be a snob about the food there, maybe you should piss off and eat some sushi instead.
Great night. Just left the union after having a great night out with friends. Came here for dinner and ended up staying the rest of the night just drinking and talking with friends far past my bed time. Fire was going music was great and the bar girls were super friendly. I had the fish n chips and ate every bit. Batter was crunchy and fish was delicious. My mates had the fish cake, I had a taste and YUM! Only $20 bucks for a fantastic meal and a great night out. I'll be back!!
Love a great Pub Meal!. I'm new to Melbourne and love great pub meal. My wife and I went to the Union last night for dinner and were very impressed. Our meals were cooked to perfection, substantial and very well priced. I will be eating here again.
Just perfect!. Took my sister in law here recently- she was visiting from Sydney and I wanted to show her what a REAL Melbourne pub is all about. Eclectic décor, a blazing fire place, bustling, warm and inviting. The food was well above your regular "pub grub" standard. The menu was large and exciting whilst still holding true to its wholesome pub roots. Prices were very reasonable considering the high quality. We ate, drank and laughed for hours and she hasn't shut up about it since. A very enjoyable night.
Yum yummy yum. So rare to find a proper pub where the staff look like they're having as much fun as the customers. Regularly visit for a pub grub treat and there aren't many around that can match it. Busy nights the food may take a while but always worth it. Kangaroo is always a winner and the pie's are the best winter comfort food around. Highly recommended!
Finally made it down to the Union last night, after hearing lots of great reports about this pub and wasn't disappointed. We left the kids at home so we could enjoy all this pub has to offer and quickly found ourselves a cosy spot w a pint of Guiness from the friendly barman and perused the menu. It's a pretty traditional pub menu w some bells and whistles thrown in for good measure. I went for the beef and mushroom pie, which was a perfectly hearty meal for a chilly night and the missus tried the wild mushroom chicken which had been recommended to her by a friend. This dish was a little something special w a variety of exotic looking mushrooms in a creamy sauce smothering the roast spuds under the chicken breast. Delicious! All in all it was a genuinely pleasant experience at the Union, from the food to the variety of different rooms, and one to be recommended to folks of all foodie tastes and fashion styles!
Pretty honest and unpretentious pub with great aesthetics, how great to have this and the Napier so close- can't beat the value for their steaks and burgers, but dessert was bland
This pub is great!! came hear a few weeks back,had the arancini followd by the mango pudding both outstanding dishes! yummm
Fantastic. Best Pub pub I've been to in ages! Staff are ace and the food is amazing! I'd have a baby just so I can give them my first born in return for another pie.
Wild mushroom chicken dish. Just yum!
Great pub, just don't get the burger...
Good. One would think I'm obsessed by 'Offspring' as I seem to keep mentioning it - apparently this place is used in some scenes. We managed to score ourselves a table in the dining room recently. The service was friendly and the room cosy. I had the union burger which was good - the bun was a challenge to cut but we were tightly packed around the table (our fault not theirs). I tried my husband's steak and I have to say it was the worst steak I've ever had in a restaurant - it was tough and gristly. We drank the Momo Sav Blanc which was tasty and according to the label Momo means 'offspring' in Maori - there I go again! Would I eat here again - I wouldn't go out of my way but it is possible.
Almost enough to make me move house. As the title suggests i had a good experience here.
Only really popped into have a few beers with a mate but ended up eating and had some great Salt and Pepper Calamari and some very tasty Lamb snags!
Almost worth moving over to that side of the river so i can make it my local!
Awesome food, crowd, atmosphere. Had Parma and trio of dips. All very very good!
The Burger I had was gorgeous. Will go back when I'm really hungry so I can eat a whole one! Yum!
Great corner pub for a low key beer and meal. Food can be average, but can also be great, seems to be a bit up and down.
Great little pub with a relaxing beer garden in the back streets of collingwood
Fantastic food and venue.
Great pub feel.
Kangaroo steak was pretty yum
Busy place, cheerful bar staff. Alot of warmth, and a cosy atmosphere. It was a miserable 9° out side and the just was nice and toasty inside.
Great to be back at the Union Club after 5 or so years and discovering that pretty much nothing has changed. Still a traditional pub serving real food and drinks to real people. Long may it continue!
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it was a bit crowded for this now rural resident and took a while to get served on occasions but we loved it all the same.
Just moved into the area & came here the other night. It's a 2 min walk off Smith Street. Such a warm & friendly welcome from the workers. Drinks are well priced & there's a really happy & friendly vibe - well needed in the middle of Winter! I left my bag on the chair next to me & called the next morning. Despite not being open until the afternoon the workers took my call & asked me what my bag looked like & what was in it - thankfully it was there! Again, despite them not opening until the afternoon they were very happy for me to come straightaway & collect it - Legends! This pub really knows what Hospitality is & I look forward to going back again soon & thanks again re my bag!
Love the Union. Been one of my fav locals for years. Ace crowd, great staff and perfect decor! Although I've never quite forgiven them for taking their crispy skin chicken in creamy mushroom sauce w/- bashed potatoes off the menu 😢
Really nice staff and excellent food. Loved the barramundi!
It’s one of the oldest bar in Melbourne city, I assumed. They having the old setup and old photo, it full of history, the bartender was so sweet and nice. Like this place
Great innercity pub, great beer, pool table and friendly staff. Fireplace, lots of zones to sit including courtyard and roof area. Not pretentious, full of normal people.
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